Gov. Evers: Urges congress to reject Trump’s reckless cuts hurting Wisconsin’s kids, families, and schools
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, during 2025 the Year of the Kid, sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposed budget and calling on Congress to reject the president’s reckless cuts to critical programs and services that support Wisconsin’s kids, students… Please
Sen. Ratcliff: Thanks Governor Evers for protecting public school funding
MADISON, WI — Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement thanking Governor Tony Evers for his decision not to sign on to new school choice tax credits: “I want to thank Governor Evers for standing firm in his
Rep. Krug: Putting Wisconsin first: Assembly passes reforms protecting and expanding consumer choice
(Madison) – Today in the Assembly, Rep. Scott Krug joined his colleagues to pass common sense reforms that protect choices for consumers and businesses in Wisconsin. Rep. Krug issued the following statement: “Our job in the Legislature is to put
UW-Green Bay: ‘Big Fish’ and original work ‘Dr. Bellboy’ highlight theatre & dance 2025–26 season
Green Bay, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Theatre & Dance program has announced its 2025–26 season, featuring a diverse array of productions that range from established works to new, creative projects. The season will highlight the talents of UW-Green Bay students, faculty and
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Sept. 12
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss reaction to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley joining the Dem gubernatorial field, dueling education packages from Republicans and Democrats and more.
Hughes leaving Evers administration next week
WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, who has been weighing a run for guv, is leaving the Evers administration next week.
Gov. Evers: Announces WEDC secretary and CEO Hughes to leave Evers administration
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes will be leaving the Evers Administration. Hughes has served as the secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s leading economic development
Sen. Keyeski: Encourages students to apply for Senate Scholar Program
MADISON – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and the Wisconsin State Senate are proud to offer the Senate Scholar Program to high school juniors and seniors. The Senate Scholar Program is a competitive and intensive week-long program that takes place in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Know your target: Don’t accidentally shoot elk this hunting season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season. Elk occasionally venture outside of Wisconsin’s two elk ranges (the Clam Lake and Black
Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition: Receives $250,000 grant to support Dane County in developing a market for innovative clean energy projects
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC), in partnership with Dane County’s Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC), is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $250,000 market building grant from phase 1 of the
Milwaukee Fights Back Coalition: ICE out of Chicago
Milwaukee Coalition to Hold Solidarity Protest Against Trump’s ICE Action in ChicagoSunday, September 14th at 1:00pmMilwaukee Federal Building, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee The Milwaukee Fights Back Coalition condemns the use of ICE and National Guard troops to terrorize immigrant
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on updated Wisconsin wildlife action plan
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public feedback on the updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan for 2025-2035. The Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan is a voluntary plan that focuses on the conservation of rare and declining species and
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on whether Wisconsin will join the mid-decade redistricting push
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up congressional redistricting and whether Wisconsin will follow Texas, California and Missouri to create new partisan districts. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Gov. Evers: Seeks court order requiring Republican-led legislature to comply with supreme court decisions and Wisconsin state law
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is formally seeking a court order to require the Republican-led Wisconsin State Legislature to follow Wisconsin state law and comply with recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions regarding the administrative rulemaking process. The
Opportunity Wisconsin: NEW REPORT: Prices continue to rise as families pick up the tab for Republican-backed tariffs
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, new data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows inflation continues to rise, hitting Wisconsin families where it hurts most – at the grocery store and gas pump. Consumer prices rose