WISCONSIN – Today, Governor Tony Evers once again called for the state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. For more than a decade, Wisconsin Republicans have refused to do so, ensuring Wisconsin would pay more to cover fewer people through the popular BadgerCare program.Medicaid has been proven to

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin State Representative Alex Joers was sworn in at the State Capitol by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul for the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. Joers succeeds, now state senator, Dianne Hesselbein to represent the 79th District in the State Assembly. “I am honored to have the opportunity to

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers was sworn in today for his second term has the 46th governor of the state of Wisconsin during Wisconsin’s 2023 Inauguration Ceremony, where he delivered his second Inaugural address. Below are Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, Wisconsin! Honorable Supreme Court Justices,

MADISON, Wis. — Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez was sworn in today as the 46th lieutenant governor of the state of Wisconsin during Wisconsin’s 2023 Inauguration Ceremony, where she delivered her Inaugural address. Below are Lt. Gov. Rodriguez’s remarks as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, Wisconsin! I am humbled, honored, and thrilled to be

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today delivered remarks after being sworn in for a second term as Wisconsin’s attorney general. Those remarks as prepared are as follows: Thank you. Thank you to my family, to those in attendance today, and to all Wisconsinites. I could not be

Today, 2023 DGA Chair and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement on Gov. Tony Evers’ inauguration: “Congratulations to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on his inauguration for his second term as governor of Wisconsin. During the past four years, Gov. Evers has made historic investments in education and

MADISON, Wis. – Clinton Anderson has officially been sworn in as the State Representative of the 45th Assembly District.  “I am incredibly honored to serve the 45th Assembly District,” Anderson said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to improve the lives of

MADISON– Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) will be sworn in and begin her third term in the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 14th Assembly District, a redrawn district that now includes the people of Wauwatosa and West Allis. Rep. Vining has spent the last four years in the legislature focused

Madison, Wis. – Rep. Meyers announced that she would be retiring at the end of the 105th regularlegislative session. After a dedicated eight years of service to the people of the 74th Assembly District, shereleased the following statement: “In 2022, I announced my decision to not seek re-election to the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) makes resources available to farmers who are transitioning to a new career or seeking off-farm employment, including a new job-hunting workbook. The free, self-paced workbook for farmers includes information on setting goals, identifying transferable skills, searching for

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today will share the stage with his granddaughter, Tessa Schoenecker, at Wisconsin’s 2023 Inauguration Ceremony. Schoenecker, a college student, will introduce her grandfather as he is sworn in for his second term as the 46th governor of the state of Wisconsin. Below are Schoenecker’s remarks as prepared

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) brownfield assessment grant program. Brownfields are properties where the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of contamination. Brownfields vary in size, location,

MADISON — Below are excerpts from Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez’s Inaugural address as prepared for delivery. … Over the last year, I had the pleasure of traveling all over our great state to meet folks and families in their homes and businesses to hear about their lives and their challenges—and I had

Louis Braille was born on January 4, 1809. Four years ago, the United Nations honored him by proclaiming that date World Braille Day. World Braille Day celebrates the importance of Braille’s revolutionary raised dot system, which allows people who are unable to interact with ordinary print to read through touch.

Judge Everett Mitchell and Merrin Guice Gill released the following joint statement this morning: “We understand that given Everett’s candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court, there is renewed interest in our divorce from two decades ago. We continue to prioritize the best interest of our child who is still a minor.

(Ubet, WI) “The new Federal Omnibus Spending Act cannot withstand scrutiny,” the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Press Office announced in a statement issued over the weekend. “Not only does the $1.7 Trillion amount increase spending by 9%, it devotes far too much to military spending at an exorbitant $860 Billion.

MADISON, Wis. – Representative-Elect Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) announces their appointment to the following committees: Assembly Committees on Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Financial Institutions, Workforce Development and Economic Opportunities. Representative-Elect Jacobson released the following statement: “I am thrilled to be able to represent the 43rd Assembly District and serve all Wisconsinites on

Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announces a series of Listening Sessions for residents of the 17th Senate District. Rep. Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City), Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) have been invited to participate.  All residents of the 17th Senate District are invited to attend. Monday –

Madison, WI – State Representative David Steffen (R – Howard) and Senator-elect Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R – Appleton) announced their goal to make retirement tax-free in Wisconsin. The budget amendment, if taken up by the Joint Committee on Finance or the Governor, would exempt the first $100,000 of retirement income for

This week, Pope Francis and the Vatican will orchestrate a global celebration, honoring the life and legacy of the late Pope Benedict. Heads of state, religious leaders, and prominent Catholics will travel to Vatican City acknowledging the historical, political, and social power of the Catholic Church. Meanwhile millions of clergy