Wisconsinites urged to get vaccines now to be protected for the holidays and beyond With the holiday season around the corner, cold weather, increased travel, and gatherings with family and friends tend to lead to increased respiratory illness activity. With increased flu activity abroad, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Signature event, open to the public, to showcase nearly 100 research projects Menomonie, Wis. – One of the University of Wisconsin-Stout’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management’s biggest events of the year is being planned and executed by hospitality students. The STEMM Student Expo will showcase more than

The following contains two separate news releases from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Find Spanish translations of both releases posted online at datcp.wi.gov. Give the Gift of Toy Safety This Holiday Season MADISON, Wis. – The holiday season is beginning, and many consumers are already shopping for

Court Bars Trump Administration from Dismantling Federal Agencies Supporting Libraries, Museums, Minority-Owned Businesses, Workers, and Services for the Unhoused MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of states today won their lawsuit protecting four federal agencies from being illegally dismantled by the Trump administration. The United States

MILWAUKEE, WI – Jessica Seawright, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 21, proudly announced her campaign’s first slate of endorsements from respected community leaders who trust her experience and her commitment to delivering real results: “I am truly humbled by the early support our campaign has received. These endorsements make

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) celebrated 27 new troopers joining the Wisconsin State Patrol at a graduation ceremony held today in Wisconsin Dells. The milestone recognizes the completion of academy training for members of Wisconsin State Patrol’s 71st and 72nd Recruit Classes. The new troopers will soon begin serving in communities

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) in introducing a resolution opposing reckless spending in Congress. This resolution “affirms the need for Congress to reign in overspending to help curb the inflation crisis that is crippling the families of the United States,” the

MADISON, Wis. — Tiffany-backed tariffs have destabilized trade relations with nearly every nation in the world leading to lower profits for Wisconsin farmers and reduced access to markets across the board. As farmers move into harvest season, these tariffs are affecting another Wisconsin farming powerhouse: the cranberry industry. The U.S. produces

MADISON, WI – New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel demonstrates Wisconsin Republicans’ continued refusal to address the soaring cost of living, as they propose new taxes aimed at families who enjoy outdoor activities across our state. The new proposed legislation would place taxes on anyone who enjoys hiking, boating, cycling, or skiing on

Mequon, Wis. — November 21, 2025 —Concordia University Wisconsin has introduced the Anatomage Table, an advanced digital anatomy system that adds clarity and dimension to the study of the human body for students across several health programs. The technology supports hands-on, visually rich exploration that strengthens understanding and prepares learners

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling on the Trump Administration to immediately release funds for Head Start programs across the country now that the federal government is fully reopened. All year the Trump administration has repeatedly tried to undermine Head Start programs and currently, at least

Madison – Senator Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) and Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) put out a package of bills this week entitled ‘The DNR Revenue Stream Refresh.’ The package is aimed at reducing the $16 million budget deficit at the DNR by creating new sources of revenue instead of adding more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), along with 13 other members, introduced a package of eight bills that apply guardrails to Medicare Advantage (MA) programs while strengthening traditional Medicare. Since then, there has been an outpouring of support for this package. “Medicare Advantage is a tragic emblem of

MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) introduced legislation to allow Wisconsin clerks to begin processing absentee ballots the day before Election Day. Forty-three other states permit election officials to begin processing absentee/mail ballots prior to the election including in Texas,

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Public Defenders announced Friday that it will partner with the University of Wisconsin Law School to strengthen the school’s Public Defender Project, which has been preparing aspiring attorneys for roles in public defense since 1991. Building on the program’s strong foundation, SPD and UW Law are

Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) and St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity (SCVHFH) are proud to announce a meaningful partnership aimed at improving community health by expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. WWH has donated a parcel of land near the original Baldwin hospital site to SCV Habitat, supporting

As cuts to SNAP and skyrocketing grocery costs increase demand for assistance, Opportunity Wisconsin hosts chili cook-off to support local nonprofit helping western Wisconsin families EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – This Saturday, Eau Claire residents can support their neighbors in need and sample chili from local surprise guest chefs who are

WISCONSIN – Today, 46 instances of suspected election fraud were referred to prosecutors for further investigation and prosecution. Wisconsin’s decentralized structure ensures that voter rolls and and records are reviewed multiple times on Election Day before results are certified, and their efforts rooted out these limited instances of suspected election fraud

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) led the entire Wisconsin House delegation in reintroducing a bipartisan House Resolution honoring the victims of the devastating attack on the Waukesha Christmas Parade in 2021. Congressman Fitzgerald also introduced the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act, legislation aimed at combating radical bail

In FY 2023-24, WEDC administered 25 economic development programs under which it allocated an estimated $76.0 million in tax credits; awarded $24.5 million in grants and $2.0 million in loans; and authorized local governments to issue $20.2 million in bonds. WEDC’s information indicated that 30,254 awards closed from FY 2011-12