The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will be livestreaming their convention this weekend from Treeehaven UW-Stevens Point. The LPWI invites anyone, from media members to ordinary citizens, who would like to see more liberty and individual freedom in both Wisconsin and the United States to tune in to the stream, beginning at 9am, Saturday April 26.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today encourages the public to celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees, attending Arbor Day events, or learning about Wisconsin’s rich conservation culture. Arbor Day, an annual observance promoting tree planting and care, has been celebrated in

MADISON, WI – This week, the Trump Administration announced the closure of the Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center, which provides small business owners with technical assistance, assisting with access to capital and contracts, and supporting job creation and retention. The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus is providing the

MADISON – Earlier today, a federal judge in New Hampshire limited the Trump Administration’s ability to unilaterally withhold federal funds from public schools under notice issued by the United States Department of Education. Judge Landya B. McCafferty of the United States District Court of the District of New Hampshire issued

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has issued a warning to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and its Superintendent, Jill Underly, to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, or potentially lose federal funding. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has set a deadline for

MILTON, Wis. – Some of the safest new drivers on Wisconsin’s roads just might come from Rock County.  For the second time since launching Work Zone Safe Wisconsin last spring, the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association (WTBA) awarded a Milton High School student with one of its monthly scholarship checks.  Sophomore

EAU CLAIRE – While members of Congress are back in their districts during their recess this week, Wisconsin physicians gathered virtually to urge their representatives to answer about their support for cutting Medicaid in order to fund other tax cuts. Several of Wisconsin’s federal representatives, including Representatives Bryan Steil (WI-1) and

MADISON — In celebration of Earth Week, Gov. Tony Evers yesterday visited Spring Green and Lake Mills where he was joined on a hike by stakeholders and highlighted proposals included in his 2025-27 Executive Budget to preserve and protect Wisconsin’s vast and valuable natural resources, including reauthorizing the Know… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today issued a statement following two federal court rulings that limit the Trump administration’s ability to withhold critical school funding over an unclear certification form and process. “Our top priority in Wisconsin is our kids and making sure every student has the support

MADISON – The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King and Kelly Nelson, author of Brownie the War Dog, will host ‘Brownie’s Bark in the Park’ on Friday, May 2 on the grounds of the Veterans Home. After telling Brownie’s remarkable story in her book, Nelson led the fundraising effort to create a

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced almost $1.7 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants. The awards to 14 Wisconsin employers will help train more than 760 workers to meet the needs of the workplace of the future in the construction, customer service, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration keep Social Security field offices open so seniors can get their earned benefits amidst President Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s attack on the Social Security Administration (SSA). “Field offices provide

Madison, WI – A new Wisconsin law took effect on January 1, 2025, introducing a Statewide Operator’s Permit. This provides a streamlined option for individuals serving alcohol beverages across multiple municipalities. What is the Statewide Operator’s Permit? The Statewide Operator’s Permit offers a new alternative to traditional operator’s licenses, often

Chairs Born, Marklein and Members of the Committee, Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI) –  the state’s largest non-partisan citizen’s political reform advocacy organization with more than 9,000 members and activists in every county and corner in Wisconsin – is pleased to be able to share our thoughts with the members

Wisconsin aging and disability programs funded through the Administration for Community Living, and authorized through the Older Americans Act and Rehabilitation Act and Developmental Disabilities Bill of Right Act stand in opposition to the elimination of programs and funding cuts proposed by the federal Office of Management and Budget for

MILWAUKEE/GREEN BAY/APPLETON — Members of the public can dispose of expired or unused medications, including controlled substances, at select VA facilities, on Take Back Days. Zablocki VA Health Care System will hold Medication Take Back Day events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Friday, April 25, at the Green Bay VA Clinic,

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Happy Earth Week!  Protecting our natural resources, cleaning up our lands, waters, and air, and leaving Wisconsin and our world better than we found them are part of our state’s proud heritage and tradition.  As governor, I’m proud that we’re continuing to build

We did it Wisconsin! The State Senate passed postpartum Medicaid extension! We are one step closer to making sure Wisconsin moms get the care and support they need. Hi, I’m Senator Jesse James and today, I want to talk about something that could make a real difference for families right

MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, a new “Mr. Irrelevant” will be crowned in Green Bay at the end of the NFL Draft. The nickname is reserved for the player selected last in the draft, setting him apart from all the NFL hopefuls that came before. But before the draft gets underway and

New endorsements build on support from Democratic Senate and Assembly leaders and other local party leaders statewide REEDSBURG, Wis. – Democratic elected officials, grassroots activists, and local party leaders continue to announce their support for Devin Remiker as the next WisDems chair. Since announcing his candidacy, Remiker has traveled across