CONTACT:  Brian Schimmingm  608.220.7132 Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice and Assembly Speaker David T. Prosser, Jr passed away Sunday evening after a several month battle with cancer.  He was 81.   A native of Appleton, Prosser served as Outagamie County District Attorney, an 18-year Republican member of the Assembly, including two years as speaker,

Madison, WI – December 2, 2024 – The State Bar of Wisconsin mourns the loss of Justice David Prosser. Dave was a strong supporter, friend, and advocate, for the State Bar and his leadership and friendship will be deeply missed. Justice Prosser worked tirelessly in service to Wisconsin’s citizens, judiciary and legal

Individuals And Groups Honored For Work Managing Invasive Species Recognize an individual, group or organization that’s been working to prevent the spread of invasive species here in Wisconsin. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council is accepting

December 2 is annual Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed Monday, December 2 as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin to remind motorists to slow down and give space to snowplow drivers to safely do their jobs. In partnership with the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA), the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today encouraged Wisconsin students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2025-26 academic year as part of the national “FAFSA® Filing Month.” Gov. Evers proclai… Please

MADISON, Wis. – This time of year, gift shopping is in full swing. Many consumers will choose to purchase a prepaid gift card for their friends or family members. Gift cards are popular because the buyer can choose how much money it is worth, and recipients can choose what they

MADISON, Wis. – As we enter the holiday season and the end of the year approaches, many Wisconsinites will make donations to charities, nonprofits, and other organizations, especially on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he will kick off his statewide budget listening session tour at Einstein Middle School in Appleton to hear directly from Wisconsinites on the issues that matter to them as he prepares his 2025-27 executive budget. Topics covered in the sessions include pressing issues facing Wisconsinites

MADISON, WI – Today, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Ben Wikler launched his campaign to become the next Chair of the Democratic National Committee. The launch video explains his mission to take on Republicans and lead Democrats nationally – just as he’s done in Wisconsin – to unite, fight, and win.

Three Wisconsinites ill, cucumbers recalled, Wisconsinites urged to check homes for them The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, is working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to cucumbers. According t… Please

MADISON – The results of the 2024 General Election are now official after Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs publicly canvassed them Friday morning. The signing of the canvass statements is the last major step of Wisconsin’s certification process. The results of all state-level and federal contests are now verified,

MADISON, Wis. – Judge Susan Crawford has secured additional endorsements in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, with the support of the Wisconsin Laborer’s District Council and the Wisconsin Education Association Council, the state’s largest public-sector union. Since announcing her candidacy, Judge Crawford has secured the support of more than 100

MADISON – On Friday morning, Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs will canvass the results of the November General Election. The signing of the canvass statements is the last major step of Wisconsin’s certification process. Once the canvass statements are signed by the chair, the results of all state-level and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #245 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Dec. 2, 2024, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. Betty Jo Nelsen, who passed away on Thurs., Oct. 17, 2024, at

BAYFIELD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an informational public meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 to discuss recent evaluations of brown trout and splake stocking programs and future Lake Superior stocking plans. The meeting will include a short presentation about Lake Superior

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the December meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The Board

Madison, WI – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined Vicki McKenna, host of “the Vicki McKenna Show,” on Monday to discuss the importance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election to be held in April 2025. AFP-WI announced its endorsement of Brad Schimel on November 13.