Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes will be leaving the Evers Administration. Hughes has served as the secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s leading economic development organization, since she was appointed by Gov. Evers in September 2019. “My

MADISON – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and the Wisconsin State Senate are proud to offer the Senate Scholar Program to high school juniors and seniors. The Senate Scholar Program is a competitive and intensive week-long program that takes place in Madison. One student from each of the 33 Senate Districts

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season. Elk occasionally venture outside of Wisconsin’s two elk ranges (the Clam Lake and Black River ranges), especially during the fall breeding season. Positively identifying

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC), in partnership with Dane County’s Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC), is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $250,000 market building grant from phase 1 of the Municipal Investment Fund. This award will help to create a

Milwaukee Coalition to Hold Solidarity Protest Against Trump’s ICE Action in ChicagoSunday, September 14th at 1:00pmMilwaukee Federal Building, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee The Milwaukee Fights Back Coalition condemns the use of ICE and National Guard troops to terrorize immigrant communities! From Los Angeles to Washington DC, and now Chicago,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public feedback on the updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan for 2025-2035. The Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan is a voluntary plan that focuses on the conservation of rare and declining species and their habitats. First published in 2005, it was updated in

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is formally seeking a court order to require the Republican-led Wisconsin State Legislature to follow Wisconsin state law and comply with recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions regarding the administrative rulemaking process. The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a landmark decision earlier this year

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, new data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows inflation continues to rise, hitting Wisconsin families where it hurts most – at the grocery store and gas pump. Consumer prices rose in August, driving the annual inflation rate to 2.9%, the

WEST BEND, WI – President Donald Trump announced a presidential disaster declaration for Wisconsin, approving $29.8 million in federal aid to help recover from the severe storms and flooding in August. County Executive Josh Schoemann said, “I am pleased to see how quickly the disaster declaration was issued so our families

ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend an anniversary celebration event at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Join DNR staff, partners, local officials and other special guests to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System’s oldest park.   The 125th anniversary

We provided unmodified opinions on the financial statements and related notes prepared by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) (report 25-16), the Retiree Life Insurance programs (report 25-18), and the Supplemental Health Insurance Conversion Credit (SHICC) program (report 25-21). The fiduciary net position

Madison, WI — The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 211 on a bipartisan 57–37 vote, with support from leaders on both sides of the aisle. The bill strengthens Wisconsin’s smoke-free indoor air law by updating outdated exemptions and establishing tougher safeguards for tobacco bars. “AB 211 strengthens Wisconsin’s smoke-free

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help keep the state’s deer herd healthy by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect.  Baiting is the intentional placement of any

Appleton, WI – Representative Snodgrass released the following statement regarding Representative Murphy’s move to District 52: “I extend a warmhearted welcome to Representative Murphy and his wife as new residents of Assembly District 52. I look forward to representing them and encourage them to sign up for our office newsletter to

[Milwaukee, WI] – On Saturday, September 13th at 11:00AM CT, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will be having a march and rally to honor Mexican Independence Day. We will begin the rally at the Mitchell Park Domes with speeches from our organization plus Comite Sin Fronteras, the

Madison, WI — Main Street Action PAC today announced its endorsement of Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, citing her proven record of supporting small businesses and her commitment to building an economy that works for everyone. “Sarah Godlewski has consistently shown up for Wisconsin’s small business owners,” said Richard

Our Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk is this Friday (September 12th) at 5:30pm at the Wisconsin Capitol on the State Street side of the Capitol. We will meet by the Forward Wisconsin Statute, remember a hero of our movement, and raise our voices together in prayer. Prayer Vigil for Charlie

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Partial federal approval of the governor’s emergency declaration request to unlock nearly $30 million to help Wisconsin families and businesses rebuild and recover after extreme weather caused tens of millions of dollars in damages MADISON — At 7:48 p.m. CT today, the Evers Administration received official notice that the Trump Administration has approved Gov. Tony… Please log in to access subscriber

Fox Cities, Wis. (September 11, 2025) – Registration is open for the next sessions of the Fox Cities Chamber’s groundbreaking leadership program – “Leader Lab: Linking Organizational Culture and Leadership.” To date, almost 100 participants have gone through the program, and the Chamber is now seeking its next cohort of inspiring leaders

State Representative Sylvia Ortiz‑Velez is excited to announce the unanimous passage Of AJR 83 by the Wisconsin State Assembly recognizing September 15th to October 15th 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Wisconsin. State Representative Sylvia Ortiz‑Velez, issues a heartfelt thank you to all the  Bi-Partisan Co-Sponsors, and the entire Wisconsin State Assembly for un… Please