MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced volunteer opportunities to help monitor rare and endangered species and manage their habitats in 2025. While many Wisconsinites appreciate the beauty of our plants, animals and natural landscapes, a special few volunteer their time to survey for rare and

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) has formally introduced bipartisan legislation that aims to uphold Wisconsin’s status as a national leader in potato production. More specifically, Senate Bill 164 helps protect the viability of Wisconsin’s commercial potato industry and the availability of clean, pathogen-free seed in the state.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore Wisconsin with a Natural Resources Foundation (NRF) Field Trip. The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is a nonprofit that protects our state’s lands, waters and wildlife and connects all people with nature. This year is the 32nd season of Natural

Tomorrow is April 1st which has long been celebrated as “April Fool’s Day” throughout much of the nation. But on this April 1st in Wisconsin the real fools are those who are eligible to vote and don’t bother to do so in what has shaped up to be the most

MADISON – The Chairs of the Joint Audit Committee, Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia), issued the following statement after the release of a new audit of Wisconsin’s handling of federal funds, Report 25-04, the annual State of Wisconsin Single Audit. The report analyzed more than $12 billion of

Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 1, which would restore the educational standards that State Superintendent Jill Underly rigged for her own political gain: “Ensuring high standards for our schools should not be a partisan issue. Scholastic standards should

MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing the following reminders for voters participating in the 2025 Spring Election on April 1: If you’re planning to go to the polls on Tuesday, you can check the WEC’s MyVote.wi.gov website to verify your registration status, find your polling place, see what’s on your

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that results from a multiyear urban forestry monitoring project are now available for Milwaukee and Madison. The Urban Forest Inventory and Analysis project established hundreds of permanent plots in both cities to collect tree, vegetation and land use data. Plots were

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  As the Trump Administration plans to reshape the nation’s trade policy, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is leading her Midwest colleagues, U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), in laying out a vision to prioritize American workers in trade policy, re-establish the United States as a

MADISON, Wis.—Outstanding undergraduate student researchers and their faculty advisers from across the Universities of Wisconsin will showcase their work Wednesday, April 2, at the UWs’ annual Research in the Rotunda event at the state Capitol. Lawmakers, employers, alumni, and the public are invited to attend. This year marks the 21st annual

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – On Friday, Rebecca Cooke earned the endorsement of Elect Democratic Women, the Congressional Member-led committee dedicated to electing Democratic women to Congress. This key endorsement underscores Cooke’s strong commitment to fighting for reproductive rights and policies that help Wisconsin families. With the backing of Elect Democratic Women and a

Today’s conservation notices: Oppose SB 94: Outlawing public protest Oppose SB 95: Exacerbating felony disenfranchisement Oppose SB 94: Outlawing public protest Wisconsin Conservation Voters urges you to oppose SB 94, which is before the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety on Tuesday.  The right to protest is central to

MADSION — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA), today announced $2 million in grants to local communities and organizations through the Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant (PDFRG) program. The program, which was created and signed into law by Gov. Evers last April and is administered by Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – As warmer weather approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that wild animals and their young will be on the move across Wisconsin. Knowing what to do before you find a young wild animal can make all the difference in the moment to protect

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement after Senate Bill 68, the bill she authored with Senator Pat Testin, was signed into law: “I thank Senator Pat Testin for working with me to get this done. We know that too often, prescription drug addiction and abuse can

Informing Democracy released a new report detailing the election process steps and officials who will administer Wisconsin’s Spring 2025 elections that takes place on April 1. The report is centralized in a highly interactive, searchable tool to help journalists and pro-democracy champions understand the vote counting and certification processes, and includes: A library

MADISON, Wis. – Starting April 1, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Producers who grow and sell cranberries in Wisconsin are eligible to nominate themselves or other producers. Any producer can request nomination forms

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will extend hours at customer service centers on Monday (March 31) and Tuesday (April 1). DMV service centers will remain open until 6 p.m. The extended hours will enable those needing a photo ID, frequently those who are new

MADISON, Wis. — Today marks 176 years since the archaic 1849 statute that Brad Schimel supports using to ban abortion was signed into Wisconsin law.  Schimel has publicly endorsed using the statute, which was written before women even had the right to vote, to ban abortion with no exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of the

MADISON, Wisc. — On Sunday, The Wisconsin State Journal, one of the largest newspapers in the state of Wisconsin, announced its endorsement of Brittany Kinser in the race for DPI Superintendent. “Brittany Kinser’s passion for improving Wisconsin schools — and making sure struggling students learn to read — is infectious,” The State Journal editorial