GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) and Pilotsmith are inviting young aviation enthusiasts to explore the world of flight through the upcoming GRB Aviation Camp, a hands-on educational experience designed to introduce students to careers in aviation, aerospace and STEM-related industries. The camp will provide participants with immersive aviation

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the May meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #294, which aims to protect public trust and integrity by prohibiting Wisconsin state government workers from disclosing or using insider information available to them in the course of their work for the state in order to personally profit or benefit.  Wisconsin has robust state ethics laws and

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) expressed her disappointment with the failure of Senate Democrats to pass the bipartisan agreement to return $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s budget surplus to taxpayers while also funding special education during Wednesday’s Special Session. This bill was the result of months-long negotiations between the Legislature

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman introduced the Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act, legislation aimed at protecting work opportunities and expanding employment choice for adults with disabilities.  The bill would remove burdensome federal barriers that currently prevent many adults with disabilities from accessing workplace environments that best fit their individual needs,

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health announced the creation of WorkForward, a new non-profit organization that is designed to bolster the national health care workforce. Building on the health system’s nationally recognized leadership in developing innovative career pathways in health care, WorkForward is the first employer-based intermediary in health care, aligning employers,

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) proudly supported the passage of today’s $1.8 billion surplus package. Legislative Republicans and the Governor reached a bipartisan agreement on a Special Session bill that returns $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s projected $2.4 billion budget surplus back to taxpayers through direct rebate payments,

In a state where only 8 percent of Black fourth graders read at grade level on the national NAEP exam, One City Schools is proving that number need not define Wisconsin’s future. But on Wednesday night, the Wisconsin State Senate voted 18 -15 to defeat the $1.8 billion budget surplus

MADISON, Wis.- Rep. Anderson issued the following response to the failed Evers-Vos-LeMahieu Lame Duck Deal: “The people of Wisconsin need real relief and our schools need real solutions. Unfortunately, this proposal fell short. Many wouldn’t have received the full rebate being advertised, $300 for single filers or $600 for joint

A bi-partisan majority of the Wisconsin Senate rejected this fiscally unsound, reckless and irresponsible bill which would have created a $2.9 billion deficit. From Day One of this legislative session, Senate Democrats have shown by our actions what we are for. Democrats have introduced bills that would lower costs, reduce

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for a special session to take up legislation drafted by Governor Evers and Republican leadership in the Senate and Assembly that would result in a $2.9 billion structural deficit by the end of the 2027-29 budget cycle.  “I support lowering property

MADISON, Wis. — On May 13, 2026, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1, as amended, during a special session. The bipartisan measure returns $1.8 billion in surplus funds to taxpayers through direct rebates, property tax relief, and targeted tax cuts for workers, while also investing in kids. The

MADISON, WI — Senator Jamie Wall (D – Green Bay) issued the following statement following his vote against a proposal to spend Wisconsin’s projected fund balance: “The bill blows a $3 billion hole in the next budget, potentially forcing future tax increases and cuts to essential services. We shouldn’t spend money

Madison, WI – Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats went against Governor Tony Evers’ Special Session to return a multi-billion-dollar surplus back to taxpayers through property tax relief, investments in Wisconsin students and schools, and measures to ease the rising costs for working families.   “Today

Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the Assembly passage of Special Session Assembly Bill 1: “Tonight, my Assembly colleagues and I worked diligently alongside Governor Evers to secure a bipartisan deal to send the state surplus back to you: the constituent. “Our sincere hope

Madison– Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after Senate Special Session Bill 1 failed on the Senate floor: “Today, we’ve seen the worst of Madison politics. “Senate Democrats stood together to buck their own governor to deny working families tax relief and leave $2.5 billion sitting

Madison, WI– State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the State Legislature failed to approve property tax and income tax relief during the special session of the Legislature: “The State of Wisconsin currently has a projected $2.75 billion budget surplus sitting in the coffers in Madison.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight blasted Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Republican and Democratic members of the Wisconsin State Legislature who tanked the bipartisan plan the governor and Republican leaders spent months working on to use a portion of the state’s readily available state surplus to invest in Wisconsin’s

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to approve a “bipartisan” agreement to spend the budget surplus on a one-time check to taxpayers with a small portion going to special education funding. Following the vote, Representative Christine Sinicki made the following statement: “First, I want to address the smoke

MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly met for a Special Session on Wednesday to pass a compromise bill negotiated between Governor Tony Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to return the surplus, help Wisconsin families cope with rising costs, and support K-12 education. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak