Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
MADISON — Wisconsin proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, 2026, recognizing the significant impact educators have on the lives of students across the state. Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity to honor Wisconsin teachers’ deep commitment to their students’ academic growth, wellbeing and success—an impact that extends
Hughes campaign: Kicks off National Small Business Week with comprehensive plan to strengthen Wisconsin’s small businesses
VIROQUA, WI – This morning, Democrat for Governor and former head of Wisconsin Economic Development, Missy Hughes kicked off Small Business Week by outlining her comprehensive strategy to help Wisconsin’s small businesses start and grow despite the national economic chaos caused by
Gov. Evers: Recognizes public employees, celebrates Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message celebrating Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day throughout the state of Wisconsin and recognizing the good work public servants and state employees do for kids, families, and communities across the state. Earlier
Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Department of Tourism: Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week
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
Cravillion campaign: New Franken’s Nic Cravillion enters to win 1st Senate District GOP primary
(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
Smith campaign: Brad Smith: Grassroots momentum in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District race
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
Sen. Roys: Federal appeals court blocks mifepristone
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
Universities of Wisconsin: Wauwatosa West team 2 wins 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games State Finals
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,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Walleye and musky season to open on Wisconsin’s lakes
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
WisDems: ICYMI: You deserve more than lazy legislative leadership
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
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers: New research agenda supports sustainable agriculture in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region
(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
Rep. Goodwin: State Representative Russell Goodwin responds to Fond du Lac avenue apartment fire
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
WisDems: No hot meals—GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany votes for tariffs, SNAP cuts, and against hot rotisserie chicken for SNAP recipients in farm bill
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
Gov. Evers, WisDOT: Celebrate unveiling of new Lac Courte Oreilles dual-language highway signs
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
WisDems: Van Orden votes to reinforce SNAP cuts, crushes family farms in farm bill
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
Dept. of Justice: Purdue/Sackler $7.4 billion opioid settlement goes into effect
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
Sen. Felzkowski: Joint Legislative Council Co-Chairs Announce Recommended Legislative Study Committees
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
UW-Stout: Breaks ground on transformative $32 million project to enhance athletics, fitness facilities
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
WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network: Requests action from joint committee on legislative organization
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
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin aligns with updated USDA guidance for interstate movement of lactating dairy cattle, removes intrastate testing requirements for fairs and exhibitions
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