MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, is kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week, which extends from May 3 through May 9, 2026, with a statewide tour highlighting Wisconsin’s thriving travel and tourism industry and recognizing the industry’s contributions to the state’s economy,

(NEW FRANKEN)… Statement from Nic Cravillion, GOP state Senate Candidate for Northeast Wisconsin’s 1st District: “Friends and neighbors, My name is Nic Cravillion, and I’m proud to call Northeast Wisconsin home. I was born and raised on a family farm in New Franken, and like so many families here, my roots

MEQUON, Wis. — On April 15th, candidates seeking elected office across Wisconsin began circulating nomination papers, starting the process required to appear on the August primary ballot. For congressional candidates, state rules require at least 1,000 valid signatures between April 15 and June 1 from voters residing in their district.

MADISON – A federal appeals court blocked mifepristone — a medication used to induce an abortion — from being sent through the mail Friday, the latest attempt by the far right to eliminate reproductive freedom for Americans. Following the breaking news, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) published this video and issued the following

MADISON, Wis.—A team from Wauwatosa West High School has won the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games state championship, the Universities of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation (WNAF) announced today after a day-long competition focused on civics, history, government, and current events. The Civics Games, presented by the Universities of Wisconsin in partnership with the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today indicated the walleye and musky season will proceed as normal on Wisconsin’s lakes.  The federal Western District of Wisconsin today issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the enforcement of recent attempts from the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, State Senator Sarah Keyeski wrote an op-ed calling out Legislative Republicans for failing to show up to work this legislative session. While most Wisconsinites would get fired for not doing their job, Republicans in the legislature shamelessly refuse to address the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites including lowering

(CHICAGO, IL) – The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) today released the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Sustainable Agriculture Research Agenda, a regional resource created to guide collaborative research, spur innovation, and strengthen agricultural sustainability and resilience. The release of the Research Agenda is a key milestone of the Great Lakes

Milwaukee, WI — State Representative Russell Goodwin (D–Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding this morning’s apartment fire on Fond du Lac Avenue in Wisconsin’s 12th Assembly District: “I am deeply concerned by this morning’s apartment fire on Fond du Lac Avenue here in Assembly District 12. The fire forced residents, including

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Tom Tiffany voted for the House Farm Bill that fails to address Trump’s tariffs that are bankrupting farmers and locks in a $187 billion cut to SNAP, all while working Wisconsinites struggle with skyrocketing costs. Tiffany also voted against allowing SNAP recipients to purchase hot rotisserie chicken, a petty and

LAC COURTE OREILLES RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Chairman Gary Clause and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman, today celebrated the newest set of dual-language highway signs unveiled for placement on state highways as part of WisDOT’s Dual-Language Sign Program. The new signs identify the Lac

MADISON, Wis. — While Derrick Van Orden shamelessly tries to take a victory lap over the House passage of the Farm Bill, thousands of working-class Wisconsin families now face increased economic hardships in the wake of another Van Orden vote that favors large corporations at the expense of Wisconsinites. To add

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue’s

Madison, WI— Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), the co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Council, announced today the recommended legislative study committees for the 2025-2027 legislative session: The announced committees are subject to final approval by a vote of the Joint Legislative Council.

Renovation, addition funded in part by record-breaking alumni gift Menomonie, Wis. – A $31.7 million renovation of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Recreation Complex will transform the facility and provide more than 39,000 square feet of new and remodeled space for student health, fitness and wellbeing. Campus leaders, alumni, legislators and students

MADISON – Respectfully and with gratitude for the legislature’s vocal support of WisconsinEye’s mission, the network is asking for JCLO action to provide $50,000 per month, effective May 1, 2026 through December 2027. This request reflects the intention of monthly support as articulated in the Senate’s bill, and captures the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is notifying dairy producers and veterinarians of updated guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding interstate movement requirements for lactating dairy cattle related to highly pathogenic avian influenza

Baldwin and Sullivan bipartisan legislation that was signed into law supports County Veteran Service Officers, key link between veterans and their earned benefits WATCH: Baldwin secures commitments from VA Secretary on roll out of bipartisan bill to support CVSOs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Dan Sullivan

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) led Reps. Bryan Steil (WI-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07) in sending a letter to Acting Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Karen Evans thanking the agency for its swift response to the

MADISON, Wis. — Starting today, nearly 40,000 people in Wisconsin are at risk of not being able to put food on the table, due directly to recent votes from Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany. Starting May 1, changes to the federal food assistance program, SNAP, are taking effect.  According to reports,