MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finalized aerial spraying plans for its 2025 Spongy Moth Suppression Program, with maps of the five selected treatment areas available online. The treatment sites are at three state parks in Juneau, Marinette and Sauk counties. A total of 544 acres will be

As soon as Tuesday, April 29, Rep. Derrick Van Orden will cast a critical vote that will determine whether Congress will investigate Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz over the ‘Signalgate’ controversy. Both Waltz and Hegseth repeatedly used the unsecure messaging app, Signal, to share highly-sensitive

MADISON— The ACLU of Wisconsin this week filed an amicus brief in two separate cases challenging the random revocation of international students’ visas at the University of Wisconsin and other universities throughout the state. The cases are pending in the federal district court for the Western District of Wisconsin in

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is calling on the Trump Administration to investigate a Hispanic-only party hosted by the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School in Akron, Indiana. Non-Hispanic students were segregated and then denied access to the party, based on their race, to the school-sanctioned party

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of 41 Senators in calling out the Trump administration’s direct attacks on Head Start and demanding his Department of Health and Human Services immediately release Head Start funding, reverse the mass firing of Head Start staff, and stop gutting the

MADISON, Wis. – With the conclusion of the 2024 deer hunting seasons, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shares a summary of the year’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling efforts. For the 2024 season, the DNR focused its efforts on increasing sample collection in designated 2024 Fall Priority Areas. As usual,

HAYWARD – Parents from the grassroots Learn in My Shoes campaign will be among those who testify at legislative state budget hearings in Hayward on Monday, April 28, and Wausau on Tuesday, April 29. The hearings can be viewed live on Wisconsin Eye’s website: https://wiseye.org. Parents involved in the grassroots Learn in My

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up his statewide tour celebrating Earth Week, during which he visited local parks, communities, fish hatcheries, conservation groups, and more across the state to celebrate Earth Day, Forest Appreciation Week, and Arbor Day. During his week-long celebrations, Gov. Evers highlighte… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

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LA CROSSE — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman, today joined Ho-Chunk Nation leaders, state and local officials, and citizens of the Ho-Chunk Nation at a ceremony in La Crosse to unveil signs designating a section of Interstate 90 as the “Ho-Chunk World

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement upon attending the funeral of Pope Francis: “It was an absolute honor to be invited by Speaker Johnson to be part of the Congressional delegation attending the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square. As a member of the

MILWAUKEE–Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Judge Hannah Dugan, a sitting Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, at the Milwaukee County Courthouse this morning. In response to this arrest, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “While we wait for more information, I am deeply concerned about

Members of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County have known Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan for decades as a strong, ethical supporter of the rule of law and an advocate for all members of our community. She is a model public servant with an unwavering commitment to human

MADISON, Wisconsin — Today, Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Representative Renuka Mayadev (AD-77, Madison) released the following statement:  “It is very disturbing to hear that Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested this morning in what appears on its face to be a gross

APPLETON, WI – Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton), issued the following statement about the FBI arresting Judge Hannah Dugan: “I am alarmed and share deep concern regarding reports of the FBI arrest of a sitting judge in Milwaukee today. Since his election, President Trump and his administration have chosen to weaponize

[Madison, WI] – As the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee in the State of Wisconsin, I am appalled on the assault of our Wisconsin State Constitution by the Federal Bureau of Investigation here in Milwaukee.    I am calling on the Federal Government to adhere to the US Constitution and

MADISON, WI –  As organizations committed to protecting democracy, civil rights, and equal justice in Wisconsin, we are deeply troubled by the news of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest by federal agents at the courthouse. Judge Dugan is a dedicated and principled public servant, guided by fairness, compassion, and

WHITEFISH BAY – State Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) issued the following statement regarding the FBI’s arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan: “While all the facts are not yet known, one thing is clear: in this country, every individual — including Judge Dugan — has a fundamental right to due

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement in response to reports that Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested for obstructing the arrest of an illegal immigrant: “It is shameful, though sadly no longer shocking, that a liberal judge would go so far as to