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WEST BEND – Conservative Washington County judicial candidate Grant Scaife today announced that he has received the strong endorsement of the Washington County Deputy Sheriffs Association in his campaign for Washington County Circuit Court Judge, Branch II. This is in addition

Anti-crime legislation one step away from passage MADISON, WI… Criminals who take advantage of existing laws and engage in violent “smash and grab” retail thefts could soon face stiffer penalties as a result of Senate Bill 92, authored by State Senator

WHITEWATER, Wis. — October 22, 2025. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) is celebrating unprecedented growth with near record-breaking undergraduate enrollment, approaching the historic milestone of 5,000 total students for fall 2025. CoBE enrolled 4,969 students

MADISON– Halle Berry joined Rep. Robyn Vining and Sen. Diane Hesselbein for a press conference about the Menopause and Perimenopause Education Bill (Senate Bill 356). The bill was then heard in the Senate Committee on Health where Representative Vining and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) highlighted the importance of the State Revolving Fund programs at the Natural Resources Board meeting today. Financial assistance is available to municipalities throughout Wisconsin for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure

GREEN BAY, Wis. – UW-Green Bay is pleased to report a 3% increase in enrollment over the past year, contributing to a total growth of 28% over the last five years. This sustained upward trajectory reflects the University’s strategic commitment

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin overall enrollment increased for the third straight year led by a record increase of Wisconsin-resident new freshmen, according to official fall 2025 enrollment figures released today. This is the first time since 2010 that enrollment has

WAUTOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation that occurred in the Township of Wautoma, Wis. on the evening of Thursday, October 16, 2025. At approximately 5:25

10-22-2025 Tammy BaldwinUnited States Senator30 West Mifflin Street, Suite 700Madison, WI 53703 Regarding Government Shut Down Earlier this week, for the 11th time, you joined most of your fellow Senate Democrats and blocked legislation toreopen and fund the federal government.

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Use Available Federal Funding to Extend Food Assistance into November Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites Days Away from Losing Access to Basic Food Necessities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today urged the Trump Administration to take

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of her colleagues in slamming the Department of Education’s latest mass firings and underscoring how they will hurt students nationwide. “We write with outrage at the Department of Education’s latest,

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Fontana-On-Geneva-Lake MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the village of Fontana-on-Geneva-Lake has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 0.4 acres of land in

Mayor’s plan would boost staff, slow growth in taxes; but long-term imbalance still warrants solutions Madison’s proposed budget for 2026 highlights the city’s financial turnaround, as the plan would increase staffing and service levels while limiting the city’s property tax

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Cities Of Hurley And Montreal MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Hurley has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing about

Green Bay, WI — Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner released the following statement regarding the ongoing government shutdown and its devastating impact on Wisconsin families who rely on WIC and FoodShare (SNAP) benefits: “This shutdown is more than a political standoff. It

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund endorsed Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.  “Our way of life depends on a strong economy, reliable access to affordable energy, and elected leaders

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) celebrates recent recognition from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) for outstanding work in communication, customer service and public outreach. AASHTO

Green Bay – Earlier tonight, during a meeting of the Green Bay Common Council, State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) recognized Green Bay Police Department Officer Scott Salzmann and his K9 partner, Pyro, as “First Responders of the Year” for the

Madison, WI – Today, Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement concerning the Department of Health Services’ (DHS) failure to maintain transparency and accountability in the opioid

Don’t miss the student talent in ‘Big Fish: Small Cast Edition’ in November Green Bay, Wis. – For more than 250 years, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah has dazzled audiences around the world with its timeless beauty and inspiring message. This December, the University of Wisconsin–Green