Dept. of Natural Resources: Be bear aware: Take steps now to avoid potential conflicts with black bears this spring
MADISON, Wis. – As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears
Cooke campaign: Announces UFCW Local 1473 endorsement
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the campaign to elect Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s competitive Third Congressional District announced the endorsement of UFCW Local 1473. “As a working class candidate and a proud daughter of dairy farmers, I am thrilled to have
Rep. Hong: Republicans continue attacks on Wisconsin’s public institutions & state employees
MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) held a hearing on two politically motivated audits demanded by Legislative Republicans targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in state agencies and the Universities of Wisconsin. The hearing represented the latest
UW–Madison: Entrepreneur award winners turn ideas into impact — from farming to fashion to fusion
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Chancellor, in partnership with the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, today recognized Marcus Carpenter, Heather Hasson, and Greg Piefer as recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award. “What unites this year’s outstanding honorees isn’t what they
Sen. Wimberger: Audit Committee grills agency heads over unconstitutional, race-based policies
State agencies, universities spent millions of tax dollars for few results MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement regarding the Joint Legislative Audit Committee’s public hearing into “diversity, equity, and inclusion” activities in state agencies and the
Rep. Roe: Joins Democratic colleagues to introduce abortion rights legislation
Madison, Wis: Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) joined state legislators, Planned Parenthood advocates, and medical professionals today to introduce the Abortion Rights Preservation and Restoration Act. This bill would re-establish the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites to make their own reproductive
Rep. Stroud: Introduces the Abortion Rights Restoration Act
MADISON, WI- In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Representative Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) alongside fellow Democratic lawmakers, introduced the Abortion Rights Restoration Act on Wednesday. This comprehensive bill would restore and protect the right
Rep. Stubbs: Welcomes members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Wisconsin delegation
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs welcomed members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Wisconsin Delegation to the Wisconsin State Capitol, where they received greetings and legislative briefings from several state officials and engaged in advocacy. Representative Shelia Stubbs
Rep. Penterman: Authors Holocaust remembrance resolution
MADISON, WI – Representative William Penterman (R–Hustisford) authored Assembly Joint Resolution 25, which passed both chambers of the Legislature yesterday. The resolution proclaims April 24, 2025 as Holocaust Remembrance Day and April 27 to May 4, 2025 as Holocaust Days of
Rep. Brill: Denounces radical Democrat abortion bill
Madison, WI – Today, Democrats in the Legislature began circulating their ‘Abortion Rights Preservation Act.’ Among other things, the legislation repeals the language found in Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion limitation – betraying Leftist judicial arguments against its statutory significance. Senator Kelda
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Assembly Republicans pass legislation to help Wisconsin get back to work
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Assembly Republicans voted to pass a package of bills to address Wisconsin’s workforce challenges. These bills would stimulate our economy by reducing fraud and helping Wisconsinites who have lost their job reenter the workforce. State Representative Brent
Wisconsin Historical Society: Breaks ground on the new Wisconsin History Center
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Wisconsin History Center on Wednesday, April 23. The new cultural destination is rising on the site of the former state historical museum on Madison’s Capitol Square. The
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: And Moore urge Trump Admin to reinstate childhood lead poisoning experts at CDC, push for approval of Milwaukee’s request for federal assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) demanded the Trump administration reinstate the fired Center for Disease Control (CDC) lead poisoning experts and approve Milwaukee’s plea for federal assistance to help keep children safe from
Dept. of Health Services: Honors Wisconsin health care providers with the Wisconsin BigShot Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced its annual Wisconsin BigShot awards, celebrating 90 Wisconsin health care providers for protecting children’s health by ensuring they are up to date on childhood vaccinations, including measles, pertussis, meningitis, and HPV.
Protect Our Care: U.S. Representative Gwen Moore marks Medicaid Awareness Month with appeal to Republican colleagues: Save Medicaid!
WISCONSIN — Today, U.S. Representative Gwen Moore held a roundtable discussion in conjunction with Protect Our Care Wisconsin to highlight how Medicaid is under attack like never before. Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are working to cut Medicaid by
WisDems: Where in the world is the Wisconsin GOP?
MADISON, Wis. — As Donald Trump takes a wrecking ball to the federal government, tanks the economy, and raises prices on working families, Wisconsin Republicans have spent this month’s congressional recess playing hide-and-seek with their own constituents, skipping out on town halls
Dept. of Justice: Drug Take Back Day is April 26
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that this upcoming Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day. More than 170 events are planned across Wisconsin on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with more than 275 participating law