Rep. Jacobson: Bill to limit local government emergency powers is signed into law
MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Bill 310 was signed into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 61. This legislation would put a 60-day limit on emergency proclamations by local government executives, and clearly defines who the chief local executive is at the
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Invests $4.7 million to strengthen housing counseling and grow pathways to sustainable homeownership
MADISON , Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that 14 HUD-certified housing counseling agencies will receive $4.7 million in grant funding to expand financial education, pre-purchase homeowner education, and foreclosure prevention counseling services for thousands of
Sen. Testin: Seed potato bill signed into law
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement after his bipartisan seed potato bill – now known as Wisconsin Act 66 – was signed into law: “For many years, Wisconsin has been a national leader in growing
Dept. of Transportation: Applauds expansion of Move Over law to further protect motorists
Drivers in Wisconsin are now required to move over or slow down when approaching disabled vehicles on the side of the road. Gov. Evers signed Assembly Bill 409, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 54, into law today, giving drivers added protection when
Sen. Wanggaard: Bill combating human trafficking becomes law
MADISON – Three bills addressing public safety and authored by Senator Van Wanggaard were signed into law today. The laws strengthen Wisconsin’s human trafficking law, encourage data-sharing among law enforcement and extend the statute of limitations for hiding a corpse.
A Better Wisconsin Together: Maria Lazar suggests she’d tip the scales for right-wing, special interests on Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing Court of Appeals judge and candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court Maria Lazar has once again suggested that she’s not above using a seat on our state’s highest court to advance a right-wing political agenda. Lazar’s admission stems
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance: Awards $4.6M in grants to Midwest dairy processors
MADISON, WI – The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), has selected 42 small and medium-sized dairy businesses across the Midwest to receive approximately $4.6
Gov. Evers: Takes action on 34 bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 34 bills. The bills signed by the governor today include efforts to keep kids, families, and communities safe, including roadway safety and increasing penalties for human trafficking and trafficking of a
Rep. Kaufert: Funeral procession “Purple Light” bill signed into law
MADISON – A bill authored by Rep. Dean Kaufert [R–Neenah] and Senator Julian Bradley [R–New Berlin] to help prevent disruptions of funeral processions was signed into law by the Governor today. The bill (AB 302), commonly called the “Purple Light”
Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, Law Forward: Warn of eroding campaign finance laws in new op-ed ahead of U.S. Supreme Court arguments today
MADISON, Wis. – In a new op-ed published today in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold and Law Forward attorneys Jeff Mandell and Rachel Snyder argue that the U.S. Supreme Court should reject attempts to further erode campaign finance
UW-Stout: Students’ submarine survival game surfaces to victory at M+DEV, the Midwest’s biggest game industry event
Menomonie, Wis. – The creators of a computer game about a doomed submarine had a real-life sinking feeling last May as the date of the Stout Game Expo (SGX) approached. After months of work on the claustrophobic, cooperative game Dread
Sen. Ratcliff: Welcomes approval of historic broadband expansion across Wisconsin
MADISON, WI — Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) applauds the federal approval of our state’s ambitious plan to deploy more than $1 billion in broadband funding — a landmark investment that will connect high-speed internet to more than 175,000 homes
Dohmen Company Foundation: Announces $4M investment in FoodCorps to build and launch two first-of-their-kind school nutrition leadership programs
MILWAUKEE (December 9, 2025) — Dohmen Company Foundation, a private foundation guided by a vision of ‘life without diet-related disease,’ today announced a three-year, $4 million investment in FoodCorps, a national nonprofit advancing child well-being through food in school. The investment
Dept. of Natural Resources: Releases its 2024 Water Withdrawal Report
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released its 2024 Report on Water Withdrawals, which gives an overview of the past 10 years of water withdrawals throughout Wisconsin. Since the onset of the Great Lakes Compact, Wisconsin requires water
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association: UW Now Live — Predictions for 2026
MADISON, WI (December 9, 2025) — Against the backdrop of a presidential transition and major shift in many federal government policies, along with a new technology revolution gathering steam, it is time to invite some special guests to the program to share what
Sen. Wirch: State Democrats introduce special education promise legislation
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Democratic Legislators circulated their Keep Our Promise on Special Education Reimbursement legislation, which fulfills the state’s promise to our public schools to provide needed funding for special education. Our school’s need for special education instruction
Dept. of Natural Resources: Welcome winter with Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Winter in Wisconsin brings unique opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and the latest issue is packed
State Senate Democratic Committee: Senate Democrats visit Verona’s Jensen Christmas Tree Farm for next stop on Affordable Wisconsin Tour
VERONA, WI – Yesterday, Senate Democrats toured Jensen Christmas Tree Farm in Verona as the next stop on the Affordable Wisconsin Tour. Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Kelda Roys, and Rep. Jenna Jacobson toured the farm with owner Lance Jensen to highlight the pinch Wisconsinites
Northwoods Policy Network: Officially launches, unveils vision for a stronger northern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — Northwoods Policy Network (NPN), a newly established policy and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening Northern Wisconsin, has officially launched today, December 8th, 2025. Building on the momentum of its early social media rollout and introductory video released in September, the
Sen. Smith: Keeping Wisconsin’s promise on special education funding
MADISON, Wis — With the state’s higher than anticipated increase in need for special education services, Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) has partnered with Rep. Angelina Cruz (D – Racine) to introduce a new bill to address the issue. When lawmakers voted