Wright campaign: In new statewide ad, Wisconsin schools superintendent candidate highlights his experience as teacher, principal and superintendent – while noting crises at Department of Public Instruction: “I’ll fight for your kids as if they were my own.”

MADISON – In a new television ad running statewide, grassroots Wisconsin schools superintendent Jeff Wright promises, “I’ll fight for your kids as if they were my own.” The ad highlights the crises caused at the Department of Public Instruction by

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Gov. Evers: Statement regarding new lawsuit to stop Trump administration from gutting life-saving medical research

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding Wisconsin joining a new multi-state lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from gutting funding for life-saving medical research, which would have a devastating impact on Wisconsin, the state’s flagship campus, and renowned research institutions in the University of Wisconsin

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Dept. of Justice: Gov. Evers, Attorney General Kaul sue Trump administration for defunding medical and public health innovation research

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Evers and Attorney General Kaul and 21 other states today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-edge medical and public health research at universities and research institutions across

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Dept. of Natural Resources: To begin prescribed burns across the state

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews will begin conducting prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn. The recent, much-needed precipitation has created conditions that are ideal for burning in certain

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Kinser campaign: Pre-primary fundraising shatters DPI record

MADISON, Wisc. — On Monday, the Brittany Kinser for WI Kids campaign announced it will be filing reports today with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission showing more than $516,000 raised since she entered the race on December 15. Kinser’s campaign is backed by Wisconsinites from a wide range of backgrounds including parents,

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U.S. Sen: Baldwin leads bill to protect access to contraception

WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined a group of her colleagues in reintroducing the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would create a statutory right to obtain and use contraceptives and ensure health care providers have a right

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Wright campaign: In new statewide ad, Wisconsin schools superintendent candidate highlights his experience as teacher, principal and superintendent – while noting crises at Department of Public Instruction: “I’ll fight for your kids as if they were my own.”

MADISON – In a new television ad running statewide, grassroots Wisconsin schools superintendent Jeff Wright promises, “I’ll fight for your kids as if they were my own.” The ad highlights the crises caused at the Department of Public Instruction by incumbent Jill Underly, including a hidden hiring freeze, financial mismanagement

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Offers ready-to-plant oak seedlings

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it has 2-year-old oak seedlings available for purchase. The seedlings are from Wisconsin’s Wilson State Nursery and are ready for planting. The seedlings are available because of a high-quality acorn crop and harvest in 2022. While many 1-year-old seedlings

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Gov. Evers: Releases statement on lawsuit to stop Trump administration from disclosing Wisconsinites’ sensitive information and data

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released a statement regarding a lawsuit brought by a multi-state coalition, including Wisconsin, last week against the Trump Administration aimed at protecting Wisconsinites’ Social Security numbers, bank account information, and other sensitive personal details from unauthorized access: “Wisconsinites expect the federal government to treat their

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board election results

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2024 Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn producers started three-year terms as elected members of the WCPB on February 1, 2025: District 4: Cal Dalton, EndeavorAdams, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, Monroe, and Waushara counties 

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