Dept. of Natural Resources: Make memories outdoors (safely!) this Memorial Day
Whether you’re hitting the water or taking out the ATV/UTV for a spin, be sure to make safety part of your Memorial Day Weekend plans. Wearing a life jacket on the water and a Department of Transportation-approved helmet on the
Gov. Evers: Appoints Ben Jones to the Dane County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ben Jones to the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Susan Crawford’s election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Jones will complete
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR seeking public input on great lakes beach listings
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update Wisconsin’s Beach List to keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer. Each year, the DNR’s beach program contacts residents, local beach managers and public
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery to hold Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 25
UNION GROVE —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony on Sunday, May 25, at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Northern Wisconsin veterans memorial cemetery to hold Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 24
SPOONER—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony on Saturday, May 24, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery to hold Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26
KING, Wis. —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony on Monday, May 26, at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service
Dept. of Natural Resources: Slow down, give turtles a brake during nesting season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to slow down on our roadways for turtles that are emerging from waterways to nest. Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species lay eggs in shallow, buried nests from late May
Dept. of Workforce Development: Updated county workforce profiles offer labor market snapshots
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has published updated workforce profiles for Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Each profile provides county-level information, analysis, and data through 2024 to help employers, job seekers, economic developers, and workforce partners make decisions
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Opposes Wisconsin SB 28
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) does not support or endorse Wisconsin SB 28, the “Right Of First Refusal” bill. The LPWI believes that competition, not government mandates and protected monopolies, is the true path to affordability and accountability. “With the introduction
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wear a life jacket, boat responsibly this holiday weekend
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all residents and visitors planning water activities as part of their Memorial Day weekend to wear their life jackets whenever on water. The DNR anticipates an increase in boating, paddling
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Christian man fired for religious beliefs
The News: WILL has filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) on behalf of Spencer Wimmer, a devout Christian, who was fired by Generac Power Systems, Inc. (“Generac”) after sharing his Christian beliefs on gender identity
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff for Memorial Day
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #263 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., May 26, 2025, as the state and nation recognize Memorial Day to honor
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of EMS professionals who have given their lives in the line of duty
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #262 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 24, 2025, as a mark of respect for the emergency medical services (EMS) professionals who
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Requests transparency from Biden cabinet officials regarding the former president’s cognitive decline
Contact: Press@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (“the Subcommittee”), sent letters to 28 former Biden Cabinet members regarding their knowledge of President Biden’s cognitive and health decline during his time in office and while
Power Wisconsin Forward: Condemns PSC decision to approve $1.5 billion in methane gas projects
PSC decision undermines Wisconsinites’ health and financial well-being, andundermines Governor Tony Evers and the State’s commitment to 100% carbon free electricity by 2050. MILWAUKEE – Power Wisconsin Forward, a statewide coalition of clean energy and environmental organizations, strongly condemned the
Rep. Billings: Statement on child care investment
Madison – This morning, Wisconsin Democrats introduced legislation aimed at lowering the cost of child care and ensuring that child care facilities remain open, adequately funded, and effectively operated. Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), Ranking Member of the Assembly Committee
Rep. Miresse: Announces bill to invest in Wisconsin child care
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democrats introduced a bill to invest in Wisconsin’s child care industry. Rep. Vincent Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement in support: “Child care professionals are essential to our economy and working families across Wisconsin. Without state
Rep. McCarville: Joins Democratic Colleagues to Fund Child Care Counts
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Democratic Legislators introduced a bill to fund Child Care Counts at a Capitol Press Conference. The Child Care Counts program will run out of money this summer and many child care centers will be forced
Universities of Wisconsin: Wisconsin higher education leaders say reductions in federal financial aid will limit educational opportunities
MADISON, Wis.—Proposals to reduce federal financial aid funding would severely limit educational opportunities for Wisconsin students, according to state higher education leaders. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, Wisconsin Technical College System President Layla Merrifield, and Wisconsin Association of Independent
Rep. Snodgrass: Joins Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introducing bill to sustainably fund child care
Madison, WI. — Today, Wisconsin Democrats introduced legislation to provide investment for Wisconsin’s child care programs. Representative Lee Snodgrass (D- Appleton) made the following statement: “The Child Care Counts program has been a lifeline for providers and families alike. Without it,