Dept. of Natural Resources: Invasive Pale Swallow-Wort detected in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the confirmed presence of pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum), an invasive vine, in Oconto and Shawano counties. The vine was found within the outskirts of the town Krakow along the shared
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers joins coalition of governors calling for immediate withdrawal of Trump Administration proposed rule to illegally restrict mail-in ballots, disenfranchise voters
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, alongside several other state governors, joined in calling for the immediate withdrawal of the Trump Administration’s latest efforts to undermine election integrity, increase federal oversight of state elections, and illegally disenfranchise voters by giving the United States Postal Service (USPS)
Smith campaign: Brad Smith campaign shifts focus to issues that matter most to Wisconsin families
With the FEC reporting period now complete, the Brad Smith for Congress campaign is confident the results will reinforce what voters across Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District have already seen: a campaign built on grassroots support, local engagement, and a growing
Barnes campaign: ICYMI: Sara Rodriguez continues to face scrutiny over We Energies contributions, Vote For Tax giveaway
Over a week since the Milwaukee Courier report, Sara Rodriguez continues to face scrutiny for accepting tens of thousands of dollars from We Energies—the company that continues to jack up rates on Wisconsin families and attempted to pass data center costs onto ratepayers. As reported
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP accepting applications for producer-led watershed protection grants through September 15
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2027 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 15, 2026. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance producer-led conservation
Clark campaign: Former Congressman David Obey endorses Democratic Candidate Fred Clark in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District
NORTHERN WI. The Clark for Wisconsin Campaign is honored to announce the endorsement of former Wisconsin Representative David Obey. Obey served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District from 1969 to 2011.
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ Urges U.S. Trade Representative to stop hitting American consumers and businesses with illegal tariffs
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump’s illegal tariffs. In a comment letter, the states
Berman Campaign: ER nurse and Democrat Mitchell Berman launches first ad in Wisconsin’s first district congressional race
RAYMOND, Wis. — Today, Mitchell Berman, ER nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, launched his first districtwide ad with an opening message focused on fighting for working families and holding Congressman Bryan Steil accountable for his votes
Cravillion campaign: Wisconsin Realtors Association endorses Nic Cravillion for State Senate
NEW FRANKEN, WI — Nic Cravillion announced today that he has received the endorsement of the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) in his campaign for the Wisconsin First Senate District. The WRA is one of the largest trade organizations in the state,
Wis Dems: Derrick Van Orden Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary by Going on Un-American Twitter Tirade
MADISON, Wis. — While Wisconsinites took the July 4th, 250th Anniversary of America weekend to celebrate what unites us, Derrick Van Orden spent the weekend posting a number of tweets one might expect to find on a 4chan chat, not a
Rep. Amanda Nedweski: Rep. Nedweski Announces Endorsement of Sandy Wiedmeyer for State Senate
PLEASANT PRAIRIE – Rep. Amanda Nedweski announces her endorsement of Sandy Wiedmeyer forWisconsin State Senate District 11. Sen. Steve Nass announced his retirement from the Legislatureearlier this year, and Wiedmeyer is one of three Republicans facing off for the seat
House Majority PAC poll: Rebecca Cooke leads Derrick Van Orden in WI-03
Washington, D.C. – A new House Majority PAC poll of Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, conducted by FM3 Research from June 20-25, 2026, finds Democratic candidate Rebecca Cooke leading Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in the race for Congress. Key findings
Dept. of Transportation: Public meeting scheduled for WIS 69 and WIS 92 in Belleville
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed improvements on WIS 69 from Gehin Street to WIS 92 and on WIS 92 from WIS 69 to East Avenue in Belleville, Dane County. The
Waukesha County: Waukesha County residents now eligible for FEMA individual assistance following April storms and flooding
(Waukesha County, WI) -This past April, Waukesha County was struck by multiple rounds of severe storms that produced an EF2 tornado in the Village of Lisbon on April 14, and an EF0 tornado in the City of Muskego on April 17. In the months that followed, the County has continued
Defend America Action: ICYMI: Rep. Angie Craig, lawmakers, advocates detail how Trump’s policies are bankrupting farmers
WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Wisconsin State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska), former U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge (D-NC), and Iowa Farmers’ Union President Aaron Lehman joined a Defend America Action press call on how Donald Trump’s trade wars, his
Sen. Pfaff: Senator Pfaff urges USDA to collaborate on screwworm defense & prevention
LA CROSSE, WI – On June 29, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brook Rollins encouraging collaboration with all state departments of agriculture and animal health to ensure a robust response that prevents any further spread of
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Office of the Commissioner of Insurance administrative actions June 2026
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin demands RFK, Jr. restore abruptly cancelled teen pregnancy prevention funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are sounding the alarm on the Trump administration’s recent decision to terminate nearly all Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program grants and are calling upon Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: Awards City of Lancaster with grant for fire and EMS station renovation
(Stevens Point, Wis., July 6, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the agency is awarding the city of Lancaster with a $1.125 million grant to renovate its existing fire and
Petrashek campaign: Retired Chief Judge Maxine White endorses Judge Nathan Petrashek for Wisconsin Court of Appeals
MILWAUKEE — Former Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief Judge Maxine White today announced her endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving the people of Milwaukee County in Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I.Judge White retired from the Court of