Rep. Donovan: Slams State Public Defender’s smear campaign against grassroots reckless driving non-profit
Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after learning of the smear campaign directed by the State Public Defenders’ Milwaukee Office (SPD) against grassroots reckless driving advocacy group Enough is Enough – A Legacy for Erin (ENE).
Tiffany campaign: Ten Wisconsin Sheriffs endorse Tom Tiffany’s gubernatorial run
WAUSAU, WI – Ten Wisconsin Sheriffs formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin. “I have said from the start that restoring safe streets for every Wisconsinite is a pillar of my campaign, and it is an honor to earn the
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host Lake Superior Fisheries Management meeting Dec. 11
ASHLAND, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an informational public meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, to discuss progress toward the objectives outlined in the Lake Superior Fisheries Management Plan at its midpoint. The goal of this
WUWM 89.7 – Milwaukee’s NPR: Adds “Wisconsin Today” to program schedule
MILWAUKEE – WUWM 89.7 – Milwaukee’s NPR will begin broadcasting “Wisconsin Today,” an hour-long news magazine from Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) on December 1. The show will air at 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. It will air at 9 p.m.
Dept. of Public Instruction: After federal Blue Ribbon Program ends, Wisconsin honors eight schools for excellence and achievement
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today recognized eight schools across the state for exceptional academic performance and success in closing achievement gaps. The recognition comes after the U.S. Department of Education ended the National Blue Ribbon Schools
Democratic Party of Milwaukee County: Elects new Executive Board
Young and diverse team will lead the party through the 2026 midterms MILWAUKEE – The Democratic Party of Milwaukee County elected new leadership at its membership meeting on November 17, 2025, held at the Washington Park Senior Center. The following
Wisconsin Historical Society: Submerged canoes in Lake Mendota offer new insights in ancestral traditions and waterways
With 16 canoes now identified, Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologists are investigating theories spanning thousands of years of cultural history MADISON, Wis. – Four years after locating and recovering a 1,200-year-old dugout canoe from Lake Mendota, Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologists and First
Gov. Evers: Urges Trump Administration to reverse course on denying Wisconsin communities disaster relief for damage caused by extreme weather in August
Governor appeals two Trump Administration decisions denying tens of millions of dollars in Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation disaster relief for Wisconsin communities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers urged the Trump Administration to reverse course on its decisions last month
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Wisconsin Thanksgiving meal prices increase in 2025
MADISON – The price of a traditional Thanksgiving meal in Wisconsin is up 6.7% according to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual Marketbasket survey that rang in at $61.84, an increase of $3.88 from the 2024 survey of the same items. The
Marquette Law School: New national survey finds more people favoring Democrats than Republicans in anticipated 2026 vote for Congress and also more Democrats saying they are certain to vote
Also: Most people have negative views of both parties, with opinion nearly evenly divided on which party to regard as responsible for government shutdown Three-quarters disapprove of Trump’s handling of the shutdown 70% favor extending tax credits for health insurance
Sen. Hutton: Senate advances bill to prevent costly building project delays
Legislation gives builders time to adapt to new building code regulations MADISON, Wis. — Legislation co-authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) that gives builders a critical grace period to comply with suddenly imposed new building code regulations was approved with
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Applauds Wisconsin Senate Republicans for repealing Governor Evers’ unprecedented property tax extension
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) commends Senator Chris Kapenga and Senate Republicans for their leadership in passing Senate Bill 389, which repeals Governor Tony Evers’ extraordinary veto that would have locked Wisconsin families and businesses into higher property taxes
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association: Statement on Senate passage of open records legislation
Despite operating as a private, not-for-profit organization that receives no tax dollars – the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) acknowledges the Senate’s decision to pass Senate Bill 16, which aims to subject our private membership organization to open records laws.
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: NDO Fairness Act and Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act pass House Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee passed two bills he introduced, the NDO Fairness Act and the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025. NDO Fairness Act “The federal government should not be able
Sen. Feyen: Statement on Senate actions
Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the passage of 7 bipartisan bills: “Today, I am glad we could come together to pass seven bills I authored through the Senate. I am even more
A Better Wisconsin Together: GOP state Senate misses last opportunity to help Wisconsinites before taking off for the year
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled State Senate, which made headlines as one of the laziest legislative bodies in recent state history, held its last floor session of the year today and yet is no closer to solving some of the most pressing issues
Sen. LeMahieu: Senate wraps up fall session
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after the state Senate’s floor action today: “This has been a productive fall session. After delivering the second largest income tax cut in state history during the budget, the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Slams Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle Education Department & shortchange American families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the Department of Education, condemned the Trump Administration’s misguided actions to illegally dismantle the Department, threatening to cut off or disrupt vital support for
UW-Stout: Fastest in the world: UW-Stout alum soars to heights of supercomputing on El Capitan project
Gina Norling has left her mark on projects to create world’s fastest machines Menomonie, Wis. –Thanks to the legendary Seymour Cray and his eponymous company, supercomputing has deep roots in the Upper Midwest. UW-Stout alum Gina Norling is ensuring those
Sen. Jacque: Legislation targeting retail theft, protecting historical monuments, and honoring veteran service pass Senate
Several Initiatives Authored by Northeast Wisconsin Legislator Advance Tuesday MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to give law enforcement additional tools to combat retail theft passed the State Senate Tuesday. Assembly Bill 89 responds to the rise in