MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Endangered Species Day (May 17, 2024) by offering a $25 rebate for new purchases of Endangered Resources license plates now through Dec. 31, 2024. For 30 years, sales of Endangered Resources license plates have played a critical role in funding DNR

Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following statement on the WIAA’s ruling to prohibit Josh Onwunili, a senior at Campbellsport High School, from participating in the varsity track team: Josh a senior at Campbellsport High. He grew up there, his parents own a house, and they pay property taxes to

MILWAUKEE, WI — Brady Coulthard, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 14, proudly announced his campaign’s endorsement from the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Local 18 (SMART Local 18) today. Coulthard responded to the endorsement, “As the product of a union home, I am truly humbled

Hi, this is Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu. The legislature has passed hundreds of bills to solve problems for everyday Wisconsinites. Most of these bills were signed into law, but many of them were vetoed by a Governor who is more focused on politics than good policy. Here are two

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension are teaming up to launch a new Spongy Moth Resource Center. The website, which replaces the state’s former interagency spongy moth information webpage, makes it easier for Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Milwaukee today as part of her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “From day one of the Biden-Harris Administration, President Biden and Vice President Harris have been focused on building an economy that works

MADISON, WI – More than 200 dairy business leaders in 31 states are today calling on Congressional leaders to fully fund Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) in 2025, and throughout the duration of the pending new Farm Bill.  In a public letter written by Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and Organic

Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting May as Mental Health Awareness Month across the state and nation. Gov. Evers proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month, and a copy of the governor’s proclamation is available here. Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Every time Kamala Harris visits Wisconsin, voters are reminded of the failed agenda of the Biden Administration. From higher inflation to lower wages, voters know they

CRANDON, Wis.—May 16, 2024—The Biden-Harris Administration recently hosted Sokaogon Chippewa Community Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal Chairman Robert Van Zile and other rural leaders from across the United States at the White House. Chairman Van Zile was one of the first to stand up to share his

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to make small tweaks to their daily routines to improve the state’s air quality this Clean Air Month. The average adult breathes about 20,000 times each day, and the quality of the air we breathe is influenced by decisions

MADISON, Wis.– Wisconsin tart cherry growers have until June 15, 2024 to submit their vote to elect two new members to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board. No nominations were received by the original March 29, 2024 nomination period deadline or by the April 19, 2024 extended deadline. The Wisconsin Department

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined 75 of his Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution designating the week of May 12 through 18, 2024, as National Police Week. “National Police Week is an important time to recognize the service and sacrifice of our brave law enforcement officers

MADISON, WI – “I am pleased – and proud – to enthusiastically endorse Chuck Erickson for the WI State Assembly,” announced Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive (1997-2011), the longest serving Dane County Executive in history. “For over a decade during my service as County Executive, Chuck Erickson was a supervisor that

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) introduced the Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable (MAMA) Act to better ensure pregnant women and new mothers can access affordable mental health care and substance use disorder services. The legislation would require commercial and government insurance plans to&n… Please

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NEENAH, Wis. – A little more than 100 days after a head-on car crash, Emmitt Konieczny, was celebrating winning the D5 state basketball tournament, hoisting the gold ball in the air. Just months before that incredible moment, he was sitting in a hospital bed at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.  “I