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MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has awarded $18.5 million in federal subgrants to support the planning, opening and expansion of 27 charter schools across the state.  This marks the third round of funding under a U.S. Department of Education grant designed to strengthen and grow

RAYMOND, Wis. — Assembly Representative and former WI-01 nominee Ann Roe (AD-44, D-Janesville) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. Roe issued the following statement: “Our district deserves a representative who shows up for everyone: someone who listens,

Audio File of Radio Address Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Here in Wisconsin, we have something for everyone in all four seasons. So, it’s no surprise that here in Wisconsin, our travel and tourism industry is booming.  In fact, we’re thrilled to announce this

MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 139 tweets. From celebrating Trump’s disastrous farmer-bankrupting agenda to ranting about LA elections, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the Senate passed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) resolution designating July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. This resolution raises awareness of sarcoma, a form of cancer, and honors the life of Melissa Locke and the thousands of other Americans who are affected by this disease. “I am pleased that my

RACINE, Wis. — Residents at Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (RYOCF) are often reminded what can be possible through the power of education, but during a June 2 graduation ceremony, they had the opportunity to see it for themselves. Christopher Medina-Kirchner,

Members of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) from throughout the state of Wisconsin will hold their annual department convention in Green Bay from June 11 to June 13, 2026, at the Oneida Casino Hotel. They will be charting the course for

MADISON, Wis. – Joe Peikert, CEO of Wolf River Community Bank, Hortonville, is serving as the 2026–2027 board chair of the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA). The Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing nearly 180 commercial banks

The City of Madison released the 2023-2024 Vision Zero Madison Progress Report(opens in a new window)PDF, providing an update on the community’s efforts to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on Madison streets while creating safer travel for all road users. The

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Donald Trump for the signing of the Secure America Act. The Secure America Act provides full funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection through the remainder of President

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee City Attorney Evan Goyke announced Wednesday that the office’s coordinated reckless driving enforcement policy announced in October 2024 has dramatically improved prosecution outcomes of first offense reckless driving in Milwaukee Municipal Court. Since the policy took effect,

(Stevens Point, Wis., June 10, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced today that USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better

MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from USA Today details Congressman Tom Tiffany’s election denial record and the dangers of having an extreme-MAGA, election denying governor overseeing pivotal Wisconsin elections in 2027 and 2028. Tom Tiffany has made strong efforts to overturn the 2020

MADISON, WI – Appearing on The Electorette Podcast, Democratic Leader Senator Dianne Hesselbein discussed a Democratic trifecta, stopping Trump from handing out taxpayer dollars to his insurrectionist friends, and aspects of the Affordable Wisconsin Agenda. Senator Hesselbein laid out her plan to ensure every

The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a settlement agreement with the School District of Pittsville to vindicate the First Amendment rights of Amanda Vogel, a parent who received litigation threats from school district officials and visits from law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is backing a bipartisan bill to protect American workers and families from the growing threat of Chinese-made vehicles and the technology embedded within them. The Connected Vehicle Security Act prevents Americans’ data from being

Students from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics (CoBE) DECA Chapter had very successful results at the 2026 International Career Development Conference (ICDC), including winning a National Championship in International Marketing. The Collegiate DECA ICDC brings together

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) — the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association — announced that Steve Mason has joined the organization as its new director of finance & human resources. Mason is a seasoned trade association professional and

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a hearing entitled, “Examining the Sports Broadcasting Act.” Rep. Fitzgerald issued the following statement about

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds landowners who are interested in sponsoring a Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to enroll their properties, by July 1, 2026. There have been some changes to the program