We Energies: Adding more solar power to Wisconsin’s grid
MILWAUKEE — The 250-megawatt (MW) Darien Solar Energy Center is up and running — and now providing power to customers. The project in Walworth and Rock counties features more than 600,000 solar panels capable of providing enough energy to power
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate ‘Marsh Madness’ with the DNR’s spring magazine
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online, full of compelling stories and important information to help you enjoy the season. The latest issue
Knowles-Nelson: Advocates to rally at State Capitol as Wisconsin budget process begins
MADISON, Wis. – Conservation leaders from across Wisconsin will meet with legislators on March 12 for the first-ever Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The gathering comes as the state budget process begins and decisions about the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program are being
Dept. of Military Affairs: Spring into emergency preparedness as daylight saving time
MADISON, Wis. — As we spring forward into longer days with the start of daylight saving time, now is the time to be prepared for unexpected emergencies and severe weather season. “Daylight saving time is often seen as the seasons
Wisconsin Historical Society: Gay Building listed in the State Register of Historic Places
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Gay Building in Madison (Dane County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to historic preservation consultant Lara Ramsey.
Wisconsin Historical Society: Root River Parks listed in the State Register of Historic Places
RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Root River Parks in Racine (Racine County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The historic district encompasses Island, Riverside, Cedar Bend, and Washington Parks. The Root River
Wisconsin Historical Society: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church listed in the State Register of Historic Places
CRYSTAL LAKE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of Crystal Lake (Marquette County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a
Wisconsin Historical Society: Margaret A. Muir listed in the State Register of Historic Places
ALGOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Margaret A. Muir shipwreck on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to Kevin Cullen and Robert Jaeck. The shipwreck
Wisconsin Historical Society: New Glarus hotel listed in the State Register of Historic Places
NEW GLARUS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the New Glarus Hotel in New Glarus (Green County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to Christina Bleifuss,
Lead-Safe Schools MKE: Wants the public to know about the EPA’s new lead dust hazard thresholds
Milwaukee, WI – Lead-Safe Schools MKE, an MPS parent-led organization demanding answers and solutions to the current lead-in-schools crisis, wants the public to be aware of a new EPA rule that would change the interpretation of the Milwaukee Health Department’s
Crawford campaign: New ad: Brad Schimel gave a “sweet bargain” to a sex predator who reoffended just weeks ago
MADISON, Wis. – Brad Schimel admitted a man who assaulted a ten year-old child was getting a “sweet bargain” as part of a plea deal while he was Waukesha County District Attorney. The predator was sentenced to just 18 months
Schimel campaign: New ad exposes Susan Crawford’s ‘terrifying’ record
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new TV ad titled ‘Terrifying,’ highlighting Susan Crawford’s decision to provide a child rapist extreme leniency. For Susan Crawford, this is a pattern. She sentenced a man who faced over
Opportunity Wisconsin: Billboard and advertising blitz calls on Congressman Derrick Van Orden to hold in-person town halls with constituents
CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org After dodging constituents last week, Van Orden has doubled down in recent days and continues to insult constituents who deserve answers from their congressman LA CROSSE, Wis. – Mobile billboards, digital billboards, full-page newspaper ads, and digital ads from
WisGOP: Schimel prevails in MU Law poll
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Dangerous Democrat Susan Crawford is a sinking ship. The latest Marquette poll made it clear that Wisconsin voters aren’t stoked about Susan and her dangerously liberal agenda. The poll cemented that Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly
DCCC: Nonpartisan analysis proves Derrick Van Orden’s budget cuts Medicaid
A new report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office confirms what other outside analysts have already written: the House Republican budget will result in severe cuts to Medicaid, ripping away health care for millions of families and children across the country, all
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Josh Kaul joins coalition defending the integrity of the National Labor Relations Board
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing a legal challenge that, if successful, would severely limit the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ability to carry out
WisDems: Round up: Launch fight against Brad Schimel, Elon Musk
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsin Democrats launched The People v. Musk, a seven-figure organizing and communications campaign to stop Elon Musk from buying a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court for extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel. With Musk-backed groups already pouring in more than
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Offers $10,000 in secondary education scholarships to membership
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will once again offer $10,000 in secondary education scholarships to its membership, the cooperative announced today. Edge is proud to award the children of its members who exemplify the voice of milk
Wisconsin Arts Board: Riley Saenim is 2025’s Wisconsin Poetry Out Loud champion
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Institute for Reforming Government: Poll shows Kinser has opportunity to remake education in Wisconsin
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is continuing its public polling project with Napolitan and Scott Rasmussen in 2025, conducting a poll on issues related to K-12 Education and the Department of Public Instruction. In its latest