The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers a special license plate from Iola Car Show, Inc. This organization coordinates the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet which has been held annually for more than 50 years and serves as a fundraiser for approximately 120

Milwaukee, Wis., June 9, 2026 – Reflecting the community’s extraordinary generosity, especially during times of hardship and change, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation issued $96.9 million in grants in 2025, the largest annual amount in its 110-year history, according to preliminary data.* Grants awarded by the Foundation are made possible by the

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is praising today’s news that Milwaukee County’s tourism industry generated a record $4.431 billion in total economic impact in 2025, contributing to Wisconsin’s fourth consecutive record-breaking year for tourism.   According to data released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Milwaukee County welcomed $2.507 billion&nb… Please log in to

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, in a Spectrum News 1 report, State Senator Jeff Smith (D-31) laid out his legislation that would grant renters in manufactured homes protections against private equity. The protections include affording residents the right to buy the mobile/manufactured home park if a third party makes an offer, requiring rent notices

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after seeing the Wisconsin Department of Tourism have another record-breaking year in 2025: “As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Tourism, I was thrilled to see the strong results highlighted in the 2025 economic impact report for Wisconsin tourism. This

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has earned an “A” grade from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its preparation of future teachers to teach elementary students to read. The June 9 report from NCTQ spotlights UW-Eau Claire for excellence in meeting the standards set by literacy experts

MADISON – A majority of Wisconsin employers say the state’s business climate is headed in the wrong direction, with their responses underscoring growing concerns about taxes and the state’s workforce, according to the latest Wisconsin Employer Survey. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined manufacturers’ association and state chamber of commerce –

Seven Democratic candidates to face off in ‘WISN 12 Commitment 2026’ debate ahead of the state’s gubernatorial primary election MILWAUKEE, WI (June 9, 2026) – WISN 12 will host and broadcast a live debate on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The debate, part of the

OSHKOSH (6/8/2026) —The Oshkosh Chamber has once again earned the prestigious 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the highest designation awarded to chambers nationwide. The recognition reflects the Chamber’s commitment to organizationalexcellence, strong governance, sound financial and operational practices, and meaningful impact on the business community it serves.

MADISON, Wis. – As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies drive demand for reliable, high-speed internet, the current state of broadband access across Wisconsin will be the focus of the Tech Council’s June 30 luncheon in Madison.  Panelists will discuss where Wisconsin stands today when it comes to broadband access, where

Public Citizen, Wisconsin Farmers Union, Main Street Alliance, and the Coalition for New Trade are hosting a public town hall on trade and tariffs at Brix Cider at 119 S. 2nd St. in Mt Horeb on Tuesday, June 16 at 5:30 pm as part of a national “Building a Fair

MADISON – Seven small businesses in Wisconsin will receive up to $675,000 to commercialize their innovations, thanks to the SBIR Advance program’s latest round of funding. The state matching grant program provides assistance to companies in the process of completing a project in the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business

Monroe, Wis. – Josh Mittness, candidate for Wisconsin’s 50th Assembly District, has officially qualified for the August 11, 2026, primary election ballot after submitting more than the required number of verified nomination signatures. Outside of the Tommy G. Thompson Center in Madison, Mittness reflected on the progress he’s made in

High temperatures are forecast across parts of Wisconsin later today and tomorrow (June 10), which could create conditions for pavement buckling. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is advising motorists to be alert and take extra caution. Pavement can buckle when the weather quickly goes from cool to very hot.

River Falls, Wis. — A former University of Wisconsin-River Falls two-sport athlete who has been an engaged and generous supporter of the university for more than four decades has established the largest individual-funded program endowment in UWRF history. Paul Dykstra, who was a four-year letter winner in golf and hockey

The thoughts and ideas are there.   The words to express those thoughts and ideas can be elusive, however.  For more than two million Americans, this condition is the result of a neurological disorder known as aphasia, most often caused by a stroke. Aphasia does not affect intelligence, but can affect a person’s ability to speak, write or

WAUKESHA, WI—Former Wisconsin Governor Martin Schreiber has endorsed Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez for Governor as Democrats head into their convention this weekend in Madison.  “Sara Rodriguez is a proven winner.  She is a leader. She will beat Congressman Tom Tiffany and help take majorities in the Assembly and Senate,” said

APPLETON, WI — Last week, our primary opponent asked the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to invalidate all of our nomination papers and remove our campaign from the ballot, despite the support of more than 1,300 voters who signed our petitions and the work of qualified Wisconsin electors who circulated them. Last night,

Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District continues to see growing momentum behind Brad Smith’s campaign as supporters from across the District unite around a candidate focused on bringing people together and building the coalition needed to win. While some campaigns highlight paid polling, the Smith campaign remains focused on the fundamentals that

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Wisconsin tourism is booming with a record-high $27 billion in total economic impact in 2025, a record-breaking 117.9 million visits, and a record more than $1.7 billion in state and local revenue, continuing state “Hat trick”  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, today announced Wisconsin’s tourism industr… Please log in