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 

Wisconsin Remains Nation’s Top Cranberry Producer in 2025Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.

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