Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released the following statement regarding the recent heavy rain and flooding in Waukesha: “The rainfall and flooding have been incredible. I have reached out to the mayor to coordinate any possible state support and resources along with Sen. Bradley. Angila and I are

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the WRPCO Westwind SCA Trail Relocation Project in Adams County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that recent storms have damaged numerous state-managed properties, including state parks, trails, recreation areas and wildlife areas. The damage varies across the state, ranging from minor washouts and downed trees to partial property and trail closures. Staff are currently

MADISON, Wis. — WisGOP is calling on dedicated patriots across the state to step up and serve as poll workers for National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Poll workers play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the voting process, preventing irregularities, and upholding the trust that is essential to our

Former VA Emergency Room Nurse and union member running to deliver real results for working Wisconsin families RAYMOND, Wis. — Today, Mitchell Berman, an emergency room nurse, union member, and the first in his family to graduate from college, announced his campaign for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Berman has worked

Ashland, Wis – Wisconsin’s Agricultural, Labor and Business leaders will ask a Wisconsin Administrative Law Judge today at a hearing in Ashland to reaffirm the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ more than 4-year-long environmental review that found the Enbridge Line 5 relocation project would comply with Wisconsin’s rigorous environmental laws

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  WAUWATOSA — Gov. Tony Evers today, while touring storm damage in Wauwatosa, announced he is declaring a state of emergency as several Wisconsin communities continue to recover from flash flooding and storm damage due to severe storms over the weekend. “The flooding seen across Wisconsin over the weekend is

MADISON, WI – On Friday, August 8th, Governor Tony Evers vetoed five of the bills sent to his desk by the Wisconsin Legislature. One of these vetoed bills was AB 85, which would have ensured that criminals would go before a judge for revocation if they are charged with a new

Among the 16 bills signed into law by Governor Evers on Friday, August 8 were SB 152, expanding access to the Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program, and AB 257, which creates new avenues for registered nurses to become Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs) and expands access to healthcare services across

MADISON, WI – Under President Trump’s urging, Texas Republicans are trying to further gerrymander and lock down Congress before 2026. It’s the latest in a broader scheme to erode our democracy and consolidate power. Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition Organizing Director, iuscely Flores, released the following statement: “The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition stands in solidarity

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin’s participation in Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls across the country. The Task Force, a coalition of 51 attorneys general, has sent warning letters to 37 voice providers demanding that

Joint Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José

MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 85. AB 85 (SB 93) required the Department of Corrections to recommend revoking a person’s community supervision, parole, or probation if they are charged with a crime while serving their sentence out in the community through

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel last week laid bare Chris Taylor’s shocking disregard for crime victims, exposing how she voted NO on Marsy’s Law—not once, but TWICE—as a far-left Madison Democrat in the state Legislature in 2017 and 2019. Even worse, Taylor’s own campaign treasurer for

On behalf of employers from across Wisconsin, we are disappointed in the Governor’s veto of important legislation (SB 4) that clarifies that direct primary care (DPC) arrangements do not meet the definition of insurance under Wisconsin law. The Alliance was proud to support the effort to pass SB 4, working

In nearly a dozen stops, Baldwin talked Trump trade war, cost of childcare, GOP cuts to Medicaid, and supporting Wisconsin small businesses Tour continues this week with stops in Douglas, Burnett, Buffalo, Pierce, St. Croix, Eau Claire, and Adams counties WISCONSIN – On Saturday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up

Toronto, Canada – Michelle Behnke, former president of the State Bar of Wisconsin (2004-05), will be officially sworn in as president of the American Bar Association (ABA) today at the ABA’s Annual Meeting in Toronto. Behnke, of Boardman & Clark LLP in Madison, is only the second Wisconsin bar member

Candice Maier will teach next year at university in Istanbul, Turkey Menomonie, Wis. – UW-Stout Associate Professor Candice Maier will embark on a professional and personal odyssey early next year as a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award. Maier, clinical director and associate professor in the M.S.

MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin welcomes Katie Neubauer as the new Director of Education. Neubauer has extensive experience as an education director and marketer for professional associations. At ABC of Wisconsin, she will lead the ongoing education efforts including ConstructionU, advanced leadership coursework, and additional

Wisconsin professional license fees remain among lowest in nation Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has published an updated fee schedule that includes adjustments to initial license applications and renewals for some professions. Every two years, DSPS reviews and, when necessary, adjusts fees based on the