Gov. Evers: Urges bipartisan opposition to Trump budget proposals that jeopardize protections for natural resources, efforts to bolster 21st-century infrastructure and critical disaster response needs in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent another in a series of letters to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urging bipartisan opposition to provisions in President Donald J. Trump’s proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (FFY27) budget that would have devastating impacts on Wisconsin’s valuable natural resources and

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Muslim Community Celebrates Sarsour’s Freedom

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Rep. Kitchens: Sturgeon Bay to add baby box

(Madison) – Parents in Northeast Wisconsin will soon have an anonymous and safe way to turn over custody of their child. This week, officials in Sturgeon Bay authorized a Safe Haven Baby Box. The temperature-controlled baby boxes are attached to a

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Wis Dems: WisDems statement on Juneteenth

MADISON, Wis. — In recognition of Juneteenth, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker and 2nd Vice-Chair Elder Joshua Taylor released the following statement: “While we have looked to Juneteenth as a way to reflect on our nation’s greatest sin and the progress we

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 19

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk recap the Democratic state convention, Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein’s appearance at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon and a state Supreme Court ruling striking down a minority student grant program.

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Dept. Natural Resources: DNR Celebrates National Eagle Day

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Eagle Day (June 20, 2026) by reminding Wisconsinites that they can support the next species comeback in Wisconsin with an Endangered Resources license plate. After being listed as an

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Gov. Evers: Urges bipartisan opposition to Trump budget proposals that jeopardize protections for natural resources, efforts to bolster 21st-century infrastructure and critical disaster response needs in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent another in a series of letters to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urging bipartisan opposition to provisions in President Donald J. Trump’s proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (FFY27) budget that would have devastating impacts on Wisconsin’s valuable natural resources and weaken the state’s infrastructu… Please log in to access subscriber content. If

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Muslim Community Celebrates Sarsour’s Freedom

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SHINE enters agreement for advancing efforts to recycle spent nuclear fuel

SHINE Technologies has announced a new partnership with a French company advancing efforts to recycle spent nuclear fuel.  The Janesville nuclear technology business recently announced details for the agreement with newcleo, which develops advanced nuclear reactors and fuel.  Under the partnership, the two companies will explore possibilities for SHINE supplying

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Rep. Kitchens: Sturgeon Bay to add baby box

(Madison) – Parents in Northeast Wisconsin will soon have an anonymous and safe way to turn over custody of their child. This week, officials in Sturgeon Bay authorized a Safe Haven Baby Box. The temperature-controlled baby boxes are attached to a hospital or fire department that is staffed 24-7. The boxes

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Wis Dems: WisDems statement on Juneteenth

MADISON, Wis. — In recognition of Juneteenth, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker and 2nd Vice-Chair Elder Joshua Taylor released the following statement: “While we have looked to Juneteenth as a way to reflect on our nation’s greatest sin and the progress we have made since then, this year is about reaffirming our

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Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers Announces Additional Appointments to Commutation Advisory Board  

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced eight new appointments to the Commutation Advisory Board. Gov. Evers, in April, signed two executive orders, restoring the commutations process in Wisconsin for the first time since former Gov. Tommy Thompson was governor. The two executive orders continue building upon the Evers Administration’s efforts to reform Wisconsin’s crimi…

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 19

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk recap the Democratic state convention, Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein’s appearance at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon and a state Supreme Court ruling striking down a minority student grant program.

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Dept. Natural Resources: DNR Celebrates National Eagle Day

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Eagle Day (June 20, 2026) by reminding Wisconsinites that they can support the next species comeback in Wisconsin with an Endangered Resources license plate. After being listed as an endangered species, a survey of bald eagle nests in Wisconsin

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