Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Wisconsin tourism is booming with a record-high $27 billion in total economic impact in 2025, a record-breaking 117.9 million visits, and a record more than $1.7 billion in state and local revenue, continuing state “Hat trick”  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, today announced Wisconsin’s tourism industry is booming with the fourth year

Nearly one year ago, Donald Trump and Republicans made the largest cuts to health care in American history, slashing over $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to fund tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations. The results have been catastrophic for working families, seniors, children, and

MILWAUKEE — (June 8, 2026) — Versiti announced today that after an extensive national search, Jorge Di Paola, MD, an internationally recognized physician-scientist, hematology researcher and academic leader, has been appointed executive vice president and chief scientific officer for Versiti. Effective October 1st, he will direct the globally recognized Versiti Blood Research

MADISON, Wis. — For the first time, Wisconsin’s four leading child care associations are coming together to host a Child Care Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. The forum gives providers, parents, and voters across the state a chance to ask the candidates for Governor where they stand on one of the most pressing kitchen table issues facing Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI — DoorDash, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association, and the City of Milwaukee today hosted a Local Business Workshop, bringing together entrepreneurs from seven local businesses for a day of hands-on training. At the Workshop, participants received hands-on training on DoorDash tools and advertising, education on AI-powered business solutions, and

MUSKEGO, WI — The Democratic-backed challenge to Pete Karas’s nomination papers for Wisconsin Secretary of State is dead. Attorney Stacie Rosenzweig of Halling & Cayo S.C., representing challenger Gregory Walz-Chojnacki, notified the Wisconsin Elections Commission this morning that the challenge is being dropped. The reason? The Karas campaign fought back hard, and

(MILWAUKEE)  – The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commission today voted to authorize an independent, third-party audit of recent complaints regarding the performance of wastewater management in Milwaukee. Veolia Water Milwaukee is a private company that operates and maintains the region’s water treatment system under a long-term contract with MMSD.

SPRING GREEN, Wis. – Taliesin Preservation is offering a series of four lectures, in collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, to continue exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s ideas in the 21st century. Frank Lloyd Wright practiced architecture during a time of tremendous change in American society: the industrial revolution, urbanization,

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – June 8th, 2026 – On June 7, Mayor Ryan Sorenson was elected to a leadership position on the US Conference of Mayors’ advisory board, joined by the mayors of Milwaukee, Denver, Miami, Mesa, and Bakersfield. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is the official nonpartisan organization representing

MADISON, Wis., – New research from students at the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has helped the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) prepare for the upcoming statewide law restricting cell phone use in K-12 schools, and could help schools across the state in their implementation. 

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — Dane County Board of Supervisors Chair Patrick Miles released the following statement regarding the passing of Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County CEO Michael Johnson: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Michael Johnson. Through his leadership at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane

MADISON, WI- Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County President and CEO Michael Johnson has passed away. Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement: “It is with great sadness that I mourn the passing of President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County Michael Johnson, who was

“Use and improve the 80-10 Nuisance Ordinance!” That’s the message from Common Ground (CG) on Monday afternoon, at a hearing hosted by the Common Council Steering and Rules Committee about crime, corporate landlords, and nuisance issues. About 75 CG members packed the room. It comes as part of CG’s high-profile

The Urban League of Greater Madison family is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Michael Johnson, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. Michael was a longstanding partner to the Urban League, a respected colleague, and a good friend. Over the years, the Urban

DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard released the following statement regarding the passing of Boys and Girls Club of Dane County (BGCDC) CEO Michael Johnson: “Michael Johnson was a passionate and tireless advocate for our community. Through his leadership and dedication, he created a legacy that will not

MADISON, Wis. — Prior to Donald Trump’s visit to western Wisconsin last Friday to campaign for Congressmen Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden, WisDems held a virtual press call with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, State Senator Jeff Smith, and Chippewa Valley Bean farmer Cindy Brown. Each of the speakers shared the

Baldwin, Wis. — More than 80 members of GROWW (GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin) gathered Saturday alongside eight candidates for the Wisconsin Legislature to begin what organizers describe as a long-term effort to win a state-level change for western Wisconsin communities. Candidates represented communities from Hudson and River Falls to Menomonie,

(Stevens Point, Wis., June 8, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting Rural Development’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, achieve the dream of homeownership. “The Trump Administration and

We are deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of our President and CEO, Michael Johnson. Michael Johnson was an extraordinary leader and a valued part of our organization and community. He brought passion, integrity, and a deep commitment to the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 47,725 birds this season, 8.6% above the 5-year average of 43,953. This spring marks 50 years since wild turkeys were successfully reintroduced to Wisconsin. The first statewide