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State Senate Democratic Committee: Charly Ray, 25th Senate District candidate, conservation experts warn of fish hatchery closures and DNR funding delays

Monday, May 4, 2026

MADISON, WI – This morning, Charly Ray, candidate for the State Senate in the 25th District, held a press conference alongside a former Department of Natural Resources fishery manager and a former Fish and Wildlife Service biologist. They underscored the impact

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Wisconsin Right to Life: Responds to Supreme Court order on mail-order abortion pills

Monday, May 4, 2026

Wisconsin Right to Life issued the following statement today after the United States Supreme Court issued a temporary order allowing continued mail-order access to mifepristone, a chemical abortion drug.  “This action by the Supreme Court is not a final ruling

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner: Isabella Rotizza from Westosha Central High School

Monday, May 4, 2026

Racine, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Isabella Rotizza as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. WINNER: Beauty Doesn’t Have to Have Color by Isabella Rotizza Isabella Rotizza and her piece, Beauty Doesn’t Have to Have Color, is

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Pendarvis reopens May 28 with rich mining history, new experiences

Monday, May 4, 2026

Cornish tea with bestselling author, behind-the-scenes tours and new America 250-inspired event make for exciting programming in 2026 MINERAL POINT, Wis. – Pendarvis opens for the 2026 season on May 28, inviting visitors to return to one of Wisconsin’s most

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Gov. Evers: READ: Gov. Evers AGAIN Urges Trump administration to restore funding to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance system

Monday, May 4, 2026

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling and President Donald J. Trump, renewing his request for the department to take critical action to restore approximately $29 million in federal grant funding

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Dept. of Health Services: Hosts overdose prevention summits for first responders

Monday, May 4, 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) hosted a first-of-its-kind series of Overdose Prevention Summits for First Responders focused on overdose prevention training and education for emergency services workers and local leaders. The summits were held in each region of

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Protect Our Care: Hospital crisis watch: 900 hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes at risk or closing as communities reel from Republican health care cuts

Monday, May 4, 2026

More facilities are at risk of closing their doors than ever before, with 900 hospitals, nursing homes, maternity wards, and other critical providers nationwide shuttering, at risk of shuttering, or cutting essential services. Across the country, hospitals and providers are

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Recognizes importance of clean air during Clean Air Month

Monday, May 4, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognizes Clean Air Month every May, emphasizing the importance of clean air and the impact it has on our health and environment. Over the last several decades, air quality across Wisconsin

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Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ and bipartisan coalition to secure final approval in $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly allegations

Monday, May 4, 2026

MADISON, Wis. –A federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google’s control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Appoints Yeshimebet Abebe as general counsel

Monday, May 4, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Yeshimebet Abebe as DATCP’s General Counsel. “Attorney Abebe has experience in leadership, agricultural policy, and government relations, which provides her with valuable perspective

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Wisconsin Family Action PAC: Endorses David Varnam for lieutenant governor

Monday, May 4, 2026

Madison, WI — Wisconsin Family Action PAC is proud to endorse David Varnam for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. “Wisconsin stands at a crossroads culturally and politically,” said Daniel Degner, Director of Wisconsin Family Action PAC. “We need leaders who don’t flinch

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin experiencing elevated fire danger Monday, May 4

Monday, May 4, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger is Very High across much of the state and DNR burn permits are suspended in 43 counties. Fire risk is

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Secretary of State Godlewski: Concludes statewide tour highlighting record common school fund distribution

Monday, May 4, 2026

Madison, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), completed a month-long statewide tour during National School Library Month to deliver a record breaking $73.5 million distribution from the Common School Fund to Wisconsin public schools. Since

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Crowley campaign: Trail mix: recognizing labor, congressional district conventions, and the Jefferson County Spring Forward Dinner

Monday, May 4, 2026

May Day May Day was a great day to kick off the weekend celebrating workers and the history of the labor movement in America. I grew up in a union household and saw how important having a say in the

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Krentz campaign: rolls out first wave of endorsements for AD57

Monday, May 4, 2026

BREAKING NEWS — Kevin Krentz, local dairy farmer and former President of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF), released a first wave of endorsements demonstrating a deep level of support for his campaign in the 57th Assembly District. Well-known conservative

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Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association: Wisconsin remains nation’s top cranberry producer in 2025

Monday, May 4, 2026
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Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers, animal-drawn vehicle operators to safely share the road

Monday, May 4, 2026

Animal-drawn vehicles can be a common sight on Wisconsin roads, depending where you are in the state. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of State Patrol is reminding both animal-drawn vehicle operators and motorists to stay alert, watch for one

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Free & Just: State Senator Kelda Roys & abortion storytellers spotlight attacks on reproductive freedom in Wisconsin and nationwide

Monday, May 4, 2026

MADISON, WI –– On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Senator Kelda Roys joined Free & Just for a roundtable to discuss how abortion bans across the country are harming families and highlight new attacks on reproductive freedom. The roundtable was moderated by Dana Pellebon,

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Keep Wildlife Wild: A fawn’s best chance of survival is with its mother

Monday, May 4, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by leaving them alone while out exploring this spring and summer. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, the DNR urges you not

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HOT Government: Petition and HAVA complaints demand immediate security fixes to Wisconsin’s MyVote website

Monday, May 4, 2026
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