Governor calls out Republicans in Congress for staying silent as Trump Administration tries to take food away from Wisconsin kids, families, and seniors MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, called out several Republican members of U.S. Congress for staying silent as the Trump Administration tries to ask Wisconsin to retu… Please log in to

“Today’s decision by President Trump to pardon those tied to efforts to overturn Wisconsin’s 2020 election is deeply disappointing and painful for our community. Green Bay was ground zero for these conspiracy theories—costing taxpayers millions, threatening public servants, and endangering lives. My husband and I, along with others, faced harassment and death

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announces that its free, secure, electronic filingoption, WisTax, will be available for filing 2025 income taxes, starting in February 2026 with expanded featuresfor those who claim the Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Credit or need to amend their return. Thisannouncement comes

Hunters Can Donate While Purchasing Licenses MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) are pleased to announce that over $100,000 from the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund will be supporting six habitat projects on public lands this year in Dane, Dodge, Fond

MADISON—Today, State Rep. Francesca Hong endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1.  Rep. Hong joins a growing list of endorsements for Judge Jones that includes Justice Susan Crawford, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett, and State Rep. Lisa Subeck.  “Ben Jones has already shown

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Evers Administration is joining a new court motion filing with a multi-state coalition to prevent the Trump Administration from yanking FoodShare payments from nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites, including almost 270,000 kids. The move comes after the Trump Administration on Saturday, November 8, sent correspondence suggesting Wisconsin s…

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is calling for full transparency and accountability following public confirmation from Senator Mark Spreitzer and Representative Clinton Anderson that their recently unveiled “local aid” bills would, in fact, alter Wisconsin’s state shared revenue formula and redirect funds from the Local Government Fund, which is

Legislation does not stop Wisconsinites’ health care costs from rising as much as $30,000 next year 78% of Americans – including majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents – support extending health care tax breaks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the government funding

(Milwaukee, WI)  — A sold-out crowd of over 250 people is expected to attend The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) – Milwaukee Lodge 6, and Wisconsin Marine Historical Society event, “29 Bells: A 50th Commemoration of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and her Crew”, Monday, November 10, 2025, from 5 – 8 p.m. at

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s letter directing Governor Tony Evers to return November FoodShare payments to the federal government: “In compliance with the court order requiring the Trump administration to release full SNAP funding for November, Governor Tony Evers took

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today responded to new correspondence from the Trump Administration suggesting Wisconsin should return FoodShare payments to the federal government. Wisconsin and other states received the guidance after Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration led a coalition of states and governors last night in filing a new lette… Please log

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  States urge court to enforce directive requiring Trump Administration to ensure federal resources are available to pay November SNAP payments in full as required by court order MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Evers Administration led a coalition of states and governors in filing a new letter before the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking the c… Please log in

Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge William V. Gruber has ruled that Town of Palmyra Board members violated Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law on five occasions, in a case brought by local resident and former board member Weenonah Brattset.  The judge’s ruling requires the Town to reimburse Brattset for over $35,000 in

Civic leaders, elected officials, stakeholders highlight corridor conditions, community impacts (BELOIT, WI) – Today, Beloit’s city manager, Jerry Gabrielatos, was joined by community leaders and stakeholders to spotlight the need to revitalize the city’s aging roadways. The event, part of the statewide “Re-VITAL-ize” initiative, underscored how improved infrastructure is critical

Eau Claire, WI — Following Rep. Van Orden’s attack against La Crosse officials, Congressional candidate Emily Berge released the following statement. “Wisconsinites deserve a politics of collaboration and politicians who are working to better the lives of their constituents. We deserve representatives fighting to address economic anxiety, fighting to build

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a hearing entitled “Assessing the Damage Done by Obamacare.” The Subcommittee heard from four witnesses who discussed Obamacare’s failures to lower costs and meet coverage goals. The first witness, Joel White, explained how Obamacare’s expansion of the

MILWAUKEE, WI- Today the Governor Evers announced his administration will immediately deliver full November benefits for those on FoodShare after a court directed President Trump to fund the payments. Senator Dora Drake has released the following statement. “Food and potential starvation should never be used as a political bargaining chip. The

MADISON, Wis – On Tuesday, November 4th, Representative Joe Sheehan (D- Sheboygan), along with his Democratic colleagues in the Assembly and Senate, announced the Strengthening Local Communities bill package. This legislation gives communities more localized control over their economies. It offers tools that will help increase affordable housing, economic development,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB), in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, will convene for a joint meeting.  The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 in room 106, Prairie Oaks State Office Building, 2811 Agriculture Drive,

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) learned Sept. 16 that the agency had impermissibly released protected health information of 1,723 persons in our care and individuals who discharged from DOC in response to a public records request. The names of all individuals evaluated by DOC’s Bureau of