U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Applauds $203M investment to strengthen rural health care in Wisconsin
Contact: Grace Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today applauded the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement that Wisconsin will receive $203,670,005 through the Rural Health Transformation Program, part of a historic $50 billion investment created under President Trump’s Working
Dept. of Transportation: Year in Review: WisDOT celebrates 2025 accomplishments
For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Projects, programs continue to improve Wisconsin’s multimodal transportation system The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is wrapping up a year of progress, improvements and innovations to support multimodal transportation
Gov. Evers: Completes annual 72-county tour of Wisconsin
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he has once again visited each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in 2025, completing his sixth 72-county tour since taking office in 2019. Gov. Evers has visited all 72 Wisconsin counties in
NFIB: Launches voting hub to empower Wisconsin small business owners
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Leah Courtney (202-314-2028) NFIB launched a new Voting Hub for all election resources to help Wisconsin small businesses MADISON, WI (Dec. 29, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, recently announced
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 2025 successes help pave the way for more in 2026
MADISON, Wis. – Happy holidays, Wisconsin! Though it’s often a busy time of year, the holiday season is also when many count their blessings, express their thanks and gratitude toward one another, and set goals for the year ahead. At
Milwaukee archbishop tells ‘UpFront’ church can’t get ‘caught up in camps’ amid polarization
Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob said the country has become “so polarized” ahead of the midterm elections, arguing the church cannot “get caught in camps.”
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins multistate lawsuit challenging federal attempt to limit access to gender-affirming care
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is announcing that Wisconsin joined a coalition of states earlier this week in suing to block the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from enforcing a declaration that attempts
Gov. Evers, WHEDA: Award $2 million in grant funds for housing assistance to Wisconsin’s most vulnerable populations
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Awards to support more than 1,500 beds and housing units in 27 counties across the state MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), today announced that 59 organizations will receive $2 million in
Gov. Evers, First Lady: Celebrate Kwanzaa in Wisconsin
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Kwanzaa. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor: Hello, Wisconsin. Governor
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Signs legislation approving MCTS service plan that maintains public transit services for workers, students, and the community
CONTACT: press@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation approving the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) 2026 Service Plan that will maintain and maximize public transit services next year. The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved the 2026 MCTS Service Plan
WisPolitics review: Evers’ PSC picks approve bigger utility rate increases, smaller profit margins than Walker’s
Gov. Tony Evers’ picks for the Public Service Commission have approved $2.2 billion in utility rate increases since becoming a majority on the body, more than seven times what former Gov. Scott Walker’s nominees did over a similar period, according to a WisPolitics review.
WisPolitics panel: Economy, health care key 2026 election issues in environment favoring Dems
Panelists discussed several factors boosting Dems: President Donald Trump’s bad poll numbers, recent Dem election wins around the country, and Democrats’ winning streak in state Supreme Court elections.
Disability Rights Wisconsin: Applauds agreement in U.S. v. Town of Thornapple
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Gov. Evers, First Lady: Host virtual tour of 2025 holiday decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared their annual virtual tour of the 2025 holiday decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence to highlight and thank local businesses, organizations, and volunteers for their help in