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Cryptocurrency. Veterans Benefits. A.I. in Healthcare. Cemeteries. Floodplain Restoration. DA funding. What do they have in common? While we’d all like to take the summer off and enjoy everything Wisconsin has to offer, the Legislature continues to work hard year-round.

Campaigns matter, and a chaotic last month in the Wisconsin Democratic primary is a prime example. In the Marquette Law School Poll’s final survey of Wisconsin voters, July 22-27, Francesca Hong received 38%. Her unofficial vote total in the August

Wednesday morning, Wisconsinites woke up to the results of their primary elections while also learning that inflation remains above wage growth. As families face the realities of an ever-more expensive economy, the need to elect leaders who will tackle this

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announces that registration is open for WHEDA Conference 2026: How Housing Happens, taking place November 18 and 19 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The annual WHEDA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues to reintroduce the Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package designed to end the nation’s maternal health crisis and directly confront the devastating disparities that continue to claim the lives of Black

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that on July 21, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) approved the Lake Pepin TMDL: Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus study. The DNR, together with many partners

UW-Stout Polytechnic Chancellor Katherine Frank joined Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly, UWs Interim President Renée Wachter and other university leaders today to announce budget proposals focused on building Wisconsin’s workforce and the next generation of businesses. The Tech for Tomorrow

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) awarded the I-894 resurfacing project in Milwaukee County with a regional America’s Transportation Award in the category of ‘Best Use of Technology & Innovation, Medium Project.’ Watch the AASHTO video announcing the

MADISON – Five years into construction, the future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827) is taking shape, and the public is invited to hear the latest on its progress at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on August 27, 2026. The event kicks off at

MADISON, Wis. — At a bar touting Pittsburgh Steelers fan swag, and not the green and gold of Wisconsin’s beloved Packers, Congressman Tom Tiffany finally told the truth: he’s a “MAGA extremist.” “It’s not enough for MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany to

MADISON, WI — Children who experience abuse often carry the effects of that trauma long after the abuse ends. Without the right support, those experiences can impact mental health, relationships, educational success and long-term well-being.  To help children and families access the care they need, Dean

BABCOCK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Sept. 18 for a special trapping season within Sandhill Wildlife Area. This unique opportunity will provide selected trappers with a high-quality trapping experience while simultaneously helping the

MILWAUKEE, Wis.—Today, Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley released the following statement after raising over $1.5 million in the first 24 hours of the campaign: “I am humbled by this level of supportso early in our general election campaign. Despite an

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – Aug. 12, 2026 – The 2026 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction generated $405,036 to support Wisconsin State Fair junior livestock exhibitors, continuing a tradition of investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders. Hosted by the

RAYMOND, Wis. — New polling from Impact Research finds a dead heat in Wisconsin’s First District, as ER Nurse Mitchell Berman trails Bryan Steil by just 1 point in the initial vote: 49 percent to 48 percent. “This polling shows

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius is inviting families to enroll their students in kindergarten through grade 12 for the upcoming school year at an MPS Enrollment Day event on August 20 at Wick Playfield. MPS data shows

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) led the entire bipartisan Wisconsin Congressional delegation in support of Wisconsin’s request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conduct a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) with Wisconsin Emergency Management following the devastating EF3 tornado that struck the Fox Valley on July 27. The tornado caused

On Tuesday, August 11, Wisconsin held its primary election. The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) experienced a one-hour delay in reporting that did not impact the election results. In response to media inquiries, MEC is outlining what happened in the Q&A

WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, today launched a new seven-figure statewide advertising campaign airing across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The new ad, titled “Geez, That’s Crazy,” contrasts Tiffany’s common-sense agenda to raise academic standards, lower property