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MADISON, Wis. – Joe Peikert, CEO of Wolf River Community Bank, Hortonville, is serving as the 2026–2027 board chair of the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA). The Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing nearly 180 commercial banks

The City of Madison released the 2023-2024 Vision Zero Madison Progress Report(opens in a new window)PDF, providing an update on the community’s efforts to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on Madison streets while creating safer travel for all road users. The

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Donald Trump for the signing of the Secure America Act. The Secure America Act provides full funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection through the remainder of President

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee City Attorney Evan Goyke announced Wednesday that the office’s coordinated reckless driving enforcement policy announced in October 2024 has dramatically improved prosecution outcomes of first offense reckless driving in Milwaukee Municipal Court. Since the policy took effect,

(Stevens Point, Wis., June 10, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced today that USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better

MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from USA Today details Congressman Tom Tiffany’s election denial record and the dangers of having an extreme-MAGA, election denying governor overseeing pivotal Wisconsin elections in 2027 and 2028. Tom Tiffany has made strong efforts to overturn the 2020

MADISON, WI – Appearing on The Electorette Podcast, Democratic Leader Senator Dianne Hesselbein discussed a Democratic trifecta, stopping Trump from handing out taxpayer dollars to his insurrectionist friends, and aspects of the Affordable Wisconsin Agenda. Senator Hesselbein laid out her plan to ensure every

The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a settlement agreement with the School District of Pittsville to vindicate the First Amendment rights of Amanda Vogel, a parent who received litigation threats from school district officials and visits from law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is backing a bipartisan bill to protect American workers and families from the growing threat of Chinese-made vehicles and the technology embedded within them. The Connected Vehicle Security Act prevents Americans’ data from being

Students from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics (CoBE) DECA Chapter had very successful results at the 2026 International Career Development Conference (ICDC), including winning a National Championship in International Marketing. The Collegiate DECA ICDC brings together

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) — the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association — announced that Steve Mason has joined the organization as its new director of finance & human resources. Mason is a seasoned trade association professional and

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a hearing entitled, “Examining the Sports Broadcasting Act.” Rep. Fitzgerald issued the following statement about

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds landowners who are interested in sponsoring a Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to enroll their properties, by July 1, 2026. There have been some changes to the program

MADISON – The Aspen Institute has named Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) one of just 10 finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition for community and technical colleges. CVTC was one of three

Madison, WI — July 2026 — On Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM, Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) will host Lanterns for Peace, an annual community event at Tenney Park’s John Wall Family Pavilion. The gathering commemorates

With tick activity reaching its peak for the season, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to closely monitor tick activity, with the most recent surveillance data showing nymphal deer (blacklegged) ticks are currently driving the trend. Nymphal deer ticks are

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and a coalition Monday secured a ruling from the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts that vacated the Trump Administration’s policy imposing a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B petitions, finding it unlawful. Wisconsin DOJ joined

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of housing for volunteer firefighters and first responders. The effort would help recruit and retain more

Delafield, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), represented by the Wisconsin Transparency Project, is taking the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to court. The lawsuit, venued in Adams County, asks the court to declare the secret meeting held

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) was appointed by Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “Thank you to Leader Jeffries and Ranking Member Meeks for your trust in appointing me