MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for a special trapping season within Sandhill Wildlife Area. The deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 trapping season is Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. This unique opportunity will provide selected trappers a high-quality trapping experience while simultaneously helping the

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MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the new Missing Child Alert, that broadens options for alerting the public to missing children.  2023 Wisconsin Act 272, authored by state Senator LaTonya Johnson, state Senator Jessie James, Assemblywoman Sheila Stubbs and Assemblyman John Spiros, expands Wisconsin’s alerts to include the

Harris not being penalized for Biden’s failure. August 8, 2024 New polling commissioned by the Institute for Reforming Government reconfirms this election is about families’ abilities to get ahead in life. “This is our second straight poll that shows how voters in Wisconsin are desperate to see life improve over

Audio File to Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement of the launch of Wisconsin’s Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) Program. Wisconsin is the first state in the nation to launch the HOMES Program to deliver rebates to households undertaking whole-home, energy-saving improvements under the new program. Wisconsin’s

MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a video highlighting VP Harris, Gov. Walz, and Sen. Baldwin’s radical defund the police agenda that led to our cities burning.  “The Harris-Walz ticket with “Do Nothing” Sen. Baldwin’s support would not only be disastrous but dangerous for America. As Minneapolis and Kenosha burned, these radical

Two Brookfield, Wisconsin Based Companies and Their Owners Pay Over $10 million to Resolve Allegations that They Evaded Customs DutiesDownload… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Senator Dan Feyen with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Sen. Feyen was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific

Madison, WI – ABC for Health, Inc. celebrates the expungement of over $67 million in medical debt actions against young families in Milwaukee County for birthing expenses. “This is a major policy victory,” says Brynne McBride, Public Interest Attorney at ABC for Health, Inc., reacting to the announcement from Milwaukee County Executive Crowley

Legislation comes as Wisconsin farmers confront avian flu outbreak in dairy cattle WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Prevention Act of 2024, new legislation to increase inter-agency coordination to prevent and mitigate thespread of wildlife diseases, protecting farmers, consumers, and the economy. “We know that the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Taylor County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Larry Woebbeking’s resignation, effective Dec. 31, 2024. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. To

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STEVENS POINT, WI – This week, State Rep. Katrina Shankland released her “Closer” ad spot across TV and multiple mediums. The spot is Shankland’s 13th in advance of next Tuesday’s Democratic primary election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.  The spot reinforces a core theme of Shankland’s campaign: her track record co-authoring

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced a new TV advertisement, “Poison,” which will air statewide. The ad features an Iraq War Veteran who commends Tammy’s work to pass the PACT Act, which expanded VA health care and benefits to more than 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic burn

Funding will help complete more than 1,000 projects identified by local leaders throughout Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced approximately $174 million in state funding will help local communities across the state complete more than 1,000 local road improvement projects

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds Vice President Kamala Harris is the choice for president of 52% of registered voters and former President Donald Trump is the choice of 48%. Among likely

On Tuesday, Democratic leaders across Wisconsin took to the airwaves to share their excitement about Vice President Kamala Harris choosing Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate. Vice President Harris and Governor Walz will rally thousands of supporters in Eau Claire together on Wednesday as part of their first

WEST ALLIS — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission met at the Wisconsin State Fair and approved a total of approximately $262 million in key projects across the state.  “The projects approved today are critically important for folks across our state, including upgrades to the Milwaukee Mile Speedway to ensure we are

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) announced its endorsement of James Ferguson in the special election for the vacant District 4 MPS School Board seat. MTEA President Ingrid Walker-Henry issued the following statement: “James Ferguson grew up in the 4th District, attended schools in that district and graduated from