Madison — Today, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) and Sen. Chris Larson (D–Milwaukee) introduced legislation to bring common-sense accountability to how the Wisconsin State Legislature hires private attorneys and spends taxpayer dollars. The bill, LRB-3546, would require a vote of approval by the full Assembly, Senate, or Legislature before entering into contracts

PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN — July 17, 2025As local hospitals close their doors and school funding remains uncertain, Lisa White knows western Wisconsin deserves better representation in Madison. The accomplished businesswoman and lifelong Grant County resident officially announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 17th State Senate District back in February. She is bringing

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 15. The Recycling Excellence Award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance for communities, tribes, nonprofits, schools and businesses throughout Wisconsin. Food

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Over the weekend, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin Manufacturer, and candidate for governor, visited several county fairs throughout western Wisconsin.  WATCH HERE OR BELOW:  From WKBT: “Berrien said his top priorities are to support business as well as lower taxes and state spending. He’s also in support

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Snapshot Wisconsin is celebrating two major milestones: the project’s 10-year anniversary and the collection of 100 million photos. Snapshot Wisconsin is a community-based science program that utilizes a statewide network of volunteer-managed trail cameras to monitor Wisconsin wildlife. An… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) introduced a bipartisan bill to honor veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep with the Vietnam Service Medal. Currently, participants in Operation End Sweep, a mission to clear dangerous mines from Haiphong harbor and surrounding waters in

Menomonie, Wis. – Tucked right off Highway 29 near Chippewa Falls is a small family farm bursting with scent and color in June and July. Pondview Lavender Farm, owned by University of Wisconsin-Stout operations and management Lecturer Bob Sworski, welcomes folks to pick lavender during the harvest season. Recently, an agricultural

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG) Court Watch released a report detailing the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024-2025 term on Tuesday, analyzing the new path taken by the Court’s progressive majority. The report breaks down the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024-25 term, its dynamics, and what it means for

GREEN BAY, Wis.—Artificial intelligence (AI) and a radical shift towards software-driven technologies are driving the need for a new breed of software professionals. Businesses need talent that bridges the skills gap between traditional software engineering and modern generative AI applications. To meet this regional workforce need, the University of Wisconsin-Green

MADISON, Wis. – Dani Hansen has always had a clear vision of her future as a wife and mother, even after losing her eyesight three times, including during her second pregnancy. “We really had to babyproof the house,” she said. “We even put bells on our son since he can

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration urging immediate action to reverse the administration’s misguided cuts to key investments and staff at the USDA that will negatively impact Wisconsin’s forestry industry. The letter is the

Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives voted to passH.R. 3095,a bill co-led by Congressman Steil, which updates and modernizes ZIP codes to reflect current municipal boundaries and address USPS mail delays.  Communities in Wisconsin and across the country currently face challenges due to outdated ZIP codes.  These challenges include misdirected mail,

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop its unlawful attempt to impose new restrictions that threaten Wisconsinites’ access to essential health, education, and social service programs. Earlier this month, in a reversal of long-standing

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Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) began circulating a family-first bill which would ensure that schools make parents fully aware of their rights and leading role in making decisions about the health of their children. Representative Brill provided the following explanation: “Currently, parents

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Sunday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin Manufacturer, and candidate for governor, joined UpFront to discuss his campaign with WISN’s Matt Smith.  WATCH HERE OR BELOW:  In an extensive interview, Bill discussed a wide array of topics from why he chose to jump into the

VERONA, Wis. ― The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) donated $1,500 worth of Ground Beef to food banks within Feeding Wisconsin’s network from a fundraiser aimed at purchasing beef for families in need. “Meat is one of the most sought-after items at food pantries, so any beef donations that we receive

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – On July 18th, Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members from across the state convened at Kamp Kenwood for the organization’s 2025 Summer Conference, an annual tradition celebrating grassroots leadership, rural advocacy, and community connection. This year’s event featured a full day of engaging programming, from policy updates and

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining re-introduced the Universal Changing Stations bill today with her Democratic colleagues Sen. Dora Drake, Rep. Tara Johnson, Rep. Shelia Stubbs, and Sen. Jeff Smith. LRB-2107 requires the installation of adult-sized changing stations in certain high-capacity public buildings and creates a tax credit for small businesses to install

MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining reintroduced a veteran’s mental health bill today–part of her “Mental Healthcare Is Healthcare” bill package–alongside her colleagues Sen. Dianne Hesselbein, Sen. Jeff Smith, Rep. Christine Sinicki, Rep. Angelito Tenorio, Rep. Brienne Brown, Rep. Maureen McCarville, Rep. Ann Roe, and Rep. Karen DeSanto. LRB-1676 provides additional funding and