Dept. of Natural Resources: Offers free tree seedlings to Wisconsin fourth graders ahead of Arbor Day 2026
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free tree seedlings to every fourth grade student in Wisconsin as part of its annual Arbor Day tree planting program. Wisconsin fourth grade principals, teachers and homeschoolers can now place
Rep. Anderson, Sen. Spreitzer: Introduce bills strengthening local communities
MADISON – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) were joined by state legislators and local government leaders from around the state for a press conference discussing the challenges faced by local communities and proposing new
Dept. of Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly launches new initiatives, reinforces DPI’s efforts to strengthen student safety
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today during a news conference underscored the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s commitment to student safety and announced a series of solutions to strengthen existing systems and protections, including the launch of a new public resource
Wisconsin Cheese Makers: WCMA opens entries for 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest
MADISON, WI – Enter today to compete for the dairy processing industry’s most prestigious title – World Champion Cheese! Beginning November 4, cheese, butter, cultured products, and dry dairy ingredients can be entered in the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest at WorldChampionCheese.org. Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
One City Schools: 2nd District Congressman Mark Pocan visits One City Schools
Wisconsin 2nd District Congressman Mark Pocan got a firsthand look at the One City Schools difference recently, when he stopped by for a visit and tour of the innovative educational model on Madison’s south side. “We are incredibly honored that Congressman
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces legislation to withhold lawmaker pay during shutdown
Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) in introducing the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act. This legislation prohibits members of Congress from collecting pay during the ongoing federal shutdown and deducts pay from members’ paychecks during future shutdowns.
Clean Wisconsin: New analysis: Data center water consumption will be far higher than tech companies claim
Tech companies have been quick to minimize the water needs of their AI data center projects in Wisconsin, pointing to on-site cooling technology that will recycle water or use alternative cooling methods on all but the hottest days of the
Concordia University: Awarded $1.1 million grant to launch ‘America 250: Teaching History & Civics Through Economic Lenses’
Mequon, Wis. – Concordia University Wisconsin has been awarded a $1.1 million federal grant to support “America 250: Teaching History & Civics Through Economic Lenses” (America 250), an innovative, professional development initiative designed to strengthen civics and economics education in
WisDems: See surge of energy as over 1,000 volunteers knock doors one year from 2026 elections
MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, WisDems held their fifth One Year to Win Weekend of Action, where upwards of a thousand volunteers knocked on tens of thousands of doors of swing voters, talking about the importance of electing Chris Taylor
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin’s 2025 nine-day gun deer season opens Nov. 22
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30. Similar to last year, this year’s gun deer season runs later in the month. Fewer deer may be on the move relative to years
Dane County food pantries: Delayed SNAP benefits cause significant increases in demand at area food pantries
MADISON — Six of Dane County’s largest food pantries are already seeing the impacts of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) delays. SNAP, known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, provided benefits to nearly 65,000 people in Dane County in 2024. As America’s most
Jones campaign: Sheriff Kalvin Barrett endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Judge Jones was appointed by Gov. Tony Evers, and has already been endorsed by Supreme Court Justice
Wisconsin Farmers Union: To host 95th Annual State Convention in Wisconsin Dells
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) will celebrate its 95th Annual State Convention December 12–14, 2025, at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The annual gathering brings together family farmers, rural residents, and supporters from across the state
Wied campaign: President Donald J. Trump gives Congressman Tony Wied his “Complete and Total Endorsement” for re-election in 2026
DE PERE – President Donald J. Trump announced today that he is endorsing Congressman Tony Wied for re-election in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District ahead of next year’s midterm election. “Congressman Tony Wied is an America First Patriot and Tremendous Champion for
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues U.S. Department of Education, asking court to block new restrictions on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) challenging a new rule that unlawfully restricts employers’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Opportunity Wisconsin and local leaders call on Republicans to reopen the government as 700,000 Wisconsinites suffer from a lapse in SNAP funding
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – In case you missed it, last week Opportunity Wisconsin, local organizations, and community leaders held a press conference in Eau Claire ahead of the expiration of SNAP funding for nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites—including 270,000 children—due to the
Marquette University: Wisconsin, Milwaukee metro area continue to outperform national economic averages in Marquette Business’ latest Economic Scorecard
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin is in a good economic position relative to the U.S. as a whole and the unemployment rate in the state and Milwaukee metro region remain well below the national average according to the Economic Scorecard for Southeastern
Dept. of Revenue: Collections, First Quarter FY2026
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Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership: Sponsors ‘An Evening with Tommy G. Thompson’
MADISON—The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is proud to sponsor “An Evening with Tommy G. Thompson” on November 5, 2025. Hosted by UW–Milwaukee as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series, the event begins at 7 p.m. in the
Dept. of Transportation: Joins WMCA, Council on Physical Disabilities to celebrate modern, accessible safety rest area
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman today joined Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association (WMCA) President Dan Johnson, Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities Chair Ben Barrett and other community leaders near Sparta to celebrate completion of the safety rest area