Report submitted to legislature last week MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction last week released a report on early literacy assessment data, as required under 2023 Wisconsin Act 20, highlighting the strong commitment among schools and districts statewide in implementing the new requirements and strengthening student literacy outcomes. The Report on Assessme…

April 4th Event Connects Global Biodiversity Loss to Human Health and Wisconsin-Based Solutions Madison, WI — April 4, 2025. The UW Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) will co-host Remembrance of Lost Species, a public program examining how global biodiversity loss affects human health.

Matching gifts are opportunity to double support for university community Menomonie, Wis. – To continue the tradition of the National Day of Giving on Tuesday, Dec. 2, University of Wisconsin-Stout will host its seventh annual Giving Day campaign to support the university, its strategic priorities and the #StoutProud community. The

Sales Support Statewide Natural Resources Education And Outreach MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to check out its online merchandise store for their holiday gift needs. Products feature a variety of items celebrating the state’s fish, wildlife, plants, public lands and recreation traditions. For Cyber Week, Dec. … Please log in

Stevens Point, Wis., Dec.1, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the Burnett Sanitary District #1 will use a USDA RD grant of $703,000 to install a new lift station and force main sewer lateral in Burnett Township, Wisconsin. These

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

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

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

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

MADISON—Today, as signature gathering opens for nomination papers so candidates can be placed on the spring ballot, six Dane County Circuit Court Judges have stepped forward to announce their support for Judge Ben Jones to continue serving in Branch 1.  These endorsements come from Judge Diane Schlipper (Circuit Court Branch

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

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