A Message from WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network from Jon Henkes, network president Greetings to you from WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network. I recently ran across a cartoon that caught my attention. Most everyone is familiar with the character of Winnie the Pooh. In the cartoon, Pooh is walking along with his

MADISON, WIS. – Raising Wisconsin calls on Wisconsin’s state elected officials to keep child care funding a key priority in the 2025-27 state budget even though negotiations recently ended in an impasse. The coalition applauds Gov. Tony Evers’ commitment to child care – and its connection to strong children, families,

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), representing the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), announced a settlement in the lawsuit filed against the City of Chicago, the Illinois Gaming Board, and Bally’s Chicago Casino regarding a $250 million investment opportunity only offered to “people of color”

MADISON, Wis. – After the Trump Administration significantly increased ICE presence in Los Angeles, California and deployed the National Guard against protestors, Representative Priscilla A. Prado released the following statement: “I am devastated to know of the conduct of ICE and the National Guard over the weekend in my hometown of

Wisconsin’s first Rustic Road dedicated in 1975, now featuring 126 throughout the state MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the publication of the new 2025 Rustic Roads Guide. The latest edition features backroad trips on 126 Rustic Roads and highlights the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2025 Invasive Species Action Awards, presented by the Wisconsin Invasive Species council during Invasive Species Action Month. The governor-appointed Council advises the DNR and the state legislature on invasive species issues. The council awards individuals and groups in

Madison – Governor Tony Evers continues to divide Wisconsinites with his exuberance for celebrating lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) Wisconsinites. In the past two weeks, Evers issued Executive Order #264, raised the Progress Pride Flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol, authorized state buildings to display it,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced construction activities will begin at Sam Gordy’s Backwater Complex on June 9, 2025. The project will improve fish habitat by restoring flow with the main Mississippi River channel and improving water quality. Recreational users may need to avoid the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Comprehensive Care Caucus, joined her colleagues in introducing a pair of bipartisan bills to expand access to palliative and hospice care. The Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act would put critical care for

USPIE Founder and President Sheri Few: ‘Sex ed standards and other odious policies pushed by the federal government and installed in government schools are damaging education, sexualizing children and putting them at risk’ COLUMBIA, S.C. — The school board in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, has imposed a new sex-education curriculum and other educational

Milwaukee, WI — As we come to the end of the school year, Lead-Safe Schools MKE wants to ensure that the community knows exactly where and how our leaders are failing our children, and what we are doing to hold them accountable. At a time when children across the city

Funding will help more than 1,400 workers across the state find work, grow their skills, and increase earnings MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced 10 regional workforce development organizations across the state will receive nearly $10.3 million in grants through

MUSKEGO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a fatal boating accident in Waukesha County. At approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, the Muskego Police Department and Tess Corners Fire Department responded to a reported boat accident at Idle Isle Park on Little Muskego Lake in

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in twenty-nine states condemns the use of National Guard troops in immigration enforcement actions. National President Darryl Morin issued the following statement: “Forward Latino condemns the use of

MADISON, Wis. – Today, NTIA released changes to the federal $42-billion BEAD program to expand broadband access to rural and underserved areas. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Wildly, bafflingly incompetent – the Trump Administration has torn apart a five-year program that was months away from having shovels

MILWAUKEE – Senator LaTonya Johnson released the following statement after a Milwaukee County jury returned a guilty verdict in the trial of Maxwell Anderson for the murder of 19-year-old Sade Robinson: “We are grateful that this case has reached a resolution. And while a guilty verdict offers a measure of accountability,

We all want Wisconsin’s economy to grow and families to thrive. The Wisconsin Partnership is grateful for Governor Evers’ consistent prioritization of early care and education funding throughout the state budget process. His commitment to young children, working families, and Wisconsin’s workforce is clear, and we thank him for his

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined Ms. Sheena Scarbrough and the family and loved ones of Sade Robinson in court and at a press conference following the conviction of Maxwell Anderson on counts of first-degree intentional homicide or first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, arson and hiding a

Wisconsin’s 13th annual Free Fun Weekend is here! During this year’s Free Fun Weekend, happening June 7-8, 2025, state park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams and roughly

MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist members met with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues impacting agriculture on June 4. Issues discussed included strengthening workforce stability, supporting a pro-agriculture trade agenda and encouraging opportunities for young farmers to get involved in the family farm.