Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Wisconsin will be sending a trade mission delegation to Africa this summer with Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), set to lead an economic partnership mission to Ghana and South Africa, highlighting Wisconsin’s business relationships with African counterparts and promoting educational, institutional, community, and people-to-people

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) anticipates a high volume of ATV/UTV riders this Fourth of July weekend and reminds everyone to ride sober.  In 2025, there were 300 reported ATV/UTV crashes with 42 fatal crash victims. Many of these crashes involved alcohol as a contributing factor.

As American families prepare to hit the road and fire up the grill this Fourth of July weekend, they are finding the holiday to be more expensive than ever thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans’ cost-hiking agenda. From the grocery store to the gas pump, families are having to fork

MADISON, Wis. — In a letter to the editor published today by the Cap Times, a voter in Bryan Steil’s 1st Congressional District demands that the congressman get his priorities straight by focusing on bringing costs down instead of his endless attempts to push forward legislation that would make it more difficult to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, slammed the Trump Administration for cutting off funding for the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) that provides services and support for the more than five million Americans

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead for summer travel by purchasing their Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass and making their camping reservations before they hit the road. A Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass is required for all

David Tomblin is a thief and a fraudster who preys on poor people.  In defiance of a judge’s order he has tried to collect rent from his former tenants.  Common Ground has been receiving calls from several tenants, whom Tomblin and his staff are approaching asking for July rent.  This

Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address in celebration of the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Gov. Evers also proclaimed July 4, 2026, as America 250, in accordance with national observances.  A transcript of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will participate in this year’s Farm Technology Days in Marathon County July 14-16. Attendees are encouraged to visit the DNR tent to learn about ongoing natural resources initiatives and explore interactive activities. Private well owners are encouraged to bring one cup of well

MADISON, WI — This week’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in NRSC vs Federal Election Commission destroyed another safeguard against unlimited money in American elections, making it even easier for wealthy donors and special interests to wield outsized influence over our government. Wisconsin organizations are condemning the ruling and reaffirming their commitment

As we approach the anniversary of the signing of Donald Trump’s devastating “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Wisconsin families are still dealing with the consequences of Tom Tiffany’s vote to cut healthcare, slash food assistance, and make it harder for working people to get ahead. Tom Tiffany voted for a bill

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has drained the main waterbody in the Collins Marsh Wildlife Area by opening the gates on the dam at Mud Creek. This periodic drawdown improves wildlife habitat. Part of managing a wetland is varying water levels seasonally to mimic the

The Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues to build momentum across Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District through grassroots engagement, expanding support from elected leaders, and direct conversations with voters in every corner of the District. This week, Wisconsin State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim announced her endorsement of Brad Smith, adding to a

MILWAUKEE, WI – Yesterday, the Milwaukee Courier announced Wisconsin Black Democrats’ candidate questionnaire for candidates for Governor and others seeking their party’s nomination for the November ballot. “Since 2018, Black voters in Wisconsin have been pivotal to every Democratic win — electing Governor Evers, flipping the Supreme Court, and now giving Democrats the chance

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin welcomes today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court striking down federal limits on coordinated campaign spending between political parties and their candidates. The Court correctly recognized that political speech does not lose its constitutional protection simply because it is coordinated between a political party

(Madison) – One of Wisconsin’s important environmental protection programs is now dead. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program preserves valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protects water quality and fisheries, and expands opportunities for outdoor recreation across Wisconsin on state-owned land. However, a lawsuit from Governor Tony Evers ended up effectively killing

MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 82 tweets. From USAID conspiracies to standing behind Trump’s decision to not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S DADDY

“The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is thrilled with the launch of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) portal for Workforce Pell programs,” said WTCS President Layla Merrifield. “We strongly support Workforce Pell Grants and look forward to partnering with our 16 colleges and DWD to help students access

The ninth leader of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Chancellor Edwin Martini, officially assumed the post today, Wednesday, July 1.  The busy first day for Martini began with a welcome reception in Schofield Hall. Several hundred faculty and staff and a handful of students took the opportunity to slip in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition on Tuesday secured summary judgment blocking a U.S. Department of Education rule that would have unlawfully restricted employers’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Wisconsin DOJ joined a multistate coalition in challenging the rule last November. “The Public Service