MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today, amid a nationwide rise in deaths by suicide, are recognizing Suicide Prevention Month by raising awareness of available resources and important actions all Wisconsinites can take to promote hope, offer support, and save lives. This comes as data indicate

I-39/90 northbound and southbound ramps to eastbound US 12/18 in Madison will be closed Thursday, September 7 through late October for construction work in the area. The posted detour route will utilize exit 142A to westbound US 12/18 (Beltline), exit 266 (Stoughton Road) to eastbound US 12/18.  For more information

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has once again been recognized in the top 20 nationally for its social media performance, rising four places to No. 15 in social media engagement in Rival IQ’s 2023 Higher Education Social Media Engagement Report. The report looked at the Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly known as

Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means passed the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal with a bipartisan vote. The plan is estimated to cut the state’s tax burden by over $2.9 billion with the average filer saving $772. State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) authored the bill, which

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched Defend Justice, a multi-pronged statewide campaign to hold Wisconsin Legislative Republicans accountable for their unconstitutional, anti-democratic threat to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Last April, Wisconsinites elected Justice Protasiewicz by an overwhelming, double-digit margin. Now, extremist Republican politicians in Madison are threatening

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state chamber of commerce – declared September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin. Throughout the month, WMC will work with local chambers of commerce to highlight the crucial role chambers play in communities across the state. Wisconsin is home to more

MADISON — Steve Vavrus has been named the new state climatologist and director of the Wisconsin State Climatology Office. “It’s an honor to serve as director of the revitalized office. We’re looking forward to using the new resources to deliver expanded climate services so that Wisconsinites can use weather and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR’s hunting webpages have been revamped to help new and experienced hunters find the hunting resources they need as they prepare to hunt this fall. Hunters can find relevant information on hunting regulations, hours, public lands and more on

A safe rail industry relies on road users to avoid serious crashes and keep trains moving smoothly through more than 4,000 public rail crossings across the state. About a dozen people are hurt in train related crashes every year in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s September Law of the Month

Washington DC — Today, GIFFORDS PAC, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, announced its endorsement of Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin for reelection. In order to protect our gun safety majority in the US Senate next fall, it is critical to reelect champions like Senator Baldwin.  Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords:

RACINE, Wis. – When Congressman Bryan Steil heads back to Washington at the end of recess, he’ll be reminded of his votes against capping insulin costs thanks to a new billboard from Opportunity Wisconsin.  The billboard highlights Rep. Steil’s multiple votes against capping insulin costs at $35. He not only

(Marathon County, Wis. / Green Bay, Wis.) The Wisconsin CASA Association has announced the establishment of a Marathon County CASA program. The Wisconsin Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association champions the needs of abused and neglected children by providing trained volunteers who advocate for a child’s best interests in court. CASA of

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the coordinated attack from the Democrat party. “All this does is prove that Justice Protasiewicz and the Democrat Party are one and the same. The timing of yesterday’s order from Justice Protasiewicz and the Democrat Party’s immediate press conference announcing $4

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos, (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the dismissal of complaints filed over the Protasiewicz campaign. “Consistent with the Due Process Clause and Wisconsin’s judicial ethics rules, Justice Protasiewicz must recuse herself from any legislative redistricting cases in Wisconsin. “The Judicial Commission’s

Attic Angel Management Services has added another 55+ retirement community to its portfolio, thereby expanding the Attic Angel family and sharing Attic Angel’s historic expertise to serve more Dane County seniors. Parkside Village in Windsor, Wisconsin, is a 110-unit life-lease community offering 48 apartments and 62 ranch-style homes. As of

MADISON – The Homestead Tax Credit is one of the most effective ways to keep Wisconsinites in their homes, especially for those living on fixed incomes, like seniors. Despite providing direct tax relief to those who need it most, the Homestead Tax Credit has not been increased since 2010. Today,

Madison, WI — Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) announced details of the 2023-2024 First Responder of the Year Award and ceremony which will take place on the Assembly floor during the week of October 17, 2023. The award recipient will receive a legislative citation and will be invited to attend the

(MILWAUKEE) —Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly, and other guests joined Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday morning to celebrate the first day of school on the traditional start calendar. The festivities took place at Maryland Avenue Montessori School on Milwaukee’s east side.  Students walked the red carpet into

La Crosse, WI— Dairyland has contributed $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity’s ReNew the Block  program, which was matched by CoBank through its Sharing Success Program for a total donation of  $10,000. Project leaders, Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area and NewGround, Inc., have partnered  with the City of La Crosse,