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
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