Kwik Trip: “IT’S MY BIRTHDAY” MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today proclaimed June 16, 2025, as “Kwik Trip Day” across the state of Wisconsin to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic Wisconsin-based and founded franchise. A copy of the governor’s “Kwik Trip Day” proclamation is available here. Kwik Trip celebrated

WISCONSIN – This Friday, June 20th, Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP) and WisPolitics will host a discussion around DDP’s latest polling focused on Wisconsin’s election process and potential legislative reforms at Fox Valley Technical College. The polling, conducted shortly after the April 2025 elections, shows positive trends in voter attitudes

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is still seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the Beaver Management Plan Committee (BMPC). Applications will be accepted until June 20. The DNR invites organizations with an interest in beaver management to visit the Beaver Management Plan webpage to learn about the… Please log in to access subscriber content.

Community, alumni increase donations by 117% over last year GREEN BAY, Wis.— UW-Green Bay asked, and the local community and proud alumni responded by raising $204,900 during the second annual UW-Green Bay Giving Day. This 117% increase recognizes the impact that education brings to the university’s 16-county footprint, fueling the region’s workforce. 

WISCONSIN DELLS — Following the election of Devin Remiker as the incoming chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Chairman Ben Wikler released the following statement: “I’m thrilled to congratulate Devin Remiker on his election as the next chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. In Devin, the delegates to our

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BROOKFIELD – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in reaction to the murder of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the attempted murder of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette: “Patti and I join Minnesota and the nation in grieving the

Madison – After a gunman impersonating a police officer shot and killed Minnesota State Senator Melissa Hortman and her husband and shot State Senator John Hoffman and his wife in their homes, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard released the following statement: “This horrifying act of political violence targeting two dedicated

MADISON… Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), State Senate Democratic Leader Diane Hesselbein (D-Middleton), Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), and Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) issued the following statement regarding the horrific attacks on Representative Melissa Hortman and State Senator John Hoffman in Minnesota: “The horrific attack…

MADISON, Wis. — In response to the tragic news out of Minnesota where two Democratic state lawmakers have been targeted by apparent political violence, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: “We are heartbroken for the families and loved ones of the victims of the targeted, apparently politically motivated violence

Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski issued the following statement after the politically motivated murder of Minnesota DFL House Caucus Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attempted murder of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife: We cannot tolerate political violence in our country, and those who

MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsinites across the state engage in peaceful protests this weekend, using their voices to speak out against the cruel and inhumane actions and policies of the Trump Administration, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement of support: “Across the nation and right here in Wisconsin, our

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, standing with military veterans and their families to ensure they receive full G.I. Bill education benefits by the U.S.

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a multistate coalition on Friday secured a court order that blocks the Trump Administration from implementing mandates in Executive Order No. 14248 (the Elections Executive Order), an unconstitutional attempt to upend common-sense, well-established state procedures for counting ballots. “With parts of his

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is mailing postcards this week to more than 200-thousand registered voters who have not voted in the past four years. The postcards are titled “Official Voter Registration Notice.” State law requires the WEC to mail notices to registered voters who have not

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee voted to block critical funding for K-12 public education, all while raising property taxes.  Representative Hong released the following statement:  “Legislative Republicans have once again betrayed our students, educators, families, and public schools.  Amid growing federal cuts to education and already…

MILWAUKEE – The following statement was issued by Dr. Howard Fuller, JoAnne Anton, and Mark Sain, co-chairs of the Milwaukee Reading Coalition: We are encouraged to see Governor Evers prioritize literacy initiatives through the release of the independent instructional audit of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The audit rightly emphasizes science-based reading

State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement in response to the Joint Finance Committee’s actions on June 12, 2025: “The Joint Finance Committee Republicans’ action yesterday – passing an education budget motion that increases spending on private education by $30 million, but includes only 37.5% special education funding for

MADISON, Wis. -Yesterday, the Committee on Joint Finance took action on multiple budget proposals. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “I was disappointed to see that the majority party on the Committee on Joint Finance did not increase payments for municipalities under the Municipal Services Payment Program. In 2024, the

A protest is scheduled for Sunday, June 15 at 5:30 pm at Red Arrow Park MILWAUKEE (Jun. 13, 2025) – This morning the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee announced a Hands Off Iran protest scheduled for Sunday, June 15 at 5:30 pm at Red Arrow Park. The protest is in response to