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WEST BEND, WI – The Washington County Board of Supervisors recently approved a resolution to apply for a Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant through the Wisconsin Emergency Management, a division of the Department of Military Affairs, which has now approved the grant

MADISON—Today, rural, urban, and suburban elected officials from all across Dane County announced their endorsement of Judge Ben Jones to continue presiding in Circuit Court, Branch 1. The latest officials to endorse Ben Jones include: The full list of endorsers also

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the fisheries management meetings set to occur online and in person on Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3.   Join DNR staff Monday, Feb. 2, online or in person

In the fall of 2025, as part of a pilot program anticipating federal testing requirements and a 5 ppb action level for lead, Milwaukee Water Works tested water at a subset of primary schools in Milwaukee Public Schools. Result letters

The Bureau announces the release of Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline (report 26-02). We highlight the activity of the Bureau’s Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline for the period from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, including the 30 state-related reports we

MADISON – Today, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) and State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) introduced legislation to establish a Baby Bonds program for babies born to Medicaid eligible families in Wisconsin. The state would invest in bonds worth $3,000, and

MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today, members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) introduced LRB-6250 which would require the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to develop a model curriculum in grades K-12 that enhances and further contextualizes the history of African

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary

MADISON – Today Wisconsin Senator Dora Drake and Representative Shelia Stubbs announced the reintroduction of the African American History Education Act. This legislation’s reintroduction coincides with the federal government’s recent decision to remove significant moments in American history that highlight

Sled Safe Education/Enforcement Weekends Are Jan. 30-Feb. 1 And Feb. 6-8 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports six snowmobile fatalities so far in this new year and urges all snowmobile operators to wait to drink any alcoholic beverages

Madison, WI –Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs and Senator Dora Drake, along with members of the African American/Jewish Friendship Group, introduced LRB-3107/1 and LRB-6250/1, which would require instruction on African American history in grades kindergarten through 12. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison)

Event to take place at Portage Public Library PORTAGE, WI – State Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and State Representative Karen DeSanto (D-Baraboo) will be holding office hours in Portage on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 1PM to 3PM. The event

Taxpayer Association Calls for Accountability in Federal Budget Process The Brown County Taxpayers Association has called for legislation to impose accountability in the federal budget process. Citing renewed threats of yet another federal government “shutdown”, BCTA President Rich Heidel said

Hi, this is Senator Howard Marklein. I represent the 17th Senate District in southern and southwestern Wisconsin. During the most recent Senate floor session, we passed legislation to exempt tips from state income tax. This legislation works alongside federal law,

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, U.S. Border Patrol shot and killed a VA nurse named Alex Pretti, who was peacefully recording and assisting a woman. He was the second U.S. citizen killed by ICE in Minneapolis this January. Representative Randy

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jared Hoy, today celebrated that after years of enacting successful reforms a federal judge has granted the Evers Administration’s request to end court-mandated oversight of Lincoln Hills

BAYFIELD, WI – Today, the Clark for Wisconsin campaign announced that common sense Democrat Fred Clark raised nearly $160,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025 in his bid to represent the residents of 26 Wisconsin counties that make up the

MILWAUKEE, WI (January 29, 2026) – WISN 12 is hosting a debate between the candidates running for the open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The ‘WISN 12 Commitment 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate’ will feature Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Dr. Matthew Meyer, professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will present “AI and Our Humanity” Feb. 5 as part of the Thursdays at the U series at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. The program will run from 12:30-1:30 p.m.