MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Evers Administration has adopted a new Clean Fleet Policy, requiring state agencies to purchase alternative fuel vehicles, such as electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, for new fleet vehicle acquisitions unless an approved exemption applies. The Clean Fleet Policy, created in partnership with the Office of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of this year’s Operation Dry Water campaign, held over the weekend of July 3-5.  Operation Dry Water is a national initiative dedicated to reducing alcohol and drug-related boating incidents and fatalities through education and enforcement. The goal is

MADISON – Jalen Knuteson, spokesperson for State Sen. Kelda Roys, released the following statement Thursday morning after the filing deadline: “The numbers are in and it’s clear that this is a two-person primary: Roys and Hong have equivalent cash on hand (just over $400k), and overall fundraising totals for the

Milwaukee/Rock County, July 16, 2026 –The US Treasury has certified Acts Housing’s lending division, Acts Lending, as Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The designation is granted to mission-driven institutions that provide financial services in low-income communities historically underserved by traditional financial institutions. Acts Housing, which makes homeownership possible for buyers with income,

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Ismael Luna’s campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly announced today its endorsement from Voces de la Frontera Action, Wisconsin’s leading immigrant and worker rights organization, adding a powerful voice to a growing coalition behind the candidate who has been the race’s strongest advocate for Milwaukee’s immigrant community. “I’m

Polk County, WI — Erik Severson, candidate for State Senate in Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District, has been endorsed by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC). Pro-Life Wisconsin is one of the state’s leading pro-life organizations, founded on the principle that all preborn babies are persons who share

NEW FRANKEN, WI — Following yesterday’s Wisconsin Ethics Commission reporting deadline, First Senate District Candidate Nic Cravillion announced that his campaign reported $75,911.82 in contributions during its initial reporting period. The campaign received strong early support from families, community leaders and small business owners throughout Northeast Wisconsin, many of whom reside

MADISON, WI. —  Juliana Bennett, candidate for State Assembly to succeed Francesca Hong, released her July Continuing report, solidifying her place as the people-powered candidate: $49K total raised from 1,253 donors with an average contribution of just $39 — the lowest of any candidate in the race. “From the moment

Madison, WI – Today, Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford announced her campaign’s fundraising numbers in the primary election to represent Assembly District 76. Since launching in September, Martinez-Rutherford has raised more than $100,000 in contributions from over 1,200 unique donors, all without taking a cent of corporate PAC money. Donors to the

MADISON, Wis. – In June, UW Health Kids began welcoming patients into a new state-of-the-art imaging suite dedicated to interventional radiology for patients at American Family Children’s Hospital. Interventional radiology is a medical subspecialty that uses medical imaging such as MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and computed tomography, known as CT scans,

De Pere, Wis. — Republican State Senate candidate Katie Baney today announced that her campaign’s latest finance report reflects the strongest fundraising effort in the race, reporting more than $46,000 in individual contributions, the highest total raised from individual donors by any candidate seeking Wisconsin’s 1st State Senate District seat.

Superior, WI — Congressional candidate Niina Baum will complete her 400 Miles for WI-07 bike tour Friday July 17th, arriving in Superior at approximately 4:00 PM at Wisconsin State Historical Marker 205 — the S.S. Meteor, Last of the Whalebacks. Baum departed Rhinelander on July 8th and rode more than 400

Today, the Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin campaign announced it has raised over $1,397,000 with donations from all 72 counties. In addition, an independent expenditure backing Barnes separately reported raising nearly a million dollars, meaning more than $2.2 million has been raised to elect Mandela Barnes as Governor. Barnes’ campaign is up on

An independent expenditure group run by the Republican Governor’s Association is spending $2.2 million to boost Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong, the only candidate losing the general election in every poll of the Wisconsin Governor’s race. This ad buy comes as the third place candidate—Sara Rodriguez—is hit with an “extinction level event” and “mortal blow” due to lying to voters

MADISON – The 14th annual Youth Achievements Ceremony was held today at the Executive Residence to honor an admirable group of Wisconsin students. Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers joined Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary-designee Jeff Pertl in recognizing youth with experience in out-of-home care who

WISCONSIN– Today, Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis announced that he is suspending his campaign for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, calling on Democrats to unite behind the shared goal of defeating Bryan Steil this November. “I entered this race because I believe southeastern Wisconsin deserves leadership that is accountable, accessible, and focused

Common Ground supports Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic’s call for a City of Milwaukee investigation into the MMSD clogged sewer overflow pipe which led to historic and horrific basement backups and flooding, particularly in the Bay View neighborhood. MMSD initially blamed the floods on severe rains and drainage leaf clogs. Prominent elected

Port Washington, Wis. – Three additional parties to the Ozaukee County transmission line case have gone on record supporting the Responsible Energy Alliance’s (“REA”) recent motion asking the Tribunal to revoke its completeness determination for American Transmission Company’s (“ATC”) application. On Tuesday, local prominent artist Thomas Uttech and his wife,

MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 71 tweets. From glazing Marco Rubio to ditching the First Amendment, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S DADDY OF THE WEEK: Marco RubioWe’ll be honest—Van Orden’s

Milwaukee, Wis. — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan today reported raising $665,000 during the January through June 30 primary reporting period, bringing his cycle-to-date total to more than $1.2 million. At a moment when Wisconsin Democrats are looking for a candidate they can trust, and who can win in November,