Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Economic uncertainty plagues Wisconsin business leaders
MADISON – National and global economic conditions top the list of concerns for state business leaders, according to the latest Wisconsin Employer Survey. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined manufacturers’ association and state chamber of commerce – conducts the survey
Rep. Donovan: Urges state senate action on critical public safety legislation
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after continued reports of “street takeovers” continuing to impact daily life in the City of Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) reported at least 52 of these “takeovers” have occurred since the beginning
Learn in My Shoes: Parents return to capitol with more shoes and stories for special ed funding
MADISON – A grassroots parent campaign returns to the state Capitol on Thursday, June 12, to call on legislators writing the state budget to provide 60% sum sufficient funding for special education. The “Learn in My Shoes” campaign has collected
Gov. Evers, Department of Tourism: Third record-breaking year in a row for Wisconsin tourism, shattering records for visitors and revenue
Wisconsin tourism saw a record-high $25.8 billion in total economic impact in 2024, welcomed a record-breaking 114.4 million visits, and generated a record $1.7 billion in state and local revenue Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, today announced Wisconsin’s tourism industry in … Please log in to
Voces de la Frontera: Our communities are organizing to resist an authoritarian administration that deploys militarized force to suppress dissent
(Milwaukee, June 9th, 2025)- This past weekend, Los Angeles became the site of intense confrontations between community members, ICE, and heavily militarized law enforcement. Peaceful protests against immigration raids were met with a brutal and disproportionate response, and the deployment of National
Pro-Life Wisconsin: To rally, pray at opening of new abortion center in Milwaukee
(Brookfield, WI) – Pro-Life Wisconsin is organizing a rally in protest of the opening of a new abortion center, Care for All Community Clinic (Care for All WI) on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10am outside of Care for All WI
U.S. Reps. Van Orden, Moore: Introduce bipartisan bill to honor troops deployed to the southern border
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, retired Navy SEAL Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), along with Rep. Tim Moore (NC-14), introduced H.R. 3780 – the Border Operations Service Medal Act – to honor U.S. servicemembers and federal personnel who have defended the southern border under
Rep. Clancy: Denounces authoritarian crackdown on Los Angeles anti-ICE protestors
Widening Collaboration Between the Trump Administration, Federal Agents, and Local Police Must Be Stopped MADISON, Wis. – Today, protests in Los Angeles, CA against Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) entered their fourth day, a response to the recent federal detention of
Gov. Evers: Signs Senate Bill 126
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 126, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 7, which delays the effective date of a provision of 2023 Wisconsin Act 126 that requires candidates, committees, political parties, and conduits to register with and submit campaign finance information reports to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, including relating to registration statements. The bill delays the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Meets with families impacted by Milwaukee school closures due to lead exposure, lack of federal support
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS) Frances Starms Discovery Learning Center to meet with parents whose children’s health was at risk and schools were closed this year because of lead hazards. “When Milwaukee
Never Out of the Fight PAC: Tony Evers enabling the invasion of illegal immigrants and violent protests
WISCONSIN – Bill Berrien, a Navy SEAL veteran and Chairman of the Never Out of the Fight PAC, responded to a letter, signed by every Democrat Governor in the United States, denouncing President Trump’s decision to send the National Guard to contain
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Will Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil cut Medicare?
Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted last month for the largest cut to Medicaid in American history to pay for tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations. Now, Republicans in Washington are turning their chainsaw against Wisconsin’s seniors.
WisconsinEye: Yesterday, TODAY, tomorrow
A Message from WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network from Jon Henkes, network president Greetings to you from WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network. I recently ran across a cartoon that caught my attention. Most everyone is familiar with the character of Winnie the
Raising Wisconsin: Calls for bipartisanship on child care to support working families, communities
MADISON, WIS. – Raising Wisconsin calls on Wisconsin’s state elected officials to keep child care funding a key priority in the 2025-27 state budget even though negotiations recently ended in an impasse. The coalition applauds Gov. Tony Evers’ commitment to
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Announces settlement in lawsuit challenging Chicago casino’s “minority-only” investment program
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), representing the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), announced a settlement in the lawsuit filed against the City of Chicago, the Illinois Gaming Board, and Bally’s Chicago Casino regarding a
Rep. Prado: Releases statement regarding Los Angeles protests
MADISON, Wis. – After the Trump Administration significantly increased ICE presence in Los Angeles, California and deployed the National Guard against protestors, Representative Priscilla A. Prado released the following statement: “I am devastated to know of the conduct of ICE and
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Release 2025 Rustic Roads Guide, celebrate 50th year of first Rustic Road
Wisconsin’s first Rustic Road dedicated in 1975, now featuring 126 throughout the state MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the publication of the new 2025 Rustic Roads Guide. The latest edition
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin Invasive Species Council announces Invasive Species Action Awards winners
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2025 Invasive Species Action Awards, presented by the Wisconsin Invasive Species council during Invasive Species Action Month. The governor-appointed Council advises the DNR and the state legislature on
Rep. Wichgers: Evers divides Wisconsinites over Pride
Madison – Governor Tony Evers continues to divide Wisconsinites with his exuberance for celebrating lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) Wisconsinites. In the past two weeks, Evers issued Executive Order #264, raised the Progress Pride Flag over
Dept. of Natural Resources: Water flow improvement project at Sam Gordy’s Slough to begin in June
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced construction activities will begin at Sam Gordy’s Backwater Complex on June 9, 2025. The project will improve fish habitat by restoring flow with the main Mississippi River channel and