$150 million tax cut proposal is one step closer to Governor’s desk MADISON – Legislation by State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) that eliminates Wisconsin’s income tax on overtime earnings cleared two key Senate committees in recent days, setting the bill up for a Senate floor vote and action by the Governor.

MADISON – In anticipation of Tuesday’s Spring Primary, the Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing guidance to ensure voters are prepared. Here’s what to know: There are no statewide contests in this year’s Spring Primary. Ballots will instead feature local or judicial races. In total, there will be 68 different primary

MADISON, WI…Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to provide critical services to victims of human trafficking unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety today, and now moves to the full Senate for a vote. In 2023, the Wisconsin Human Trafficking Task Force explored the

MINOCQUA, WI — The Minocqua Marketplace, a pro-democracy e-commerce platform designed to help consumers boycott major corporations that financially support MAGA-aligned politics, announced today that it has raised more than $100,000 in just two weeks through a national Kickstarter campaign. The fundraising surge comes amid heightened political activism across the

WDVA’s Valentines for Veterans Program Elicits Overwhelming Response MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) once again saw an incredible outpouring of support through its annual Valentines for Veterans program. This year, WDVA received more than 40,000 valentines from individuals and groups across the United States, and even from as far away as …

MADISON – Today, Wisconsin legislators led by Senators Brad Pfaff and Chris Larson and Representatives Tip McGuire and Lisa Subeck introduced legislation that would help ensure the purchases that the State of Wisconsin makes are made in Wisconsin and in the United States.  –         LRB-6235/1, the Buy American Act,

Dave Beck’s Paverson Games creates elaborate, concept-driven games with the help of other talented faculty Menomonie, Wis. – The gift of a board game, a visit to a historic distillery and a sleepless night during a sabbatical in Scotland combined to inspire University of Wisconsin-Stout Professor Dave Beck to create

MILWAUKEE, WI – On Monday morning in the heart of Milwaukee’s South Side, community advocate and nonprofit professional Ismael Luna launched his campaign for Wisconsin’s 8th Assembly District. He is running for State Assembly to advocate for the South Side and the families too often left behind when politicians stop

(Brookfield, WI) – Pro-Life Wisconsin Juneau County, an affiliate of Pro-Life Wisconsin (PLW), is standing in opposition to Juneau County Resolution: No. 26-12. This resolution would approve the purchase of a public health vending machine for Necedah which would contain free access to condoms. PLW Juneau County has several concerns with

28 Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Groups Among Diverse Coalition Opposition Now in the Thousands of Voters Madison… An assembly bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 1033, dealing with wake-enhanced boating has drawn the opposition from the largest coalition in Wisconsin’s history focused on protecting Wisconsin’s lakes. The opposition consists of thousands of

DELEVAN, Wis. — The Dairyland Sentinel is turning to the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) for the second time this month to compel the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to release records related to its “Waterpark Workshop.” The Institute for Reforming Government’s Center for Investigative Oversight sent a demand letter Friday

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that more than 80% of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers recently assessed are attaining water quality standards, continuing a trend of improved surface water quality across the state. The Clean Water Act directs states to publish biennial lists of waterbodies

Wisconsin’s Spring Primary Election is Tuesday (Feb. 17) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of identification needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Wisconsin Elections Commission website explains the options for IDs to

Madison, Wis – Wisconsin’s agricultural, labor and business leaders praised today’s decision by Wisconsin Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy to uphold permits granted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that allow for construction of the Line 5 relocation project in northwestern Wisconsin. The DNR issued the permits in

MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now available for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Current high school juniors are encouraged to apply through March 31, 2026. “I am pleased that DATCP is recruiting for its seventh Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council, and I encourage

BAYFIELD, Wis. (Feb. 14, 2026) – The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is expected to open the ice caves near Meyers Beach for visitation beginning on Feb. 16, 2026, if current ice conditions remain stable. This rare winter event occurs only when conditions meet minimum safety thresholds. The last time conditions allowed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican Party of Eau Claire County headquarters in Altoona was vandalized overnight between Friday evening and Saturday morning.  In response, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement: “This is the predictable result of reckless rhetoric from Democrat leaders who repeatedly demonize their political opponents and treat Republi… Please log

WHITEWATER, WI – February 16, 2026. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) is celebrating a milestone achievement as alumnus Joe Scanlin (2012), founder and CEO of Scanalytics, announces his company’s acquisition by East West Manufacturing, a global technology manufacturing leader backed by the Michael and Susan Dell

Public Health Madison & Dane County is investigating a new measles exposure in Dane County, not related to the recent confirmed case of measles reported last week. A traveler from out-of-state who stayed the night at a Madison hotel later tested positive for measles. The investigation identified the following Dane County location

In a new interview with theGrio, Mandela Barnes discussed his campaign for governor and the advice he got from Barack Obama after running for the Senate in 2022. Reflecting on that very close race, Barnes said there are many “lessons learned” as he campaigns this time around. He even credits America’s