MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recent manure spill in Monroe County. Spill response began over the weekend and DNR staff continue to monitor the situation. The DNR was first notified of the spill on Saturday, May 17, via a call to the

Janesville, WI – Today, perennial candidate Randy Bryce announced a challenge against Congressman Bryan Steil. Bryce previously ran against Steil and lost by 12 points. After the announcement, Congressman Steil’s campaign issued the following statement:  “Randy Bryce’s radical open-border and anti-law enforcement policies have been rejected by Wiscosnin families … Please log in to access subscriber

Second consecutive annual state report shows average cost of infant care increased over 10 percent as Republican lawmakers gut child care funding from governor’s proposed budget MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), today announced the results of the 2025 Market Rate Survey,

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin’s premier telecommunications and broadband industry association is honoring Ted Carlson of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) with the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Carlson served as TDS President and CEO from 1986-2025 and is the current Vice Chair of the company. “As an

DPI Remains Unable to Hold MPS Accountable, MPS Continues to Miss Basic Financial Reporting Deadlines Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is calling for legislative oversight of DPI and Milwaukee Public Schools surrounding MPS’ financial reporting. Milwaukee Public Schools missed essential financial deadlines, putting itself at risk

MADISON, Wis. — Today, perennial candidate Randy Bryce launched his bid against Representative Bryan Steil. “Propped up by national Democrats in 2018, four-time loser Randy Bryce lost convincingly to Congressman Bryan Steil. Bryce is too extreme for Wisconsin and is already supporting radical ideas like defunding law enforcement,” stated Chairman Brian Schimming. “Voters in

May 20, 2025 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Ashland Police Department announced the sentencing earlier this month of Nathan Monkelien, 36, to life in prison with the possibility of release to extended supervision following his conviction in January on

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31, 2025 to apply for a chance at a 2025 elk hunting license.  Wisconsin’s expanding elk population has had an annual hunt in the Clam Lake Elk Range since 2018 and since 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2025Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The three-week enrollment period opened May 12… Please log in to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Older Workers from Age Discrimination Act (POWADA) to level the playing field for older workers and protect Americans from age discrimination in the workplace. “Every Wisconsin worker deserves to feel respected and protected in the workplace.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands.  Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 15,000 lakes and hundreds of miles of Lake Michigan and Mississippi

MILWAUKEE, WI, May 20, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is now offering year-round courses  designed for manufacturing professionals who want to stay competitive, agile and future-ready in this rapidly changing industry.  With advancements in automation, artificial intelligence and lean methodologies, ongoing professional development … Please

Madison– Following last week’s unanimous vote in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, a bill that aims to attract film production to Wisconsin continued to build momentum with a successful hearing in the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology, and Tourism. The bill’s Senate author, Senator Julian Bradley, believes in the

MILWAUKEE_Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist Sheldon Lubar will commemorate his 96th birthday at a dedication ceremony for the new Sheldon B. Lubar Study & Conference Room, which includes an exhibit of his life’s work, in the Golda Meir Library on UWM’s campus.  Media are invited to cover the event, which will

MADISON, Wis. — Today, radical Democrat and Evers’ appointee Chris Taylor launched her bid for Wisconsin’s already hyper-partisan Supreme Court. “Chris Taylor’s extreme partisan record has never been on full display outside of Dane County. After “liberal express lane” elections in Dane County and an appointment from Tony Evers, Radical Democrat Chris

WHITEWATER, Wis. – Hear from three innovators who have successfully adopted intrapreneurship in their organizations Thursday, June 12 at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Intrapreneurship is the practice of encouraging employees within an organization to act like entrepreneurs – taking initiative, developing new ideas and

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Wisconsin Examiner’s Ruth Conniff details how Congressman Derrick Van Orden has broken his promise to reject cuts to SNAP by voting in favor of unprecedented cuts last week as a member of the House Agriculture Committee. “Congressman Van Orden’s vote would make

MADISON, Wis. —  Wisconsin Hospital Association President and CEO Eric Borgerding recently penned a column in the Wisconsin State Journal highlighting issues Wisconsin’s hospitals will face as part of the budget reconciliation bill being discussed in Congress. Read excerpts of the column below or find the full column here.  COLUMN: House budget proposal

Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay spring Council of Trustees reception and dinner, Robin Nicole Scott, executive director of We All Rise: African American Resource Center was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of her substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin. The Community Service Award is given to recognize

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor today released the following statement announcing her candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2026, continuing her commitment to protecting the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites: “As an attorney, public servant, and now as a judge, I’ve always been committed to