MADISON, WI — The Young Democrats of Wisconsin (YDW) have officially opened voting for their Democratic Gubernatorial Straw Poll, giving voters across the state the chance to weigh in on who they want to see lead the Democratic ticket in the 2026 governor’s race. With Governor Tony Evers not seeking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jim Risch (R-ID), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the bipartisan Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act (DAIRY PRIDE Act) of 2025 to crack down on the unfair practice of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Fair starts today, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the agency will be on-site to engage with fairgoers July 31 – Aug. 10. This year is the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System, and the DNR will be

MILWAUKEE, WI, July 29, 2025 – The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is now offering a series of non-credit microcredentials designed to help professionals quickly gain essential skills to launch, change or advance their careers.  These short, focused programs offer flexible learning opportunities that align with real-world needs,

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched a billboard campaign in western Wisconsin, highlighting WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s vote for the Big Ugly Bill. The first billboard was launched in La Crosse with another going live next week in Eau Claire — featuring Van Orden’s now deleted tweet celebrating millions of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Madison Division of Extension invite the public to participate in Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day and help search for invasives across the state on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Snapshot Day is a statewide effort to protect Wisconsin’s streams, lakes and wetlands by monitoring designated sites

MADISON – Wisconsin’s ongoing commitment to competitive integrated employment (CIE) for individuals with disabilities is producing promising outcomes according to the newly released 2025 Joint CIE Report from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Department of Health Services (DHS), and Department of Public Instruction (DPI). The agencies also have developed and published

MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin today released a report investigating immigration enforcement in Wisconsin, showing just how closely local law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are working – and how law enforcement agencies are feeding the deportation machine to make money.  The Jail to Deportation Pipeline in

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. SNAP, known as “FoodShare” in Wisconsin, is a federally funded, state-administered

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shared today that Fire Control program staff have been mobilized across the western U.S. and Canada to combat increased wildfire activity and assist in suppression and protection efforts. Wisconsin has been busy mobilizing resources, including personnel and engines, to over 65

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the Village of Dickeyville in Grant County was awarded a $645,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to assist in the redesign and modernization of Old Highway Road and the construction of an at-grade intersection along County HH.

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced the appointment of Patti Habeck to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective July 16, 2025. Ms. Habeck joins the DATCP Board with decades of experience in organizational leadership and regulatory compliance. As President and CEO of Feeding

MADISON, Wis. – For the 14th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranked University of Wisconsin Hospitals No. 1 in Wisconsin on its Best Hospitals list. This recognition reflects all the great work done every day at UW Health, according to Dr. Peter Newcomer, chief operating officer, UW Health.  “It’s

APPLETON, Wis. (July 28, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber Regional Partnership, the economic development arm of the Fox Cities Chamber, has released its Q2 2025 Economic Development Report, detailing a busy and impactful quarter focused on business support, workforce development, and leadership programming across the region. Key highlights include: Legislative

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced the distribution of $1,417,413,641 in shared revenue and property tax credit payments to local governments across the state on Monday, July 28, 2025. These payments are a crucial component of the state’s commitment to supporting local services and reducing the tax

MADISON – Today, State Representative Russell Goodwin (D‑Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ announcement last week that he will not seek a third term: “Governor Evers has always struck me as a reasonable, practical leader who looked for common‑sense solutions no matter the political pressure. Even with

EDITOR’S NOTE: The number of incidents where a seatbelt was worn was inaccurately stated. Since the original release, two more fatalities have occurred. For the most up-to-date information on ATV/UTV fatalities in Wisconsin, check the 2025 incident report. MADISON, Wis. – As residents and summer visitors alike enjoy Wisconsin’s trails and backroads, state

At today’s meeting of the Common Council’s Judiciary and Legislation Committee, Council members heard directly from the City’s Intergovernmental Relations Division about the ongoing challenges posed by the State of Wisconsin’s 2025–27 budget. Once again, the state budget fails to provide the City of Milwaukee with adequate support to address

DHS urges everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) activity in the state this year. A human case of WNV illness has been reported in a resident of Barron County, and mosquitoes collected from Milwaukee and Lafayette

DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy released the following statement in response to Scott Walker’s announcement that he will not run for governor of Wisconsin again: “Even political opportunist Scott Walker knows he can’t defend his failed record of attacking workers, stripping away rights, underfunding public schools, and allowing the state’s roads