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GREEN BAY, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay has been officially welcomed into the Age-Friendly University Global Network (AFU GN), joining a prestigious international coalition of higher education institutionscommitted to creating inclusive and supportive environments for learners of all ages. The AFU

Madison, Wis – Yesterday, during the contested case hearing pertaining to the Enbridge Line 5 Relocation Project, expert witness Tim Drake of Environmental Resources Management spent hours laying out in great detail how the approved relocation route was selected to ensure

MADISON, Wis. — On twitter and in a jarring interview on Thursday, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden admitted he wants to cut federal funding to the Mayo Clinic health care system — a vital resource for many of his constituents — due to employee comments on

Over the last several months, people with disabilities, families, and advocates have grown increasingly concerned about leaders using public platforms to advance outdated and dangerous ideas that portray people with disabilities as burdens or of lesser value if they do

$20 Million Discrepancy in Sales Tax Revenue Reported Received MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard today released data showing that nearly between 90-99% of the revenue Milwaukee received under 2023 Act 12 was spent on raises for city employees, including the

Save Our Water (S.O.H2O) is concerned over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent legal filing to withdraw and vacate maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for four toxic PFAS chemicals that were legally established in 2024. Instead of defending the nation’s

MADISON – Today, Sen. LaTonya Johnson and Rep. Brienne Brown joined Reps. Lori Palmeri, Lee Snodgrass, Lisa Subeck, and Tip McGuire, to announce the introduction of an Equal Rights Amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution.  Sen. LaTonya Johnson issued the following

SPOONER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host an open house event at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery in Spooner on Saturday, Sept. 27 beginning at 10 a.m.  This free open house will give eventgoers a chance to

MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker joined Spectrum News to announce the launch of the WisDems and Governor Evers’ Gov Readiness Project — an initiative designed to position Democrats for success in the already competitive 2026 gubernatorial race. With Wisconsin’s general

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a multistate coalition won an important victory in the case to protect the privacy of millions of people throughout the country who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food

The News: WILL unveiled a new report, “The WILL of The People: A Roadmap to Enforce Wisconsin’s Citizenship Voting Amendment,” which outlines a clear process to audit Wisconsin’s voter rolls using existing state and federal data. The report offers an important perspective to both

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, in partnership with Governor Tony Evers, announced its new Wisconsin Governor Readiness Project. This new initiative is an unprecedented, aggressive investment that will ensure the eventual Democratic nominee for governor has the

MILWAUKEE, WI – On Monday morning in the heart of Oak Creek, social worker and disability rights advocate Jessica Seawright launched her campaign for Wisconsin’s 21st Assembly District. Jessica is a social worker, parent, and problem solver running to flip

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) proposing the Eliminate Shutdowns Act to automatically extend funding in two-week increments at prior levels until appropriations are passed. By doing so, Congress could end government shutdowns. “With government

September 22, 2025  Sen. Wanggaard –  I read your press release dated Friday, September 19, and felt a response was in order. I am heartened that you have decided that the truth does in fact matter. Perhaps you’d be willing to share

Number of responses increased by 10,000 from 2023 to 2024 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released an updated report finding that emergency medical services (EMS) in Wisconsin responded to over 140,000 falls in 2024, representing a staggering 21% of

Madison – Following a press conference unveiling new legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry, Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement: “The Northwoods has always depended on the strength of our forests and the people who work them. Investing in

Endowment Protects Public Lands Across Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) today announced that the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund has hit a new milestone: $3 million – an exciting win to

MILWAUKEE, WI, Sept 22, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is expanding its engineering offerings with the launch of a new engineering leadership certificate and a robust lineup of Six Sigma certification programs plus 15 new courses.

New facility in Hayward will turn Wisconsin wood into aviation fuel Madison, WI – Today, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Chanz Green (R- Grand View), along with industry leaders, local officials, and investors, introduced legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry