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Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing women in government service, is proud to announce the appointment of new members to its Board of Directors as well as its 2025-2026 Executive Committee.

Derrick Van Orden has spent months lying to Wisconsinites and throwing temper tantrums about his decisive vote to cut Medicaid.  But even JD Vance can’t save Van Orden from himself.  Vance parachuted into WI-03 in an attempt to convince Wisconsinites that Van

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposed far-left Chris Taylor in a blatant display of political opportunism. Once an advocate for judicial integrity, Taylor has now abandoned her own principles, flip-flopping on a recusal policy she championed

[Madison, WI] – The 1848 Project, Wisconsin’s conservative government leadership pipeline, is proud to announce the appointment of Benjamin Garbedian as its new Executive Director. Garbedian replaces original Executive Director Bonnie Lee, who is retiring from the organization in the

Hello, Congressman Derrick Van Orden spoke in Wisconsin Rapids about his work in Washington to deliver commonsense results for Wisconsin farmers in the One Big Beautiful Bill.  Derrick Van Orden has remained a steadfast voice for Wisconsin’s farmers, serving as the

Milwaukee, WI — The City of Milwaukee is pleased to announce the successful recovery of $460,866 in public funds that were lost as a result of a sophisticated fraud scheme targeting City government operations. Thanks to the swift and diligent efforts

UW-Stout faculty, instructional staff honored for educational excellence As a new academic year begins, several members of the University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty and instructional staff have been honored for their outstanding educational efforts in the laboratory, classroom and beyond. Among

Governor raises concerns to members of Congress about President Trump’s budget cuts affecting disaster preparedness and response, access to clean water, local law enforcement road safety efforts, and cybersecurity and infrastructure security  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional

La Crosse, WI/September 2, 2025 – U.S. Term Limits is calling out U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) for breaking his U.S. Term Limits pledge with a billboard educating constituents. The billboard is located in the 3rd congressional district of Wisconsin –

MADISON, Wis. – The Groundwater Coordinating Council (GCC) recently shared its recommendations for protecting and preserving the state’s vital groundwater resources in its 2025 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The recommendations address the most prevalent and pressing groundwater issues

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 3. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should expect another year of quality bear hunting this fall. This year,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. Amber Bristow of Warrens, Jon Duckart of Wisconsin Rapids, and Rochelle Hoffman of Tomah began three-year terms as

Yesterday in a rally in La Crosse, WI Vice President JD Vance stated that the Trump Administration would “love to help” us here in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR) condemns any threats to unleash federal

TOWN OF PESHTIGO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved death in the Town of Peshtigo, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Friday, Aug. 29,

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off his annual statewide back-to-school tour, during which he will be visiting schools in communities across the state to welcome students, families, educators, and staff back to school for the 2025-26 school

Madison – On Wednesday, the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a report summarizing its audit of the DNR Fish and Wildlife Account. The report found that, in FY 2023-24, Fish and Wildlife Account expenditures totaled $126.2 million, with $92.9 million of

ASHLAND, Wis. — Representative Angela Stroud announced today she will co-sponsor the Keeping Families Together bill package, a set of four bills introduced by Wisconsin Democrats to protect immigrant families and promote accountability. The legislation would prohibit the use of Wisconsin facilities or

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections collaborated with Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin yesterday to help build awareness on the path crime victims face and the opportunities that arise to improve victim service delivery.  Leading the exercise was Nela Kalpic,

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Justice Rebecca Bradley not seeking re-election, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Republicans are dead in the water as Trump’s assault on the working class continues. Rebecca Bradley saw that Wisconsinites resoundingly rejected a

MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing Justice Rebecca Bradley confirmed long simmering speculation that she did not believe she could win re-election to the state Supreme Court with her announcement today that she will not seek to retain her seat in the