Gov. Evers: Governor, first lady celebrate Christmas in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a merry Christmas. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor:
Sen. Felzkowski: Comments on new DNR secretary appointment
CONTACT: Sen. Mary Felzkowski 608-266-2509 Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement in response to the appointment of Karen Hyun as the new Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR): “I am pleased to
Sen. LeMahieu: Evers administration continues DNR antics
Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu608-266-2056 Madison- This morning at 5AM, 2 days before Christmas, Governor Evers appointed Dr. KarenHyun to serve as DNR Secretary-designee. The DNR has been without a secretary for over ayear. While the DNR didn’t have a Secretary,
Gov. Evers: Governor, first lady host virtual tour of 2024 holiday decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video tour of the 2024 holiday decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence for Wisconsinites, thanking local businesses, organizations, and volunteers for their help in making the Residence festive
Dane Co Executive Agard: Congratulates airport Director Kim Jones on her retirement
CONTACT: county.executive@danecounty.gov or 608-266-4114 Dane County Begins Recruitment for New Director MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today congratulated Dane County Regional Airport (DCRA) Director Kim Jones on her retirement. Jones announced last month that she would be retiring in April
Rep. Duchow: Re-Elected caucus vice-chair and Financial Institutions chair
Contact: Rep. Cindi Duchow, (608) 237-9199 Madison, WI – Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) will continue to fill the roles of Caucus Vice Chair and Chair of the Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions for the 2025-26 session. Rep. Duchow will also
Rep. O’Connor: Named Chair of Ways and Means Committee
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Tom Still: Tom Still: Holiday perks include naughty and nice in Wisconsin politics, business
A source close to the toy industry has leaked a copy of Santa’s perks list for Wisconsin politicians, business leaders and other newsmakers. Here’s what the good boys and girls in Madison and Washington will reportedly find in their stocking this Christmas.
LaKeshia Myers: What do the lonely do at Christmas?
The holiday season can be a trigger for those who suffer from depression and suicidal ideation.
Michelle Bryant: What in the Whoville is going on?
In a time when many families are facing economic struggles, the decision to put holiday classics behind a paywall feels particularly disheartening.
Kristin Brey: ‘Cannibal sandwich’ is a terrible name for a Wisconsin tradition. How did it get here?
I can only imagine that the name came from someone’s kooky uncle who thought he was being funny one Christmas and called it that in the attempt to play into his nervous nephew’s apprehension over ingesting raw meat paste on a cracker.
James Edming: The honor of a lifetime
Looking back, I’m incredibly proud of what I was able to deliver for the 87th District. I supported several efforts to reduce the tax burden on Wisconsinites while also increasing our investments in our priorities like K-12 education and veterans services.
Bill Kaplan: Biden consequential and Cooke is the future
Rebecca Cooke is the future. She ran an impressive, spirited campaign as the Democratic challenger to 3rd CD GOP U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden and is seriously considering running in 2026.
Joan Ballweg: Reviewing legislative accomplishments and saying farewell
I am proud of what we have accomplished together for the families and businesses in south central Wisconsin over the past 20 years of my state service.
Mark Lisheron & Ken Wysocky: Wisconsinites’ changing demographics challenge government’s racial silos
Number of those identifying as two or more races more than doubles; ‘At the grassroots level, people care less and less about race.’