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GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites those involved in Great Lakes restoration efforts to attend the upcoming Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference in Green Bay Sept. 12-14. Registration closes Sept. 6.  “The Great Lakes Area

In response to the United States House of Representatives reintroducing the Youth Voting Rights Act, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez released the following statement:  “Young people across the country are excited to see the reintroduction of the Youth Voting

The Wisconsin Towns Association recognized Senator Felzkowski and Representative Kurtz at its annual business meeting recently for their extraordinary leadership shepherding Act 12 through the legislative process.  Each legislator was greeted with standing applause as they took the stage to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Labor Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state

MADISON, Wis. – Every area of Wisconsin can face disasters, and it is important to have a planned response whether you are at home, work, school or on the road. To help all Wisconsinites be ready for any emergency, Governor

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to take proper precautions and follow all safety best practices before climbing into a tree stand this fall. Surveys indicate one-quarter of Wisconsin bowhunters have experienced a fall or

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and offer comments on the agency’s 2023 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The ADA Transition Plan shares information on WisDOT’s efforts to continually improve accessibility throughout the

(MADISON) – In response to today’s racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, Senator  Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement:  “The significance of today’s racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida should not be lost on anyone. As we commemorate

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization of women in government service, today announced new Board of Directors members and Executive Committee. New Board of Directors Members WWIG is pleased to welcome a cohort of outstanding new

What we heard at the GOP debate was an all over the place mess, that unsurprisingly lacked substance or any real solutions for the struggles of millions of Americans. We are not sure we can even call the events of

(Madison) – Two Republican legislators are circulating bills that would lead to increased abuse and harassment, and reduced safety for transgender inmates in Wisconsin prisons (LRB 2543 and LRB 4202/1). The Transgender Parent and Non Binary Advocacy Caucus (TPNAC Caucus)

WISCONSIN – In the coming days, the Biden administration is set to announce the first round of drugs eligible for lower prices under the Medicare Drug Negotiation Program created by the Inflation Reduction Act. Ahead of the drug announcement, Protect

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Colby is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) sent a letter to the Town of Hayward, demanding that they follow Wisconsin law and hold a publicly noticed town meeting so residents can properly weigh in on significant spending projects. The town

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization of women in government service, today announced new Board of Directors members and Executive Committee. New Board of Directors Members WWIG is pleased to welcome a cohort of outstanding new

WASHINGTON – The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), announced today its first round of 2024 Senate endorsements, following its endorsement of President Joe Biden for re-election in April. JDCA and JDCA PAC focused early in the 2024 election cycle

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is proud to announce the hire of Nathalie Burmeister who is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School. WILL’s growing team is essential to defend constitutional rights, advance

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson today joined Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski at a farm near Monroe in Green County to highlight strategic transportation investments in rural Wisconsin communities. “Agriculture and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host Learn to Hunt workshops across the state this fall to help Wisconsin hunters become safer, more independent and ethical hunters. The DNR’s Learn to Hunt programs, hosted in partnership with volunteer groups, are