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Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #225, calling a special election for the 4th Senate District, and Executive Order #226, calling a special election for the 8th Congressional District. The 4th Senate District seat is currently vacant due to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #224, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., May 14, 2024, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. “Hmong-Lao veterans bravely and selflessly fought side-by-side with

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement  regarding the Senate Republicans veto override action this week and letter to Governor Evers.  “The legislature passed bills to address PFAS contamination and provide funding for  emergency healthcare services

Waunakee – Today, Representative Alex Joers and Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez joined the parents, children, and providers of Arthouse Preschool to mark the “Day Without Child Care” and advocate for the importance of supporting early education opportunities. Representative Joers released

ALTOONA – Sen. Jesse James (R – Altoona), joined by Senators Pat Testin (R – Stevens Point) and Romaine Quinn (R – Cameron) gathered at the Altoona Family Restaurant to announce senate republicans’ plans to override Governor Evers’ vetoes of five

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering today’s oral arguments before the Wisconsin Supreme Court concerning the use of ballot drop boxes, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “It is abundantly clear that left-wing justices on the Wisconsin

COLUMBIA COUNTY, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin was joined by Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson, Kraemer North America Wisconsin Area Manager Dave Stanke, and local stakeholders to break ground on the project to replace the bridges crossing

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Madison, WI – In recognition of six-term legislator Evan Goyke’s (D-Milwaukee) support of criminal justice-related matters, the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Legislative Oversight Committee is pleased to announce him as a recipient of this year’s Scales of Justice Award.  This award

MADISON, Wis. — Just weeks after the Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched its six-figure “No More Games” digital campaign to end the gridlock and release already approved money to stabilize rural hospitals and address drinking water pollution, Republicans are showing that the heat is

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GREEN BAY, WI — Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) issued the following statement on the announcement that the Senate will attempt an override of Governor Evers’ veto of a bill to unlock millions in PFAS relief for affected communities, among other bills: “Whether

MADISON, Wis. — Today, parents and providers are marking A Day Without Child Care with calls for action to ensure all families have access to affordable child care. Here in Wisconsin, Republican politicians in Madison have repeatedly obstructed and sabotaged efforts to

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School and its Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education will present “Battleground Wisconsin: Politics, Polls, and Perspectives” — a special presentation with the Marquette Law School Poll team that will dive into the Wisconsin electoral scene — on