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MADISON, WIS. – The ActingU.S. Attorney for the WesternDistrict of Wisconsinjoins the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) in announcing grants provided to combat violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim

MADISON, Wis.— Today, fifteen young Wisconsinites filed a constitutional climate lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court against the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Legislature. The youth plaintiffs—ages 8 to 17—are represented by Midwest Environmental Advocates and Our Children’s Trust. They argue that state

MADISON, WI – On Monday, State Representative Jenna Jacobson and State Senator Brad Pfaff announced new legislation to establish a 3-day back-to-school tax holiday each August. During which families will be able to do their back to school shopping without paying

For more information, contact  Amy J. Malm, Administrator, Division of Financial Regulation |  (608) 261-8562 | amy.malm@wisconsin.gov The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has posted an open meeting notice. See the details of the meeting at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/OpenMtgNotices.aspx. MEETING: Mutual Holding Company Plan of National Guardian…

All Wisconsinites urged to check vaccination status The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Oconto County Public Health have identified five additional cases of measles in Oconto County. The additional cases are linked to the nine cases confirmed in the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees as they start scouting properties ahead of the coming deer hunting season. Most ash trees in the southern two-thirds

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that Marathon County will host the 79th Alice in Dairyland Finals May 14-16, 2026. With a rich history, beautiful rolling hills and woodlands surrounding the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare snake, the eastern ribbonsnake, which may result from the WPS Park Entrance Drive Electric Project in Door County.  

MILWAUKEE__ The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to continue its pioneering research into the benefits of creativity-based programming for autistic individuals.   This latest award supports the next phase of

Long-sought Frank D. Barker sank in 1887, located by local boater DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – Another exciting shipwreck discovery emerged in Lake Michigan this summer after a local boater exploring off Door County’s coast noticed something unexpected in the water.

Waukesha – Yesterday state representative Scott Allen was endorsed by former Sheriff Arnold Moncada and current Sheriff Eric Severson at a meeting at Dady-Oh’s Restaurant in downtown Waukesha. “Scott has been a dedicated servant of the community for years,” said

Madison, WI – In Evers v. Marklein, the Wisconsin Supreme Court clearly stated that the Legislature “alone maintains the ability to amend, expand, or limit the breadth of administrative rulemaking in other branches [of government].” In direct contradiction of the court’s ruling, Governor

[ALLOUEZ, WI] – The Village of Allouez hosted a board meeting this week on the future of Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI), drawing significant community input from residents advocating for the facility’s closure. Three state legislators presented their plans to advance

Roughly 130,000 men and women in the National Guard and Reserve do not have health insurance WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Healthcare for Our Troops Act, legislation to provide premium-free medical insurance coverage for all members of

Recent reporting details how tariffs backed by Trump and Republicans including Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden are driving up costs on more items MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, recent coverage details how Wisconsin families are feeling

Join Common Cause Wisconsin (CCWI) and Fair Maps Coalition (FMC) partners for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 beginning at 6:00 PM. The event is free, but you must register to attend the online webinar. REGISTER FOR The

WEST BEND, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann welcomed the FEMA team to Washington County this morning as they began their damage assessments. Schoemann spoke with residents at some of the affected homes and said, “My heart goes out to all

Milwaukee, WI, August 20, 2025— Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced it is investing approximately $2 million in 6 projects across region 9 to restore tribal, state and private forestlands. These investments directly support the agency’s efforts

New RecordingDownload Hi, I’m Representative Rob Brooks and I represent the 59 th Assembly District. I want to take some time to talk to you today about some of the budget wins we secured for health services. Wisconsin has made

MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman announced nominations for the 2025 First Responder of the Year Award are open for constituents of the 39th Assembly District. Constituents can nominate a first responder in any town, village, city or county in the