Gov. Evers: Celebrates new Kenosha Innovation Center grand opening

Program created and funded by Gov. Evers supported new state-of-the-art Kenosha Innovation Center to house local startups, promote economic development in Southeast Wisconsin  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers joined local leaders, community members, and representatives from the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood for the grand opening of

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Weekly GOP radio address: Assembly Bill 182

Hi, I’m Representative Dave Armstrong and I represent the 67 th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about Assembly Bill 182; a bill I authored. This bill strengthens Wisconsin’s affordable housing tax credit program by clarifying eligibility,

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Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial: Expresses disappointment in Dane County District Attorney Office’s handling of recent vandalism case and calls for support of bills to protect memorials

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial (WLEM Inc) Board of Directors expresses profound disappointment with the Dane County District Attorney’s Office’s handling of the June 14, 2025, vandalism incident at the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial during the “No

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Universities of Wisconsin: President Jay Rothman joins chancellors, school district leaders to encourage students and families to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

MADISON, Wis.— Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman joined chancellors and school district leaders this week to encourage students and families to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  for the 2026-27 academic year. Filling out the FAFSA

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Gov. Evers: Celebrates new Kenosha Innovation Center grand opening

Program created and funded by Gov. Evers supported new state-of-the-art Kenosha Innovation Center to house local startups, promote economic development in Southeast Wisconsin  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers joined local leaders, community members, and representatives from the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood for the grand opening of the new state-of-the-art Kenosha Innovation Center, the completion of which

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Weekly GOP radio address: Assembly Bill 182

Hi, I’m Representative Dave Armstrong and I represent the 67 th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about Assembly Bill 182; a bill I authored. This bill strengthens Wisconsin’s affordable housing tax credit program by clarifying eligibility, improving flexibility for investors, and expanding access to rural communities.

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End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin: As Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins, state coalition releases annual Homicide Report

Report offers 2024 Homicide Data, highlights the need for a Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force, and examines the impact of funding instability on programs and survivors Madison – According to the newly released annual End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin Homicide Report, 109 people in Wisconsin lost their lives to

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Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial: Expresses disappointment in Dane County District Attorney Office’s handling of recent vandalism case and calls for support of bills to protect memorials

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial (WLEM Inc) Board of Directors expresses profound disappointment with the Dane County District Attorney’s Office’s handling of the June 14, 2025, vandalism incident at the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial during the “No Kings” protest in Madison. The memorial, a sacred site honoring

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Gov. Evers, DOC Celebrate Successful Reforms at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Governor announces Evers Administration has reached significant milestone and crucial step toward closing two Wisconsin juvenile facilities  Evers Administration reaches full compliance with consent decree after years of implementing dozens of reforms ordered by courts in the wake of Walker-era child abuse scandals MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today,

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Trump DOT rule restores equality, ends racial quotas nationwide

WILL warns of legal action against any federal-funds recipient that continues discrimination The News: A national litigation firm, based in Wisconsin, is preparing for multi-state legal action against state governments, including Wisconsin, as well as cities, counties, and private companies that continue to discriminate against roadbuilders, following a new rule issued by

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Sen. Ratcliff: Co-authors bipartisan legislative bill to establish the Rick Johnson Parkinson’s Disease Registry in Wisconsin

Madison, WI – Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D–Cottage Grove) introduced bipartisan legislation creating Wisconsin’s first Parkinson’s Disease Registry. The measure, introduced with support from Democratic and Republican lawmakers, health organizations, medical researchers, and advocacy groups, aims to provide critical data that will advance research, improve care, and strengthen support for individuals

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Rodriguez campaign: ICYMI: Democratic Lt. Governor’s Association pledges historic $2 million investment in Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez’s campaign for Wisconsin governor

In case you missed it, the Democratic Lt. Governors Association (DLGA) announced it will make a historic $2 million investment – the largest ever made to a Lt. Governor running for higher office – to support Sara Rodriguez’s campaign for Wisconsin governor. This marks the largest commitment to a Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate

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Rep. Vos: Announces 2025 Speaker’s task force membership

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the chairs, vice chairs, and members of the four Speaker’s Task Forces for 2025. Each Assembly task force has a Republican chair and a Democratic vice chair. “The objective is for each bipartisan task force to start their work this fall by talking

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UW-Milwaukee: Rhetoric conference empowers high school students to explore language, culture and college life 

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host the annual “UWM Rhetoric & _____ Conference: Practicing Rhetoric in New Contexts,” a dynamic event showcasing the power of language and the promise of dual enrollment. This half-day conference brings together around 140 Milwaukee-area high school students enrolled in UWM English 101 courses taught

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Universities of Wisconsin: President Jay Rothman joins chancellors, school district leaders to encourage students and families to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

MADISON, Wis.— Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman joined chancellors and school district leaders this week to encourage students and families to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  for the 2026-27 academic year. Filling out the FAFSA is a critical component in the college-preparation process. “The Universities

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Offering media toolkit on bat awareness

Kit Contains Photos And B-Roll  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the media to help promote bat awareness and International Bat Week using its media toolkit. Please credit all assets to Wisconsin DNR. The toolkit includes photos and b-roll footage of several species of bats, as well some of the techniques

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Rep. Subeck: Bipartisan bill introduced to establish Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease Registry

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and State Senator Rachel Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) were joined by Stephanie Johnson, Director of the Parkinson’s Disease Alliance of Wisconsin, physicians, advocates, and other lawmakers to introduce legislation creating the Rick Johnson Parkinson’s Disease Registry. The legislation positions Wisconsin to join fifteen other

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Waukesha County: State advances study of I-94 expansion in western Waukesha County

6-lane expansion study on dangerous portion of interstate heads to WisDOT committee for environmental study consideration (Waukesha, WI) –Waukesha County officials are applauding the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) announcement that the expansion of I-94 in western Waukesha County has been ranked as the top major highway project for future study

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Sen. Roys, Rep. Subeck: Announce Abortion Accessibility Act

MADISON – In response to Planned Parenthood’s pause on providing abortion services in Wisconsin, Sen. Kelda Roys and Rep. Lisa Subeck introduced the Abortion Accessibility Act to improve access for patients around the state who will need abortion care during the pause.  The legislation removes onerous bans and restrictions that,

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