Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Columbia County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Wisconsin Dells Public Works Facility project in Columbia County. Incidental take refers
Sen. Ratcliff: Stands united with LGBTQIA+ community and allies in condemning discriminatory bills
State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) joined hundreds of parents, students, educators, advocates, clergy, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community in publicly condemning two bills targeting the LGBTQIA+ community and Trans and Nonbinary students at a public hearing on March
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, WHEDA celebrate grand opening of new affordable housing development in Madison
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week joined Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) CEO and Executive Director Elmer Moore Jr., local leaders, and project partners to celebrate the grand opening of The Derby Apartments. This new 70-unit, four-story,
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases statement on the HALT Act
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting for cloture on the motion to concur for the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT) Act. “The HALT Fentanyl Act incorporates the permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, which I first introduced
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins lawsuit challenging termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants
MADISON – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful termination of grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs. Beginning on February 7, the University of Wisconsin-Madison received a letter purporting to terminate more than
Gov. Evers: Statement on suing to stop Trump administration from gutting funding to address teacher shortages and enhance teacher quality to help improve student outcomes
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding a new multi-state lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from gutting critical federal funding at the U.S. Department of Education to fund programs designed to address teacher shortages and enhance
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and multistate coalition secure court order blocking Trump administration from freezing federal funds
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general today won a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration to block its illegal policy that would freeze funding for essential federal agency grants, loans, and other financial
Universities of Wisconsin: UW–Madison, UW-Milwaukee leaders and faculty discuss impact of federal health research funding on Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.—From lifestyle recommendations that will help fight off Alzheimer’s disease symptoms to job creation to economic growth, Universities of Wisconsin, UW–Madison, and UW-Milwaukee leaders and faculty today discussed the importance of federal research funding on the people and communities
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul condemns President Trump’s possible executive order To begin dismantling U.S. Department of Education
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today issued the following statement regarding news reports that President Trump may soon sign an executive order aimed at facilitating the closure of the U.S. Department of Education: “Dismantling the Department of Education
Kinser Campaign: Statement on executive order regarding Department of Education
MADISON, Wisc. — On Thursday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced plans to abolish the Department of Education. “With Wisconsin schools caught in a political battle in
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals: PETA to DOGE: Close failed national primate research centers, including at UW-Madison
Madison — In a letter sent today citing exorbitant indirect costs and failed research, PETA urges the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to end waste and abuse by cutting funding to the seven National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs), including the one at UW-Madison.
Sen. Nass: SB 28/ AB 25 ROFR and the Republican Legislature
Dear Republican Colleagues: Unfortunately, the leadership of both houses have decided that Senate Bill 28 (AB 25) – The Right of First Refusal Bill (ROFR), must be rammed through the legislative process to placate the powerful special interests in the
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Hosts Farm & Rural Lobby Day 2025
MADISON – Over sixty family farmers and rural advocates gathered in Madison March 4th for Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Farm & Rural Lobby Day, where they advocated for policy priorities set by the grassroots membership at the organization’s recent state convention. Priority topics
Institute for Reforming Government: Court Watch: Wisconsin Supreme Court could undermine Act 10’s public education success
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Thursday detailing how Act 10 helped local school boards transform schools and rewarded high-performing teachers. The primer outlines the devastating effects that overturning Act 10
Dept. of Natural Resources: Proposed walleye fishing regulation change on Crescent Lake in Oneida County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss a proposed walleye regulation change for Crescent Lake in Oneida County. This meeting was requested in response to a public notice published on Feb. 18, 2025. The DNR
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Nonpartisan Congressional budget office confirms GOP budget resolution will force Medicaid or Medicare cuts despite Reps. Van Orden and Steil’s claims that programs won’t be cut
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office confirmed that the budget resolution passed by House Republicans last week will force cuts to Medicaid or Medicare in order to pay for more tax handouts for corporations and billionaires.
WisDems: BREAKING: Another extreme anti-abortion group that wants to ban abortion backs Brad Schimel
MADISON, Wis. — Anti-abortion warrior Brad Schimel is once again proving he’s too extreme for Wisconsin. Today, the national group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America announced it would be going all-out to elect Brad Schimel to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Organic Advisory Council nominations due March 31
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) until March 31, 2025. Seats are available in each of the following categories: organic farmer, organic business,
American Civil Liberties Union: Condemns new 287(g) agreements between ICE and Washington, Winnebago Counties
SLINGER — The ACLU of Wisconsin today condemned the Washington County and Winnebago County Sheriff Departments for entering into 287(g) warrant service officer agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, March 3. With these two additional agreements, there
Dept. of Corrections: Apprehension request issued for walkaway
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Kirstie Pienta, 34, walked away from the restaurant where she was working around 11 a.m. Thursday. She is a person in the Department of Corrections’ care at the Milwaukee Women’s Correctional Center. Law enforcement has been notified and