Federal shutdown threatens food assistance for nearly 700,000 in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers warned nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites could lose access to groceries with the state’s FoodShare program set to run out of funding at the end of the month due to the federal government shutdown.
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: To honor Green Bay Police Officer Salzmann and K9 Officer Pyro as “First Responders of the Year” at Green Bay Common Council meeting
Green Bay – Earlier tonight, during a meeting of the Green Bay Common Council, State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) recognized Green Bay Police Department Officer Scott Salzmann and his K9 partner, Pyro, as “First Responders of the Year” for the
Sen. Marklein, Rep. Born: Co-chairs criticize DHS for lack of plan, transparency with opioid settlement funds
Madison, WI – Today, Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement concerning the Department of Health Services’ (DHS) failure to maintain transparency and accountability in the opioid
UW-Green Bay: Sharon J. Resch Institute of Music presents ‘Messiah’ in a powerful collaborative performance
Don’t miss the student talent in ‘Big Fish: Small Cast Edition’ in November Green Bay, Wis. – For more than 250 years, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah has dazzled audiences around the world with its timeless beauty and inspiring message. This December, the University of Wisconsin–Green
Daybreak Fund: Awards nearly $1.8 million to advance nature-based climate and water solutions in the western Lake Michigan region
The Daybreak Fund today announced its 2025 grants, investing nearly $1.8 million in 15 projects led by nonprofit and community partners across Wisconsin’s western Lake Michigan watershed and Lake County, Illinois. The grants support nature-based solutions that address climate risks,
Sen. Marklein, Rep. Kurtz: Governor signs Marklein, Kurtz EMS bills
Madison – Today, the Governor signed two bills written by Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) into law. Act 35 and Act 36 will give EMS departments additional tools to address recruitment and retention challenges. “I am
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Digital license earns another award
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has earned additional recognition for a digital license option offered to state license holders earlier this year. The Wisconsin Policy Forum announced its 33rd annual Salute to Local Government winners
National Republican Congressional Committee: Rebecca Cooke sign. Republicans are Nazi’s sign. Impeach Trump sign.
This weekend, far-left liberals took to the streets putting their Trump Derangement Syndrome on full display. Radical Rebecca Cooke was in attendance and new photos show extremists holding signs stating “Republicans are Nazi’s” and “Impeach Trump! We Don’t Need a Dictator!” next to
Milwaukee Public Schools: 2026 Wisconsin school counselor of the year is Ana Báez of South Division HS
(MILWAUKEE)— Ana Báez, a bilingual school counselor at Milwaukee Public Schools’ South Division High School, has been recognized as the 2026 Wisconsin School Counselor of the Year by the Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA). She was recognized at a school assembly on
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Preparing for the future of fire and emergency medical services in Walworth County
Fire and emergency medical services (EMS) responders in Walworth County face challenges with staffing their agencies and funding their capital needs, and some of the county’s smaller departments still rely on a volunteer model that has become increasingly difficult to
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