MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting May as Mental Health Awareness Month across the state and nation. Gov. Evers proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month, and a copy of the governor’s proclamation is available here. Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here. May is

Hi, this is Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu. The legislature has passed hundreds of bills to solve problems for everyday Wisconsinites. Most of these bills were signed into law, but many of them were vetoed by a Governor who is more focused on politics than good policy. Here are two

Town of Erin – Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson has endorsed Jim Piwowarczyk for state Assembly, saying that he believes Piwowarczyk will serve the district with “great effectiveness.” “I’m enthusiastic about Jim’s candidacy. He will be a strong, smart voice for public safety and has the analytical skills to serve

Lake Nebagamon, WI – In light of recent negative commentary by Senator Chris Larson, it’s crucial, particularly during National Police Appreciation Week, to express unwavering support for the men and women in blue who selflessly protect our communities. While not without fault, our police force puts their lives on the line

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – As Americans honor law enforcement officials around the country during National Police Week, the Milwaukee Police Association, and the International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO have endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden for a second term in office. In their endorsement, Sam Cabral, the International Union of

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined 43 of his Senate GOP colleagues in introducing a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to strike down the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) rule on the definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough urging him to reinstate in-person verification methods, such as ID.me, and travel reimbursement kiosks at VA facilities in Wisconsin’s Third District. The

DE PERE, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today said Democrats revealed their true colors on the Senate Floor Tuesday, when they accused Wisconsin police officers of “thinking it is a sport to shoot at our neighbors…with disregard and glee.” “When people tell you who they are, believe them,” Sen.

In debate on the Senate floor yesterday, during National Police Week, State Senator Chris Larson accused police officers of “shooting for sport,” and being “quick to pull the trigger.” Senator Larson went on to say that if the bill were to become law, it would allow police officers to “kill with disregard and glee. In

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today that multifamily housing developers statewide, including many in rural areas, will soon receive nearly $32.6 million in 2024 Housing Tax Credits to improve access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. This announcement builds

Wisconsin’s former Lieutenant Governor, Mandela Barnes, has endorsed Christian Phelps of Eau Claire in his race for the 93rd State Assembly District. “Christian has been a skilled and unapologetic advocate for schools across the state of Wisconsin. He will be a consequential leader in the legislature, and I am proud to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Secretary James Bond, announced today that nine nonprofit organizations are receiving Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant funding to promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services that enhance the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues applauded the successful pilot of the IRS Direct File program and urged the Biden Administration to make it permanent and expand its reach. The IRS Direct File program was launched in 12 pilot states during the

GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, received the endorsement of State Representative Nate Gustafson today. “Andre Jacque is the epitome of a conservative freedom fighter, dedicated to upholding the values that make America great. As a proven leader, Andre Jacque is the

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of State Patrol is conducting special traffic enforcement patrols on the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) in Dane County throughout the summer. Wisconsin State Patrol officers are working alongside partner law enforcement agencies, bolstering efforts to prevent risky driving behaviors on the Beltline that

MADISON, Wis. — This morning,  the Los Angeles Times, California bank owner and three time winner of Orange County’s most influential Eric Hovde’s hometown newspaper, detailed how their California neighbor Eric Hovde is trying to buy a Senate seat in Wisconsin. Read more below:  Los Angeles Times: Wisconsin’s California Candidate By: Mark Z. Barabak Eric

MADISON – Today, President Joe Biden officially announced that his administration took the major step of reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous substance, from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This is a monumental decision by President Joe Biden and

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization of women in government service, today announced it is seeking professional women to join the WWIG Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning August 2023. “We are seeking professional women interested in working collaboratively to carry out WWIG’s

Biden-Harris Wisconsin Communications Director Brianna Johnson released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s Scripps News interview that aired today, in which he attempted to do damage control on his failed Foxconn project: “Donald Trump is once again attempting to mislead Wisconsinites about his disastrous Foxconn deal. Let’s be clear: Trump’s

Ahead of Wisconsin’s MAGA GOP gathering to plot ways to dismantle Wisconsinites’ rights, DNC spokesperson Addy Toevs released the following statement:    “The Wisconsin GOP is a party of extremists who are nose-diving into election conspiracies instead of delivering for Wisconsin working families. Trump’s MAGA extremists are attempting to undermine our