Gov. Evers: Sends letter urging Congress to reject President Trump’s reckless cuts affecting emergency preparedness and response, clean water, and infrastructure investments

Governor raises concerns to members of Congress about President Trump’s budget cuts affecting disaster preparedness and response, access to clean water, local law enforcement road safety efforts, and cybersecurity and infrastructure security  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Outagamie County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Outagamie County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Mark J. McGinnis’ resignation, effective Feb. 1, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. 

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Strong turnout for commercial building code webinars

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) wrapped up the second of two webinars Thursday about updates to the state Commercial Building Code (CBC).  On September 1, Wisconsin adopted the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) standards with some Wisconsin-specific amendments, known in the industry as Wisconsinisms.  “We’re

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1848 Project: Welcomes Benjamin Garbedian as new executive director

[Madison, WI] – The 1848 Project, Wisconsin’s conservative government leadership pipeline, is proud to announce the appointment of Benjamin Garbedian as its new Executive Director. Garbedian replaces original Executive Director Bonnie Lee, who is retiring from the organization in the role she originated. Founded by former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch,

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UW-Stout faculty, instructional staff honored for educational excellence

UW-Stout faculty, instructional staff honored for educational excellence As a new academic year begins, several members of the University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty and instructional staff have been honored for their outstanding educational efforts in the laboratory, classroom and beyond. Among them are Emma Green, assistant professor of developmental psychology, and Pranabendu Mitra, associate

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Gov. Evers: Sends letter urging Congress to reject President Trump’s reckless cuts affecting emergency preparedness and response, clean water, and infrastructure investments

Governor raises concerns to members of Congress about President Trump’s budget cuts affecting disaster preparedness and response, access to clean water, local law enforcement road safety efforts, and cybersecurity and infrastructure security  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urged bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposed federal

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Groundwater Coordinating Council releases 2025 report to the Legislature

MADISON, Wis. – The Groundwater Coordinating Council (GCC) recently shared its recommendations for protecting and preserving the state’s vital groundwater resources in its 2025 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The recommendations address the most prevalent and pressing groundwater issues in Wisconsin, such as:  “Our groundwater is a critical priority.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: 2025 bear hunting season opens Sept. 3

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 3. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should expect another year of quality bear hunting this fall. This year, over 32,000 people applied for one of the 13,110 bear

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