Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement outlining his biennial budget benchmarks he has been using since the start of the state budget process in February: “As I have told my constituents since the start of the 2025-27 biennial budget process, I have just a few key benchmarks in

(Washington, D.C.) – Representatives Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) have reintroduced the bipartisan Cancer Drug Parity Act, which will lower costs for cancer patients prescribed oral medications. The bill requires health insurers to cover oral cancer treatments on the

Waushara County YMCA set to support child care and telehealth services, as well as critical community programming, serving thousands of area residents in Central Wisconsin WAUTOMA — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local leaders in Wautoma to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Waushara County YMCA, which was made possible with a more than $4

MADISON, Wis. — With one just week to go until the end of the state’s fiscal year and the deadline to pass a new state budget, Republican state lawmakers have no scheduled meetings for the budget writing Joint Committee on Finance and no action scheduled in either the Senate or Assembly

MILWAUKEE—The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement after reports that the County Sheriff’s Department is considering acquiring facial recognition technology from Biometrica. Biometrica is also offering to provide software licenses to the Milwaukee Police Department in exchange for millions of images and data from Milwaukeeans. This Thursday, the Milwaukee County Board

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s verdict in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: “The Court’s ruling today underlines what I’ve been saying for years: Protections for innocent landowners are critical because the DNR can, and does,

Madison, WI –Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is launching a six-figure, statewide accountability campaign this week to expose Governor Evers’ disastrous economic agenda. Wisconsin can no longer afford the massive tax hikes, failing education policies, and rising energy costs the Evers administration has implemented across the Badger State. AFP-WI’s best-in-class grassroots ac… Please

Beloved author, educator and storyteller recognized by Wisconsin Legislature for preserving the state’s rural heritage through books and public media MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Public Media are proud to celebrate today’s passage of Senate Joint Resolution 71, which honors Jerry Apps for his extraordinary contributions as an author,

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on AB 59, a bill that would make Superior Water, Light & Power (SWL&P) eligible to receive public funds to replace lead service lines, including those owned by the utility. Rep. Stroud voted against the bill, citing serious concerns over impacts

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Stopping Proxy Advisor Racketeering Act, which restores transparency and accountability in corporate governance and protects shareholders from biased advice. Specifically, it prohibits proxy advisory firms from issuing voting recommendations when any conflict could reasonably be expected to affect the objectivity o… Please log in

Stevens Point, Wis., June 24, 2025 – USDA Rural Development announced the 2025 Lenders of the Year today, to recognize the work of its top lending partners supporting rural homeownership. These lenders helped rural families and individuals buy homes across the nation, including in Wisconsin last year through USDA Rural Development’s Single

Operation Dry Water, July 4-6, To Kick Off In Green Bay MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will join law enforcement agencies nationwide for Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign to prevent boating while impaired to keep waters safe for all during the July 4-6 holiday weekend. A

MADISON, Wis. — Three years ago today, the United States Supreme Court, loaded with Trump appointed Justices who were approved by Ron Johnson and the Republican senate, destroyed 50 years of precedent as they struck down Dobbs and took away the right for women to make choices about their own bodies. 

MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features attorney Joe Boucher and entrepreneur Matt Younkle, who launched the statewide Wisconsin Innovation Awards with the strong support of its sponsors over the first 11 years. The Tech Council is taking over management of the WIA in time for the fall

Republicans Target The ACA In Their Relentless Quest To Decimate Health Care To Hand Out Tax Breaks To Billionaires  Republicans are taking yet another swing at gutting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Trump’s big, ugly bill despite failing to repeal the ACA before. The GOP bill cuts almost $300

Wisconsinites from all corners of the state value our freedom to vote. We turn out to vote in record numbers, and that scares some politicians in Madison who know their unpopular political agendas won’t carry the day if we all have a say. So instead of doing the work we

Longtime athletics administrator will take reins from Naatz on July 1 Menomonie, Wis. – Erin Sullivan, a 20-year veteran of Blue Devil Athletics, will become University of Wisconsin-Stout’s next director of Athletics and Recreation on July 1, 2025. Sullivan, who has served as deputy director of Athletics since 2022, will

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement following this morning’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, a case relating to the regulation of discharges of hazardous substances: “This ruling for DNR is a win for the protection

Latest data show how UW provides educational opportunities, builds the workforce and economy all around the state Key takeaways: •The University of Wisconsin–Madison partners with more than 3,000 state businesses and organizations every year, spending at least $471 million on goods, services, and grants. •The 17,816 Wisconsin-resident undergraduates at UW–Madison

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The last three years saw more than $1.5 billion in angel and venture capital invested in Wisconsin, including no small amount from out-of-state and international investors. What were the state’s early stage investing totals and profiles in 2024, how does 2025 look so far and what’s around