MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the value of purchasing the Wisconsin Conservation Patron License.  If you’re an avid outdoor recreationist who loves to both fish and hunt, it might be time to consider the Wisconsin Conservation Patron License. Your license purchase supports all

From Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Peter Burgelis, and The HIVE Employee Resource Group March 31, 2026 Today, we proudly celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Milwaukee. This day embraces the vision we have of what Milwaukee is and can be as we recognize and elevate transgender,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced over $1.5 million in worker training grants through the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program to assist 19 employers in training more than 700 workers for high-demand jobs in construction, child care, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportat… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

Madison, WI — After being appointed by the judges of the Dane County Circuit Court to fill the term of retired Clerk of Court, Carlo Esqueda, Jeff Okazaki has announced that he will officially seek a full term in the 2026 fall election. Since stepping into the role, Clerk Okazaki has

News Release – Mayor Delivers 2026 State of the CityDownload… 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.

The following is a statement from Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes following Tom Tiffany’s press conference where Tiffany failed to mention a single word about Trump’s massive price hikes: “Tom Tiffany wants to talk about everything except the actual costs he is responsible for: “The gas prices that he and Trump

MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court will report raising $2.093 million and receiving 22,412 contributions on its latest fundraising report, due later today. Taylor’s campaign continues to be powered by grassroots enthusiasm with thousands of donors from every corner of Wisconsin. “Wisconsinites know what’s at

Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 602, legislation authored by Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R- Oak Creek) that would have expanded educational opportunities for Wisconsin students without using any taxpayer funds or adding a single new bureaucrat. Established by the One

[Milwaukee, WI] – Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will be hosting a Trans Day of Visibility event on campus on Tuesday, March 31st. The event will include live music, baked goods, and some words from local community organizations.  Read our press release below: During Trans Day

Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have required Wisconsin to opt into a federal program to fund unaccountable private voucher schools and give tax breaks to wealthy donors who like them. The Educational Choice for Children Act was included in the Trump Administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” last

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from the Altoona 188.05 Bridge Replacement in Juneau County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are speaking out as the GOP tries to push their major voter suppression bill, the SAVE Act, through Congress. Voters across the state know that the SAVE Act would make it harder for women, people of color, the elderly, and thousands of others to vote. On top of

MADISON – Imagine for a moment that someone knocked on your door and said, “I want to help pay for your children to attend the school that best meets their learning needs – public, private, or otherwise. I’m not asking the state for any new taxes. I’m not asking it to

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the County Highway X Bridge Replacement in Sauk County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that

Derrick Van Orden, Bryan Steil, and House Republicans are scheming to pay for a reckless war of choice in Iran – which is reportedly going to cost American taxpayers another $200 billion so far – by further cutting health care from hardworking American families. Last year, Van Orden and Steil voted for the largest cut to

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of AB 614 / SB 611, known as the Teacher Bill of Rights. The bill would have strengthened teachers’ authority to manage their classrooms, required parental notification when serious classroom incidents occur,

March 30, 2026 The Honorable Tony Evers Governor of Wisconsin 115 East Capitol Madison, WI 53702 Via email: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Dear Governor Evers, I am writing on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world’s largest animal rights organization, with more than 95,000 members in your state, to

Madison, WI — State Representative Jim Piwowarczyk today issued the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 223 into law: “I want to thank Governor Evers for signing Assembly Bill 233 into Wisconsin Act 126 and taking an important step toward strengthening the integrity of Wisconsin’s election process.

EDGAR, Wis. – Marathon County Farmers Union is hosting an Energy for Farm & Community Resiliency event on Tuesday, April 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Rock Ridge Orchard, 128752 State Hwy 153, near Edgar.  Marathon County has been at the center of serious debate, innovation, and opposition to renewable energy

(Stevens Point, Wis., March 30, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that the agency is investing in a farmer-owned food cooperative project that aims to increase minimally processed vegetables in schools and childcare centers throughout Wisconsin. Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative, a