MADISON, WI (May 13, 2026) – After months of negotiations, a bipartisan deal has been reached on how to allocate the state’s $1.8 billion budget surplus. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s largest small business advocate, announced its support of the new legislation, citing the much-needed tax relief measures

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #293, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., May 14, 2026, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Each year since assuming office, Gov. Evers has proclaimed May 14 as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin. “Through their service and sacrifice, our Hmong-Lao veteran community has earned ever…

MADISON, WI — One City Schools and One City Advocates today released a formal statement in response to the $1.8 billion bipartisan budget deal announced May 11, 2026, by Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. In a state where just eight (8) percent

Madison, Wis. – Today the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance unanimously approved a motion authored by Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) to continue operations at the Brule State Fish Hatchery in response to the Department of Natural Resources’ proposed cuts to walleye, musky, and trout stocking. Quinn released the following

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Grant County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Craig R. Day’s retirement, effective Sept. 4, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.

MADISON, Wis. — Inflation numbers are rapidly rising due to surging energy costs driven by the Tom Tiffany-backed unprovoked war in Iran. Consumer prices in the United States rose last month at the fastest rate since May 2023 across the board—from tomatoes, which are up nearly 40% from last year, to airfares, up more than 20% from last year. 

(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and Highway Commissioner Chris Hardy kicked off the 2026 Road Construction Project season with an important reminder for drivers to take safe actions behind the wheel to keep roadway workers and each other safe. “Brown County wants its drivers going to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Trump Administration’s lack of preparedness for the illegal war with Iran, including pushing him on the delayed care that injured Wisconsin servicemembers received after sustaining brain injuries from Iranian attacks in Kuwait. While Secretary Hegseth

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today touted new investments in Wisconsin’s kids and schools included in the blockbuster bipartisan deal he negotiated with Republican leaders that was released yesterday after months of negotiations. New data released today by the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau show the blockbuster deal negotiated by the

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) joined his Joint Finance Committee colleagues today in voting in favor of a $1.8 billion bipartisan bill aimed at providing significant tax relief to the residents of Wisconsin. “For months, we have been negotiating with Gov. Tony Evers on what to do

MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement on the announcement of a $1.8 billion “surplus deal” between retiring leaders Speaker Vos, Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu, and Governor Evers: “Wisconsinites have been clear with elected leaders all year that they need serious, structural relief on property taxes and

MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Marcus Brinkley, 23, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced last week by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 54 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. Brinkley’s prison term will be followed by three years of supervised release. Brinkley pleaded guilty

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) issued the following statement regarding the negotiated tax package announced this week.    AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement:   “Governor Evers’ 400-year property tax hike veto has made long-term property tax relief difficult. While Republicans have provided hundre… Please log in to access subscriber content.

TOWN OF SUMMIT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Douglas County District Attorney (DA) Mark Fruehauf announced that Douglas County Circuit Court Judge Kelly J. Thimm sentenced Jeffrey Anthony Charles, age 65, to life in prison with no possibility of release for the repeated sexual assault of a

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to the news regarding the passing of Dr. William Finlayson. “Milwaukee has lost a true trailblazer. For nearly forty years, Dr. William Finlayson dedicated his life to the women of this community, serving as the first Black OB-GYN at

As costs continue to climb La Crosse families and students are looking for sustainable ways to save money this summerLA CROSSE, Wis. — News 8000 (WKBT) covered Opportunity Wisconsin’s free bike repair event at UW-La Crosse on Monday, where trained mechanics offered inspections and basic bike repairs at no cost as rising

Madison – Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) issued the following statement regarding the proposed 1.8-billion-dollar surplus spending deal: “In the 2025-2027 biennium, Wisconsin taxpayers overpaid the State of Wisconsin by $2.3 billion. Over the past months, negotiations have been ongoing about how to spend that money. The legislature is now

Madison, Wis. – Last night, more than 300 voters, community leaders, and media from across the state joined the first of two statewide, virtual forums to hear gubernatorial candidates share their policy approaches to clean energy, fossil fuels, data center development, utility accountability, transportation, and community resilience. Mandela Barnes, Missy

MADISON, Wis. — Reporting last week from WPR details how DOGE cuts to the VA under the Trump administration, which Derrick Van Orden personally called for, has resulted in 30,000 VA jobs cut nationwide and caused staffing shortages at every VA hospital in Wisconsin. VA hospitals in Wisconsin continue to suffer from staffing shortages,

WISCONSIN – Following news that President Donald Trump and Republicans are trying to use $1 billion for the White House ballroom, Senator Baldwin released a fact sheet on how the $1 billion could be invested to actually lower costs for Wisconsinites. “Everywhere I travel in Wisconsin, I hear from families struggling to make