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Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today relating to legislation addressing the school bus driver shortage in Wisconsin: “Nationwide, almost a quarter of school bus drivers are 65 years or older, while Wisconsin sits at half
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for December 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring Primary Election on February 17, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes
MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 28, 2026) – As Wisconsin families start to think about their 2025 taxes, Edvest 529 – Wisconsin’s direct-sold college savings plan – is reminding them that tax time can be more than paperwork – it can be an
MADISON, Wis – Today, all twenty-three first-term Wisconsin Assembly Democrats joined together to introduce legislation establishing an explicit individual right to privacy in Wisconsin’s Constitution. Courts at both the federal and state level have long recognized that privacy protects an
MADISON—Today, former Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle announced his endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Jim Doyle served as Governor of Wisconsin from 2003 to 2011, following a long
MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 28, 2026) – As Wisconsin families start to think about their 2025 taxes, Edvest 529 – Wisconsin’s direct-sold college savings plan – is reminding them that tax time can be more than paperwork – it can be an
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn producers will start their three-year terms as elected members of the WCPB on February 1,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that registration is open for the Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K. The race, inspired by artist Bob Ross, is a virtual event with proceeds benefiting tree health
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced Harbor Assistance Program grants totaling over $7.5 million for harbor maintenance and construction projects in Green Bay, Manitowoc, Marinette, Milwaukee, and Sturgeon Bay. The bipartisan 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed by Gov. Evers
Madison, WI (January 28, 2026) – Today, the court-appointed monitor overseeing Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake submitted the second consecutive report finding “substantial compliance” with all measures. In 2018, the State agreed to regular monitoring as part of the settlement of
Menomonie, Wis. – As an instructor of documentary filmmaking at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Assistant Professor Keif Oss’s professional interests in artificial intelligence (AI) filmmaking center on tools that can meaningfully inform and streamline the creative process. Oss, program director of
MILWAUKEE, WI – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County launched its VOTE411.org voter guide for the February 17 Primary Election. This online voter resource has tools– in both English and Spanish – to help voters navigate the voting process. These include voter registration tools, polling
SPRING GREEN, Wis. – Taliesin Preservation has been recognized by National Geographic with a “Best of the World 2026” award for its Weekend Workshops. Taliesin was nominated by Weekend Workshop participant and contributor Jacqueline Kehoe, who is part of National Geographic’s global… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on
MADISON, Wis. — Tom Tiffany’s first press conference of 2026 was a disaster—Tiffany admitted he had not seen the video of ICE agents killing Alex Pretti, who he all but said brought it upon himself by lawfully having a firearm on him at
Milwaukee, Wis. – Con artists use personally identifiable information of unsuspecting consumers to file phony tax returns and steal refunds. Consumers and businesses aren’t the only ones preparing for tax season; so are the scammers. One way to protect your information is to
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov As a result of reaching full compliance with court-ordered requirements, the Department of Corrections is now asking the court to end the federal consent decree, marking another crucial step toward closing the two Wisconsin juvenile facilities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump endorsing Wisconsin’s most extreme congressman for governor, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: We agree with Donald Trump—Tom Tiffany has been by his side for all
Contact: Press@TomTiffany.com WAUSAU, WI – Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his full endorsement of Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin, calling him an “advocate for the Working Men and Women of Wisconsin.” President Trump highlighted Congressman Tiffany’s efforts to cut taxes, secure the
Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes released the following statement after Trump endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin: “Trump is endorsing Tom Tiffany because he’s been a rubber stamp for his agenda in Washington, giving tax cuts to the wealthiest while making life
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today relating to legislation addressing the school bus driver shortage in Wisconsin: “Nationwide, almost a quarter of school bus drivers are 65 years or older, while Wisconsin sits at half of that number. Overregulation in Wisconsin is deterring these drivers
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for December 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary December 2025 unemployment rates increased
Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring Primary Election on February 17, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes includes a driver license, identification card, military or student ID
MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 28, 2026) – As Wisconsin families start to think about their 2025 taxes, Edvest 529 – Wisconsin’s direct-sold college savings plan – is reminding them that tax time can be more than paperwork – it can be an opportunity. With a state income tax deduction for Wisconsin taxpayers,
MADISON, Wis – Today, all twenty-three first-term Wisconsin Assembly Democrats joined together to introduce legislation establishing an explicit individual right to privacy in Wisconsin’s Constitution. Courts at both the federal and state level have long recognized that privacy protects an individual’s freedom to make personal decisions about themselves and their
MADISON—Today, former Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle announced his endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Jim Doyle served as Governor of Wisconsin from 2003 to 2011, following a long career in public service. Prior to becoming governor, he was
MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 28, 2026) – As Wisconsin families start to think about their 2025 taxes, Edvest 529 – Wisconsin’s direct-sold college savings plan – is reminding them that tax time can be more than paperwork – it can be an opportunity. With a state income tax deduction for Wisconsin taxpayers,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn producers will start their three-year terms as elected members of the WCPB on February 1, 2026: District 1: Randall Woodruff, Chippewa FallsAshland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Dou…
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that registration is open for the Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K. The race, inspired by artist Bob Ross, is a virtual event with proceeds benefiting tree health and protection across the state. This is a race that
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced Harbor Assistance Program grants totaling over $7.5 million for harbor maintenance and construction projects in Green Bay, Manitowoc, Marinette, Milwaukee, and Sturgeon Bay. The bipartisan 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed by Gov. Evers last summer directed … Please log in to access subscriber
Madison, WI (January 28, 2026) – Today, the court-appointed monitor overseeing Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake submitted the second consecutive report finding “substantial compliance” with all measures. In 2018, the State agreed to regular monitoring as part of the settlement of a class action lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Wisconsin,
Menomonie, Wis. – As an instructor of documentary filmmaking at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Assistant Professor Keif Oss’s professional interests in artificial intelligence (AI) filmmaking center on tools that can meaningfully inform and streamline the creative process. Oss, program director of video production, is currently using AI to explore a conceptual
MILWAUKEE, WI – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County launched its VOTE411.org voter guide for the February 17 Primary Election. This online voter resource has tools– in both English and Spanish – to help voters navigate the voting process. These include voter registration tools, polling place information, elected office job descriptions, candidate conta… Please log
SPRING GREEN, Wis. – Taliesin Preservation has been recognized by National Geographic with a “Best of the World 2026” award for its Weekend Workshops. Taliesin was nominated by Weekend Workshop participant and contributor Jacqueline Kehoe, who is part of National Geographic’s global… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for
MADISON, Wis. — Tom Tiffany’s first press conference of 2026 was a disaster—Tiffany admitted he had not seen the video of ICE agents killing Alex Pretti, who he all but said brought it upon himself by lawfully having a firearm on him at the time of his death. In the process of trying
Milwaukee, Wis. – Con artists use personally identifiable information of unsuspecting consumers to file phony tax returns and steal refunds. Consumers and businesses aren’t the only ones preparing for tax season; so are the scammers. One way to protect your information is to use the Identity Protection PIN issued by the IRS; if you
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov As a result of reaching full compliance with court-ordered requirements, the Department of Corrections is now asking the court to end the federal consent decree, marking another crucial step toward closing the two Wisconsin juvenile facilities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jared Hoy, today celebrated t… Please
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump endorsing Wisconsin’s most extreme congressman for governor, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: We agree with Donald Trump—Tom Tiffany has been by his side for all of it: ICE murdering Americans in the streets, the Big
Contact: Press@TomTiffany.com WAUSAU, WI – Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his full endorsement of Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin, calling him an “advocate for the Working Men and Women of Wisconsin.” President Trump highlighted Congressman Tiffany’s efforts to cut taxes, secure the border, champion American energy dominance, and ensure law and order.
Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes released the following statement after Trump endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin: “Trump is endorsing Tom Tiffany because he’s been a rubber stamp for his agenda in Washington, giving tax cuts to the wealthiest while making life harder for families and farmers here at home. It’s time