MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has extended the deadline for organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The deadline has been extended from Tuesday, October 31, 2023

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Entrance Road project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does

MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie), Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) and Representative Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) circulated legislation to create the framework for Crisis Urgent Care and Observation Centers for individuals experiencing a severe mental health crisis. The bill was crafted with input from stakeholders across the

MADISON, WI – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin to discuss the extreme MAGA positions held by the newly elected Speaker, Mike Johnson, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza after Hamas committed a terrorist attack on Israel. Click here to watch the full interview,

Madison, WI – SJL Government Affairs and Communications announces Mark Austinson has joined the firm as the new Vice President of Government Relations. SJL Government Affairs & Communications is a full-service government affairs and communications firm specializing in legislative advocacy, policy creation and decision making, public affairs, and crisis communication. Founded

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s “disadvantaged business enterprise” (DBE) program, alleging illegal discrimination against two clients—Mid-America Milling Company LLC (MAMCO) and Bagshaw Trucking Inc. The federal DBE program is the largest, and perhaps oldest, affirmative action

[Milwaukee, WI] – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a press conference at today at 5PM ahead of the Milwaukee County Board Public Hearing. The press conference will be held outside of the Marcus Performing Arts Center (929 N. Water St.). The Milwaukee Alliance will be

Liberty Grove, Door County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Boaz shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 2023. The Boaz lies submerged in Lake Michigan about one-half mile southeast of the entrance to North Bay. Built in 1869 by Amos C. Stoakes in Sheboygan, Boaz was

Kenosha, WI – On October 24th, Carthage College’s Student Government has unanimously passed a resolution in support of faculty (SG 23.02). This resolution comes after the full faculty voted 81% in favor to censure President John Swallow and Provost/COO David Timmerman after their mandated increase in teaching load without increased

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in November. Likewise, recreators should be aware that they may encounter more hunters on state properties. There are four dates throughout November when seasons open, so hunters are encouraged to

MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour arrived in Madison to educate seniors across the nation about new cost-saving benefits all thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law last year by President Biden. As seniors in Wisconsin begin to

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Neil Cavuto on Cavuto’s World to discuss the war in Israel and the threats posed by Iran and Hamas terrorists. On Wednesday, the senator joined Harris Faulkner on The Faulkner Focus and Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to expose the corruption of the FBI and their

MADISON, Wis. – One might assume that Wisconsin Democrats would realize just how disastrous Bidenomics and Baldwinflation have been for working families. With prices rising, wages falling, and debt soaring, you would hope some level of self-awareness would be in order. Nope. Instead of recognizing the disaster they caused, Wisconsin Democrats

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Kaukauna and Oshkosh are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their public drinking water systems. Both projects are in the northeast region and include: The city of Kaukauna is replacing lead

MADISON –Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding AB554, a bill that would modify minority scholarship programs and requirements so they apply to disadvantaged students rather than minorities.   “I testified before the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee today against the proposal aimed at removing race as a requirement for

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As LGBTQI+ History Month comes to a close, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, introduced two bills to begin the process of creating a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture. “As our community faces unprecedented attacks and attempts to erase

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to the top U.S. health officials at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Institutes of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in November. Likewise, recreators should be aware that they may encounter more hunters on state properties. There are four dates throughout November when seasons open, so hunters are

[Green Bay, Wis.] – Radiologist and breast cancer specialist Dr. Susan Sung penned a column in the Green Bay Press Gazette advocating for action on Senate Bill 121, which increases access to life-saving breast imaging for those with dense breast tissue and those at increased risk of breast cancer. The bipartisan bill,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the draft 2023-2033 Sharp-Tailed Grouse Management Plan, which outlines objectives and strategies to guide sharp-tailed grouse management in Wisconsin. The draft plan is open to public comment until Nov. 17 at 11:59 p.m. Additionally, the public can provide verbal comments