MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Oconto County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael T. Judge’s retirement, effective May 1, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.

MADISON, WI – Last week, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) introduced a package of bills relating to agency rulemaking. This legislation was developed from the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking, which was tasked with investigating state agency regulations, and how to restore legislative oversight to the rulemaking process. “The Wisconsin

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $23,249 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to three school districts throughout the state. The Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment grants will benefit more than 500 students and help address the state’s skilled workforce shortage by supporting schools as they prepare students

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –  Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Eau Claire County District Attorney’s Office, Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, and the Bolton Refuge House to raise awareness of the rights and resources provided crime victims, through a captivating display of silhouettes at the Eau

MILWAUKEE— The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Stritch Family Literacy Center, a local reading and writing tutoring program with an 80-year history, is opening on UWM’s campus Jan. 27. The center welcomes students with literacy challenges and will offer individualized learning plans implemented through weekly private tutoring sessions. UWM is picking up

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today the online application period for the Public School Open Enrollment Program for the 2026-27 school year opens Monday. Beginning Feb. 2, 2026, and running through April 30, 2026, parents and guardians can apply to send their children to any public school district

Mequon, WI – Today, Mike Thurow, union fire captain and Independent candidate for WI-6, shared the following statement after federal agents shot and killed another citizen in Minneapolis: “I could not be more disgusted by the senseless shooting of VA nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement this weekend. Federal agents

MADISON, Wis. — In response to the execution of Alex Pretti, Derrick Van Orden is spreading lies about the victim and completely contradicting what has been recorded in numerous videos. Van Orden claimed that Pretti, who was a VA ICU nurse, went to “confront federal law enforcement authorities with a loaded weapon”

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Evers Administration today celebrated the Wisconsin State Legislature’s decision to finally release key investments that will help cut wait times and restore record-breaking license and credentialing efficiencies that the Evers Administration had previously implemented at the direction of the governor to improve processing

Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised $977,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Congressman Steil will also report more than $4.9 million cash on hand. Following the announcement, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement:  “I’m grateful for the strong grassroots support we receive across Wisconsin,” said

MILWAUKEE, WI — Representative Sequanna Taylor announced two new bills to help older adults across Wisconsin stay healthy, safe and independent, and highlighted her ongoing support for local senior meal programs in Milwaukee. The first bill increases funding for home-delivered meals, adding $250,000 in each of the 2025–26 and 2026–27 fiscal years

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak published an op-ed piece in DrydenWire on Monday defending Wisconsin’s historic school choice program. The piece ran to mark the start of National School Choice Week to highlight the difference the state’s program has made for thousands of students while urging Wisconsinites to

Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that the Eastern District of Wisconsin joins the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in observing National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and reaffirming the administration’s commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking and protecting survivors. “This

The attacks are scary, infuriating, painful, and anxiety inducing. In community we commit to taking care of each other, and it is devastating that in community we are under attack.  Instead of being applauded for standing up to terror, those standing courageously are violently being silenced.  We always commit to coalition building and narrative change, but most importantly Centro commits to abolishing harm and disillusionment. We join the voices of all of those across this country from faith leaders to

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident who contracted the disease while traveling internationally. The individual followed appropriate precautions after symptoms appeared. Waukesha County Public Health, alongside the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, is working diligently to identify and notify individuals

MADISON, Wis. — In his first press appearance of the year, GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany claims he has not seen the video of the ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Tiffany has been relentlessly campaigning on Minnesota politics including a recent congressional hearing and selling merchandise on campaign website—also focusing on Minnesota.  “Tom

“Tom Tiffany spent years in our State Assembly and State Senate voting to underfund public education, and now Wisconsinites are seeing their property taxes skyrocket because of his negligence. Then he went to Congress, where he has voted time and time again to cut taxes for the wealthy while spiking

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to the recent brutality and killings of law-abiding citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis: “Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security  remain completely unchecked in their blatant abuse of power and disregard for Constitutional rights. The longer

Madison, WI—Former UW-Madison student, State Rep. and carpenter Brett Hulsey made the following statement on Chancellor Mnookin’s departure to Columbia University: “I want to thank Chancellor Mnookin for her service to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the state, and students. During her leadership tenure, the university improved important national rankings, improved student

GREEN Bay, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the fisheries management meetings set to occur online and in person on Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Wednesday, Jan. 28.   Join DNR staff online or in person Tuesday, Jan. 27 in Florence at the Wild Rivers Interpretive