Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan bills to bolster EMS professionals and services across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bipartisan bills to bolster emergency medical services (EMS) in Wisconsin by reducing financial barriers for individuals seeking training, licensure, and a career in EMS and reducing the financial burden for local governments and EMS providers by increasing the Medicaid reimbursement rate for calls when a patient is
Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin improves child lead testing rates, urges continued testing and at-home prevention
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced a 26% increase in the number of children under age 6 who have been screened for lead exposure statewide, allowing state and local health departments to catch more cases of lead
Dept. of Children and Families: Governor’s council on domestic abuse presents Outstanding Achievement in Domestic Abuse Issues awards
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers presented awards to honor four individuals for their contributions in assisting survivors of domestic violence in a special ceremony held today at the state Capitol. The ceremony was hosted as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month,
Dept. of Justice: Drug take back day is October 25
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that this upcoming Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 is National Drug Take Back Day. More than 145 events with more than 266 participating law enforcement agencies are planned across Wisconsin
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition file amicus brief in Supreme Court of the United States opposing President Trump’s attempt to unlawfully deploy National Guard in Chicago
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, as part of a coalition of attorneys general and governors, filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in support of Illinois and the City of Chicago against President Trump’s attempt
Rep. Neubauer: Trump’s shutdown threatens Wisconsin’s critical food assistance program
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that due to the federal government shutdown, Wisconsin’s FoodShare program, which provides food assistance to more than 700,000 people in our state, will run out of funding at the end of the month. That means more
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on CPKC rail company to do more to prevent future accidents after two derailments in Dodge County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the CEO of railway company Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to make the needed improvements to prevent future train derailments and protect Wisconsin communities and workers. Baldwin’s call comes after a
WisDems: Chair statement on Eric Toney announcement for Attorney General
MADISON, Wis. — Today, in response to Eric Toney announcing his candidacy for Attorney General, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Eric Toney is an extremist when it comes to taking personal health care decisions away from women. In
A Better Wisconsin Together: Failed right-wing candidate Eric Toney announces he’s recycling his rejected agenda with another run for state office
MADISON, Wis. — Failed right-wing candidate for Attorney General in 2022, Eric Toney, today announced at a media event, at which he refused to take questions, he intends to run for the office again in 2026. The following are the statements
Dept. of Financial Institutions: 2025 governor’s financial literacy award nominations open today
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability is accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through November 21, 2025. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for increasing financial literacy, capability, and
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Public comment period closes for DATCP administrative rules 10 and 12
MADISON, Wis. – The public comment period closed on October 15, 2025 on two Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP 10 (Animal Disease and Movement) and ATCP 12 (Animal Markets, Dealers
Dept. of Workforce Development: Worker’s compensation division completes critical WC injury claim system update
MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek announced today that the Division of Worker’s Compensation (WC) has completed a major upgrade to the online system that hundreds of insurance carriers, employers, and claims adjusters use to submit required
Marcus & Millichap: Arranges sale and financing of 66-unit multifamily portfolio in Platteville, Wisconsin for $5.05M
PLATTEVILLE, Wis., October 21, 2025 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of a 66-unit multifamily portfolio in Platteville, Wisconsin, for $5.05
Sen. Wimberger, Rep. Franklin: Introduce bill to support homeless veterans, spend money set aside the Evers administration refuses to use
MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) and Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after introducing legislation to ensure already-appropriated state funding for the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP), which Governor Evers has repeatedly refused to spend, is used to
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty: Despite losing 9-0 at Supreme Court, Wisconsin still fighting to discriminate against Catholic Charities
WASHINGTON – Becket asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court yesterday to stop state officials from defying the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission. In June, all nine Justices rejected Wisconsin’s argument that Catholic Charities’ care for the poor