MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released his weekly radio address celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Gov. Evers shared a video message, which is available here, and proclaimed May 6 through May 10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the state of Wisconsin. A copy

Hi everyone, it’s State Senator Jesse James. This week we celebrate National Correctional Officers Week! Law enforcement officers have one of the most difficult jobs in our state, but the men and women who serve our state as officers in our state prisons have an especially challenging job. The low

KENOSHA, Wis. – Today, a new mobile billboard from Opportunity Wisconsin will highlight Congressman Bryan Steil’s recent vote to keep credit card late fees high with stops in Racine, Kenosha, and near American Family Field as Brewers fans tailgate this afternoon. Under the Steil-backed proposal, working families could continue to

WASHINGTON (May 9, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Representatives Josh Harder (CA-09), Daniel Meuser (PA-09), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) this week introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May 9th as National Scam Survivor Day.  “It is estimated that American citizens lost more than $10

Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI), one of the state’s largest nonpartisan political reform advocacy organizations with more than 8,800 members and activists in every county and corner in Wisconsin, signed on to an amicus brief submitted in a lawsuit before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The suit seeks to overturn a 2022 decision to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Eau Claire County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael A. Schumacher’s resignation, effective Aug. 9, 2024. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31,

MADISON, Wis. —Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin held a press call responding to recently uncovered comments from Eric Hovde that he believes people who struggle with their weight should face “consequences,” should pay more for healthcare, and that he wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act “in its entirety.”  Click here for a

(Green Bay) Today, Brown County Board Chairman Patrick Buckley announced his candidacy for the newly formed 89 th Assembly District that includes most of West Green Bay and Ashwaubenon. Patrick (Pat) Buckley began his career in public service as a decorated Green Bay Police Officer, earning accolades after rushing into

Airmen assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing engaged in the Tactical Combat Casualty Care – Combat Life Savers Course (TCCC-CLS TIER-2) April 18 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base. 115th Medical Group instructors facilitated the exercise, educating the unit’s security forces and explosive ordnance disposal

Students from across the state will compete at the 2024 Wisconsin Civics Games state finals for an opportunity to win bragging rights and a $2,000 scholarship to a Wisconsin college or university of their choice. The event, on May 10 at the Capitol in Madison, is presented by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation.

MADISON, WI – The John K. MacIver Institute announced today that it is joining forces with dozens of national, state and local organizations to work together to stop noncitizen voting in the 2024 elections. “MacIver is proud to be a Founding Member of the Only Citizens Vote Coalition, the mission

WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Bob Casey (D-PA) expressed their support for the Federal Rail Administration’s (FRA) proposed rule to implement bipartisan legislation that supports Made in America freight rail and safeguards our national security against state-owned companies in countries like China. Senators

MADISON — Two Wisconsin students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. The students received the recognition for achievement in academics, arts, and career and technical education. Anica Tipkemper-Wolfe (Cedarburg Senior High School – Cedarburg

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced ‘Esther’s Law,’ bipartisan legislation to ban the sale of water beads designed, intended, or marketed as a toy, educational material, art material or sensory tool for children. The bill is named after 10-month-old Esther

MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Wisconsin Democrats launched No More Games, a statewide accountability campaign to hold seven Republican members of the Joint Finance Committee accountable for playing games with Wisconsinites’ health, safety, and futures by obstructing funding for key priorities like clean water and rural health care. Read more coverage of No

GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, received the endorsement of State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara today. “When elected it is essential to be present for constituents to listen and assist. May this be at events, in-person meetings, on doors or beyond-André has been

Politico reports Tammy Baldwin supports the Biden Administration’s plan to bring Palestinian refugees to the United States, which could lead to scores of unvetted Hamas supporters setting up shop across the country. NRSC Statement: “At a time when pro-Hamas Palestinians are chanting ‘Death to America,’ Tammy Baldwin thinks it’s a good idea

Milwaukee, WI — Deanna Alexander has declared her candidacy as an Independent for the Wisconsin State Assembly representing District 12, the northwest corner of Milwaukee County. Raised in struggling middle-class circumstances by a car salesman father and a nurse mother, she learned the value of hard work and perseverance from

Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released his weekly radio address celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Gov. Evers shared a video message, which is available here, and proclaimed May 6 through May 10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the

WEST ALLIS, WI — Former West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio announced today that he is running to represent West Allis in Wisconsin State Assembly District 14. Angelito Tenorio is the son of Filipino immigrants who immigrated to Wisconsin in hopes of finding a better life. Tenorio was raised in West