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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

MADISON — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will be calling a special session of the legislature to ban partisan gerrymandering. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) issued the following reaction: “I agree that we need a constitutional ban on partisan

MADISON, Wis.– As clocks move forward an hour on March 8, it is the perfect time to review and refresh emergency preparedness plans for you and your loved ones. “Daylight saving time is more than adjusting a clock, it’s an

With no permanent independent and nonpartisan redistricting process in place for 2030, governor calls for banning partisan map rigging in state’s constitution  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, as promised during his 2026 State of the State address, signed Executive Order #285, calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to occur at noon on Tues., April

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting public comment on its 2026 spongy moth aerial treatment plans. Treatment plan maps, spray information, fact sheets, and other resources can be found at smaerialspray.wi.gov. “The outbreak-level

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will host the Northwestern Wisconsin Regional National History Day Competition on March 11. The event is an opportunity for middle and high school students to “do history” by researching a topic of interest and then

The University’s 2026 best of the best to be recognized along with Richard and Sharon Resch who will receive the Honorary Alumni Award Green Bay, Wis.— The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will recognize several outstanding alumni and two honorary alumni

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) by the United States Department of

New federal law banning the sale of virtually all intoxicating hemp products in the U.S. by November 2026 projected to jeopardize $700 million in economic impact and nearly 3,500 jobs in Wisconsin   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging immediate legislative

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Racine County Eye reveals that Bryan Steil continues to double-down on widely debunked election conspiracy claims in one of his rare telephone town hall appearances. While hiding his face behind his phone, Bryan Steil tried to evade

Danielle Rodriguez Nominated for Common Council Approval Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson has named Danielle Rodriguez as his choice to lead the city’s Department of Admiration (DOA). Rodriguez brings decades of local government experience to her new position.  She most recently

MADISON, Wis. — February may be the shortest month of the year, but that didn’t stop Derrick Van Orden from compulsively tweeting more than 600 times. His online tantrums ranged from groveling praise for Donald Trump after the State of the

MADISON, WI – Today, Dane County is mourning the loss of Bill Lunney, a towering figure in the county’s parks and conservation community whose life was defined by public service. For 30 years as Chair of the Dane County Park Commission,

Program has earned national credentials, international reach during its first four years Menomonie, Wis. – Just four years after it was created, the University of Wisconsin-Stout Bachelor of Science cybersecurity program ranks as one of the best in the nation,

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke issued the following statement on war with Iran:  “My heart breaks for the families of the service members who have been lost or suffered injuries, and all of us are praying for no further loss

MADISON, Wis. — Judge Maria Lazar continues to align herself with Wisconsin’s most extreme right-wing networks in her bid for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, headlining an event tonight alongside a local Moms for Liberty operative, Rebecca Witherspoon. Moms for Liberty

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will once again offer $10,000 in secondary education scholarships to its membership, the cooperative announced today. Edge is proud to award the children of its members who exemplify the voice of milk

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Dane County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health

Madison, WI — A new statewide initiative, Wisconsin Forests FIRST (Forest Industry Roadmap and Strategies for Tomorrow), has officially launched to develop a strategic plan and long-term roadmap to ensure Wisconsin’s forests remain healthy while supporting a resilient, sustainable, and

Ellen and Joe Checota and the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) announced the launch of the largest scholarship program in MATC history. The Second Ellen & Joe Checota MATC Scholarship Program will provide comprehensive support to students in need who are enrolled in