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Madison, Wis. – Spirits, spooks and more highlight fall offerings at two Great River Road Wisconsin Historical Society sites this year. Discover the Victorian’s fascination with spiritualism at Villa Louis, or journey through “haunted” Stonefield village. These two seasonal events promise chills

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trail riders and hunters alike to wear safety equipment when operating an off-highway vehicle. Whether you’re out for a day of trail riding or headed to the tree stand, a

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, State Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) called on high school juniors and seniors from around the 12th Senate District to apply for the Senate Scholar Program in Madison. Senator Felzkowski and the Wisconsin State Senate are proud

(Madison) – Wisconsin is a step closer to non-partisan maps. On Thursday, the State Assembly approved a redistricting plan that is nearly identical to a long-time successful plan in Iowa. Representative Joel Kitchens says “This wasn’t a surprise for Democrats,

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, historic non-partisan redistricting reform passed the Assembly.  Rep. Plumer co-authored the proposal and voted in favor:  “When I was first elected to office I told voters that I would support non-partisan redistricting  reform if it came

MADISON, Wis. – Due to the exceptional and prolonged drought conditions and potential for elevated fire danger, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will reinstate DNR burning permits by issuing a Special Fire Order in 12 southern Wisconsin counties. The permit reinstatement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in introducing the Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act to put hard-earned wages back in workers’ pockets and crack down on employers who unfairly withhold wages from their

Lake Nebagamon, WI — I am thrilled to announce the successful passage of AB 415 in the Wisconsin State Assembly. This landmark legislation establishes a nonpartisan method of redistricting, ensuring fair and equitable representation for all Wisconsin residents. The amended

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have opened an inquiry into the Coast Guard Academy’s mishandling of sexual assault investigations and its failure to disclose the results of

MADISON  — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address urging Republican lawmakers to take up his special session plan to address Wisconsin’s chronic workforce challenges, including helping strengthen high-need areas of our state’s workforce such as the healthcare

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the dates for fall open houses at two fish hatcheries and two fish spawning facilities. Over the next month, the DNR will host open houses at the Governor Tommy G.

Madison, Wis. – In the past 72 hours, Assembly Republicans wrote, introduced, and passed a redistricting bill, an abrupt about-face from their decade-long fight against nonpartisan redistricting. Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) voted no and issued the following statement: “Creating

Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) votes in favor of nonpartisan  redistricting bill (Assembly Bill 415) based on the successful ‘Iowa model.’ Iowa’s approach to redistricting has long been seen by scholars and political observers as the most fair

Madison—State Representative Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) voted in favor of legislation that would establish a nonpartisan method of redistricting:  “This is legislation that Democrats have been asking for years,” said Rep. Binsfeld. “This is legislation that Governor Evers has talked about already.”  Under

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the cities of Antigo, Schofield and Washburn are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their public drinking water systems. These projects include

MADISON – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up Republican-authored child care and redistricting legislation. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “We know that Wisconsin children, parents, and child care providers need

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement today following the Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 415 – the Iowa model for redistricting: “I have been open to considering the Iowa model for redistricting and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to prepare for the opening of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons in September.  Regular Goose Season The statewide daily bag limit is three birds. In the

Assembly Republicans on Thursday approved a package of bills designed to make child care more affordable for families and child care providers. The Assembly also approved a nonpartisan redistricting plan almost identical to Iowa. The multi-pronged child care package modifies

MAIDSON – On Monday, five Republican Senators asked Justice Janet Protasiewicz to waive her right to confidentiality to the complaints which were dismissed by the Judicial Commission per a May 31, 2023 letter. The senators asked her to notify the