Eau Claire, WI – After nearly eight years of service on the Eau Claire City Council, including almost three years as Council President, Emily Berge announced today that she will not seek another term. Instead, she will focus on her congressional campaign, carrying forward the work she has championed locally

MADISON, Wis. – As the holidays approach and the giving season begins, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) have partnered to help consumers protect their money and personal information ahead of Giving Tuesday on December 2, 2025. “Giving Tuesday celebrates

MADISON, Wis. – Identity thieves take full advantage of the holiday season by impersonating popular businesses and soliciting consumers’ personal information for dishonest reasons. To protect themselves from identity theft during this holiday season and year-round, consumers need to keep their data and personal information secure while they shop and

MADISON, Wis. – The holidays are a busy time for Wisconsin consumers, and scammers are eager to take advantage of the hustle and bustle. Scammers want to steal consumers’ money and personal information, and they know the best tricks to do it. It is important that consumers know how to

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin National Guard will hold a formal deployment send-off ceremony for the 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the main ballroom of the Baird Center. This ceremony will mark the departure of more than 400 Soldiers as they depart

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement regarding the shooting of two District of Columbia National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. earlier today who were deployed to the city

Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. First Lady: And I’m First Lady Kathy Evers, and we wanted to take a moment to wish every Wisconsinite a happy Thanksgiving. Governor: With so much going on across our country, it’s a good time to take stock of what we’re grateful

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the federal government from imposing new eligibility restrictions on the Supplementation Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, that flout the law and could result in increased hunger

Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Recognizes Volunteer Service of Bank Employees MADISON, Wis. – On Thursday, November 20, 114 Wisconsin bankers and 25 banks were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) for their efforts in promoting financial literacy to Wisconsin’s community members. WBF is the charitable arm of the Wisconsin Bankers

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general wrote to Congress to oppose efforts to ban state laws that address artificial intelligence. Public reporting over the past few days indicates that lawmakers may insert a state AI law ban into a military funding bill. A

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new maximum fair prices (MFPs) negotiated with drug companies, as the administration was required to do by the Inflation Reduction Act – a law Donald Trump and every Republican in Congress opposed. Thanks to Democrats, seniors will

Agency’s digital license offering earns prestigious award Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) recently earned recognition for its innovative approach to licensing at the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s 33rd Salute to Local Government Awards. The state regulatory agency won the La Follette/Gladfelter Award for Innovation in State Governme… Please

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the December meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison,

MADISON—Today, Wisconsin State Rep. Alex Joers endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Joers (AD-81) joins fellow Representatives Andrew Hysell (AD-46), Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Francesca Hong (AD-76), Shelia Stubbs (AD-78), Lisa Subeck (AD-79), and Mike Bare (AD-80) in endorsing Judge Jones. Supre… Please log in to access

Stevens Point, Wis., Nov. 26, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced St. Croix Regional Medical Center will receive $105 million to construct a 130,000-square-foot replacement critical access hospital facility in St. Croix Falls. The funding includes a $95,000,000 direct loan and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds bear and turkey hunters that applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Hunters can apply for harvest authorizations or purchase preference points toward future drawings, or

Madison, WI – Yesterday, Rep. Scott Allen (R), along with Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D) and Sen. André Jacque (R), released two bipartisan bills that would modify payday and installment loans to lessen the harmful effects of high-interest, short-term lending.  “Financial struggle does not belong to any political party or any

TOWN OF ELDORADO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Peniel Chapel in the Town of Eldorado (Fond du Lac County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Carolee Schultz, Kirsten Buckstaff and Kate Bissen. The

PLATEVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Paul Kuehl House in Platteville (Grant County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Tudor Revival residence was constructed by the original owner in 1937. The Paul Kuehl House is a distinctive example of the Tudor Revival

MONONA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Frost Woods Historic District in Monona (Dane County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Justin Miller. The State Register is Wisconsin’s official list of state properties determined to