Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) had his bill, Senate Bill 158, which updates county forest grant eligibility to fund half the salary and benefits of county forest administrators who meet new qualifications based on forestry or natural resources education and experience, pass the Assembly earlier today. “SB 158 expands

MADISON – A joint resolution authored by Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) honoring the life of former State Rep. Jim Soletski was passed unanimously today by the State Assembly. Assembly Joint Resolution 11 (AJR11), co-authored by Sen. Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Green Bay), recognizes “…the life and

MADISON – A bill authored by Rep. Dean Kaufert [R–Neenah] and Senator Julian Bradley [R–New Berlin] to help prevent disruptions of funeral processions passed the State Assembly with bipartisan support. The bill (AB 302), commonly called the “Purple Light” Bill, allows funeral directors to utilize a flashing purple light to

MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) voted in favor of a package of bills aimed at increasing Wisconsin’s housing supply for working-class families and lowering costs for first-time homebuyers. For many years, rising home prices have made it increasingly difficult for many Wisconsinites to afford their first home. “In

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Assembly today passed a package of workforce housing legislation intended to encourage developers to build more affordable homes, support first-time buyers, and foster real estate development across the state. Workforce housing, often conflated with “affordable housing,” refers to housing options designed for middle-income workers—such as

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released a statement today remembering the lives lost and hostages taken in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel:  “Two years ago, on October 7, the world watched in horror as Hamas terrorists launched an unprovoked and barbaric attack on Israel,” said

MADISON – In a major win for election integrity and the protection of lawful votes, the Waukesha County Circuit Court has ruled in favor of petitioners Ardis Cerny and Annette Kuglitsch in their case against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT). The decision, issued on

MADISON, Wis. — Farmers, processors, and policymakers gathered at World Dairy Expo on Oct. 2 to issue a unified call for common-sense immigration and workforce reform to stabilize U.S. agriculture and protect America’s food supply. The press conference was organized by the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), partnering with American Dairy

Fox Cities, Wis. (October 7, 2025) – It’s a golden year for the Fox Cities’ brightest young leaders! The Fox Cities Chamber’s Pulse Young Professionals Network is rolling out the red carpet for the 15th Annual Future 15 Awards on Wednesday, October 23, 2025. Tickets are still available for this milestone event, which will shine a

MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) announced the introduction of the Building Families Act, which would require insurance coverage for infertility treatments and fertility preservation services, expanding coverage of all insurance. The legislators were joined by Dr. Bala Bhagavath, Reproductive Endocrinologist; Dr. Lauren Stippich,

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case preventing individuals from suing to enforce the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The amicus brief, filed in Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe, defends the right of individuals

Together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is announcing plans to close the existing WIS 82 / IA 9 Mississippi River bridge between Crawford County, Wisconsin and Lansing, Iowa as construction continues on the new bridge. The existing bridge (also known as the Black

MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report details how GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany desperately tried to cover up his unpopular abortion record just before launching his campaign for governor by deleting the issue entirely from his website. When Tiffany announced his campaign on a right-wing radio show late last month, he walked back his position on

ELM GROVE – Conservative attorney Anthony LoCoco today announced the endorsement of District II Court of Appeals Judges Shelley Grogan, Mark Gundrum, and Maria Lazar in his campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II. “I am honored to have the unanimous endorsement of my future judicial colleagues in District II,”

Recently, Marinette County District Attorney DeShea Morrow issued her decision regarding the death of Andrew Collamore which occurred on August 29, 2025 in the Township of Peshtigo, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation investigative

MADISON – Madison, WI – On October 7th, State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and State Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) stand together with patients, medical professionals, and supporters of the Building Families Alliance of Wisconsin from across the state to introduce the Wisconsin Building Families Act. Infertility affects 1 in 6 individuals globally

Madison, Wis. – “Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin” will feature nearly 20 scholars, legal experts, party leaders and civic practitioners from across the country at the University of Wisconsin on Nov. 14, 2025. This timely daylong event will explore the history, legal implications, and potential impact

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), today announced that two of Wisconsin’s Veteran Memorial Cemeteries have been awarded nearly $2 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Cemetery Grants Program to expand capacity, upgrade facilities, and preserve the dignity, beauty,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Willow Drive Mounds and Habitation Complex in the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 2025. The property is located on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, adjacent to Lake Mendota in the city of Madison, Dane County.

W.F. Faulkes Award given for contributions to research, initiatives,innovation in program design Menomonie, Wis. – A national organization has honored the Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute (SVRI) at University of Wisconsin-Stout for its nearly 60-year record of advancing the field of rehabilitation, which has helped tens of thousands of people with