Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Outdoor recreation is a powerhouse of our economic development and prosperity in our state, especially during the winter months when skiing, skating, and snowmobiling are king. Across our state, outdoor recreation drives our local economies while helping boost the mental and physical health

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) reintroduced legislation to permanently authorize the funding for the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (DC OSP), D.C. Public Charter Schools, and D.C. Public Schools. Senator Johnson has long championed school choice in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Since the beginning of his chairmanship of the Senate Committee

Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — In response to GOP Candidate for Governor Josh Schoemann dropping out of the GOP primary, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Emily Stuckey released the following statement:  “Who?”… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

Contact: Press@TomTiffany.com WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, released the following statement after Josh Schoemann announced he would step out of the Wisconsin governor’s race. “I appreciate Josh’s kind words and wish him the very best. We are both committed to making Wisconsin the place to be. As governor,

Contact: ben@jerichocomms.com Reclaim Wisconsin executive director Ben Voelkel said the following in response to Josh Schoemann ending his campaign for governor: “Josh Schoemann’s tireless grassroots campaign showed there is a hunger for a new generation of leadership for Wisconsin that is fueled by positive, forward-looking reforms. We respect his decision and

Please find a statement from Josh Schoemann below:  “First, I want to give glory to God for His grace and blessing in all circumstances. I want to congratulate Congressman Tiffany and his supporters for receiving President Trump’s endorsement. I wish Tom great success in November. If we focus on the

MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin today applauds state lawmakers for introducing bipartisan legislation that would increase consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks. There are nearly 700 of these kiosks (also called crypto ATMs or virtual currency kiosks) in convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and other locations across Wisconsin. Criminals are

United States Attorney Brad D. Schimel announced that on January 27, 2026, Cherie Campion (age: 64) was sentenced to eighteen months’ imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, by United Stated District Judge Lynn Adelman. Campion was also ordered to pay over $10 million in restitution. Campion, through her

MADISON, Wis. – On a press call this morning, Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Wisconsin families and a healthcare provider to demand Republicans in Congress reverse the largest Medicaid cut in U.S. history and extend healthcare tax credits that expired at the end of 2025. Republicans in Congress voted to cut

MADISON, Wis. — With his job approval ratings cratering, wildly unpopular Donald Trump has weighed in on Wisconsin’s 2026 gubernatorial race with an endorsement of his right-wing lackey, U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany. Trump bragged that Tiffany “… has always been at my side …” but A Better Wisconsin Together Deputy Director

MADISON, WISCONSIN—Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts will host the 2026 Wisconsin Land Trust Conference from March 11-13 at the UWM School of Continuing Education Downtown Conference Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Wisconsin has more than 40 nonprofit land trust organizations that work with landowners and communities to permanently protect la… Please log in to access subscriber

“Governor Evers finally seeking to end the consent decree is a good thing, and is absolutely the right thing to do. I am also disappointed that Lincoln Hills is still open. “For the last eight years, Republicans have been trying to close and convert Lincoln Hills. In his first budget,

Harbor assistance grants to strengthen supply chain reliability, support maritime commerce MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced today over $1.4 million in Harbor Assistance Program funding for Port Milwaukee to support infrastructure improvements on Jones Island. The grant will be used to fund roof

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting detailed how Derrick Van Orden blamed Alex Pretti for his own murder by ICE agents in Minneapolis. The report shines a light on the dangerous claims Van Orden has made about the tragedy, such as accusing Mayor Frey and Governor Walz of inciting an insurrection and comparing

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today relating to legislation addressing the school bus driver shortage in Wisconsin: “Nationwide, almost a quarter of school bus drivers are 65 years or older, while Wisconsin sits at half of that number. Overregulation in Wisconsin is deterring these drivers

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for December 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary December 2025 unemployment rates increased

Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring Primary Election on February 17, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes includes a driver license, identification card, military or student ID

MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 28, 2026) – As Wisconsin families start to think about their 2025 taxes, Edvest 529 – Wisconsin’s direct-sold college savings plan – is reminding them that tax time can be more than paperwork – it can be an opportunity. With a state income tax deduction for Wisconsin taxpayers,

MADISON, Wis – Today, all twenty-three first-term Wisconsin Assembly Democrats joined together to introduce legislation establishing an explicit individual right to privacy in Wisconsin’s Constitution. Courts at both the federal and state level have long recognized that privacy protects an individual’s freedom to make personal decisions about themselves and their

MADISON—Today, former Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle announced his endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Jim Doyle served as Governor of Wisconsin from 2003 to 2011, following a long career in public service. Prior to becoming governor, he was