Save Our Water: Alerts the public of EPA PFAS protection rollback
Save Our Water (S.O.H2O) is concerned over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent legal filing to withdraw and vacate maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for four toxic PFAS chemicals that were legally established in 2024. Instead of defending the nation’s
Sen. Johnson, Rep. Brown: Introduce Equal Rights Amendment
MADISON – Today, Sen. LaTonya Johnson and Rep. Brienne Brown joined Reps. Lori Palmeri, Lee Snodgrass, Lisa Subeck, and Tip McGuire, to announce the introduction of an Equal Rights Amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution. Sen. LaTonya Johnson issued the following
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host open house at Governor Tommy G. Thompson State Fish Hatchery Sept. 27
SPOONER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host an open house event at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery in Spooner on Saturday, Sept. 27 beginning at 10 a.m. This free open house will give eventgoers a chance to
WisDems: ICYMI: ‘This isn’t just about winning elections’: WisDems, Gov. Tony Evers announce new Wisconsin Governor Readiness Project
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker joined Spectrum News to announce the launch of the WisDems and Governor Evers’ Gov Readiness Project — an initiative designed to position Democrats for success in the already competitive 2026 gubernatorial race. With Wisconsin’s general
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul wins court order protecting sensitive personal data of food assistance recipients
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a multistate coalition won an important victory in the case to protect the privacy of millions of people throughout the country who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Proposes audit to enforce Wisconsin’s citizenship voting amendment
The News: WILL unveiled a new report, “The WILL of The People: A Roadmap to Enforce Wisconsin’s Citizenship Voting Amendment,” which outlines a clear process to audit Wisconsin’s voter rolls using existing state and federal data. The report offers an important perspective to both
WisDems, Gov. Evers: Announce unprecedented Wisconsin Governor Readiness Project
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, in partnership with Governor Tony Evers, announced its new Wisconsin Governor Readiness Project. This new initiative is an unprecedented, aggressive investment that will ensure the eventual Democratic nominee for governor has the
Seawright campaign: Social worker and disability rights advocate Jessica Seawright launches campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 21
MILWAUKEE, WI – On Monday morning in the heart of Oak Creek, social worker and disability rights advocate Jessica Seawright launched her campaign for Wisconsin’s 21st Assembly District. Jessica is a social worker, parent, and problem solver running to flip
U.S. Sen. Johnson: For The Wall Street Journal: My plan to end government shutdowns forever
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) proposing the Eliminate Shutdowns Act to automatically extend funding in two-week increments at prior levels until appropriations are passed. By doing so, Congress could end government shutdowns. “With government
Sen. Larson: Letter to Sen. Wanggaard
September 22, 2025 Sen. Wanggaard – I read your press release dated Friday, September 19, and felt a response was in order. I am heartened that you have decided that the truth does in fact matter. Perhaps you’d be willing to share
Dept. of Health Services: Reports increase in fall-related emergency medical services calls statewide
Number of responses increased by 10,000 from 2023 to 2024 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released an updated report finding that emergency medical services (EMS) in Wisconsin responded to over 140,000 falls in 2024, representing a staggering 21% of
Rep. Summerfield: Co-sponsors forestry revitalization bill
Madison – Following a press conference unveiling new legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry, Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement: “The Northwoods has always depended on the strength of our forests and the people who work them. Investing in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund hits $3 million
Endowment Protects Public Lands Across Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) today announced that the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund has hit a new milestone: $3 million – an exciting win to
UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education: Expands engineering professional development with new Six Sigma certifications, engineering leadership certificate and new courses
MILWAUKEE, WI, Sept 22, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is expanding its engineering offerings with the launch of a new engineering leadership certificate and a robust lineup of Six Sigma certification programs plus 15 new courses.
Sen. Felzkowski, Rep. Green: Introduce Forestry Revitalization Act
New facility in Hayward will turn Wisconsin wood into aviation fuel Madison, WI – Today, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Chanz Green (R- Grand View), along with industry leaders, local officials, and investors, introduced legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry
Wisconsin Public Education Network: Video celebrating public education in Wisconsin nominated for Midwest Emmy
Features “Wisconsin Foodie” host Luke Zahm reuniting with his 6th grade teacher A video showcasing how public schools unite us has received a Midwest Emmy nomination. The video follows PBS Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Foodie host Luke Zahm as he is reunited
Rep. Stroud: To host town hall in Superior on school funding and state budget impacts
Superior, WI – Representative Angela Stroud announced today that she will hold a town hall meeting in Superior to hear from constituents and discuss the implications of the recently passed state budget on school funding and to strategize ways to
Democracy Defense Project: ICYMI: Monday processing bill to be introduced this week
WISCONSIN – This week, legislators in Madison will introduce a set of election reforms, the most prominent of which is supported by more than 75% of Wisconsin voters. The package would enact Monday processing of absentee ballots, a fix that will give election
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Bayfield County District Attorney and Dept. of Justice: To ‘map’ victims’ journey through criminal justice process
Event aimed at providing better outcome for victims’ of crime being held at the Bayfield County Courthouse WASHBURN, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is collaborating with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Bayfield County District Attorney Kimberly Lawton for a session
Wisconsin’s Green Fire: Opposes the EPA’s proposal to rescind the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment finding
MADISON | Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF), a science-based conservation nonprofit, urges the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to keep the 2009 Endangerment Finding in place and to maintain the greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles and