All Events Are Free And Open To The Public MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Sauk Prairie. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and open to the public.

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Mount Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 2025. The Late Gothic Revival Church was constructed in 1947 with a modern wing addition in 1958 in West Allis, Milwaukee County. Mount Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church is

Grants of up to $25,000 can help make WI communities more livable for people of all ages MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 4. These grants, which can be up to $25,000, fund

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin College Republicans announced they will be major players in the 2026 election cycle and beyond, launching the largest political effort in their organization’s history. With over $1 million already raised this cycle, the group is positioning itself as a leading force in shaping Wisconsin’s

[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]: Community leaders, elected officials, candidates, faith leaders, and directly impacted residents will gather for a public forum “Uniting to Build Communities in Milwaukee” focused on building stronger, safer communities in Milwaukee in 2026 and beyond. The forum will center on collaborative strategies to reduce violence, end needless incarceration,

MADISON – Yesterday in the cover of darkness of no Wisconsin-Eye media coverage, the Senate Committee Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs held a public hearing on Senate Joint Resolution 94, a ballot measure that could prohibit state and local government support to Women and Minority Communities across Wisconsin. This

WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany announced today that his campaign for governor has raised more than $2 million since launching, with donations coming in from all 72 counties across Wisconsin. “While Democrats rely on Hollywood donors and coastal elites, we are building a movement powered by the People of Wisconsin

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced raising $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Her campaign begins 2026 with more than $2.5 million cash on hand.  The end-of-year filing brings the total raised since launching her campaign to more than

Funding provided through the Clean Water Fund Program will help small and disadvantaged communities upgrade wastewater equipment MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $484 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Clean Water Fund Program to

Madison, WI –Today, the Assembly Committee on Corrections held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 741—Relating to: personal hygiene products for inmates of state correctional institutions and county jails and houses of correction and making an appropriation and Assembly Bill 736—Relating to: free menstrual products for inmates of state correctional

GREEN BAY – “The current national climate has weaponized divisive rhetoric in ways that have eroded trust in government at every level. I understand and acknowledge the very real concerns people have when symbols or language appear connected to dangerous ideologies or historic harm. Just over five years ago, on the

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) applauds a long-overdue win for Wisconsin families and businesses after two major utility transmission projects were awarded through open, competitive bidding, delivering hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for ratepayers. After the Evers-appointed Public Service Commission approved more than $2 billion in energy

MADISON, Wis. — In response to ICE executing an American citizen, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “A 37-year-old American citizen is dead because the Trump administration has directed ICE to act with zero regard for the law and to incite violence in our communities. Their chaos campaign to distract

MADISON, WI — Yesterday Senator Dora Drake and Representative Kalan Haywood proudly announced the introduction of the “First-Time Homebuyers Act,” a groundbreaking bill designed to make homeownership more accessible for Wisconsin residents. This legislation establishes a loan fund managed by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), offering interest-free loans

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office testified Wednesday in support of a bill that would give the agency dozens more staff positions and reduce delays in the criminal justice system. “Wisconsin’s justice system desperately needs more public defenders,” State Public Defender Jennifer Bias said. “When our clients have

With ACA tax credits expired, Steil and Van Orden side with D.C. party bosses to keep it that way Amid rising unemployment, skyrocketing grocery prices, and climbing utility costs, Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden are hellbent on delivering another suckerpunch to Wisconsinites: raising health insurance premiums.  Steil and Van Orden just voted against

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) authored 2025 Assembly Bill 736, a bipartisan bill that would provide free menstrual products for inmates of state correctional institutions, county jails, or houses of corrections. Today the Assembly Committee on Corrections heard hours of supportive testimony on Assembly Bill 736 and Assembly Bill 741, which would

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) voiced strong support for a coalition of family and faith-based organizations urging House leadership to address marriage penalties embedded in federal welfare programs as part of a future budget reconciliation package. Grothman has long led efforts in Congress to eliminate policies that penalize marriage

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Owen Piotrowski will be appointed to the Milwaukee Circuit Court – Branch 31.  Gov. Evers had previously announced Piotrowski, an assistant district attorney in Milwaukee, would be appointed to Branch 38 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court due to Judge Jeffrey

Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) issued the following statement honoring Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson and County Clerk Meg Wartman following their retirement announcements: All of Waukesha can be deeply grateful for the extraordinary service of two outstanding public servants: Sheriff Eric Severson and County Clerk Meg Wartman.