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DE PERE — Today, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) sent a letter to the chairs of the Wisconsin State Legislature’s committees on energy and utilities, urging swift consideration of Senate Bill 3 and Assembly Bill 7, which would rightfully restore local

Baby bust rears its head in school enrollment numbers Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Department of Public Instruction’s release of 2025-2026 school choice and charter enrollment numbers. WHY IT MATTERS:

GREEN BAY — October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, symbolized by the color purple, a color representing peace, courage, survival, and hope. State Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner (D-Green Bay), alongside Representative Sequanna Taylor (D-Milwaukee), announced new legislation to create a “Purple

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis), Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee), Ben DeSmidt (D-Kenosha), and Sen. Larson (D-Milwaukee) introduced the “Accountability for For-Profit Colleges” bill package.  This package was a direct result of legislative advocacy from public school advocates

Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here.  It is my pleasure to wish all of you a happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  Wisconsin wouldn’t be who we are today without the vast historical and cultural contribution of Indigenous people.  That’s why,

MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW–Eau Claire chancellor. Regent Karen

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked the wholesale dealer licenses of the following dealers, located at 101 Skyline Dr. #1, Arlington, for unlicensed motor vehicle sales: Apple Remarketing Services LLC Rydez Rite LLC Sami

“We are unable to do benefit verification letters. (Social Security recipients) would need that letter to keep their housing. If they’re in low-income housing and they don’t have access to the internet, they would have to come into the field

River Falls, WI — Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) and Senator RobStafsholt (R–New Richmond) recognized Hudson Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Dabruzzi as the 2025First Responder of the Year during the October 14th floor session at the State Capitol. The First

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the proposed new total allowable catch numbers for lake whitefish in Lake Michigan and Green Bay for the 2026 fishing

As Republicans continue their health care shutdown, the 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment period begins, and nearly 70 million seniors will be signing up for their plans and benefits. Unfortunately, Trump and Republicans in Congress have guaranteed that millions of seniors

Two Years to the Day After Harrowing Incident, Rep. O’Connor Honors FDL Sheriff’s Deputy Blaine Evans and K9 Iro as the 60th Assembly District’s First Responders of the Year Madison, WI— Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after

MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) introduced the Wisconsin Opportunity Act, a comprehensive package of policies designed to address the root causes of poverty by expanding access to affordable housing, family-supporting jobs, transportation, and other

MADISON – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) was joined at the State Capitol by Mount Horeb Police Officer and current Mount Horeb School District Resource Officer Rosemeyer where he was honored during an Assembly Floor Session as the First Responder Award

La Crosse Police Department Officer Josh Rollins Named 95th Assembly District First Responder of the Year MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored first responders across Wisconsin. Representative Billings recognized Officer Josh Rollins on behalf of the 95th Assembly District. Officer

MADISON, WI – The Madison Housing Coalition announces the return of Madison Housing Week, a week-long series of events and discussions focused on housing issues, innovation, and accessibility in our community. From Sunday, Oct. 19 through Saturday, Oct. 25, residents are

Vaccines for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are becoming more available across the state The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to protect themselves against respiratory illnesses this fall. Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-26 respiratory virus

Annual Observance Highlights Safety of All Pedestrians People with vision loss, many of whom use a white cane or guide dog, are among the 31% of Wisconsin residents who do not drive. White Cane Laws requiring drivers to stop for

State’s general fund balance exceeds estimates by over $265 million, record-high ‘rainy day’ fund continues to grow MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Wisconsin’s continued fiscal success and outlook despite continued national economic uncertainty and volatility. The Evers Administration today announced the state ended fiscal year (FY) 2025 with… Please log in to access subscriber content.

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a total of $550,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving Wisconsin veterans and their families. These organizations offer services ranging from financial aid and job training to entrepreneurship programs