MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 28, 2025. Potato growers have from May 12 through June 16, 2025, to vote

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

WISCONSIN — Yesterday, Wisconsin State Senator Jeff Smith and State Representative Christian Phelps joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin along with advocates from Wisconsin’s 3rd and 7th Congressional districts to discuss the latest developments in the GOP assault on Medicaid.  In the coming days, Republican members of the House Energy and

MADISON – In response to Legislative Republicans stripping 612 items from the 2025-27 State Biennial Budget, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) issued the following statement: “Yesterday, the Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee cut funding for our schools, cut childcare funding, and voted against saving money with Medicaid expansion. In total,

Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) is proud that legislation to unlock Wisconsin’s potential to become an international hub for video game companies looking to move to Wisconsin continues to receive support in the Legislature. “We know that video game companies are looking to expand and move their headquarters out of California,”

MADISON, Wis. — On May 8th, the Republican majority on the Joint Finance committee removed 612 items from the proposed state budget. These items included funding for veterans, childcare, and Medicaid. Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) released the following statement: “Today, Wisconsin Republicans have demonstrated that they do not hear the

Centro Hispano will host a community celebration on Thursday, May 29 to honor the countless contributions of Lucía Núñez. This celebration will be from 4:00 until 7:00 at Centro, 2403 Cypress Way in Madison. The Celebration of Life for Lucía Nuñez will feature an exhibition of Lucía’s art, writings, and

 Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to state budget negotiations, the extremist State Supreme Court and legislation: “The prosperity and freedoms of every citizen are in peril as Wisconsin’s extremist Democrats continue to grab power by any means necessary and face feeble consequences so far from

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is proud to recognize and support the vital contributions of small businesses across the state during National Small Business Week, observed May 4–10, 2025. Small businesses are the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy, fostering innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening our communities. National

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Wood County District Attorney Jonathan Barnett announced a guilty plea in a case involving an assault reported through the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative. Former youth pastor James Lane, 53, pleaded guilty on April 8, 2025

MADISON — Just yesterday, in a sweeping and deeply concerning move, the Republican majority on the Joint Finance Committee voted in Executive Session to remove over 600 items from Governor Tony Evers’ Executive Budget—eliminating essential services that support families, schools, and vulnerable Wisconsinites. This red-lining ignored months of public testimony from

MADISON, Wis. — A new report from Wisconsin Public Radio on Wednesday highlighted the dangers Wisconsin health care centers face if Donald Trump and Republicans succeed in cutting Medicaid funding. According to the report, Wisconsinites would lose their health care coverage and face higher costs and longer wait times under Trump’s plan.  But according

MADISON, WI — Today, State Representative Renuka Mayadev (D – Madison) issued the following statement after Republican members of the Joint Finance Committee voted to strip more than 600 items from Governor Evers’ 2025-27 biennial budget, including critical measures to support working families, protect our environment, and expand access to healthcare:

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s licensed cherry growers are invited to submit their votes through June 16, 2025, to elect two new members to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) administers the election and is proceeding with no candidates listed on the

MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance held an Executive Session and moved to remove 612 items from Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 Executive Budget. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Today the Joint Committee on Finance held an Executive Session and passed a motion to remove

MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding the May 8, 2025 Executive Session of the Joint Committee on Finance: “Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) returned to our state’s base budget by removing over 600 of the Governor’s proposals that would have massively increased spending

MADISON, WI — This afternoon, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) permanently removed 612 items from Governor Evers’ 2025-27 State Budget Proposal.  The Governor crafted this budget with thorough input from Wisconsinites and stakeholders around our state. The need for these investments was reinforced again and again by hundreds of

MEDIA CONTACT:Phoebe Sweet, press@utilityactionalliance.org We Energies touts its ‘leadership in decarbonization,’ commitment to renewable energy, yet proposes new gas plant costing $2 billion in customer rates, up to $200 million in health harms MADISON, WI — The Utility Action Alliance (UAA) today launched an advertising campaign in response to We

Hey there, folks. Governor Evers here! This week, we’re continuing to celebrate with National Travel and Tourism Week.   Each year, the travel and tourism industry helps bring billions of dollars in revenue for local businesses and our statewide economy.     This included a record-breaking $25 billion in 2023 and supporting

MADISON, WI- Today, the Joint Committee on Finance voted 12-4 to strip Governor Evers’ Executive Budget back to base and removed over 600 items. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, the Committee on Joint Finance voted to strip down Governor Evers’ Executive Budget to bring it back to “base”,