Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Applauds introduction of bipartisan legislation to establish private well owners’ right to know
MADISON – Today, lawmakers introduced much-needed bipartisan legislation, LRB 4367, to establish private well owners’ right to know if their drinking water is contaminated. One-in-three Wisconsin families rely on private wells for drinking water, yet many still don’t know when
A Better Wisconsin Together: Right-wing Wisconsin Supreme Court hopeful Maria Lazar confirms anti-abortion extremism in recent interview
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar recently doubled down on her radical anti-abortion agenda by calling the overturning of Roe v. Wade “very wise” MADISON, Wis. – In a recent media interview, right-wing judge and Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar
Dept. of Corrections: Probation and parole agents, law enforcement work together to protect communities on Halloween
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) will work with local law enforcement agencies across the state this Halloween to monitor sex offenders on probation or parole. The annual partnership helps to keep children safe during trick-or-treat activities. DOC Division
Rep. Penterman: Honors Officer Chris Karnatz as 38th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year
Watertown, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R–Hustisford) presented School Resource Officer Christopher Karnatz with a legislative citation recognizing him as the 38th Assembly District’s 2025 First Responder of the Year at the Watertown Police Department on Friday. “Officer Karnatz has
Rep. Callahan: Thanks supporters, declines run for Congress
[Tomahawk, WI] — After careful consideration, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement in response to questions about a potential run for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District: “I’m deeply humbled and grateful for the incredible outpouring of encouragement and support I’ve
Sen. Keyeski: Introduces bipartisan bill to lower state & local costs while improving health outcomes for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders
Madison – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) recently introduced LRB-3519/1, a bipartisan bill that would offer a way to reduce state and local healthcare costs for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) who are already eligible for Medicaid and are incarcerated
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Warns Gov. Pritzker not to jeopardize billions in federal highway funding
The News: WILL, a conservative law firm with a proven track record of winning discrimination-in-contracting cases, is threatening legal action against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s Department of Transportation (ILDOT). ILDOT is refusing to comply with a recent Trump Administration directive to
Rep. Franklin: Fireman Jesse Belleau presented with First Responder of the Year award for the 88th Assembly District
De Pere, WI – State Representative Benjamin Franklin (R–88th District), visited De Pere Fire Rescue this morning to present Fireman Jesse Belleau with his citation for First Responder of the Year. “Congratulations to Jesse for the First Responder of the
Rep. Billings: Introduces Water Quality Notification Act
La Crosse – This morning, Representative Billings held a press conference to announce that she is introducing the Water Quality Notification Act to help safeguard public health in Wisconsin. The bill would require that the Department of Natural Resources notify
Dept. of Transportation: Training and experience help reduce teen crashes
National Teen Driver Safety Week highlights efforts to keep teens safe The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Division of Wisconsin State Patrol recognize National Teen Driver Safety Week to raise awareness of the importance for
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate Wisconsin’s forest products this week
Forest Products Week Is Oct. 19-25 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) joins the nation in celebrating Forest Products Week from Oct. 19-25, 2025. Wisconsin has 17 million acres of public and private forested land that provides
Dept. Natural Resources: To host Wild Rose Fish Hatchery open house Oct. 25
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to an open house event at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Education Center in Wild Rose on Saturday, Oct. 25 beginning at 8 a.m. This free event will allow attendees
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, Wisconsin Paper Council, Wisconsin Council on Forestry: Wisconsin “Forests FIRST” project aims to strengthen our state’s forest products industry health and economic future
Wisconsin’s forest products industry is integral to our state’s environment, economy, and quality of life. To ensure that this important element of Wisconsin’s heritage continues to thrive for future generations, a coalition of forest products industry stakeholders is taking a
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Lakes at Stake Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s Green Fire: Advance balanced, science-based wake-enhanced boating policy
MADISON, Wis. – After months of bipartisan discussions, with lawmakers from both the Assembly and Senate, the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, along with Lakes at Stake Wisconsin and Wisconsin’s Green Fire, reaffirm their support for a balanced, science-based framework to regulate wake-enhanced
Milwaukee Anti-war Committee: No more bombs. No more lies. Hands off Gaza!
Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Anti-war Committee will hold a rally, “No More Bombs. No More Lies. Hands Off Gaza!”, on Monday October 20th at 5:30PM at Cathedral Square Park, 520 E Wells St. The demonstration will bring community members
Milwaukee Fights Back Against Trump Coalition: Condemns Young Republican National Convention from being hosted by Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI – October 17, 2025—The Young Republican National Federation has chosen Milwaukee as its target by announcing it as the location for their 2027 Young Republican National Convention (YRNC). As of now, no elected officials from Milwaukee have made
DNC War Room: In the states: As GOTV kicks into full gear, Democrats are on offense
This week, the DNC launched a new ad campaign targeting vulnerable House Republicans in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Kentucky for supporting Donald Trump’s chaotic trade war that’s created a crisis for U.S. soybean farmers. The ad features John
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces the Shutdown Fairness Act
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the Shutdown Fairness Act to ensure that hardworking Americans are paid during government shutdowns. This legislation would appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse
Sen. Roys: We must stop campus closures
MADISON — State Sen. Kelda Roys issued the following statement on the announcement that the Universities of Wisconsin are closing their Baraboo campus. “In the Wisconsin I grew up in, we believed you could achieve financial security and a good
Sen. Keyeski: Responds to announcement of plans to close UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County in May 2026
Baraboo, WI – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) released the following statement in response to the announcement by University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Tammy Evetovich that the two-year Baraboo campus will close its doors on May 22, 2026: “My office received the unfortunate