MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), today announced the launch of new online tools to help Wisconsinites interested in starting a licensed or certified child care program navigate the regulation process, cutting license processing times nearly in half and helping to bolster the chil… Please log in to access subscriber content. If

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement after he voted to end the Democrats’ shutdown after 43 days. “Tonight, I voted to end the Democrats’ shutdown and reopen the government. After 43 long days, this vote ensures our service members and federal workers finally get paid, and

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Republicans voting to end Affordable Care Act funding, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Tonight, Republicans made their choice clear: despite finding over a trillion dollars in tax cuts for billionaires like Elon Musk, they claimed they could not reopen the government without

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, legislation to end the government shutdown. “I was never in favor of this shutdown. Back in September, I voted to responsibly fund the government, including support for SNAP, our military, and

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted no on funding legislation that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits. “Today, I voted no on a bill that fails the American people. This legislation does nothing to extend the Affordable Care

MADISON, Wis. – After the House voted tonight to end the government shutdown, Opportunity Wisconsin called on Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden to urgently address the affordability crisis they’ve created as health care, food, and energy costs continue to increase. “While the Republican shutdown crisis is over, costs

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) voted again to fund the federal government and end the ongoing shutdown. This action follows more than 40 days of opposition by Senate Democrats, who refused to support the clean CR passed by the House of Representatives, causing a lapse in appropriations. This

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. The legislation is set to be signed into law by President Trump. “The long, nationwide nightmare of the Democrat government shutdown is finally over. More than seven weeks

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced “The Learning Tree” as the theme for the 2025 State Capitol Holiday Tree and invited students to contribute handmade ornaments celebrating and thanking Wisconsin’s educators, child care providers, administrators, custodians, school bus drivers, counselors, librarians, school staff, tutors, mentors, after-school pro… Please log in to access

WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) demanded that Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen elaborate on the full extent of the Biden administration’s Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) efforts to obtain information relating to Members of Congress during the

MADISON, Wis. — In a new interview, right-wing Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Maria Lazar gleefully noted that the United States Supreme Court was right on the Dobbs decision and to give states the right to implement their own abortion laws — like Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. “Maria Lazar would be a vote on

MADISON—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is honored to announce Dr. Berdie L. Cowser as the recipient of the inaugural Anna Mae Robertson Veteran Legacy Award. The award was presented to Dr. Cowser by Governor Tony Evers and WDVA Secretary James Bond at a Veterans Day reception at the

Madison… Newly released public records reveal Wisconsin taxpayers covered a lavish trade mission for Governor Tony Evers and former Wisconsin Economic Development Corp CEO Missy Hughes to Germany and France; complete with chauffeurs, VIP airport services, and a pricey welcome dinner: “The Governor claims to be worried about the kids

Hi, I’m Representative William Penterman and I represent the 38th Assembly District and chair the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee in the Assembly. I wanted to take a bit of your time to talk about Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a time for all of us to pause and honor

MADISON, Wis. — At a rare press conference today, GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany has finally admitted the truth: Republicans don’t have a plan for health care. First, Tiffany dodged a question on whether he would vote to extend ACA subsidies, saying “I don’t accept the premise of your question…that we should

Order ensures families have access to emergency assistance for housing and utilities during period of economic disruption MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed an emergency order to suspend Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) rules affecting emergency assistance for Wisconsinites facing housing insecurity or an energy crisis to ensure f… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a

Grant Plus $23 Million Match Will Help More MPS Students Achieve in School, Graduate from High School, and Enroll in College (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced on Wednesday that the school district is receiving a seven-year, $23 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant is

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (Nov. 12, 2025) –  Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill J. Karofsky delivered the State of the Judiciary address on November 12 at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference. The text of the speech, along with the Director of State Courts’ address by Hon. Audrey

MADISON — Yesterday, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released Wisconsin’s 2024-2025 school report cards, the first report cards since Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly radically shifted standards. According to DPI, 94% of Wisconsin schools meet or exceed expectations. This data is misleading at best.  According to the National Assessment of Educational …

WEST BEND — Josh Schoemann today announced his Secure Elections Agenda, a series of reforms to the state’s elections laws highlighted by a plan to abolish the state elections commission and to move all statewide elections to November. The four pillars of the Schoemann Secure Elections Agenda are: 1. Abolish WEC2.