Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has granted another 54 pardons. As previously announced, the governor has granted more pardons during his first three years in office than any other governor in contemporary history. To date, Gov. Evers has granted 391 pardons. “Since the beginning of my administration, we’ve remained committed to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher today released the following statement after voting against Congressional Democrats’ latest attempt to pass legislation that would federalize U.S. elections: “States, not the federal government, have authority over our elections. The Democrats are attempting a radical power grab that, if successful, will destroy our election

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Denita Ball, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of State Representative Evan Goyke in her bid to become Milwaukee County Sheriff. “Dr. Denita Ball has dedicated her life to public service, and is driven by her

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that Navient, known as one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers, will provide relief totaling $1.85 billion to resolve allegations of widespread unfair and deceptive student loan servicing practices and abuses in originating predatory student loans. This settlement, joined by

MADISON – A proposal by state Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) to protect the sanctity of a citizen’s right to vote is now one step closer to heading to Wisconsin voters. Assembly Joint Resolution 54, which proposes an amendment to the state’s constitution to clarify that only U.S. citizens can vote in elections,

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) is making temporary changes regarding entry into our adult facilities, in light of increasing COVID-19 cases in our institutions and across Wisconsin. “Like the rest of the state and nation, Wisconsin DOC has seen positive cases rise sharply in this wave

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin led a group of Senators formally calling on Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Becerra and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Woodcock to act on the most up to date science and update its discriminatory blood donor deferral

Appleton, Wis. – Veteran legislator Dave Travis, who won in both rural and urban areas of Dane County as a populist Democrat and served as Wisconsin Assembly Majority Leader from 1991-95 today endorsed Tom Nelson for U.S. Senate, citing Nelson’s ability to win statewide. Travis served in the Assembly from

[Waukesha, WI] – During his over four decades in Congress, Jim Sensenbrenner was a fierce leader in the conservative movement. Today, Sensenbrenner announces his endorsement of another fierce leader for the cause, Rebecca Kleefisch. “From Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump, I spent my career working alongside strong conservative icons to

MADISON —Gov. Tony Evers and OCI announced today, beginning January 15, all health plans will be required to cover the cost of over the counter, at-home diagnostic COVID-19 tests for their members. This requirement applies to both private health insurance companies and group health plans, like those provided by an

MADISON, Wis. — During right-wing gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch’s career, wealthy backers of private school vouchers have doled out big money to fuel her political ambitions. And Kleefisch’s latest call to expand the less accountable private school voucher program in Wisconsin looks like another campaign cash grab, according to A Better

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced new efforts with the Wisconsin National Guard to bring needed staffing support to Wisconsin’s hospitals and nursing homes by training Wisconsin National Guard members as certified nursing assistants. In an effort to free up capacity at hospitals, staffing relief will allow skilled nursing facilities to

Madison, Wis. — On the heels of Ron Johnson breaking his pledge by seeking a third term in the Senate, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is kicking off the “Self-Serving Johnson” tour. In the coming weeks, Wisconsinites in Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Superior, and Wausau will hold events

The tragedy that happened at the Waukesha Christmas Parade on November 21, 2021, was at first senseless. As details emerged, it became clear that Darrell Brooks should have never been behind the wheel to commit this tragedy. This occurred, in large part, due to the inappropriately low bail set by