MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today was presented the People’s Maps, prepared by the People’s Maps Commission, the state’s nonpartisan redistricting commission tasked with preparing maps for consideration by the governor and the Wisconsin State Legislature. “For years, the people of this state have asked their elected officials for nonpartisan redistricting. For years, the

CONTACT: DOA Communications, DOACommunications@wisconsin.gov Accompanying report outlines input, considerations and impact of voting maps for Wisconsin Madison, Wis. — Today, the People’s Maps Commission released final voting maps for the consideration of Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature. Developed after a year-long process and significant public input, the maps released today ensure more competitive

MADISON, Wis. — Last week on Fox News, New Jersey resident and Donald Trump’s pick for Wisconsin governor Sean Duffy came out against the Build Back Better Framework and Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal — historic bills that will combat climate change, create resilient infrastructure, lower costs and cut taxes for working families, and create thousands of new jobs

The City of Madison announced today that it will extend the deadline for nominations for the  annual Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award until November 12. The award  was created in September of 2007 to honor the memory of the late Jeff Erlanger, who was  committed to public

MILWAUKEE (November 1, 2021) — As part of its annual on-board tribute recognizing Rosa Parks and her contribution to the fight for equality and equity for all, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) invites local students to apply for its Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship. The scholarship, now in its second year,

Menomonie, Wis. — A national leader in the packaging industry has stepped forward to support a national leader in packaging education, University of Wisconsin-Stout. The George Kress Foundation, part of Green Bay Packaging based in Green Bay, donated $180,000 to UW-Stout for an upgraded, interactive packaging classroom and a new

The City of Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is in the process of  considering Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman for the position of Chief of Police of the  Milwaukee Police Department. The final step in the selection process will be for the  Board to vote on whether to appoint

Madison – Today, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton), Chair of the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board (SCERB) released the following statement after SCERB approved the placement of a statue of trailblazer Vel Phillips on the Wisconsin State Capitol Park Grounds. “Once installed, the Vel Phillips statue will have a place of

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce will welcome veterans and community groups from around Wisconsin to celebrate Veterans Day in downtown Milwaukee with the revival of the annual Veterans Day Parade and new Veterans Day Festival, the organization announced Monday. Wisconsin’s largest Veterans Day celebration will take to the streets

(November 01, 2021) – Milwaukee Police Association members are working on the front lines every day to provide the  highest degree of uninterrupted public safety service to the community. So is Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney.  That is why the MPA, representing 1,500 professional Police Officers, Forensic Investigators,

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is asking drivers to take simple steps that will provide the safest conditions for everyone on the roads after a crash. Wisconsin State Patrol’s November Law of the Month is a reminder of the state’s “Steer It, Clear It” law. The law requires drivers to move vehicles

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite members of the military family community in Wisconsin to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence in Maple Grove, Wisconsin. The “Tribute to our Troops” tree began under Gov. Jim Doyle

Seven individuals and one organization were honored by the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping address challenges faced by rural school districts, at the annual Rural Schools Conference on October 25, 2021. The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance was formed to help rural school districts address

MADISON –Today, Sarah for Wisconsin launched a six-figure, early voter contact campaign targeting Democrats across Wisconsin, beginning with “Afterthought.” As the Supreme Court hears arguments this month and next on anti-abortion bills from around the country, Godlewski’s first digital ad focuses on protecting reproductive choice and standing up to right-wing

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable, and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake, today urged Wisconsin residents to sign up for high-quality, affordable health coverage during open enrollment. On Mon., Nov. 1, 2021, open enrollment launched and will continue through Jan. 15, 2021. During this limited time, all Wisconsinites are

MADISON, Wis. — For our elections to work, we need to vote. To be able to cast those votes, we rely on dedicated local officials, their staff and citizen volunteers. They’re our friends, our family, our neighbors. They are also election heroes who deserve our recognition and our gratitude. In

Effective at 12:01am on November 5, 2021, Face Covering Emergency Order #4 will take effect. The Order requires face coverings among people ages two and older when in any enclosed space open to the public where other people, except for members of the person’s own household or living unit are present. Following

Washington, D.C. – As the U.S. House of Representatives approaches a vote on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, transportation leaders across Wisconsin are praising U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin for her leadership on the bipartisan legislation.  The bipartisan legislation provides a major federal investment to create good paying jobs and rebuild

MADISON – Under the direction of Governor Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) will provide another round of Farm Support Program direct aid payments to Wisconsin farmers who have experienced economic losses due to COVID-19. “Our farmers were