FORT MCCOY, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team recently completed eXportable Combat Training Center (XCTC) training at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin in preparation for taking on the more challenging four-week exercise next summer at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). XCTC is the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), announced new efforts to continue improving professional license processes at the state’s lead credentialing and licensing agency. The move builds upon the Evers Administration’s previous work to improve licensing efficiency at the department through

MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement in response to audit report 23-11, which is a statutorily-required biennial audit of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) financials and economic development programs. “Despite being provided similar

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) is announcing the members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence; the Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity; the Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy in K-12 Education; and the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Chair: Rep. Nate Gustafson

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Matthew McElroy to serve as Price County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Karl J. Kelz’s resignation. McElroy will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025. “Matt McElroy has

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, small business and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke announced that experienced campaign veteran Eric LaGesse will serve as Campaign Manager for her campaign in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Eric brings a diverse array of campaign expertise, trusted relationships across western Wisconsin, and the talent and determination necessary to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Washburn County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The samples were confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. The positive result came from a 3-year-old doe. The

WEST ALLIS – In an opinion piece published today on the website for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, School Choice Wisconsin President Nicholas Kelly  highlighted research that showed schools in Wisconsin’s private choice programs delivered exceptional bang for the buck when compared to public schools.  The study can be found here. Excerpts from the op-ed

MILWAUKEE – Last week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) attended the RNC’s first primary debate in Milwaukee.  Sen. Johnson appeared with Sean Hannity, Sean Spicer, John Solomon, and the cast of the RUTHLESS podcast in order to lay out the corrupt business dealings of the Biden family and the scandal of federal law enforcement covering for them.

Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) yesterday released a package of five bills designed to expand access to child care while providing tools to help families afford care and child care providers to boost capacity. The multi-pronged approach includes market-based solutions such as tax-advantaged savings accounts and bringing our regulations in line

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to help the DNR better monitor the movements of the state’s elk herds throughout the fall breeding season by reporting sightings of elk outside of their normal ranges. September marks the beginning of the breeding season for elk, with

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is expanding its commitment to ending drug overdoses and related harms. Grants have been awarded to 15 county, municipal, nonprofit, and tribal nation agencies to make life-saving resources more available in communities with a high need through

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all ATV/UTV operators and passengers to always wear a DOT-approved helmet this holiday weekend and every day. So far this year, 22 ATV fatalities have been reported. Of the 22 crashes, 20 have been confirmed that no helmet was worn

[Madison, Wis.] – Today, the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition is promoting its efforts to increase critical access to life-saving breast cancer imaging in Wisconsin with Senate Bill 121. The bipartisan bill, backed by over one-third of the state Legislature and leading healthcare organizations across Wisconsin, eliminates patient cost-sharing for

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Devin Remiker issued the following statement welcoming First Lady Jill Biden to Wisconsin ahead of her visit today: “As someone who recently lost a loved one to cancer, I know firsthand how critical early detection and cancer screenings are to beating the

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Assembly Republicans announced the “Choices in Childcare” package, aimed at helping families afford childcare and increasing accessibility across our state. “Families across Wisconsin are dealing with inflationary hardships, including childcare,” said Speaker Vos. “Parents deserve to keep more of their hard-earned money, and make choices that

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement supporting the Choices in Childcare legislative package offered by Republicans in the Assembly:  “Parents all over the state are increasingly facing childcare challenges.  In the coming weeks, Republicans in the Assembly will work to advance our legislative package

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address welcoming students, parents, families, educators, and school staff across Wisconsin back to school for the 2023-2024 school year. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Across our state, kids, parents, and families are gearing up for the new school year.

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) published Report 23-11, a biennial evaluation of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation:  “Ever since its inception, I’ve been keeping a close eye on WEDC, given the opportunity for mismanagement and fraud that their