Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. First Lady: And I’m First Lady Kathy Evers, and we wanted to take a moment to wish every Wisconsinite a happy Thanksgiving. Governor: With so much going on across our country, it’s a good time to take stock of what we’re grateful

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the federal government from imposing new eligibility restrictions on the Supplementation Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, that flout the law and could result in increased hunger

Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Recognizes Volunteer Service of Bank Employees MADISON, Wis. – On Thursday, November 20, 114 Wisconsin bankers and 25 banks were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) for their efforts in promoting financial literacy to Wisconsin’s community members. WBF is the charitable arm of the Wisconsin Bankers

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general wrote to Congress to oppose efforts to ban state laws that address artificial intelligence. Public reporting over the past few days indicates that lawmakers may insert a state AI law ban into a military funding bill. A

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new maximum fair prices (MFPs) negotiated with drug companies, as the administration was required to do by the Inflation Reduction Act – a law Donald Trump and every Republican in Congress opposed. Thanks to Democrats, seniors will

Agency’s digital license offering earns prestigious award Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) recently earned recognition for its innovative approach to licensing at the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s 33rd Salute to Local Government Awards. The state regulatory agency won the La Follette/Gladfelter Award for Innovation in State Government in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the December meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison,

MADISON—Today, Wisconsin State Rep. Alex Joers endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Joers (AD-81) joins fellow Representatives Andrew Hysell (AD-46), Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Francesca Hong (AD-76), Shelia Stubbs (AD-78), Lisa Subeck (AD-79), and Mike Bare (AD-80) in endorsing Judge Jones. Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford, who

Stevens Point, Wis., Nov. 26, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced St. Croix Regional Medical Center will receive $105 million to construct a 130,000-square-foot replacement critical access hospital facility in St. Croix Falls. The funding includes a $95,000,000 direct loan and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds bear and turkey hunters that applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Hunters can apply for harvest authorizations or purchase preference points toward future drawings, or

Madison, WI – Yesterday, Rep. Scott Allen (R), along with Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D) and Sen. André Jacque (R), released two bipartisan bills that would modify payday and installment loans to lessen the harmful effects of high-interest, short-term lending.  “Financial struggle does not belong to any political party or any

TOWN OF ELDORADO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Peniel Chapel in the Town of Eldorado (Fond du Lac County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Carolee Schultz, Kirsten Buckstaff and Kate Bissen. The

PLATEVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Paul Kuehl House in Platteville (Grant County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Tudor Revival residence was constructed by the original owner in 1937. The Paul Kuehl House is a distinctive example of the Tudor Revival

MONONA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Frost Woods Historic District in Monona (Dane County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Justin Miller. The State Register is Wisconsin’s official list of state properties determined to

HUD’s Policy Shift Risks Forcing Hundreds of Wisconsin Households Into Homelessness MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is illegally upending supports for tens of thousands of Americans experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity with abrupt changes that will limit access to long-term housing and other

Baldwin demands Navy action to maintain Wisconsin’s shipbuilding industry  Baldwin was among chief supporters to bring frigate program to Wisconsin and has successfully secured investments in program since WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) denounced the Trump administration’s plan to significantly cut back the production of the U.S. Navy’s

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced that Kevin Zielinski has joined the organization as Associate Counsel for Legal Reform & Oversight, expanding the IRG team to 9.5 employees. WHY IT MATTERS: In this role, Kevin will support IRG’s work to promote accountable, limited, and effective governance

The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court allowed two new legal challenges to the state’s congressional maps to continue forward by appointing two separate three-judge panels to hear the cases. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) had argued against such an appointment as any attempt to redraw the Congressional district lines in this manner would violate the U.S. Constitution. These efforts also threaten

MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward Director of Litigation Doug Poland reacted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s appointment today of a three-judge panel in Law Forward’s Congressional redistricting case: “Law Forward is pleased that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed a panel of three circuit court judges to hear a lawsuit we filed on behalf

MADISON, Wis. – As families prepare their Thanksgiving menus this year, new data shows how tariffs are sending prices soaring and giving Wisconsin families sticker shock at the checkout this week.   Experts agree that prices are being driven higher due to costly tariffs supported by the Trump Administration and Republicans