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MADISON — Gov. Evers, along with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and in partnership with Amtrak, today submitted a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation, reviving a long-thwarted effort to expand passenger rail in Wisconsin. Under an

MADISON, Wis. – A federal judge in Boston today blocked key aspects of the presidential executive order granting the United States Postal Service (USPS) a key role in mail-in ballot administration and seeking to limit who can receive mail ballots.

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Nick Sinram as Director of the Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance (SBP). “Since I’ve been County Executive, we’ve ended every single year with a budget surplus. Nick

EAU CLAIRE – State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) hosted a community roundtable today to discuss child care affordability challenges facing Wisconsin providers, families and the regional economy. The roundtable comes as the state’s Child

Milwaukee – June 25, 2026 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is offering seed grants of up to $50,000 for community-led projects that create new strategies, test innovative ideas, and foster collaboration to address health challenges in Wisconsin. Similar funding is

On June 24, Serve Wisconsin hosted the 2026 Governor Service Awards, an annual event that recognizes volunteers across Wisconsin for the impact of their service. Governor Tony Evers celebrated the honorees at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, stating that,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are demanding that the United States Postal Service (USPS) abandon its proposed rule to implement President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order to restrict voting by mail. The President’s executive order and

MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Congressman Tom Tiffany is rated one of the most conservative Wisconsin House members in modern history. Tiffany is surpassed historically only by a slightly more extreme House member, Mark Neumann, who mounted a

MADISON, WI – On yesterday’s fourth anniversary of the Dobbs decision, Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, joined by Representative Lisa Subek, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, and Attorney General Josh Kaul, spoke about the urgent need for Wisconsin to protect and expand

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin taxpayers next year will avoid paying as much as $205.5 million in new federal penalty fees imposed by President Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress through the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Republicans passed last year. Just months after Gov. Evers was finally

MADISON, Wis., June 25, 2026 — An animal rights student group faces a disciplinary investigation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison after hanging fliers critical of a local dog breeder — an act that university officials are preposterously claiming encourages “criminal

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — State Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. today released his newest campaign commercial, “Goodwin for Stronger Neighborhoods,” filmed in the neighborhood near Gilbert Stuart School in Wisconsin’s 12th Assembly District. The commercial highlights the concerns Goodwin says he hears most from

Hi everyone, State Senator Jesse James here. As many of you know, June is Dairy Month – a month where we take time to appreciate our dairy farmers and businesses in Wisconsin! Our dairy professionals work tirelessly to provide high

MADISON – The Department of Children and Families (DCF) today released the results of a statewide survey of child care providers showing child care costs in Wisconsin significantly outpace inflation, with families with an infant in center-based care are seeing

Audio File of Radio Address Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here with some exciting news. There’s no doubt that Wisconsin’s state park system is a gem of our state, and thanks to the new partnership between the Wisconsin Department

APPLETON – State Sen. Kelda Roys announced Wednesday the endorsement of former Congressman Dr. Steve Kagen, who represented the 8th District in the US House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011. “Working together with people from every walk of life, Kelda

MADISON, Wis. – The Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (MASDA) Regional Meeting was held in Madison, Wisconsin on June 22 – 24, 2026. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Randy Romanski is currently serving as MASDA President

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is announcing a limited HealthCare.gov enrollment opportunity for Wisconsin consumers who purchased a health care plan from Innovative Health Plan; Healthcare Plan; or ACLP Health Plan. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

MADISON – Ann Marie Magnochi has been hired by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau as its Foundation Director. Magnochi will be responsible for strategizing, overseeing and managing the operations of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation. “Ann Marie brings a great mix

(Waukesha, WI) – Beginning Monday, June 29, members of the public visiting the Waukesha County Courthouse will need to enter through a temporary entrance located on the eastside of the courthouse at the Administration Center.  Visitors are encouraged to allow extra time, watch for