Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on Master Plan variance for Vernon Wildlife Area and Bloomfield State Habitat Area
Public comment period open through April 17 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a variance to the Southern Region Planning Group Master Plan. The proposed variance would designate nonmotorized trails at Vernon Wildlife
Dept. of Transportation: State Patrol urges drivers to be patient and avoid distractions to keep highway workers safe
April Law of the Month: Work zone safety Construction season is approaching, which means crews will soon be out fixing and building our roads and bridges. Drivers have one of the biggest roles in keeping work zones safe for construction
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Attending the draft in Green Bay? Protect against identity theft
MADISON, Wis. – With hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to attend the upcoming Draft in Green Bay, it is possible that those attending the event and spending time in the surrounding areas will be targeted by identity thieves hoping
UW Health: Tips to cope with kids’ spring allergies
MADISON, Wis. – As spring arrives, so do seasonal allergies, which impact one in five kids in the United States. Many kids start getting symptoms like sneezing, watery or itching eyes, runny nose and sniffling as the weather warms up. These
Marquette Law School: New national survey finds 70% oppose impeaching judges; 83% say president must follow Supreme Court decisions
Approval of the Supreme Court rises to 54%, highest since March 2022, but partisan differences on opinions of the Court and what motivates justices remain strong Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE
Cooke campaign: Rebecca Cooke raises over $1,000,000 in first twenty days of campaign
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the campaign to elect Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s competitive Third Congressional District announced raising over $1,000,000 in less than three weeks’ time. Since launching the campaign on March 11, over 15,000 individual donors with an average contribution
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Raises alarms on Trump tariffs slapping higher prices on Wisconsin agriculture, manufacturing, and families
WATCH: Senator Baldwin delivers remarks ahead of Trump tariff announcement WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs and 10% minimum across the board tariffs that
DNC: ICYMI: Chair Martin, WI and FL state party Chairs tout Dem momentum following last night’s election results as voters reject Trump-Musk agenda
Coming off the heels of last night’s election results, where Wisconsin voters resoundingly rejected Elon Musk’s attempt to buy a state Supreme Court seat and Democrats won down the ballot and Florida Democrats historically overperformed in some of the reddest
U.S. Rep. Wied: Statement on President Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement today after President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on U.S. imports. “President Trump has made it clear with these reciprocal tariffs that we will no longer allow other countries to
U.S. Sen. Johnson: And Blumenthal, Hawley open investigation into Meta for alleged collaboration with CCP
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced an investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) for its alleged work to censor and provide artificial
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Congratulates winners in April 1st election
WMCA Endorsed Winners April 1stDownload… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products. Username or E-mail
Democracy Defense Project: “Wisconsin Elections are important, safe and secure”
WISCONSIN – Following yesterday’s April 1st Spring elections where the election process ran smoothly despite some challenges from Mother Nature and the voters passed the Voter ID constitutional amendment, members of the Democracy Defense Project Wisconsin board, including former Attorney General
WisGOP: Farm team candidates claim victories
MADISON, Wis. — In yesterday’s April 1st Spring Election, the majority of WisGOP Farm Team candidates were victorious in their local races. This was the fifth year of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s Farm Team Initiative. “I am grateful for all of the
Marquette University: Marquette’s Institute for Women’s Leadership announces keynote panel for fourth IWL Gala, April 10
MILWAUKEE — The Institute for Women’s Leadership at Marquette University will host a panel discussion to celebrate women leading community-level change as part of the fourth annual IWL Gala on Thursday, April 10, in the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W.
Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent urges increased investment in public education following reelection, amid federal funding concerns
KAUKAUNA — After her reelection by Wisconsin voters, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly delivered a powerful message about the urgent need for adequate funding for public schools and libraries during testimony today before the Joint Committee on Finance at its
Rep. Stubbs: Celebrates Autism Acceptance Day
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined autism advocates and autistic Wisconsinites and their families in celebration of Autism Acceptance Day at the State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was an honor to join
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Highlights potential impacts of expected federal funding cuts for health and human services
MILWAUKEE – This week, County Executive David Crowley penned an op-ed for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel following last week’s news of the Trump Administration’s plans to cut over $210 million in federal funding from health services in Wisconsin. The funding had been dedicated
Rep. O’Connor, Rep. Brooks, Rep. Armstrong, Rep. Novak, Sen. Tomczyk: Introduce bill to raise thresholds for “Request For Proposal” bids
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Fair Wisconsin ad Glaad: Response to spring election results in Wisconsin
(April 2, 2025 – Madison, WI, and New York, NY) GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and transgender (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, and Fair Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, are responding to the results
Rep. Roe: Responds to the April 1st election results
Madison, Wis: Today, Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville), released the following statement in response to the election of Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford to the Wisconsin Supreme Court: “Wisconsin voters made their voices heard today by rejecting Elon Musk’s