MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that they play an important role in the continued efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance and management in Wisconsin. One of the most effective tools for monitoring CWD is testing your harvested deer, and testing is available statewide.

MILWAUKEE – The federal approval of Governor Tony Evers’ request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin on September 11 opened the door for individuals and households to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). However, there have been some misconceptions about the application process and eligibility for

Menomonie, Wis. – Cayanna Erickson says interning with the 2025 Red Cedar Basin Monitoring Group will give her a step up when she enters the job market. The University of Wisconsin-Stout undergraduate recently declared a B.S. environmental science major, and the summer internship gave her experience with hands-on field work.

Madison, Wis., – Professor Gregory Nemet, the La Follette School of Public Affairs’ pioneering scholar in energy systems, technological innovation, and climate policy, released the second edition of his influential book on solar energy this summer. How Solar Energy Became Cheap examines the rapidly accelerating role of solar photovoltaics (PV) in the global energy

Contact: Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (sylviasindependence@yahoo.com) Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces her candidacy for reelection to the 8th Assembly District.  It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th Assembly District as their representative for the past three terms, and I look forward to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and in celebration of “Coastal Awareness Month,” today announced $1.3 million in grants for 35 Wisconsin coastal communities to protect and improve the state’s Great Lakes resources and build resilience in Wisconsin’s coastal communities. The 35 grants

EAU CLAIRE, WI – In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Rep. Van Orden is trying to silence political enemies of himself and President Trump. Van Orden has taken to his various social media accounts to bully organizations into firing individuals who have taken a critical view of some of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he is seeking applicants for Vilas County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by the retirement of Sheriff Joseph A. Fath, effective Dec. 1, 2025. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends

MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, September 18th, Governor Tony Evers, local elected officials, and leaders from Microsoft announced the investment of an additional $4 billion to expand the company’s Mount Pleasant campus in the 66th Assembly District. Microsoft’s total investment in Wisconsin is now expected to exceed $7 billion. Following the announcement,

Hong leads the field by raising over $115k in less than 2 days, 89% of online donations under $100 Hong launch video outperforms combined field by over 332% on Facebook, 111% on Instagram, 223% on Twitter, 373% on TikTok Contact: press@francescahong.com Madison, WI – State Rep. Francesca Hong launched her

MADISON–Wisconsin State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jill Underly delivered the annual State of Education address today, outlining her priorities for Wisconsin’s public schools in the upcoming year. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Every child in Wisconsin has a constitutional right to an adequately funded education, and it

UW-Green Bay Receives $330,000 Grant from SC Johnson to Study Microplastics in Lake Michigan Green Bay, WI – Microplastics have been found everywhere – from the top of Mount Everest to the trenches of the sea. It’s no wonder the tiny fragments of plastic have also been found in the

Madison, WI — Representative Dan Knodl (R–Germantown), joined by legislative colleagues, today sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers calling for a $20 million Business Disaster Relief Grant Program to help businesses devastated by the August 9, 2025, flooding. “Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of our local economies,” said Rep.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host a set of public involvement meetings to gather input on the US 18/151 Corridor Study in Dane and Iowa counties. The meetings will present updates on the long-range environmental impact study underway and gather input on the study’s purpose and needs for

Washington, D.C. – Republicans have proposed a short-term funding continuing resolution (CR) that does nothing to address the chaos they have caused in the American health care system. Instead, Republicans are so intent on ending health insurance tax credits for working people and worsening the health care crisis they created

MADISON, WI – A new article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shows that Milwaukee residents are paying record-high property taxes — and the driving cause of these tax hikes are Republican cuts to education spending in Wisconsin. From Wauwatosa to Prairie du Chien, hardworking men and women are being forced to raise their

Baldwin’s Safe Response Act garnered support from local, state, and national public safety leaders and organizations WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that her Safe Response Act, bipartisan legislation to respond to the fentanyl crisis and deliver first responders with training and tools to prevent drug overdose deaths, passed out of

Louisville School District Provides Up To $1,500 More For Minority Students  The News: WILL filed a new federal complaint against the Jefferson County Public School District (JCPS) in Louisville, Kentucky, after discovering a race-based funding scheme that allocates funds to students based on the color of their skin. WILL’s complaint, filed

MADISON—The ACLU of Wisconsin today announced that it has filed a petition on behalf of immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to declare that the practice of Wisconsin jails honoring ICE detainers is illegal. The petition names five Wisconsin county sheriffs’ offices—Walworth, Brown, Kenosha,

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement following Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Superintendent Jill Underly’s State of Education Address: “The state of education in Wisconsin can be summed up in one word: unaccountable. “DPI Superintendent Underly’s changing standards make it impossible for parents to track