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Madison — Today, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) and Sen. Chris Larson (D–Milwaukee) introduced legislation to bring common-sense accountability to how the Wisconsin State Legislature hires private attorneys and spends taxpayer dollars. The bill, LRB-3546, would require a vote of approval by

PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN — July 17, 2025As local hospitals close their doors and school funding remains uncertain, Lisa White knows western Wisconsin deserves better representation in Madison. The accomplished businesswoman and lifelong Grant County resident officially announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 15. The Recycling Excellence Award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Over the weekend, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin Manufacturer, and candidate for governor, visited several county fairs throughout western Wisconsin.  WATCH HERE OR BELOW:  From WKBT: “Berrien said his top priorities are to support business as well

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Snapshot Wisconsin is celebrating two major milestones: the project’s 10-year anniversary and the collection of 100 million photos. Snapshot Wisconsin is a community-based science program that utilizes a statewide network of volunteer-managed trail cameras to monitor Wisconsin wildlife.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) introduced a bipartisan bill to honor veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep with the Vietnam Service Medal. Currently, participants in Operation End Sweep, a mission to

Menomonie, Wis. – Tucked right off Highway 29 near Chippewa Falls is a small family farm bursting with scent and color in June and July. Pondview Lavender Farm, owned by University of Wisconsin-Stout operations and management Lecturer Bob Sworski, welcomes folks

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG) Court Watch released a report detailing the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024-2025 term on Tuesday, analyzing the new path taken by the Court’s progressive majority. The report breaks down the Wisconsin Supreme

GREEN BAY, Wis.—Artificial intelligence (AI) and a radical shift towards software-driven technologies are driving the need for a new breed of software professionals. Businesses need talent that bridges the skills gap between traditional software engineering and modern generative AI applications.

MADISON, Wis. – Dani Hansen has always had a clear vision of her future as a wife and mother, even after losing her eyesight three times, including during her second pregnancy. “We really had to babyproof the house,” she said.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration urging immediate action to reverse the administration’s misguided cuts to key investments and staff at the USDA that

Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives voted to passH.R. 3095,a bill co-led by Congressman Steil, which updates and modernizes ZIP codes to reflect current municipal boundaries and address USPS mail delays.  Communities in Wisconsin and across the country currently face challenges

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop its unlawful attempt to impose new restrictions that threaten Wisconsinites’ access to essential health, education, and social

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Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) began circulating a family-first bill which would ensure that schools make parents fully aware of their rights and leading role in making decisions about the health of

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Sunday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin Manufacturer, and candidate for governor, joined UpFront to discuss his campaign with WISN’s Matt Smith.  WATCH HERE OR BELOW:  In an extensive interview, Bill discussed a wide array

VERONA, Wis. ― The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) donated $1,500 worth of Ground Beef to food banks within Feeding Wisconsin’s network from a fundraiser aimed at purchasing beef for families in need. “Meat is one of the most sought-after items

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – On July 18th, Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members from across the state convened at Kamp Kenwood for the organization’s 2025 Summer Conference, an annual tradition celebrating grassroots leadership, rural advocacy, and community connection. This year’s event featured

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining re-introduced the Universal Changing Stations bill today with her Democratic colleagues Sen. Dora Drake, Rep. Tara Johnson, Rep. Shelia Stubbs, and Sen. Jeff Smith. LRB-2107 requires the installation of adult-sized changing stations in certain high-capacity public buildings

MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining reintroduced a veteran’s mental health bill today–part of her “Mental Healthcare Is Healthcare” bill package–alongside her colleagues Sen. Dianne Hesselbein, Sen. Jeff Smith, Rep. Christine Sinicki, Rep. Angelito Tenorio, Rep. Brienne Brown, Rep. Maureen McCarville, Rep. Ann