Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrates Arbor Day to conclude forest appreciation week, April 20-24
MADISON, Wis. – Together with its partners across the state and beyond, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has celebrated trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, April 20-24. Highlights of the week-long celebration include Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and
Rewind: Your week in review for April 24
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss GOP businessman and attorney Paul Wassgren dropping his 7th CD bid, ad buys in congressional races, oral arguments before the state Supreme Court on access to data on voters deemed incompetent and more.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes Trump Administration to transfer Newcap grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she successfully pushed President Trump’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to approve the transfer of Wisconsin nonprofit, Newcap, grants to other capable and qualified organizations. This month, Baldwin demanded that the Trump
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Court of Appeals – District IV
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Court of Appeals – District IV. The appointments will fill vacancies being created by Judge Chris Taylor’s election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as well as Judge Brian
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Celebrates Earth Week, highlights continued work to protect Wisconsin’s natural resources and support climate resilience
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today wrapped up his statewide tour celebrating Earth Week, which included visiting local parks, communities, conservation groups, and more across the state to highlight the Evers Administration’s work to fight the climate crisis, protect and conserve natural resources, and bolster clean energy and conservation
WisDems: ICYMI: Longer postpartum Medicaid coverage will save lives, doctors say
MADISON, Wis. — This week, reporting from the Cap Times details how doctors are praising the Democrat-spearheaded postpartum medicaid coverage expansion recently signed into law by Governor Evers. Doctors expect that this new law will save lives. Despite years of Republican opposition to this critical expansion,
Gov. Evers: Highlights new online resources during Earth Week to help Wisconsinites protect the planet, themselves, and others amid growing concerns about climate change
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today, as part of the state’s celebration of Earth Week, shared new resources to help Wisconsinites handle the impacts of the climate crisis on their mental health and well-being. The new DHS climate and mental health webpage provides
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Spongy moth aerial treatments to begin in May
MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will begin aerial treatments for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) this month in eight western Wisconsin counties as a part of the national Slow the Spread program. Residents in
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, The American Legion of Wisconsin: Wisconsin veterans organizations call on Sen. Ron Johnson to advance the Major Richard Star Act
MADISON, Wis. — The State Commanders of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and The American Legion of Wisconsin called upon Sen. Ron Johnson to help advance the Major Richard Star Act, legislation aimed at correcting
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Evers’ end-of-session vetoes, bill signings
The WisPolitics.com Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss Governor Evers’ vetoes and bipartisan bill signings for the recent legislative session. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Ben Eisen: For glimpse of a dismal Wisconsin future, just look at our Great Lakes neighbor
Wisconsin must reject Ontario’s embrace of high taxes, increased spending, and more regulation — the cause of economic stagnation in a once-thriving manufacturing center
Sarah Keyeski: You deserve more than lazy legislative leadership
The state Legislature has adjourned for the 2025-26 legislative session, leaving much work unfinished. I firmly believe we should still be working for you.
Tom Still: Fall campaigns ideal time to examine state tax structure
Upcoming elections for state government offices offer a timely chance to talk about ways to improve Wisconsin’s tax climate for businesses and citizens alike.
Dave Zweifel: Trains coming to Madison, but some won’t live to see them
What’s four more years? After all, we were all primed to link Wisconsin’s capital city to the nationwide Amtrak network back in 2010, before the disastrous election of Scott Walker as governor.
Jeff Thompson: Listening a critical skill for return of civil discourse
The request from LeaderEthics is to sign the Civil Discourse Pledge and agree to listen and not just talk.