MADISON — Freshwater ecosystems account for half of global emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Rivers and streams, especially, are thought to emit a substantial amount of that methane, but the rates and patterns of these emissions at global scales remain largely undocumented. An

MILWAUKEE — The Black and Latino/a Ecosystem and Support Transition (BLEST) Hub at Marquette University has released its 2023 “State of the Ecosystem Report.” The second ecosystem report from Blest highlights the hub’s commitment to creating new avenues to support Black and Latino/a students in Milwaukee via research and programming

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined legislation to improve access to the ballot for Americans, advance commonsense federal election standards and campaign finance reforms, and protect our democracy. The Freedom to Vote Act elevates the voices of American voters by expanding access to the ballot box, ending partisan gerrymandering, protecting

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Wisconsin Public Radio highlighted the success of the Inflation Reduction Act following its first anniversary this week, showing how investments from the law are already creating jobs and improving Wisconsin communities.  The article highlights the Inflation Reduction Act’s support for clean energy projects and

MADISON – Representative Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. “It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over and kids will soon head back to school. Thanks to the Right-To-Read Act that I authored, students’ likelihood of success will be

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler called out the stark contrast between the failed Trump-Walker era in Wisconsin, and the historic job growth and record low unemployment enjoyed by the Badger State under President Biden and Governor Evers. Just this week, Wisconsinites were reminded of Donald

LA CROSSE, WI – In case you missed it, yesterday Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) hosted a Farm Bill Listening Session in La Crosse alongside House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson and Senator Ron Johnson. While Van Orden was unable to participate in the session in-person due to his daughter’s battle with cancer,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his 2023-25 biennial budget investments to build the 21st-century infrastructure Wisconsin needs to support a 21st-century economy and workforce. Since 2019, the Evers Administration has improved over 5,800 miles of roads and nearly 1,600 bridges across the state.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Hawkins is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the Rehabilitation of Wells #2 and #3, and replacement of

The Flex Lane received a regional America’s Transportation Award for operations excellence from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Since opening in July 2022, Wisconsin’s first Flex Lane is often recognized by local, state and now national organizations as an innovative approach to keep traffic flowing

Madison, Wis. —The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) has released a report evaluating the utilization and impact of short-term limited duration plans (STLDP) in the Wisconsin market. STLDPs are insurance products designed to provide coverage as a bridge between other health coverage sources for a limited period of time until an

RACINE, Wis. – Visiting Congressman Bryan Steil’s Racine office to mark the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, his constituents were met with a locked door and a message that the congressman’s staff is only available two hours a week in the district’s most populated county.  Grassroots advocates joined

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler, state Rep. Alex Joers, and Kevin Gundlach, the President of the South Central Federation of Labor, held a press call on the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act. From bringing down the cost of health care and prescription drugs

Milwaukee took center stage in the Midwest transportation world this week as Wisconsin hosted the annual meeting for the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTO). Transportation leaders and industry partners across 10 Midwest states gathered to share best practices, learn about transportation innovations and network with each other

MADISON — As the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic first began to spread around the planet, it brought along a new vocabulary. Unfamiliar phrases like “flatten the curve,” “COVID pod” and “essential worker” infected regular conversation. But another — “do your own research” — was already well-known to Sedona

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Menominee County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Menomin Hawpetoss, effective Aug. 4, 2023. The new register of deeds will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term

(MADISON) – Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D–Cottage Grove) has been appointed by Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) to the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities, replacing Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) who has been appointed to the Joint Committee on Finance. Representative Ratcliff will continue to serve on the Committee on

ICYMI – Following a decisive pro-choice victory in Ohio, NewsNation’s Leland Vittert interviewed Progress Action Fund Founder Joe Jacobson yesterday, who created the viral ad “Keep Republicans Out Of Your Bedroom.” Jacobson teased a sequel to the ad that will be released ahead of the November elections in Ohio, where voters

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on a master plan variance that would add additional ATV/UTV routes and trails to Northern Highland – American Legion State Forest. The public comment period is open through Aug. 30, 2023. A master plan variance is a change in