WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – The Wood County District Attorney’s Office collaborated with Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and Wisconsin Rapids Family Center yesterday to help spotlight the rights and resources readily available to victims. Through a series of eight silhouettes inside the courthouse, observers can scan a QR code that links

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Tanner Kilander to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 38. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Jeffrey A. Wagner’s retirement. Kilander will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “Tanner Kilander is a respected attorney who is

Madison, Wis – On February 13, Wisconsin Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy issued a decision upholding permits granted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that allow for construction of the Line 5 segment relocation project in northwestern Wisconsin. The DNR issued the permits in November of 2024 after an

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response. The

In case you missed it, Vice President JD Vance visited a manufacturing facility in Plover yesterday with Rep. Derrick Van Orden, where he highlighted how Van Orden is fighting for Wisconsinites in Congress. “While Democrats spent years hollowing out American industry, President Trump and Vice President Vance are rebuilding it, and Rep.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs hosted the biennial natural gas and electric public-private partnership meeting Feb. 20, at Joint Force Headquarters on Madison’s northeast side. The meeting between representatives from natural gas and electric utilities, Wisconsin Emergency Management, and the Wisconsin National Guard focused on strengthening the

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Pennsylvania’s WITF uncovered that GOP candidate for Pennsylvania governor, Stacy Garrity, who like Tom Tiffany, has denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election, “landed Trump’s support by answering a single question.” Garrity said Trump’s endorsement of her will give her “a boost,” and she refuses to

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Law Forward filed its opposition to Elon Musk’s motions to dismiss today in Wisconsin Democracy Campaign v. Elon Musk et al., arguing that Musk and his co-defendants cannot use procedural maneuvering to avoid answering for an alleged scheme to bribe Wisconsin voters ahead of the 2025 Wisconsin

RACINE,WI – FEBRUARY 26 2026 – Lorenzo Santos of Racine is proud to announce his candidacy for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, representing Racine, Kenosha, most of Walworth County, and parts of Rock and Milwaukee counties. A Navy veteran, emergency management professional, and current member of the Navy Reserve,

MADISON, Wis. — As the 2025-26 legislative session nears its end, State Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls) has had an abysmal attendance record. The Wisconsin Assembly met a mere 24 times over the two year 2025-26 session before the GOP majority adjourned in February for the rest of the year. Of those 24

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the application period for Wisconsin’s 2026 elk hunt will open Sunday, March 1, and close on Sunday, May 31. Applicants and selected hunters will see increased opportunities again in 2026. These include increased application options and license availability, coupled with a

MILWAUKEE — The Badger Institute applauded Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislators for passage of a crucial housing bill that will increase supply and bring down cost while still allowing municipalities to control whether they want to grow. “This is exactly what Wisconsin needs,” said Mike Nichols, president of the

Trump Hiked Premiums, Forced Millions of Families to Pay Double and Triple for Their Health Care to Fund Tax Breaks for Billionaires and Corporations, Then Touted a Dangerous Proposal During Donald Trump’s State of the Union earlier this week, Trump yet again touted his plan to “give money directly to

UW-Green Bay and New North team up to fuel startup growth Green Bay, Wis.— In a demonstration of regional collaboration, the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and New North, Inc. are proud to announce their joint leadership in the Cheese Wedge Consortium, a major entrepreneurship initiative supported through a dedicated $1 million Ignite Wisconsin grant for

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, a bipartisan group of attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Thursday entered into a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated in its Spark Driver Program. Drivers in Wisconsin will receive

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for nine seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from February 27 through March 27, 2026. The nine districts up for election include: District 1 –

The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) is announcing several polling location changes that will take effect in the 2026–2027 election season. These new polling locations will be activated starting with the April 7, 2026 Spring Election. Not all voters will see a change to their location. In total there are seven

Green Bay, Wis.— At the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership Celebrate 2026 event this afternoon, Barb LaMue was announced as the Institute’s next Executive in Residence (EIR.) LaMue will succeed Karen Lancelle, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Schreiber Foods, who has served as the EIR since June of 2024.  

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) applauded Vice President J.D. Vance’s remarks on the economy and the cost of living during a visit to Pointe Precision Inc in Plover on Thursday.  The vice president highlighted the Trump Administration’s work to bring down prices on everything from housing and electricity to

MADISON, Wis. — Today, US Senator Tammy Baldwin, manufacturing business owners Sachin Shivaram and Kyle Lafond, and WisDems Vice-Chair Sarah Godlewski, held a virtual press call in response to JD Vance’s visit and event with Derrick Van Orden. Wisconsin business leaders Shivaram and LaFond shared their firsthand experiences of the ways