We provided unmodified opinions on the financial statements and related notes prepared by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) (report 25-16), the Retiree Life Insurance programs (report 25-18), and the Supplemental Health Insurance Conversion Credit (SHICC) program (report 25-21). The fiduciary net position

Madison, WI — The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 211 on a bipartisan 57–37 vote, with support from leaders on both sides of the aisle. The bill strengthens Wisconsin’s smoke-free indoor air law by updating outdated exemptions and establishing tougher safeguards for tobacco bars. “AB 211 strengthens Wisconsin’s smoke-free

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help keep the state’s deer herd healthy by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect.  Baiting is the intentional placement of any

Appleton, WI – Representative Snodgrass released the following statement regarding Representative Murphy’s move to District 52: “I extend a warmhearted welcome to Representative Murphy and his wife as new residents of Assembly District 52. I look forward to representing them and encourage them to sign up for our office newsletter to

[Milwaukee, WI] – On Saturday, September 13th at 11:00AM CT, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will be having a march and rally to honor Mexican Independence Day. We will begin the rally at the Mitchell Park Domes with speeches from our organization plus Comite Sin Fronteras, the

Madison, WI — Main Street Action PAC today announced its endorsement of Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, citing her proven record of supporting small businesses and her commitment to building an economy that works for everyone. “Sarah Godlewski has consistently shown up for Wisconsin’s small business owners,” said Richard

Our Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk is this Friday (September 12th) at 5:30pm at the Wisconsin Capitol on the State Street side of the Capitol. We will meet by the Forward Wisconsin Statute, remember a hero of our movement, and raise our voices together in prayer. Prayer Vigil for Charlie

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Partial federal approval of the governor’s emergency declaration request to unlock nearly $30 million to help Wisconsin families and businesses rebuild and recover after extreme weather caused tens of millions of dollars in damages MADISON — At 7:48 p.m. CT today, the Evers Administration received official notice that the Trump Administration has approved Gov. Tony… Please log in to access subscriber

Fox Cities, Wis. (September 11, 2025) – Registration is open for the next sessions of the Fox Cities Chamber’s groundbreaking leadership program – “Leader Lab: Linking Organizational Culture and Leadership.” To date, almost 100 participants have gone through the program, and the Chamber is now seeking its next cohort of inspiring leaders

State Representative Sylvia Ortiz‑Velez is excited to announce the unanimous passage Of AJR 83 by the Wisconsin State Assembly recognizing September 15th to October 15th 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Wisconsin. State Representative Sylvia Ortiz‑Velez, issues a heartfelt thank you to all the  Bi-Partisan Co-Sponsors, and the entire Wisconsin State Assembly for un… Please

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced the Kids First bill package. This package includes a general aid increase to school funding, an additional line to your itemized tax bill displaying the cost of voucher schools, and highlights the previously introduced healthy meals for all bill. Representative Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan)

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that he approved $29.8 million to support recovery efforts in Wisconsin following historic flooding. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) previously led the Wisconsin congressional delegation to request that President Trump issue a Major Disaster Declaration and unlock federal aid for Wisconsin.  “This relief

MADISON, WI — This morning, Representative Tara Johnson joined her Democrat colleagues in introducing the “Kids First” bill package. As Wisconsin families continue to face rising property taxes in the face of a lack of public school funding in the recent State Budget, the “Kids First” bill package demonstrates the

Madison, Wis. – Representative Ann Roe (D–Janesville) joined her Democratic colleagues today to announce a package of K-12 education bills aimed at fixing public school funding shortfalls that were left unresolved in the 2025-27 State Budget. “For the first time in at least 15 years, the state budget provided no increase in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced Friday that Wisconsin had been awarded nearly $29.8 million in federal relief funding to address flood damage. Senator Baldwin has pushed the White House and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to deliver federal

Green Bay, WI — On Friday and Saturday, September 19 and 20, 2025 Vikings from near and far will gather and raise an encampment on the UW-Green Bay Viking House grounds and the Wood Hall parking lot on the Green Bay campus. This will be UW-Green Bay’s fourth year hosting the Midwest’s

MADISON ­– Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced the “Kids First” package, comprised of two education bills that invest in public schools. Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson), alongside Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Representative Sequanna Taylor (D-Milwaukee), introduced LRB-4665, which would increase general aid funding to Wisconsin public schools. “As a

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met to vote largely on divisive legislation Assembly Republicans chose to hear today instead of policy that would provide solutions for Wisconsin’s families. Rep. Palmeri provided the following statement: “While I was glad the Assembly could find agreement today on bills like

Madison, Wis. – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced an education bill package which would provide general aid to school districts, require annual taxes to report the amount used to fund private school vouchers, and raise the school funding floor so that no school district would lose funding next year. Representative Randy

MADISON – During Thursday’s floor session, the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill (AB) 388, which would require the Department of Health Services to award a one-time $10 million grant to Rogers Behavioral Health to assist with the construction of a new mental health facility in the Chippewa Valley. After the vote, Representative