Madison, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), completed a month-long statewide tour during National School Library Month to deliver a record breaking $73.5 million distribution from the Common School Fund to Wisconsin public schools. Since Godlewski has been chair, the distribution has grown by over …

May Day May Day was a great day to kick off the weekend celebrating workers and the history of the labor movement in America. I grew up in a union household and saw how important having a say in the workplace was for growing good-paying, family sustaining jobs. As governor,

BREAKING NEWS — Kevin Krentz, local dairy farmer and former President of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF), released a first wave of endorsements demonstrating a deep level of support for his campaign in the 57th Assembly District. Well-known conservative Jon P. Wilcox, veterinarian Don Nelson and multiple local officials 

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Animal-drawn vehicles can be a common sight on Wisconsin roads, depending where you are in the state. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of State Patrol is reminding both animal-drawn vehicle operators and motorists to stay alert, watch for one another, and safely share the road for the May Law

MADISON, WI –– On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Senator Kelda Roys joined Free & Just for a roundtable to discuss how abortion bans across the country are harming families and highlight new attacks on reproductive freedom. The roundtable was moderated by Dana Pellebon, A Public Affair: WORT Radio Host, and the Executive Director

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by leaving them alone while out exploring this spring and summer. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, the DNR urges you not to touch it or intervene in any way – there’s

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MADISON — Wisconsin proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, 2026, recognizing the significant impact educators have on the lives of students across the state.  Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity to honor Wisconsin teachers’ deep commitment to their students’ academic growth, wellbeing and success—an impact that extends far beyond… Please log in to access subscriber content. If

VIROQUA, WI – This morning, Democrat for Governor and former head of Wisconsin Economic Development, Missy Hughes kicked off Small Business Week by outlining her comprehensive strategy to help Wisconsin’s small businesses start and grow despite the national economic chaos caused by the Trump administration and aided and abetted by Tom Tiffany.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message celebrating Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day throughout the state of Wisconsin and recognizing the good work public servants and state employees do for kids, families, and communities across the state. Earlier this year, Gov. Evers declared 2026 the Year of the Neighbor, und…

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, is kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week, which extends from May 3 through May 9, 2026, with a statewide tour highlighting Wisconsin’s thriving travel and tourism industry and recognizing the industry’s contributions to the state’s economy,

(NEW FRANKEN)… Statement from Nic Cravillion, GOP state Senate Candidate for Northeast Wisconsin’s 1st District: “Friends and neighbors, My name is Nic Cravillion, and I’m proud to call Northeast Wisconsin home. I was born and raised on a family farm in New Franken, and like so many families here, my roots

MEQUON, Wis. — On April 15th, candidates seeking elected office across Wisconsin began circulating nomination papers, starting the process required to appear on the August primary ballot. For congressional candidates, state rules require at least 1,000 valid signatures between April 15 and June 1 from voters residing in their district.

MADISON – A federal appeals court blocked mifepristone — a medication used to induce an abortion — from being sent through the mail Friday, the latest attempt by the far right to eliminate reproductive freedom for Americans. Following the breaking news, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) published this video and issued the following

MADISON, Wis.—A team from Wauwatosa West High School has won the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games state championship, the Universities of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation (WNAF) announced today after a day-long competition focused on civics, history, government, and current events. The Civics Games, presented by the Universities of Wisconsin in partn… Please log

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today indicated the walleye and musky season will proceed as normal on Wisconsin’s lakes.  The federal Western District of Wisconsin today issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the enforcement of recent attempts from the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, State Senator Sarah Keyeski wrote an op-ed calling out Legislative Republicans for failing to show up to work this legislative session. While most Wisconsinites would get fired for not doing their job, Republicans in the legislature shamelessly refuse to address the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites including lowering

(CHICAGO, IL) – The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) today released the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Sustainable Agriculture Research Agenda, a regional resource created to guide collaborative research, spur innovation, and strengthen agricultural sustainability and resilience. The release of the Research Agenda is a key milestone of the Great Lakes

Milwaukee, WI — State Representative Russell Goodwin (D–Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding this morning’s apartment fire on Fond du Lac Avenue in Wisconsin’s 12th Assembly District: “I am deeply concerned by this morning’s apartment fire on Fond du Lac Avenue here in Assembly District 12. The fire forced residents, including