Gov. Evers: Celebrates “Shop Small Wisconsin,” encourages Wisconsinites to shop local this holiday season 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week is kicking off the holiday season, celebrating “Shop Small Wisconsin Season” and encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at Wisconsin’s many local small businesses during the holidays.   For the fifth consecutive year, Gov. Evers has proclaimed the weeks between Small Business Saturday through the end of the year

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Varnam campaign: Congressman Derrick Van Orden endorses former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

Lancaster, WI (December 1, 2025) – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) formally endorsed David Varnam for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.  “From skyrocketing costs to failing to protect our children in classrooms, the legacy Sara Rodriguez leaves behind is damning. David Varnam has spent his life doing what’s best for families

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Invasive Species Council announces nomination period for 22nd annual Invasive Species Action Awards

Individuals And Groups Honored For Work On Managing Invasive Species MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council is accepting nominations for the 22nd annual Invasive Species Action Awards now through Feb. 15, 2026. Award recipients are Wisconsin residents and organizations who have

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Rep. Penterman: Governor Evers does the wrong thing and spreads misinformation

MADISON, WI – Today, State Representative William Penterman is calling on Governor Tony Evers to correct the record after misleading Wisconsin families about gas prices. In a social media post yesterday, Governor Evers falsely claimed that gas prices are rising, even as recent reports show they are at the lowest level in four years. “Unfortunately, Governor

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Dept. of Transportation, Wisconsin County Highway Association: Recognize snowplow drivers on Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day

Governor Tony Evers proclaimed today (Dec. 1) as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin to celebrate the men and women who brave winter’s worst to keep Wisconsin’s roads safe and passable. Together with the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds motorists to slow down

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Dept. of Financial Institutions: Giving Tuesday: Protect your charitable donations

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

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul pushes back on potential state AI law ban

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

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Recognized for innovation

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 Government in

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Dec. 10

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,

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Jones campaign: State Rep. Alex Joers endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1

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. Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford, who

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