Van Orden to VA Secretary Doug Collins: “So when we are going to cut the VA? And I hope you do, sir” New reporting from Raw Story reveals that during a Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing on Thursday, Derrick Van Orden “called for the Trump administration to implement cuts at the Department

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 24 and runs through Dec. 31, 2025. During the open season, anglers may target musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge management zone. Before heading to the launch, anglers are encouraged to

‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) advises motorists to pack some patience on Wisconsin roads and avoid distractions during the Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer. According to AAA, more than 750,000 people will travel on Wisconsin roads this holiday weekend. Peak travel times

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Sen. Bradley and Rep. Steffen honored for taking bold action to address energy challenges Milwaukee – Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) are the 2025 winners of the Emerging Energy Champion Award for the bold actions they have taken to protect Wisconsin’s energy and economic future. The

Contact: Kelly Mella, Public Information Officer, (608) 440-0294, kelly.mella@wisconsin.gov Editor’s Note: High-resolution photo​ MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced Sarah Hagenow of Poynette as Wisconsin’s 78th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Hagenow will work for the contract year as a full-time communi… Please

Contact: WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross, 608-669-8418 ROTHSCHILD — Republican Party of Wisconsin conventioneers voting in a WisPolitics straw poll narrowly favored Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann over U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany to be the party’s nominee for governor in 2026. They also overwhelmingly backed JD Vance for the GOP presidential

As Chancellor James Schmidt prepares to leave the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the next chapter of his career, he will take with him a parting gift from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association. Schmidt was surprised to learn that the final alumni award given during a May 16 ceremony —

(Madison) – Voters in the First Assembly District will have a chance to make their voices heard. On Friday, Representative Joel Kitchens announced four listening sessions throughout the area. Representative Kitchens says these listening sessions are crucial when working on the state budget. “Every budget cycle, I try to hear

AG Kaul joins bipartisan letter to Congress opposing budget amendment prohibiting states from enforcing artificial intelligence regulations May 16, 2025 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging Congress to reject a sweeping U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee

STOUGHTON, WI – Each year, Stoughton celebrates Syttende Mai honoring Norway’s Constitution Day on the weekend that falls closest to May 17th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Syttende Mai is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Norwegian heritage, culture, and independence. For decades, Stoughton has attracted thousands of

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in introducing the Comprehensive Operations for Unmanned-System Neutralization and Threat Elimination Response (COUNTER) Act. The bipartisan legislation will help enhance airspace security at military installations. Sens. Johnson and Cotton were joined by U.S. Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Mar… Please

Eau Claire, Wis. (May 16, 2025) – Xcel Energy crews have made good progress in restoring power to more than 20,000 customers in northwestern Wisconsin, including the hardest hit areas in Clark, Marathon and Rusk counties, who were impacted by severe thunderstorms, strong winds and golf ball-sized hail Thursday evening and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the proposed Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project in Iron County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional removal, transportation or carrying away of an

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill (SB) 24, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 6, to allow the creation of a new Tax Increment District (TID) in the city of Middleton and support critical economic development in the area. Based on similar legislation passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature

Defending Against the Unprecedented Attack on  Independent Judiciary Will Require Significant Resources The Hannah Dugan Legal Defense Fund has been established to defend against the unprecedented attack on the independent judiciary by the federal government.  The fund will allow the significant resources needed to present an appropriate defense to this

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us Recently, Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne issued his decision regarding the death of Bo A. Johnson which occurred on March 2, 2025. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation investigative files, along

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge James K. Muehlbauer’s retirement, effective Aug. 8, 2025. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2026.

(MILWAUKEE, Wis) – State Representative Margaret Arney issued the following statement in response to the May 11th fire at the apartment building on Highland and 27th St in the Concordia neighborhood: I am heartbroken by the tragic fire that took the lives of five of our neighbors, displaced many residents, and