MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, last week, visited wastewater treatment and water utility centers in La Crosse, Marinette, Columbus, Beaver Dam, and Marshfield to celebrate National Groundwater Awareness Week. During his visits, Gov. Evers highlighted the $125 million investment to combat PFAS statewide, made available through the 2023-25 biennial budget

Oregon – Today, Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) announced her candidacy to represent Wisconsin’s new 50th Assembly District.  “This is a pivotal election year for Wisconsin. For the first time in more than a decade, Wisconsinites will have elections using fair maps. During my first term in the Assembly, I represented

Robin Vos has consistently prioritized his personal enrichment and the interests of his high powered corporate backers over those of his constituents. Vos represents the facets of politics  that are widely criticized, and for the benefit of our state, a change in leadership is essential. This  understanding is what motivated

FOX CROSSING, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) is  proud to receive the endorsement of former Lieutenant Governor candidate, Will Martin. Martin served in both the Thompson and Walker Administrations and remains a proud fighter for government reforms.  Martin released the following statement:   “Nate Gustafson represents a

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare PAC (NCPSSM-PAC) announced their endorsement of Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. At a roundtable with Madison-area seniors, Tammy talked about her work to defend Social Security and Medicare against Republican efforts to cut these much deserved

MADISON, WI – After learning of the passing of former Edgewood College President Dr. Mary Ellen Gevelinger, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “I was saddened to hear that Dr. Mary Ellen Gevelinger, O.P. passed away on Wednesday. Dr. Gevelinger presided over Edgewood College as interim President for

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a meeting with Southeast Wisconsin law enforcement and public safety leaders for a robust discussion on addressing the fentanyl and opioid epidemic. During the meeting, Senator Baldwin discussed her efforts to crack down on Chinese chemical suppliers, invest in border security and

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw and Class II road restrictions for the majority of Wisconsin, including Zone 2 through Zone 5, on Monday, March 18 at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions remain in place for far northern Wisconsin (Zone 1) until meltwater drains sufficiently. Class II roads

As lakes across the state continue to open up, anglers are busy oiling their reels, repairing rod tips and guides and organizing their tackles boxes. Did you finish your pre-season preparation a little early? Consider adopting a tackle loaner site to help get the next generation into fishing! Many of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced its annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council advises the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on managing

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PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – In case you missed it, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., joined WXOW on Wednesday and predicted a western Wisconsin surprise for Joe Biden after the president visited the Badger State this week. WATCH: Van Orden, who endorsed President Donald Trump back in January ahead of the

MADISON, Wis. – With no significant rainfall across much of the state expected over the weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) once again asks the public to avoid burning due to elevated fire danger.  Some locations in northern Wisconsin have now gone over 30 days without precipitation. A combined lack

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and her colleagues convened for the last scheduled floor period of the 2023-24 legislative session. Despite a long agenda of appointees and bills, Senator Felzkowski focused on four pieces of legislation in particular: funding the tip-line at the Office of School

Milwaukee, WI – In the wake of the Social Development Commission (SDC) announcement that it will be suspending its Weatherization Program, FLAC, a community frontline group, is calling for independent investigation to be conducted immediately to determine the harm done to the Milwaukee community.  “It is important to have the

MADISON, WI – After Senate Bill 568—relating to: creating a task force on missing and murdered African American women, which passed unanimously from the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families last week, failed to make the Senate floor calendar, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined together to push the Biden Administration to continue working with the Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation to reopen the Black Hawk Bridge that connects Lansing, Iowa to Crawford County, Wisconsin –

WASHINGTON, DC (March 15, 2024) – KL Engineering, of Madison, Wisc., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 57th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) for the WIS 26 Interchange Project in Janesville. WIS 26 and I-39/90 are vital lifelines that

MADISON, Wis. — On Saturday, March 16 Eric Hovde is set to join convicted January 6 insurrectionist Brandon Straka at a Brown County Republican Party event. Straka was arrested and pleaded guilty in 2021 to several criminal charges stemming from his participation in the violent attack on our nation’s Capitol building, an attempt from

Work to resume US 18/151 between Town Hall Road in Mt Horeb and Fitchrona Road in Verona in Dane County, is scheduled to resume on Monday, March 18. Final improvements include median grading and cable barrier adjustments. Motorists can expect to encounter inside lane closures. Construction is currently scheduled for