Evers optimistic about deal on $2.5 billion surplus
Gov. Tony Evers expressed confidence that a deal could be struck with GOP lawmakers to use at least some of the state’s projected $2.5 billion surplus, saying they were down to “basic things” to hash out.
Wisconsin Muslim Civil Alliance: Welcomes resignation of Brookfield Alderman Kris Seals following harmful remarks
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) acknowledges the resignation of Brookfield Alderman Kris Seals following his public remarks targeting Muslims and immigrant communities. Stepping down from public office was the right decision. We also appreciate his apology to the Muslim
Rep. Sortwell: Announces re-election bid
Today, Shae Sortwell announced his intention to run for another term in the WI State Assembly. “This session, I’ve worked on every issue from cutting income and property taxes, to eliminating your electricity bill sales tax, to fighting child traffickers,
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin crop progress and condition
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Berge campaign: Launches district tour on first day of nomination signature collection
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Sen. Johnson: Legislative Joint Finance Democrats’ intervention supporting core facts in school funding lawsuit
MADISON – The Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance have submitted an intervening filing in Wisconsin PTA, et al. v. Wisconsin State Assembly, et al., filed by plaintiffs challenging Wisconsin’s current school finance system. As legislative leaders named in
UW System: Office of Business and Entrepreneurship at Universities of Wisconsin wins Governor’s Financial Literacy Award 2025
(Madison, WI) – The Office of Business and Entrepreneurship (OBE) at the Universities of Wisconsin has been selected by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy to receive the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award for 2025 in the category “Legacy”. The OBE
Rep. Mursau: Announces re-election bid for Wisconsin State Assembly
Crivitz, WI — State Representative Jeff Mursau (R–Crivitz) today announced that he will seek re-election to represent Wisconsin’s 36th Assembly District, pledging to keep fighting for northern Wisconsin families, small businesses, and rural communities. “As a lifelong resident of this area,
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Announces approval of affordable housing subdivision in Oak Creek
Oak Creek Common Council unanimously approved new affordable housing subdivision OAK CREEK, WI – Today at Oak Creek City Hall, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined local leaders and partners to announce that the Oak Creek City Council has unanimously approved
Talking Trade with Randy Romanski, DATCP
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski highlights the state’s $3.99 billion in food, forestry and ag exports last year, the third-highest annual total in Wisconsin history. The total for 2025 was down from $4.03 billion
Rep. Piwowarczyk: Announces re-election campaign for the 98th Assembly District
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Protect Our Care Wisconsin: The health of women, moms, and people of color is deteriorating — all thanks to Trump and Republicans gutting medicaid
As we enter the second full week of Medicaid Awareness Month, Protect Our Care is releasing new fact sheets that show how Trump and congressional Republicans’ war on health care is jeopardizing the lives of Americans of every stripe, especially
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate Wisconsin’s rural and urban forests throughout April
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which starts April 20, includes Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and concludes
Wisconsin Historical Society: Black Point Estate and Gardens opens May 2 with cruises, tours and Gilded Age history
Immersive Victorian lifestyle events, Beer Baron and Mother’s Day cruises, behind-the-scenes tours and more make for a historic 2026 season LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – Black Point Estate and Gardens opens for the 2026 season on May 2, welcoming visitors back
Dept. of Justice: Division of Criminal Investigation announces new Electronic Storage Detection canine
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is announcing a new DCI Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) canine named Granger. Granger assists with investigations around the state of Wisconsin that require the detection of electronics.