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Extreme heat is the deadliest climate hazard, and students, teachers and school staff are directly in harm’s way. Extreme heat claims more lives annually than hurricanes, floods, and wildfires combined Washington, DC – As students across the country experience their

Award recognizes project to digitize and make accessible online Bureau of Catholic Indian Mission archives MILWAUKEE — Raynor Library at Marquette University received the Governor’s Award for Archival Achievement from the Wisconsin Historical Society in a ceremony hosted at the

GREENDALE, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) named Ben Brist in Assembly District 61 a must-win Target Race for Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly. Flipping the Wisconsin Assembly blue is a top priority for the DLCC, and

La Crosse, WI — On September 7, the Coulee Region will once again join our nation in observing Labor Day, a holiday created to praise those who work hard to make life better for all of America. Labor Day is

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Green Bay, Wis. on the afternoon of Friday, August 21, 2026. At approximately

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages hunters to explore public land for the 2026 hunting season. There are over 6 million acres of public lands across Wisconsin, with most of them open for hunting. In addition to

Editor’s note: A photo of Timothy Anderson can be found here MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Timothy Anderson as Administrator of the Division of Food and Recreational Safety (DFRS). “Tim

The American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin, the Service Employees International Union Wisconsin, the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1473, and the Wisconsin Education Association Council today announce their enthusiastic endorsement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. 

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds ATV/UTV riders that they will see more law enforcement officers Sept. 4-6 for the Labor Day Weekend Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign.  Conservation wardens and county recreation deputies will be patrolling

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has secured a settlement with the Arrowhead Union High School District after school administrators prevented WILL client Sarianne Beronja from displaying a Bible verse in the graduation slideshow. As part of

GREEN BAY, WI. — “I’ve participated in multiple bipartisan meetings about reforms of the state prison system that would enable the Green Bay Correctional Institution to close, but the only specific plan I’ve seen was in Governor Evers’ last budget

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism and the Green Bay Packers, celebrated the announcement of the historic return of Badgers hockey to Lambeau Field through the Department’s sponsorship of the Travel Wisconsin Frozen Tundra Faceoff in February. Earlier today, the University

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board through October 31, 2026. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible corn growers. Growers must

Madison, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed September as Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact that the Great Lakes have on the state. Lake Michigan and Lake Superior are integral to Wisconsin’s economy, recreation, tourism, cultural history,

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Rep. Shannon Zimmerman, a member of the Joint Committee on Finance, voted to approve $4,000,000 in one-time funding to the Department of Justice to launch a law enforcement data-sharing technology pilot program. Currently, law enforcement agencies across

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500 – Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027. “Keeping the government open is the responsible thing to do,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “This legislation keeps the government

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to make safety a top priority during Labor Day weekend, which marks the last big boating weekend of the year for some and often leads to busy waters. Check

As Wisconsinites finalize their plans for the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers that a safe trip starts with smart choices behind the wheel. According to AAA, peak travel times are expected from 2-7 p.m.

Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) announced he will introducelegislation in the coming session that will establish screen-free classrooms through the secondgrade. The proposal builds upon recently enacted efforts to curb technology in classrooms, suchas 2025 Act 42

MILWAUKEE – The Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Union (BAC) of Wisconsin endorses Pedro Colón for Wisconsin Supreme Court.  “Pedro has built a career representing hardworking people who are often left behind,” said BAC Director Jim Vick. “He’s taken the