Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, proclaims “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” across the state
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #260, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., May 14, 2025, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. “Members of our
Rep. Joers: Attends “Day Without Child Care” event
WAUNAKEE – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) attended the “Day Without Child Care” advocacy event at the Waunakee Village Park. He released the following statement: “Wisconsin’s child care professionals are the backbone of our workforce. I will continue to uplift
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved shooting investigation in town of Hixton, Wis.
TOWN OF HIXTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved shooting investigation in the Town of Hixton, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Monday, May 12, 2025. On
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Ginseng Board of Wisconsin election begins
MADISON, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees eligible to be elected to the two open seats of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Slams Trump plan to shutter agency that addresses opioid epidemic and provides mental health support
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are condemning the Trump Administration’s proposed dissolution of a core agency responsible for addressing the opioid crisis and providing mental health support to Wisconsin families. Under President Trump’s restructuring plan and the
Rep. Emerson, Rep. Phelps, Sen. Smith: Eau Claire community members highlight popular legislative and budget priorities
Eau Claire, Wis. — Democratic members of the Wisconsin State Legislature held a public listening session in Eau Claire on Saturday, May 10, where community members highlighted their support for Gov. Tony Evers’ budget and other popular policy priorities. Following
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking volunteers for Karner Blue Butterfly monitoring
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program to help survey for this endangered butterfly this summer in select counties throughout Wisconsin. The goal of this program is
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin DMV identified nearly 6,000 vehicles with odometer rollback; $37 million fraud loss last year
On National Odometer Day, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds car buyers to verify vehicle mileage before they buy. Fraud through “odometer rollback,” changing the mileage shown on the vehicle’s odometer, is becoming more
MON News Summary: State joins suit over federal EV charger funding
TOP STORIES Wisconsin is now involved in 16 lawsuits against the Trump administrationAG Kaul noted newest suit over EV charger funds, “Here in Wisconsin, we are in line to receive over $60 million in funds to support electric vehicle infrastructure.
Dan Knodl: Governor Evers and Supreme Court play as legislators
A healthy democracy relies on process, balance, and respect for the distinct roles each branch of government plays. When one branch chooses to override the others, the result isn’t policy progress. It’s a warning sign.
Melissa Ratcliff: This Mother’s Day, let’s give moms the care they deserve: Expand postpartum Medicaid
Extending Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum is a commonsense, life-saving step that would benefit families across our rural, suburban and urban communities.
Bill Kaplan: Representative Van Orden’s Medicaid theatrics
Van Orden is more interested in theatrics to obscure his votes than protecting the Medicaid coverage of 152,900 in the 3rd CD.
Kirt Johnson: Turning Point vs. Wisconsin GOP: Time for a reality check
Turning Point’s assertions that they would do so much better running RPW are totally unfounded, disingenuous, and self-serving.
Dave Zeug: ‘The walleye wars’
Recent reports about harassment of tribal spear fishermen exerting their treaty rights brought memories of the spring of 1988.
Gregory Humphrey: Father of Abundant Life Christian School shooter, must face weight of courts for height of irresponsibility
Society can no longer abide with deaths and tragedies due to willfully stupid and selfish gun owners. A 3-year-old girl would be alive if common sense had been employed.