Rep. Donovan: Public safety legislative package signed into law
Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bills 75, 78, and 77 into law. This public safety package addresses judicial transparency, stronger tools against reckless driving, and prohibiting devices used by
Rep. Nedweski, Sen. James: Introduce bill to criminalize grooming and protect Wisconsin children
MADISON—In response to growing reports of sexual misconduct and grooming behavior in Wisconsin schools and youth organizations, Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) and Sen. Jesse James (R-Thorp) have introduced legislation to create a new criminal offense that specifically defines and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Asks public to report black bear den locations for research study
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across the state to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction. The Black Bear Litter and Diet Survey will generate new estimates of
State Senate Democratic Committee: State legislators highlight Republican cuts to Wisconsin’s food programs
Madison, WI – As SNAP benefits run out across Wisconsin, leaving families searching for support, Wisconsin State Representatives Robyn Vining (AD-13), Jenna Jacobson (AD-50), and State Senator Brad Pfaff (SD-32) held a press conference this morning to call attention to the
Wisconsin Historical Society: Commemorates 50th anniversary of Edmund Fitzgerald sinking
New state historical marker and History Makers Tour event remember the maritime tragedy and honor those who lost their lives MADISON, Wis. – As the 50th anniversary of one of the most significant maritime tragedies in the Great Lakes approaches
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Meetings lawsuit filed to stop Abrams subdivision development
The Wisconsin Transparency Project has filed a lawsuit in Oconto County Circuit Court alleging that the Town of Abrams Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held multiple illegal meetings from July through September. Because the process of approving the rezoning
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: New report calls for more freedom and consumer choice in energy policy to lower costs
The News: A new report from WILL, titled “Energy Choice for Wisconsin: A Free-Market Case for Community Solar,” outlines how privately financed community solar projects can expand consumer choice, strengthen the electric grid, preserve farmland, and inject market competition into Wisconsin’s monopoly utility
Rep. Steffen, Sen. Wanggaard: “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Act” becomes law
New law allows candidates to remove name from Wisconsin ballot Madison, WI —Wisconsin’s “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Act” is now law. The bipartisan Act, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) creates a process
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Approves Western Wisconsin Transmission Connection
New transmission infrastructure will enhance reliability, expand transmission capacity and support growing energy needs EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Nov. 3, 2025) — Xcel Energy recently received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to move forward with the Western Wisconsin
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on the passing of his father, longtime Wisconsin law enforcement official Stephen Fitzgerald
OCONOMOWOC, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after the passing of his father, Stephen Fitzgerald: “My father, Stephen Fitzgerald, dedicated fifty years to public service and law enforcement in Wisconsin, serving as Superintendent of the Wisconsin State
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Application period for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops to open December 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops at 12 p.m. on December 1, 2025. DATCP administers this program in partnership
Dept. of Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Faces funding shortfall, leading to waitlist for new participants
Lack of funding limits program that serves Wisconsinites MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is facing an Order of Selection (OOS) for individuals it serves – a process also referred to as a waitlist. Due
Sen. Hutton: Criminal justice transparency bill signed into law
MADISON, WI — Legislation co-authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) that brings additional transparency to the state’s criminal justice system was signed into law on Friday. The new law will help the public track decisions that result in dangerous offenders
Civic Media: A broadcasting legend announces retirement on live radio
Madison, WI (November 3, 2025) – After 44 years behind the microphone, Jane Matenaer, host of “Matenaer On Air” on several of Civic Media’s news/talk stations, announced her retirement this morning on her show. “When I started my radio career, my goal was to be a
Sen. Hutton: Evers’ veto a win for violent offenders
MADISON, WI —Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) reacted today after Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 76, legislation that would have placed safeguards on plea bargains in serious criminal cases and limited the use of deferred prosecution agreements. “Governor Evers’ veto is a
TC Energy: Completes Wisconsin Reliability Project
State’s energy future strengthened by company’s $700 million investment in growth and reliability TC Energy has officially announced commercial in-service of its Wisconsin Reliability Project (WRP), a $700 million natural gas pipeline initiative designed to enhance energy security and reliability,
One City Schools: Long-serving Dane County Executive joins board
Former Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, who led Wisconsin’s fastest growing county for 13 years, has joined the Board of Directors for One City Schools. Parisi served as the county’s chief executive from 2011 until 2024, overseeing the development and
Sen. Hutton: Evers veto secures flow of unfair UI payments
MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 146, a bill that gives employers a few more days to respond to the state’s requests for information about new UI claims. “Improper payments
Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force: Equine therapy on display at MKE Urban Stables’ family-friendly Veteran open house event Nov. 15
MILWAUKEE — The benefits of equine therapy for Veterans, as well as their families, will be on display during “Veteran Fall Fest at the Stables,” an open house event at MKE Urban Stables. Geared toward families and Veterans, the free, fun event
Gov. Evers: Extends deadline for Kenosha County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on Oct. 14, 2025, that he is seeking applicants for the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025. The appointment will fill a