Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) is proud to announce reaching the milestone of 30 member communities, representing 40% of the state’s population. We welcome the City of Verona as the coalition’s 30th member, whose City Council passed a resolution to join in July.  “The City

Youth hunters, with or without hunter education certification, are eligible to hunt while under the supervision of a mentor from Oct. 11-12, 2025. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages experienced hunters to introduce the rich tradition of deer hunting to the

Madison, WI—Dem. Governor Candidate and former State Representative Brett Hulseycalled for peace and respect in the wake of an arrest for a man for threatening to bomb thestate capitol. “Violence is not the solution to our challenges. I was honored to serve in the Assembly in2011 and help fight the

The Foster Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will present “The ArnoldCollection: A gift to UWEC 1966-1971,” curated by UW-Eau Claire students in the spring2025 Methodologies of Art History course, along with students Reagan Phillips, EmmaWiegel and faculty member Dr. Karen O’Day, professor of art & design. The exhibition

MADISON, WIS. — Juliana is a caregiver, community organizer, former alder, and proud Queer Black Democratic Socialist running as a firebrand advocate with a track record of getting things done. Juliana is firmly rooted in advocating for Madison’s working class. During the Black Lives Matter movement, she stepped up as

Madison, Wis – On Monday, staff from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – who spent more than four years reviewing the proposed Line 5 Relocation Project prior to issuing permits late last year – confirmed that Enbridge exceeded Wisconsin’s strict environmental standards in planning for the Line 5 Relocation Project.

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, President Trump and Congressional Republicans once again refused Democrats’ good faith efforts to find a budget that meets the needs of the American people by ending the health care crisis they created. Republicans are so fixated on raising costs for the millions of Americans who buy

Unless Republicans act, over 20 million Americans will see their premiums jump 75% on average Click here to watch Senator Baldwin’s remarks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) took to the Senate floor to highlight the need to reverse Republicans’ deep cuts to Medicaid and rural hospitals through their Big Ugly

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MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement regarding the introduction of AB448/SB450, legislation which would allow Wisconsin Farm Bureau to provide members with a unique and affordable health coverage plan option that is currently operated by state Farm Bureaus in fourteen other states: “Wisconsin

Thousands of participants gather in support of solar and renewable power, calling for the legislature to pass a Climate Accountability Act MADISON, Wis. – On Sunday, September 28, 350 Wisconsin, Citizen Action of Wisconsin and Sierra Club, along with dozens of other Wisconsin-based community, clean energy and environmental organizations, hosted the Wisconsin Climate March,… Please log

WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced the formation of a statewide grassroots team to help lead the campaign to victory in the 2026 election cycle.  “Momentum is building all across Wisconsin for our campaign, and with the dedication of our grassroots team, we will reach every voter and

DE PERE, WI – Today, Sturgeon Bay veteran and business owner Sean Grorich announced his campaign for Wisconsin’s 1st State Senate District. Sean is not a career politician; he is a father, a veteran, and a business owner running to bring active and strong representation to the people of Wisconsin’s 1st

Madison, WI – Today, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Weston) introduced legislation to give patients across Wisconsin access to safe and legal medical cannabis. Currently, forty other states allow for the legal use of medical cannabis products. After learning from the experiences

MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow, two veterans homes — one in Chippewa Falls and another in Green Bay — will shut their doors. The closures are the direct result of Wisconsin legislative Republicans’ failure to fund these critical facilities, despite repeated efforts by Democrats and Governor Tony Evers to secure the necessary support. Rather than

The Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) has named Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) as its 2025 “Friend of County Government” in recognition of his ongoing leadership and advocacy on behalf of counties across the state. Representative Novak was honored this week at the 2025 WCA Annual Conference in Sauk County for his

Madison, Wis. — Last week, State Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) was appointed to the Assembly Committee on Judiciary following nomination by Minority Leader Neubauer and confirmation by Speaker Vos. The appointment was part of a series of changes in committee membership. Rep. Spaude released the following statement: “When I ran

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating a milestone year for the statewide Healthy Lakes & Rivers (HLR) initiative: 10 years of helping to protect Wisconsin’s waters. Launched in 2015 in collaboration with the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Partnership, HLR aims to protect and restore the health

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) welcomes the announcement that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause abortions at its clinics beginning October 1st due to legal and regulatory developments. This decision marks a significant step forward in protecting unborn children and reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to the dignity of every human life. New restrictions

UWM’s Free AI Event This Wednesday 5:30-7 pm MILWAUKEE, WI, Sep 29, 2025 — Don’t miss UW-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education free AI event this Wednesday evening — AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Change It.   Sponsored by the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership, this free event