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WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Monday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, a manufacturing CEO, and candidate for governor, issued the following statement after Democrat State Representative Kelda Roy announced her campaign for governor. “Wisconsin families rejected Kelda Roy’s extreme, far-left
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that her and Senator Dan Sullivan’s (R-AK) bipartisan bill to better protect Wisconsin’s lakes, the communities around them, and people who use them passed unanimously in the Senate. The bill, the Harmful
Program is part of statewide coalition that aims to develop workforce,reduce recidivism Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout plans to expand its career-focused, polytechnicapproach to education this fall through the launch of a bachelor’s degree program at StanleyCorrectional Institution. The
MILWAUKEE – Today during a public health briefing at ThriveOn King, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month in reaffirming the County’s commitment to breaking the stigma around mental health, expanding access to care, and supporting every
Van Orden has explicitly said Democrats, Democratic organizations such as the DCCC and DNC, George Soros, and the Media are responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk. MADISON, Wis. — Since the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk, Wisconsin’s third Congressional district
MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) launched new consumer protection outreach toolkits in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability. These toolkits contain downloadable materials
Opportunity Wisconsin’s new ad campaign shows how Van Orden will be paying more to celebrate his birthday today thanks to tariffs he supported PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. – As Congressman Derrick Van Orden celebrates his birthday today, his budget is
Governor celebrates 49th back-to-school season with visits to K-12 schools across the state, highlights efforts in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to do what’s best for kids MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today wrapped up his annual statewide back-to-school tour, during which he visited K-12 schools in communities across the state
ROYS: “With everything on the line, Wisconsin needs a Governor who’s been training for this moment her whole career and knows how to deliver. We can’t afford to wait. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you deserve
Madison, WI — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin strongly condemns Senator Ron Johnson’s recent vote to table an amendment that would have required the public release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities and government handling of his case.
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he has approved $29.8 million in federal funding for individuals in Wisconsin who sustained flood damage as a result of the historic rainfall approximately one
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, September 11, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was informed by Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) that the request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin was approved by the Trump Administration, unlocking nearly $30
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will have three lead-screening clinics for its students and other children in the community on Tuesday, September 16; Wednesday, September 17; and Thursday, September 18. The free clinics, in partnership with health care provider Novir, will
Green Bay – On Monday, September 15 at 5:00 pm, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus and Legislative Hispanic Caucus are coming together to for a town hall in Green Bay to kick off the Black Caucus Statewide Listening Tour. The discussion
MADISON – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement regarding the recent lawsuit filed by Gov. Evers against valid statutory provisions: “Governor Evers is directing his agencies to violate valid provisions of Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, during 2025 the Year of the Kid, sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposed budget and calling on Congress to reject the president’s reckless cuts to critical programs and services that support Wisconsin’s kids, students… Please
MADISON, WI — Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement thanking Governor Tony Evers for his decision not to sign on to new school choice tax credits: “I want to thank Governor Evers for standing firm in his
(Madison) – Today in the Assembly, Rep. Scott Krug joined his colleagues to pass common sense reforms that protect choices for consumers and businesses in Wisconsin. Rep. Krug issued the following statement: “Our job in the Legislature is to put
Green Bay, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Theatre & Dance program has announced its 2025–26 season, featuring a diverse array of productions that range from established works to new, creative projects. The season will highlight the talents of UW-Green Bay students, faculty and
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes will be leaving the Evers Administration. Hughes has served as the secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s leading economic development
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Monday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, a manufacturing CEO, and candidate for governor, issued the following statement after Democrat State Representative Kelda Roy announced her campaign for governor. “Wisconsin families rejected Kelda Roy’s extreme, far-left policies and Medicare for All Agenda once and they’re not
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that her and Senator Dan Sullivan’s (R-AK) bipartisan bill to better protect Wisconsin’s lakes, the communities around them, and people who use them passed unanimously in the Senate. The bill, the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act (HABHRCA), improves our
Program is part of statewide coalition that aims to develop workforce,reduce recidivism Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout plans to expand its career-focused, polytechnicapproach to education this fall through the launch of a bachelor’s degree program at StanleyCorrectional Institution. The program is part of the University of Wisconsin Coalition for
MILWAUKEE – Today during a public health briefing at ThriveOn King, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month in reaffirming the County’s commitment to breaking the stigma around mental health, expanding access to care, and supporting every resident’s well-being. National Suicide Prevention Month is recognized every September
Van Orden has explicitly said Democrats, Democratic organizations such as the DCCC and DNC, George Soros, and the Media are responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk. MADISON, Wis. — Since the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk, Wisconsin’s third Congressional district Representative Derrick Van Orden has tweeted well over 550 times,
MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) launched new consumer protection outreach toolkits in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability. These toolkits contain downloadable materials that can be used by educators, businesses, communit… Please log
Opportunity Wisconsin’s new ad campaign shows how Van Orden will be paying more to celebrate his birthday today thanks to tariffs he supported PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. – As Congressman Derrick Van Orden celebrates his birthday today, his budget is going to be busted thanks to costly tariffs that are
Governor celebrates 49th back-to-school season with visits to K-12 schools across the state, highlights efforts in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to do what’s best for kids MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today wrapped up his annual statewide back-to-school tour, during which he visited K-12 schools in communities across the state to welcome students, families, educators, and staff back to school
ROYS: “With everything on the line, Wisconsin needs a Governor who’s been training for this moment her whole career and knows how to deliver. We can’t afford to wait. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you deserve the freedom to thrive right now.” MADISON, WI – Today, Democratic State
Madison, WI — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin strongly condemns Senator Ron Johnson’s recent vote to table an amendment that would have required the public release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities and government handling of his case. By siding with the political establishment in a narrow 51–49
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he has approved $29.8 million in federal funding for individuals in Wisconsin who sustained flood damage as a result of the historic rainfall approximately one month ago. “The President’s social media post is welcome news
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, September 11, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was informed by Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) that the request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin was approved by the Trump Administration, unlocking nearly $30 million in Individual Assistance for families and businesses affected by
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will have three lead-screening clinics for its students and other children in the community on Tuesday, September 16; Wednesday, September 17; and Thursday, September 18. The free clinics, in partnership with health care provider Novir, will be at the following MPS schools: Fifty-Third Street School, 3618 N.
Green Bay – On Monday, September 15 at 5:00 pm, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus and Legislative Hispanic Caucus are coming together to for a town hall in Green Bay to kick off the Black Caucus Statewide Listening Tour. The discussion will take place at Starz Barber & Beauty in Green
MADISON – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement regarding the recent lawsuit filed by Gov. Evers against valid statutory provisions: “Governor Evers is directing his agencies to violate valid provisions of Wisconsin law that no court has ever questioned, let alone found
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, during 2025 the Year of the Kid, sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposed budget and calling on Congress to reject the president’s reckless cuts to critical programs and services that support Wisconsin’s kids, students… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
MADISON, WI — Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement thanking Governor Tony Evers for his decision not to sign on to new school choice tax credits: “I want to thank Governor Evers for standing firm in his commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s public schools by not signing on
(Madison) – Today in the Assembly, Rep. Scott Krug joined his colleagues to pass common sense reforms that protect choices for consumers and businesses in Wisconsin. Rep. Krug issued the following statement: “Our job in the Legislature is to put the people of Wisconsin first. This week in the Assembly,
Green Bay, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Theatre & Dance program has announced its 2025–26 season, featuring a diverse array of productions that range from established works to new, creative projects. The season will highlight the talents of UW-Green Bay students, faculty and collaborators while offering audiences opportunities to experience theatre in m…
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes will be leaving the Evers Administration. Hughes has served as the secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s leading economic development organization, since she was appointed by Gov. Evers in September 2019. “My