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Stevens Point, Wis., Nov. 24, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that St. Croix Electric Cooperative received a $1 million loan to re-lend to Sailer Food Market and Meat Processing,

Madison, Wis. — On Wednesday, November 19, Republican Speaker Robin Vos blocked a procedural move by Assembly Democrats to force a vote on SB 23, a broadly bipartisan bill to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a full year.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the Healthy Maternal and Obstetric Medicine (MOM) Act to ensure that all women eligible for coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance marketplaces, as well as women eligible for other individual or group health

Wisconsinites urged to get vaccines now to be protected for the holidays and beyond With the holiday season around the corner, cold weather, increased travel, and gatherings with family and friends tend to lead to increased respiratory illness activity. With

Signature event, open to the public, to showcase nearly 100 research projects Menomonie, Wis. – One of the University of Wisconsin-Stout’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management’s biggest events of the year is being planned and executed by

The following contains two separate news releases from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Find Spanish translations of both releases posted online at datcp.wi.gov. Give the Gift of Toy Safety This Holiday Season MADISON, Wis. – The holiday

Court Bars Trump Administration from Dismantling Federal Agencies Supporting Libraries, Museums, Minority-Owned Businesses, Workers, and Services for the Unhoused MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of states today won their lawsuit protecting four federal agencies from

MILWAUKEE, WI – Jessica Seawright, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 21, proudly announced her campaign’s first slate of endorsements from respected community leaders who trust her experience and her commitment to delivering real results: State Senator Chris Larson State

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) celebrated 27 new troopers joining the Wisconsin State Patrol at a graduation ceremony held today in Wisconsin Dells. The milestone recognizes the completion of academy training for members of Wisconsin State Patrol’s 71st and 72nd Recruit

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) in introducing a resolution opposing reckless spending in Congress. This resolution “affirms the need for Congress to reign in overspending to help curb the inflation

MADISON, Wis. — Tiffany-backed tariffs have destabilized trade relations with nearly every nation in the world leading to lower profits for Wisconsin farmers and reduced access to markets across the board. As farmers move into harvest season, these tariffs are affecting

MADISON, WI – New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel demonstrates Wisconsin Republicans’ continued refusal to address the soaring cost of living, as they propose new taxes aimed at families who enjoy outdoor activities across our state. The new proposed legislation would place taxes

Mequon, Wis. — November 21, 2025 —Concordia University Wisconsin has introduced the Anatomage Table, an advanced digital anatomy system that adds clarity and dimension to the study of the human body for students across several health programs. The technology supports

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling on the Trump Administration to immediately release funds for Head Start programs across the country now that the federal government is fully reopened. All year the Trump administration has repeatedly

Madison – Senator Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) and Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) put out a package of bills this week entitled ‘The DNR Revenue Stream Refresh.’ The package is aimed at reducing the $16 million budget deficit at the DNR

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), along with 13 other members, introduced a package of eight bills that apply guardrails to Medicare Advantage (MA) programs while strengthening traditional Medicare. Since then, there has been an outpouring of support

MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) introduced legislation to allow Wisconsin clerks to begin processing absentee ballots the day before Election Day. Forty-three other states permit election officials to begin

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Public Defenders announced Friday that it will partner with the University of Wisconsin Law School to strengthen the school’s Public Defender Project, which has been preparing aspiring attorneys for roles in public defense since 1991. Building

Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) and St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity (SCVHFH) are proud to announce a meaningful partnership aimed at improving community health by expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. WWH has donated a parcel of land

As cuts to SNAP and skyrocketing grocery costs increase demand for assistance, Opportunity Wisconsin hosts chili cook-off to support local nonprofit helping western Wisconsin families EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – This Saturday, Eau Claire residents can support their neighbors in need