Wisconsin Historical Society: Pendarvis reopens May 28 with rich mining history, new experiences
Cornish tea with bestselling author, behind-the-scenes tours and new America 250-inspired event make for exciting programming in 2026 MINERAL POINT, Wis. – Pendarvis opens for the 2026 season on May 28, inviting visitors to return to one of Wisconsin’s most
Gov. Evers: READ: Gov. Evers AGAIN Urges Trump administration to restore funding to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance system
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling and President Donald J. Trump, renewing his request for the department to take critical action to restore approximately $29 million in federal grant funding
Dept. of Health Services: Hosts overdose prevention summits for first responders
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) hosted a first-of-its-kind series of Overdose Prevention Summits for First Responders focused on overdose prevention training and education for emergency services workers and local leaders. The summits were held in each region of
Protect Our Care: Hospital crisis watch: 900 hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes at risk or closing as communities reel from Republican health care cuts
More facilities are at risk of closing their doors than ever before, with 900 hospitals, nursing homes, maternity wards, and other critical providers nationwide shuttering, at risk of shuttering, or cutting essential services. Across the country, hospitals and providers are
Dept. of Natural Resources: Recognizes importance of clean air during Clean Air Month
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognizes Clean Air Month every May, emphasizing the importance of clean air and the impact it has on our health and environment. Over the last several decades, air quality across Wisconsin
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ and bipartisan coalition to secure final approval in $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly allegations
MADISON, Wis. –A federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google’s control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Appoints Yeshimebet Abebe as general counsel
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Yeshimebet Abebe as DATCP’s General Counsel. “Attorney Abebe has experience in leadership, agricultural policy, and government relations, which provides her with valuable perspective
Wisconsin Family Action PAC: Endorses David Varnam for lieutenant governor
Madison, WI — Wisconsin Family Action PAC is proud to endorse David Varnam for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. “Wisconsin stands at a crossroads culturally and politically,” said Daniel Degner, Director of Wisconsin Family Action PAC. “We need leaders who don’t flinch
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin experiencing elevated fire danger Monday, May 4
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger is Very High across much of the state and DNR burn permits are suspended in 43 counties. Fire risk is
Secretary of State Godlewski: Concludes statewide tour highlighting record common school fund distribution
Madison, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), completed a month-long statewide tour during National School Library Month to deliver a record breaking $73.5 million distribution from the Common School Fund to Wisconsin public schools. Since
John Nichols: Is Tommy Thompson too old? Never!
The thing to understand about Tommy Thompson is that he doesn’t accept conventional measures of aging. At age 84, he’s still operating businesses, working on his farm near Elroy and, as has been widely noted in recent months, at least mildly entertaining the prospect of mounting a fifth bid for governor of Wisconsin.
Bill Kaplan: Tom Nelson seeks common ground on shipbuilding
Outagamie County Exec Tom Nelson and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin call for revitalizing American shipbuilding.
Kay Fijalkiewicz: Legal immigrants, legal uncertainty
Over the past year it has become increasingly difficult for humanitarian parolees to receive renewal confirmation for work permits and other necessary documents.
Susan Stanton, Alvin Thomas and David Pate: Commuting Wisconsin life prison sentences needs reentry process
For prisoners who demonstrate rehabilitation and growth, new orders create an opportunity for a second chance. But more reforms are needed to ensure people who are released are not set up to fail.
Michelle Bryant: We are built for this fight
All is not lost in voting rights set-back.