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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds artists it is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps. Each year,
RACINE, WI — Today, Trevor Jung, Democratic candidate for State Senate, proudly announced that his campaign has received the endorsement of Wisconsin United States Senator Tammy Baldwin. The public support underscores a shared commitment to building an economy that rewards hard
De Pere, WI — De Pere resident and working mom Katie Baney today announced her candidacy for the Wisconsin State Senate in the 1st District following the retirement of State Senator André Jacque. “I grew up in the Ledgeview De
Delafield, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released Cases to Watch: Pending Cases. Lasting Consequences. Where Wisconsin’s Future Is Being Decided, on Thursday. The IRG Court Watch report examines the most consequential litigation currently pending before Wisconsin state
MADISON, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees eligible to be elected to the two open seats of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended .
MADISON, Wis. — New polling of voters in five key Wisconsin state legislative districts shows deep disapproval of the MAGA agenda and Donald Trump, and that voters are ready to demonstrate their dissatisfaction at the ballot box in November. The latest
The community is invited to join City leaders and neighbors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Country Grove Park at 3:30pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The event celebrates a new park shelter, futsal court, and relocated basketball court in this nearly 45-acre community
Hi, this is State Senator Andre Jacque. As we gather this Memorial Day weekend, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country — those who surrendered their own hopes and
We applaud the legislators who put Wisconsin families over politics Last week the Governor’s problematic surplus deal was blocked in the Senate. This deal represents more than just a partisan disagreement about schools and taxes. At its core, this disagreement demands that
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the weekly radio address celebrating May as Mental Health Awareness Month across the state and highlighting his and his administration’s efforts over the past seven-plus years to address the mental health crisis and ensure
To UW Health CEO Alan Kaplan and CHOW CEO Gil Peri: We, the undersigned organizations, call on the leadership at UW-Health and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to restart the provision of gender-affirming care to transgender youth. Gender-affirming care is legal
MADISON, Wis. – As many Wisconsinites are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are teaming up to encourage safe driving, towing and boating over the long weekend and throughout the summer. “We are excited to partner with the DNR
(Milwaukee, WI) — Captain Beth Caylor Fernandez, President, International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) – Milwaukee Lodge 6, announced today that the ISMA and We Work the Waterways, along with Beulah Brinton Community Center and the University of Wisconsin School of
It would be fair to guess that most University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students have lived in one, two or maybe three towns throughout their childhood. Recent graduate Olivia Bishop, however, was raised in six different countries before they turned 18,
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – May 21, 2026–Wisconsin State Fair officials are thrilled to announce a new milestone attraction is coming to the 175th celebration of the Wisconsin State Fair, presented by T-Mobile. Make no mistake, this will be the largest wheel to make
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its April 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing that the state’s housing market continued its strong spring performance, with both sales and prices increasing for the second consecutive month despite ongoing inventory constraints.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor grants 220 pardons, bringing total pardons granted to 2,027 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has officially granted more than 2,000 pardons since taking office in 2019, continuing his record-breaking streak of granting more official acts of
MADISON, WIS. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin proudly announces that Detective Jordan Trundle of the Fitchburg Police Department has been awarded the inaugural Hometown Hero Award sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice in
MILWAUKEE (May 20, 2026) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) will receive millions in federal funding towards the continued redevelopment of Concourse E, a new state-of the-art international concourse that can also be used for domestic flights. The funding is part of the
MADISON, Wis. — At a recent roundtable, despite vehemently supporting the DOGE cuts that ultimately led to the loss of 30,000 jobs at VA hospitals across Wisconsin, Bryan Steil had the gall to speak down to veterans, claiming “we’ve got a lot of resources
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds artists it is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from across Wisconsin compete for the opportunity to
RACINE, WI — Today, Trevor Jung, Democratic candidate for State Senate, proudly announced that his campaign has received the endorsement of Wisconsin United States Senator Tammy Baldwin. The public support underscores a shared commitment to building an economy that rewards hard work and directly addresses the high costs squeezing families across
De Pere, WI — De Pere resident and working mom Katie Baney today announced her candidacy for the Wisconsin State Senate in the 1st District following the retirement of State Senator André Jacque. “I grew up in the Ledgeview De Pere area, and my husband and I are raising our
Delafield, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released Cases to Watch: Pending Cases. Lasting Consequences. Where Wisconsin’s Future Is Being Decided, on Thursday. The IRG Court Watch report examines the most consequential litigation currently pending before Wisconsin state courts and federal courts. This report comes on the heels
MADISON, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees eligible to be elected to the two open seats of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended . Wisconsin ginseng growers have until June 15, 2026, to vote
MADISON, Wis. — New polling of voters in five key Wisconsin state legislative districts shows deep disapproval of the MAGA agenda and Donald Trump, and that voters are ready to demonstrate their dissatisfaction at the ballot box in November. The latest Wisconsin specific findings mirror MAGA’s rapidly plummeting approval nationwide and
The community is invited to join City leaders and neighbors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Country Grove Park at 3:30pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The event celebrates a new park shelter, futsal court, and relocated basketball court in this nearly 45-acre community park located on Madison’s far southwest side. The master plan process for
Hi, this is State Senator Andre Jacque. As we gather this Memorial Day weekend, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country — those who surrendered their own hopes and dreams so that future generations of Americans could live in
We applaud the legislators who put Wisconsin families over politics Last week the Governor’s problematic surplus deal was blocked in the Senate. This deal represents more than just a partisan disagreement about schools and taxes. At its core, this disagreement demands that we ask a simple question: are we going to make
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the weekly radio address celebrating May as Mental Health Awareness Month across the state and highlighting his and his administration’s efforts over the past seven-plus years to address the mental health crisis and ensure all Wisconsinites have access to quality, affordable mental healthcare. Gov.
To UW Health CEO Alan Kaplan and CHOW CEO Gil Peri: We, the undersigned organizations, call on the leadership at UW-Health and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to restart the provision of gender-affirming care to transgender youth. Gender-affirming care is legal in Wisconsin, but it is increasingly more and more difficult
MADISON, Wis. – As many Wisconsinites are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are teaming up to encourage safe driving, towing and boating over the long weekend and throughout the summer. “We are excited to partner with the DNR to promote safe travel and water recreation across Wiscon… Please
(Milwaukee, WI) — Captain Beth Caylor Fernandez, President, International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) – Milwaukee Lodge 6, announced today that the ISMA and We Work the Waterways, along with Beulah Brinton Community Center and the University of Wisconsin School of Freshwater Sciences, will host Maritime Interaction Day for area high
It would be fair to guess that most University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students have lived in one, two or maybe three towns throughout their childhood. Recent graduate Olivia Bishop, however, was raised in six different countries before they turned 18, living a childhood of travel, exploration and piecemeal memories. The
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – May 21, 2026–Wisconsin State Fair officials are thrilled to announce a new milestone attraction is coming to the 175th celebration of the Wisconsin State Fair, presented by T-Mobile. Make no mistake, this will be the largest wheel to make its way to State Fair Park. The America 250 Wheel,
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its April 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing that the state’s housing market continued its strong spring performance, with both sales and prices increasing for the second consecutive month despite ongoing inventory constraints. Existing home sales increased 7.4 percent compared to April 2025,
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor grants 220 pardons, bringing total pardons granted to 2,027 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has officially granted more than 2,000 pardons since taking office in 2019, continuing his record-breaking streak of granting more official acts of forgiveness than any other governor in Wisconsin state history. The
MADISON, WIS. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin proudly announces that Detective Jordan Trundle of the Fitchburg Police Department has been awarded the inaugural Hometown Hero Award sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice in honor of America’s 250th birthday. In a ceremony today, U.S.
MILWAUKEE (May 20, 2026) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) will receive millions in federal funding towards the continued redevelopment of Concourse E, a new state-of the-art international concourse that can also be used for domestic flights. The funding is part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminals Program. The redeveloped concourse
MADISON, Wis. — At a recent roundtable, despite vehemently supporting the DOGE cuts that ultimately led to the loss of 30,000 jobs at VA hospitals across Wisconsin, Bryan Steil had the gall to speak down to veterans, claiming “we’ve got a lot of resources that are available.” This could not be further from the