Gov. Evers, First Lady: Deliver radio address encouraging Wisconsinites to take care of their mental health this holiday season
Audio File to Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with First Lady Kathy Evers, delivered his weekly radio address encouraging Wisconsinites to take care of their mental, emotional, and physical health this holiday season, highlighting the importance of
Madison police chief on ‘UpFront’ says gun used in school shooting purchased legally
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes says the guns brought to school by a 15-year-old school shooter in Madison last week were bought legally, but the chief wouldn’t reveal who bought them. Also on the program, Attorney General Josh Kaul says he’ll continue his push for lawmakers to fully fund the Department of Justice’s Office of School Safety in the next state budget.
Rep. Callahan: Re-appointed Chair of Committee on Consumer Protection
Assembly Republicans receive committee assignments for the upcoming Legislative Session [Madison, WI] – State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement after receiving the 2025 – ‘26 State Assembly committee assignments from Republican leadership: “I am looking forward to, once again, serving
Evers appoints Hyun DNR secretary
Gov. Tony Evers announced today he appointed Karen Hyun, the chief of staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as DNR secretary, filling a position that has been vacant for more than a year. Evers praised Hyun’s “extensive science
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death investigation in Chippewa County, Wis.
TOWN OF LAFAYETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Lafayette, Chippewa County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, December 21,
U.S. Parents Involved in Education: Green Bay school case shows DEI is still being used to discriminate on the basis of race
USPIE Founder and President Sheri Few: ‘The short-term solution here is to make the offending officials stop abusing their power. The long-term solution is to promote homeschooling and private education and to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Inland trout early catch and release season opens Jan. 4
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that they will be able to target any of Wisconsin’s inland trout species using artificial lures only starting Jan. 4, 2025, through May 2, 2025, on designated early season
Wisconsin Waterfowl Association: Welcomes appointment of Dr. Karen Hyun as Secretary of Dept. of Natural Resources
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Institute for Reforming Government: Unveils the results of its Civil Society Summit
Despite political differences, Wisconsinites share the same goals, dreams, and aspirations. DELAFIELD, WI – Can rural Trump and Milwaukee Harris supporters have a civil conversation on the issues? One week after the 2024 residential election, we tried to answer that question.
Sec. Godlewski: Announced historic $70 million distribution from Wisconsin’s Common School Fund
Brown Deer, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), proudly announced a historic $70 million distribution from the Common School Fund to Wisconsin public schools during a press conference held at
Sen. Jacque: To chair senate committee on natural resources, veterans and military affairs
Northeast Wisconsin Lawmaker announces Committee assignments for 2025-27 session MADISON…1st District State Sen. André Jacque today announced that he will serve as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veterans and Military Affairs when the Legislature reconvenes in January. Sen.
MON AM Update: Evers appoints Hyun DNR secretary; Madison police chief discusses school shooting on ‘UpFront’
From WisPolitics … Subscribers: Today’s AM Update and News Summary will be the final WisPolitics products ahead of the holiday season. Normal products will resume Jan. 2. Thank you for subscribing, and happy holidays. — Gov. Tony Evers announced today
Gov. Evers: Appoints Dr. Karen Hyun to serve as DNR secretary
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing Dr. Karen Hyun to serve as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Dr. Hyun’s extensive science background and expertise working in fish and wildlife,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to avert a government shutdown
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to avoid a government shutdown: “While a government shutdown may not be bad for the billionaires like the ones who were rooting for it, a
FRI REPORT: Proponents emphasize potential cost savings in renewed push for transmission line bill
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