MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, which feeds more than 46 million dogs and 68 million cats every year, is expanding its production facility in Jefferson—a $195 million project that is expected to bring an additional 100 jobs to the community it has called

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating Earth Day and Earth Week and highlighting his announcement that the state has increased its Trillion Trees Pledge planting goal from planting 75 million trees by the end of 2030 to planting 100 million trees by the end of 2030.

Madison, WI— Yesterday, a group of Portage County residents represented by Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed a lawsuit challenging an illegal settlement agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Gordondale Farms, a large livestock facility at the center of growing concerns over drinking water pollution in Portage

MADISON, Wis. —According to a recently filed campaign finance report, mega-millionaire Eric Hovde’s Wisconsin campaign is funded largely by out-of-state Californians, like himself. Records show that Hovde, who owns a $7 million mansion in Laguna Beach California and lists his occupation as CEO of his out-of-state bank, lent his campaign $8 million

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is set to receive a total of $4.6 million through President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. These funds are part of a $75 million federal investment administered by the National Oceanic and

Madison, Wisconsin – Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America and Young Democratic Socialists of America UW Madison is delighted to invite the general public to an upcoming speaking event featuring the distinguished Author and Professor August H. Nimtz. The event, titled “Beyond Lesser Evils: Rethinking the Importance of Elections,” is set

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President Donald J. Trump will travel to Waukesha, Wisconsin, on May 1st to contrast the peace, prosperity, and security of his first term with Joe Biden’s failed presidency. The people of Wisconsin are bearing the brunt of Biden’s bad policies.  At 18.8%, inflation is stealing $920 per month from the

Jerry Helmer Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin’s 40th Assembly District Prairie du Sac, WI – Jerry Helmer, a seasoned business owner and dedicated conservative, proudly announces his candidacy for the 40th Assembly District of Wisconsin. With a wealth of experience and a commitment to upholding conservative values, Jerry aims to serve

PARK FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating a death in Park Falls, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of, April 13, 2024. At approximately 4:09 p.m., officers with the Park Falls Police Department responded to reports of shots fired near

MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, the New York Times published a bombshell report that the bank owned by Eric Hovde, Sunwest Bank, is being sued for wrongful death and elder abuse at a nursing home owned by the bank in California.   The troubling report raises serious questions about Eric Hovde, his

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MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Access to Family Building Act, legislation that would protect the right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), nationwide. Assisted reproductive technology has provided thousands of

Judge Brad Schimel today proudly announced The Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association’s (MPFA) endorsement of his campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The MPFA, a local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters representing hundreds of Milwaukee’s public safety heroes, joined the Milwaukee Police Association in supporting Schimel’s campaign. The MPFA

MADISON— Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) announced she has been awarded the 2023-2024 Legislative Excellence Award from the Dairy Business Association. Upon receiving the award, Rep. Shankland released the following statement: “While serving in the State Assembly, it has been my priority to find commonsense solutions to the most

MADISON, Wis. — According to new reporting from the Cap Times, an anonymous lawmaker on the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee is blocking funding intended to combat the opioid epidemic. “Do-nothing Republicans in the Legislature are holding hostage funding to address real and immediate challenges facing our communities, and Wisconsinites are suffering because of

WASHINGTON (April 24, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released a statement following the entirety of his legislation the End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act (H.R. 6632) being signed into law. The law will disrupt the ability of Hamas to fund terrorism and violence by requiring the Secretary

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Joe Sheehan, former superintendent of the Sheboygan Area School District and executive director of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation, has announced his candidacy for the 26th Assembly District. The redrawn 26th Assembly District map now includes the entire city of Sheboygan, the Town of Wilson, and the Town of

Today the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments about the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a law that requires doctors to provide care to stabilize patients in life-threatening circumstances. The court is considering whether Idaho’s abortion ban overrules EMTALA, opening doctors to criminal charges if they perform an emergency abortion

MADISON, Wis. —The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy organization, announced its 2023-24 legislative awards today. More than two dozen lawmakers earned the association’s recognition for their commitment to the state’s nearly $50 billion dairy industry. Representative Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City, received DBA’s 2023-24 Legislative Champion Award, the association’s