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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beef Council Announces Winner of ‘Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest’Download… 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

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025-2026 general inland fishing season opens statewide Saturday, May 3. With more than 15,000 inland lakes, 42,000 miles of perennial streams and rivers, 1,000 miles of Great Lakes

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m kicking off the month by encouraging folks to take good care of their mental health, to have honest conversations about mental health, and to take

MADISON – The Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services (DMCPS) today announced the launch of Intercept, an evidence-based program that provides direct, in-home services to families involved in the child welfare system to support them in achieving timely reunification or

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the East 5th Street Reconstruction Project in Douglas County.   Incidental take refers to

Make this summer historic at Wisconsin’s Wade House, where horse-powered travel takes the lead and a lively lineup of activities—from stagecoach rides to goat yoga to pizza nights—offers an engaging spin on a historical adventure GREENBUSH, Wis. — This spring

MADISON, WI – The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is driving innovation, business growth, resilience, and workforce development in the Midwest dairy industry, according to the results of a new survey.  Alliance partners Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and the Center

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Wisconsin State Journal today highlighted the devastating impact Republican cuts to Medicaid could have on Wisconsin. According to the new report, Wisconsin could lose billions of dollars in federal funding and at least 52,000 Wisconsinites could lose

The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Manufacturing Alliance’s is asking for nominations for the 14th annual “Excellence in Manufacturing/K-12 Partnerships Awards.” The Awards spotlight best practices of manufacturing and education collaborations throughout northeast Wisconsin.  The Awards dinner will be held on Tuesday,

Like many Americans, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire finance major Marie Nickolette pays close attention to economic news about tariffs, trade wars and stock market fluctuations. Nickolette, a Burlington native, learned about asset allocation, portfolio diversification and other financial strategies in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These council members will serve for one year, concluding their term in May 2026. The fifteen

Madison, Wisconsin (May 1, 2025) – Justice Ann Walsh Bradley officially began her term as chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, following her election to the position by fellow members of the Court. She succeeds Justice Annette Kingsland

New Healthy Wisconsin Alliance Polling shows WI voters are worried about accessing care  MADISON, Wis. — A new poll from the Healthy Wisconsin Alliance, a 501(c)(4) affiliate of the Wisconsin Hospital Association, shows that a large portion of the electorate is fearful of

BELOIT – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer and Representative Clinton Anderson, who represent Beloit in the Wisconsin State Legislature, learned that President Trump’s cuts to AmeriCorps were forcing the Beloit Fresh Start program to go on hiatus for the 2025-2026 school

The non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report moved Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District to a “Toss Up.” From Cook Political Report: “Wisconsin’s sprawling, largely rural 3rd District voted for Trump by a seven-point margin in 2024. But Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden won reelection by

Streamlining the transfer process for students Madison College celebrates a new partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stout to enhance student success in criminal justice careers. The program-to-program articulation agreement allows Madison College students who have earned an Associate Degree in

MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) joins her Republican colleagues in introducing the “Red Tape Reset,” a package of bills designed to transform Wisconsin’s regulatory landscape by cutting excessive regulations, restoring government accountability, and increasing transparency in the rulemaking process.

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MADISON, Wis. — Maj. Gen. Matthew Strub, former deputy adjutant general for Army, became Wisconsin’s 32nd adjutant general April 21, during a change of authority ceremony in the state Capitol assembly chamber. As the adjutant general, Strub will lead the

JEFFERSON, Wis. – Last week, leaders from town, city, village, and county government joined those representing Jefferson County at the state and national level for the “Spring Legislative Breakfast” held at the Jefferson County Courthouse. This event, the second of