Gov. Evers: Welcomes students, educators, and staff back for the 2025-26 school year, kicks off statewide back-to-school tour
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off his annual statewide back-to-school tour, during which he will be visiting schools in communities across the state to welcome students, families, educators, and staff back to school for the 2025-26 school
Dem hopefuls talk to ‘UpFront” at Pfaff’s western Wisconsin fundraiser
Several Dem hopefuls lined up at state Sen. Brad Pfaff’s annual corn roast, looking to win over western Wisconsin voters ahead of the critical races for governor and U.S. House.
Sen. Stafsholt: Responds to release of fish and wildlife account audit report
Madison – On Wednesday, the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a report summarizing its audit of the DNR Fish and Wildlife Account. The report found that, in FY 2023-24, Fish and Wildlife Account expenditures totaled $126.2 million, with $92.9 million of
Rep. Stroud: Announces co-sponsorship of Keeping Families Together bill package
ASHLAND, Wis. — Representative Angela Stroud announced today she will co-sponsor the Keeping Families Together bill package, a set of four bills introduced by Wisconsin Democrats to protect immigrant families and promote accountability. The legislation would prohibit the use of Wisconsin facilities or
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Dept. of Corrections: Join forces for mapping exercise, examining post-conviction phase of the criminal justice process
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections collaborated with Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin yesterday to help build awareness on the path crime victims face and the opportunities that arise to improve victim service delivery. Leading the exercise was Nela Kalpic,
WisDems: BREAKING: Chair On Justice Rebecca Bradley Not Seeking Re-Election
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Justice Rebecca Bradley not seeking re-election, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Republicans are dead in the water as Trump’s assault on the working class continues. Rebecca Bradley saw that Wisconsinites resoundingly rejected a
A Better Wisconsin Together: Rebecca Bradley announces she won’t seek election in 2026, admits her right-wing extremism not fit for state Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing Justice Rebecca Bradley confirmed long simmering speculation that she did not believe she could win re-election to the state Supreme Court with her announcement today that she will not seek to retain her seat in the
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Aug. 29
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss conservative Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley’s decision not to seek reelection, Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to La Crosse, the state GOP’s November election review and more.
Taylor Campaign: Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. – Ashley Franz, campaign manager for Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, released the following statement today following Justice Rebecca Bradley’s announcement that she will not seek re-election: “Judge Taylor has spent the last three months
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrates longstanding Green Tier participant Veridian Homes for 20 years of environmental excellence
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates Veridian Homes, LLC on 20 years of participation in the DNR’s Green Tier program. Veridian Homes, a residential homebuilder in Dane County, was an early adopter of Green Tier, a DNR program designed
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Wraps up “Fighting for Wisconsin Families” tour after nearly 45 stops
WISCONSIN – This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up the fourth and final week of her “Fighting for Wisconsin Families” tour, making nearly 45 stops across Wisconsin talking to families about the issues impacting their communities – including the
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues to stop federal government from sharing Wisconsin Medicaid data
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that Wisconsin has joined a multistate lawsuit to block the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using or sharing personally identifiable, protected
Clean Wisconsin: Legal fight over Line 5 Oil Pipeline moves to Madison next week
Madison, Wis.—A multi-week legal hearing challenging Wisconsin’s approval for the Line 5 oil pipeline will move to Madison next week. Starting Wednesday, September 3, individuals who previously registered will give public testimony, followed by technical experts who will testify about
Kelly Tourdot: Merit creates workforce opportunity in Wisconsin
ABC’s apprentices can graduate, be promoted, and rise to the ranks of management, or even ownership, all while keeping the benefits and resources they’ve earned during their years of work. T
George Mitchell: A fork in the road for school choice
Wisconsin is now at a fork in the road when it comes to mission-based, educational autonomy for private choice schools.