Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation: Launches “Wisconsin Futures” website, billboard campaign
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — The Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation has launched a new public education initiative, “Wisconsin Futures,” featuring a new website and a statewide billboard campaign aimed at helping people better understand how policy decisions shape everyday life in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reminds hunters to apply for a 2026 elk hunting license by may 31
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31, 2026 to apply for a chance at a 2026 elk hunting license. Wisconsin’s elk hunting season is a unique hunting opportunity, open
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nominees announced in Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin election
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced eleven nominees for nine open seats in the 2026 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election.Nine districts are up for election, which began on May
UW-Eau Claire: Spring commencement ceremonies set for May 16 at The Sonnentag
A total of 1,636 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students will graduate during spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 16, at The Sonnentag. Candidates from the College of Business and the College of Health and Human Sciences will receive diplomas at a 9 a.m. ceremony.
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved shooting investigation in Superior, Wis.
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in the City of Superior in Douglas County, Wis. on the evening of Sunday, May 10, 2026. At
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death investigation in Oshkosh, Wis.
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Oshkosh in Winnebago County, Wis. on the morning of Sunday, May 10, 2026. At
Rep. Rivera Wagner: Celebrates agreement to move coal piles from downtown Green Bay
Green Bay, WI — State Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner released the following statement celebrating the lease agreement between Brown County and C. Reiss Terminals that will help move the coal piles from downtown Green Bay and open the door to
Tiffany campaign: Governor Tommy Thompson endorses Tom Tiffany
MADISON, WI – Today, Tommy Thompson, the longest-serving governor in Wisconsin history, former United States Secretary of Health, and President of the University of Wisconsin System, endorsed Tom Tiffany for governor. “I have spent my entire career fighting for my neighbors,
WisDems: As Wisconsinites celebrate educators, Van Orden doubles down on his radical education agenda
MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsinites across the state celebrated our amazing educators this week, Derrick Van Orden spent Teacher Appreciation Week doubling down on his attacks on teachers. Van Orden has a long history of undermining public schools and those who work
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin DOJ helps secure final approval in $700M Google settlement
MADISON, Wis. — This week, new reporting from WEAU details how Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul played a key role in securing the final approval of a $700M settlement with Google over an antitrust lawsuit. The settlement gives consumers relief after being taken
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Judge grants WILL’s emergency order, protecting Milwaukee food trucks
The News: A Milwaukee County judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Milwaukee’s 10:00 p.m. food truck curfew until at least June 10 after the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) challenged the ordinance on behalf of The
WisDems: CAUGHT IN A LIE: Derrick Van Orden claims Medicaid hasn’t been cut despite Medicaid being cut by $1 trillion in OBBB
MADISON, Wis. — Derrick Van Orden is lying through his teeth, knowingly and falsely claiming that there have not been cuts to Medicaid, despite him and the entire GOP delegation voting for the OBBB, which cut $1 trillion from the program. “Derrick Van Orden
Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition: Utilities Asks FERC to Prohibit Electricity Transmission Competition in Wisconsin to Increase Electricity Prices and Protect Their Profits
WISCONSIN – After their lobbyists could not convince the state legislature to enrich their CEO and shareholders with a state law to override federal competitive bidding requirements, a band of electricity utilities throughout the Midwest filed a complaint recently at the
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers travels across the state celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, highlighting Evers administration efforts to bolster statewide tourism economy
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week visited several tourism and travel hotspots across the state in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, which extends through May 9, 2026. During the visits, the governor highlighted Wisconsin’s thriving travel and tourism industry and recognized the
WisDems: ROUND UP: Gas prices reach unprecedented highs across Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Now nearing three months into Trump’s and Republican’s illegal war with Iran, and with no end in sight, the cost of gas is crushing Wisconsinites like never before. Diesel prices reached record highs this week averaging at $5.62 a gallon—almost doubling
Opportunity Wisconsin: Monday: Groups host free community bike tune-up at UW-L amid soaring gas prices and rising energy costs
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin, in partnership with Bikes Limited, will host a free community bike tune-up event on Monday, May 11 in La Crosse for UW-La Crosse students, faculty and staff. Trained mechanics will provide basic tune-up services,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands answers from Trump after illegally firing entire National Science Foundation Board without reason
National Science Foundation is federal government’s main agency for funding scientific research and new technology in the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding answers from President Donald Trump after he abruptly and illegally fired all
Severson campaign: Unanimously endorsed by the Republican Party of Washburn County.
Washburn County, WI – Erik Severson received the unanimous endorsement of the Republican Party of Washburn County for State Senator in the 25th Senate District on Monday. “It is a true honor to be endorsed by a fantastic group of