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To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.6 million contract to reconstruct the US 12/18 and County W/Oak Park Road intersection in Deerfield, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin April 13. Paris is the

Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIA) is pleased to announce Representative Calvin Callahan (R – Tomahawk) as the Assembly recipient of PIA’s 2025 Legislative Excellence Award, in honor of his leadership in authoring key legislation to

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley today released Badger Basics, his plan for Wisconsin as governor built on three pillars — Affordability, Care, and Opportunity — backed by proven outcomes and a record of delivery as the head

Barnes Highlights Experience: “Very Safe To Say, I’ve Been The Most Active Lieutenant Governor Of My Lifetime” Pitches Plans To Expand BadgerCare, Boost Family Farming, And Take On Donald Trump On Wednesday—as part of his Wisconsin Way tour—Mandela Barnes sat down with

Nation’s Largest Political Organization Dedicated To Electing Black Leaders, Raising Over $50 Million To Support Over 500 Candidates Collective PAC Founder and President Quentin James: “Mandela Barnes Is Far And Away The Strongest Candidate In This Field, And Our Only Shot At

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin — April 10, 2026 — Today, Marty Ryan officially announced his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 60th Assembly District as a Republican, pledging to bring principled, results-driven leadership to Madison. “Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for

Milwaukee, WI. April 9, 2026—  The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) Condemns Anti-Muslim and Violent Rhetoric from Brookfield Alderman The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) is deeply disturbed by a series of public comments made by Brookfield Alderman Kristian Seals,

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Chippewa Falls on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026. At 10:58 a.m.

MADISON, Wis. — Earlier today Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 601(AB601) which would make changes to state law regarding online sports betting. In response, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), a co-author of the bill, released the following statement: “Today marks a

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak published a new op-ed in the Heartland Post Thursday encouraging more Wisconsinites to get involved in grassroots activism ahead of the elections this November. Novak wrote that the stakes are too high

Madison, WI— Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed his bill, Senate Bill (SB) 533 into law as WI Act 244.  “Correctional officers face one of the most dangerous work environments of any profession.  Being

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Rock County Circuit Court – Branch 7. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Barbara W. McCrory’s retirement, effective May 15, 2026. The

MILWAUKEE, WI – Salah Sarsour is a husband, father, grandfather, beloved neighbor, community leader, business owner, Muslim, Palestinian-American, and outspoken advocate for a free Palestine. Despite what this deeply corrupt Trump Administration may claim, it is because of his advocacy

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on several bills. The bills signed by the governor today include expanding healthcare provider costs that are eligible for reimbursement under the sexual assault forensic examination compensation program, extending current protections for peace officers to correctional officers, and extending

Madison – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 373, authored by Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), into law. AB 373 provides a $2,000 tax credit to parents of a stillborn child. Representative Brill offered the following comment: “On average,

GREEN BAY — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) issued the following statement recognizing April 9, 2026 as the first-ever Local News Day: “Local news is one of the most powerful tools we have to keep our communities informed, connected, and

MADISON – Instead of signing a common-sense reform into law, Governor Evers chose to keep unnecessary government red tape in place by vetoing Assembly Bill (AB) 956 on Wednesday. This bill would have exempted certain agricultural warehouses from the requirement to install an

Law provides statutory recognition to stillborn children, acknowledging loss suffered by parents MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Lindee Brill (Sheboygan Falls) to provide state recognition to stillbirth parents, after overwhelmingly passing both

New law modernizes how courts handle the testimony of minors MADISON, WI…Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Ben Franklin (De Pere) to modernize how Wisconsin handles the testimony of minors in a court setting was

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of the state’s Catholic bishops, expresses deep disappointment with the signing of Wisconsin Act 247 into law today, which expands online sports gambling throughout Wisconsin. Other states are rejecting online sports