Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Governor announces Evers Administration has reached significant milestone and crucial step toward closing two Wisconsin juvenile facilities  Evers Administration reaches full compliance with consent decree after years of implementing dozens of reforms ordered by courts in the wake of Walker-era child abuse scandals MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today,

WILL warns of legal action against any federal-funds recipient that continues discrimination The News: A national litigation firm, based in Wisconsin, is preparing for multi-state legal action against state governments, including Wisconsin, as well as cities, counties, and private companies that continue to discriminate against roadbuilders, following a new rule issued by

Madison, WI – Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D–Cottage Grove) introduced bipartisan legislation creating Wisconsin’s first Parkinson’s Disease Registry. The measure, introduced with support from Democratic and Republican lawmakers, health organizations, medical researchers, and advocacy groups, aims to provide critical data that will advance research, improve care, and strengthen support for individual…

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is proud to present its fourth annual Cheese Champion Awards to 11 federal and state lawmakers in recognition of their efforts to support and advance the dairy processing industry.  “Dairy processors are the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy and a vital resource

In case you missed it, the Democratic Lt. Governors Association (DLGA) announced it will make a historic $2 million investment – the largest ever made to a Lt. Governor running for higher office – to support Sara Rodriguez’s campaign for Wisconsin governor. This marks the largest commitment to a Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate

Madison, WI — I am honored to have been selected by Speaker Vos to serve on the Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services. Here in Wisconsin’s 22nd Assembly District, we are blessed with a vibrant and growing senior population that has given so much to our communities. It is our

MADISON, Wis. — Seventh  Congressional Representative and GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Tom Tiffany was quick to leave DC last week, abandoning his job to stop a government shutdown and instead announcing his next career move. Now, just one day into the shutdown, Tiffany is gearing up for a fundraiser with some of Wisconsin’s

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the chairs, vice chairs, and members of the four Speaker’s Task Forces for 2025. Each Assembly task force has a Republican chair and a Democratic vice chair. “The objective is for each bipartisan task force to start their work this fall by talking

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host the annual “UWM Rhetoric & _____ Conference: Practicing Rhetoric in New Contexts,” a dynamic event showcasing the power of language and the promise of dual enrollment. This half-day conference brings together around 140 Milwaukee-area high school students enrolled in UWM English 101 courses taught

MADISON, Wis.— Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman joined chancellors and school district leaders this week to encourage students and families to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  for the 2026-27 academic year. Filling out the FAFSA is a critical component in the college-preparation process. “The Universities

Kit Contains Photos And B-Roll  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the media to help promote bat awareness and International Bat Week using its media toolkit. Please credit all assets to Wisconsin DNR. The toolkit includes photos and b-roll footage of several species of bats, as well some of the techniques

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and State Senator Rachel Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) were joined by Stephanie Johnson, Director of the Parkinson’s Disease Alliance of Wisconsin, physicians, advocates, and other lawmakers to introduce legislation creating the Rick Johnson Parkinson’s Disease Registry. The legislation positions Wisconsin to join fifteen other

6-lane expansion study on dangerous portion of interstate heads to WisDOT committee for environmental study consideration (Waukesha, WI) –Waukesha County officials are applauding the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) announcement that the expansion of I-94 in western Waukesha County has been ranked as the top major highway project for future study

MADISON – In response to Planned Parenthood’s pause on providing abortion services in Wisconsin, Sen. Kelda Roys and Rep. Lisa Subeck introduced the Abortion Accessibility Act to improve access for patients around the state who will need abortion care during the pause.  The legislation removes onerous bans and restrictions that,

Grants funded through $10 million investment in 2025-27 Biennial Budget to continue governor’s successful Food Security Initiative MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced that applications are now being accepted for the Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program, which the governor secured