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ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend an anniversary celebration event at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Join DNR staff, partners, local officials and other special guests to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the

Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus), Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego), Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield), and Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) began circulating a common-sense corrective bill which would close the existing loophole in our state’s

MADISON, WI… The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue Thursday advanced bipartisan measures authored by State Senator André Jacque (R-New Franken), including a state version of “No Tax on Tips.” “These common-sense initiatives are intended to spark economic growth

The News: On behalf of three high school students and a coalition of Wisconsin parents, WILL filed an amicus brief in West Virginia v. B.P.J, a case currently before the Supreme Court of the United States. WILL argues that laws limiting

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that they play an important role in the continued efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance and management in Wisconsin. One of the most effective tools for monitoring CWD

MILWAUKEE – The federal approval of Governor Tony Evers’ request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin on September 11 opened the door for individuals and households to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). However, there have

Menomonie, Wis. – Cayanna Erickson says interning with the 2025 Red Cedar Basin Monitoring Group will give her a step up when she enters the job market. The University of Wisconsin-Stout undergraduate recently declared a B.S. environmental science major, and

Madison, Wis., – Professor Gregory Nemet, the La Follette School of Public Affairs’ pioneering scholar in energy systems, technological innovation, and climate policy, released the second edition of his influential book on solar energy this summer. How Solar Energy Became Cheap examines the rapidly

Contact: Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (sylviasindependence@yahoo.com) Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces her candidacy for reelection to the 8th Assembly District.  It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th Assembly District as their representative

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and in celebration of “Coastal Awareness Month,” today announced $1.3 million in grants for 35 Wisconsin coastal communities to protect and improve the state’s Great Lakes resources

EAU CLAIRE, WI – In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Rep. Van Orden is trying to silence political enemies of himself and President Trump. Van Orden has taken to his various social media accounts to bully organizations into firing

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he is seeking applicants for Vilas County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by the retirement of Sheriff Joseph A. Fath, effective Dec. 1, 2025. The new sheriff will

MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, September 18th, Governor Tony Evers, local elected officials, and leaders from Microsoft announced the investment of an additional $4 billion to expand the company’s Mount Pleasant campus in the 66th Assembly District. Microsoft’s total investment in Wisconsin

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MADISON–Wisconsin State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jill Underly delivered the annual State of Education address today, outlining her priorities for Wisconsin’s public schools in the upcoming year. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Every child in Wisconsin has

UW-Green Bay Receives $330,000 Grant from SC Johnson to Study Microplastics in Lake Michigan Green Bay, WI – Microplastics have been found everywhere – from the top of Mount Everest to the trenches of the sea. It’s no wonder the

Madison, WI — Representative Dan Knodl (R–Germantown), joined by legislative colleagues, today sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers calling for a $20 million Business Disaster Relief Grant Program to help businesses devastated by the August 9, 2025, flooding. “Small and mid-sized

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host a set of public involvement meetings to gather input on the US 18/151 Corridor Study in Dane and Iowa counties. The meetings will present updates on the long-range environmental impact study underway

Washington, D.C. – Republicans have proposed a short-term funding continuing resolution (CR) that does nothing to address the chaos they have caused in the American health care system. Instead, Republicans are so intent on ending health insurance tax credits for

MADISON, WI – A new article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shows that Milwaukee residents are paying record-high property taxes — and the driving cause of these tax hikes are Republican cuts to education spending in Wisconsin. From Wauwatosa to Prairie du Chien,