This week, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the 2024–25 universal reading assessment results required by state law and the results show an immediate need for reforms. The screeners are meant to detect struggling readers early so they can get the extra support they need to bring their reading to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible for election to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Corn producers in affected districts will have until January 12, 2026, to vote on the following candidates: District 1

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that although the 2025 nine-day gun deer season is now closed, additional harvest opportunities remain available throughout the late fall and early winter.    Late Season Firearm Hunting Opportunities  Muzzleloader – Dec. 1-10 Statewide Antlerless-Only Hunt – Dec.

MADISON — Gov. Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., Dec. 7, 2025, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “Today, we honor and remember the more than 2,000 individuals who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor, including over 50 of Wisconsin’s own, and pay tribute to the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all enjoying outdoor fun this season to be extra careful on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice. Those eager to take advantage of winter’s snow need to keep safety at the forefront of their

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  New grant application open to support initiatives and programs at school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, and local governments, among others, to help prevent violence across Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention today launched a new grant program&nb… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please

MIDDLETON – Today, Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) introduced legislation to reestablish the Main Street Bounceback program, a popular economic development grant for capital costs for small businesses. Co-authored by Representative Robyn Vining and Senator Kelda Roys, the bill provides a permanent $25 million appropriation on an annual basis.  Since its

MILWAUKEE_Dong Gong, founder and design principal at Beijing-based Vector Architects has been named the recipient of the 2025 Marcus Prize, one of the world’s leading architecture awards honoring emerging international talent. The prize is administered biennially by the School of Architecture & Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This award marks the 20th year of

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced a pair of bills to expand vaccine access and increase immunization rates in Wisconsin. The legislation, introduced with Senators Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), gives Wisconsin residents and health care providers more avenues to increase immunization rates and protect against

FOND DU LAC, WI – Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney issued a strong response today to Attorney General Josh Kaul’s newly-released 2024 crime lab report, calling it further proof that Josh Kaul has failed to deliver on his central promise to improve forensic testing and support victims. “Forensic

Hi, this is Senator Eric Wimberger, representing Northeast Wisconsin in the 2nd Senate District. Christmas is just around the corner! Here in Madison, we just kicked off the celebrations by lighting the 2025 Wisconsin State Capitol Christmas Tree. I’m proud to say this year’s tree hails from Oconto County in

HO-CHUNK NATION — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Ho-Chunk Nation President Jon Greendeer and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman, today celebrated the newest set of dual-language highway signs unveiled for placement on state highways as part of WisDOT’s Dual-Language Sign Program. The new signs identify Ho-Chunk Nation communities and the Mississippi River i… Please log in

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers urging him to release Wisconsin’s food stamp data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Vulnerable Wisconsinites are at risk of losing benefits because the Evers administration continues to block the federal government from conducting food stamp fraud checks.  USDA

Progressive majority reshapes internal court governance to cement its control of the judicial branch Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government’s Court Watch issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court quietly issued a new court management order just days before the Thanksgiving holiday. The order finalizes a

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democrats unveiled their plan to stop the GOP premium crisis by restoring the current Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for over 21 million Americans through a clean three-year extension. Senate Democrats are joining their colleagues in the House, who introduced a discharge petition last

The Trump-GOP health care premium increases are devastating over 24 million Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and ACA enrollees know Trump and Republicans are to blame for their premium pain. That’s the message from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)’s latest poll of 2025 ACA

2025 holiday tree, “The Learning Tree,” to be displayed in the Capitol throughout the holiday season, celebrating 2025 the Year of the Kid and all those who help make learning possible and fun MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with members of the Evers Administration, today celebrated the annual Capitol

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here.   From retail and art to restaurants and coffee shops, small businesses are the hearts of our communities, supporting Wisconsin families, creating community spaces, and bringing unique products and services to every corner of our state.  Small businesses are also critical drivers of

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the 2024 Annual Report for the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) crime laboratories. “The failure of the state legislature to include any additional positions for the crime labs in the 2025-27 state budget was a significant disappointment,” said

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced 13 Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a 2026 Dairy Processor Grant. These grants help local dairy processors with innovative projects to modernize and grow their businesses, produce new products, or expand