Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Gov. Evers appoints new member to DATCP board
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced the appointment of Patti Habeck to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective July 16, 2025. Ms. Habeck joins the DATCP Board with decades of experience in organizational
UW Health: University of Wisconsin hospitals ranked No. 1 in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – For the 14th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranked University of Wisconsin Hospitals No. 1 in Wisconsin on its Best Hospitals list. This recognition reflects all the great work done every day at UW Health, according
Fox Cities Chamber: Highlights workforce innovation, leadership development, and business growth in Q2 report
APPLETON, Wis. (July 28, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber Regional Partnership, the economic development arm of the Fox Cities Chamber, has released its Q2 2025 Economic Development Report, detailing a busy and impactful quarter focused on business support, workforce development,
Dept. of Revenue: Announces distribution of shared revenue and property tax credits
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced the distribution of $1,417,413,641 in shared revenue and property tax credit payments to local governments across the state on Monday, July 28, 2025. These payments are a crucial component of the
Rep. Goodwin: Responds to Governor Evers’ decision not to seek re-election
MADISON – Today, State Representative Russell Goodwin (D‑Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ announcement last week that he will not seek a third term: “Governor Evers has always struck me as a reasonable, practical leader who looked
Dept. of Natural Resources: Urges UTV riders to buckle up as fatal crashes climb
EDITOR’S NOTE: The number of incidents where a seatbelt was worn was inaccurately stated. Since the original release, two more fatalities have occurred. For the most up-to-date information on ATV/UTV fatalities in Wisconsin, check the 2025 incident report. MADISON, Wis. – As residents
City of Milwaukee: State budget once again fails to meet Milwaukee’s infrastructure needs
At today’s meeting of the Common Council’s Judiciary and Legislation Committee, Council members heard directly from the City’s Intergovernmental Relations Division about the ongoing challenges posed by the State of Wisconsin’s 2025–27 budget. Once again, the state budget fails to
Dept. of Health Services: First confirmed West Nile virus activity found in Wisconsin this year
DHS urges everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) activity in the state this year. A human case of WNV illness has been reported in a resident
Democratic Governors Association: Statement on Scott Walker declining to run for governor of Wisconsin
DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy released the following statement in response to Scott Walker’s announcement that he will not run for governor of Wisconsin again: “Even political opportunist Scott Walker knows he can’t defend his failed record of attacking workers, stripping
State Senate Democratic Committee: ICYMI: Senate Dems are gunning for the majority and they have the candidates, the map, and the support to win
MADISON, WI – From Prairie du Chien to Wauwatosa, Senate Democrats are spreading their message of supporting Wisconsin families and putting Republicans on notice that their days in the majority are numbered. In the last few weeks, we have seen two
U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Colleagues: Call for answers on Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and violence against starving people in Gaza
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined 20 of her Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for answers on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), calling on the Administration to immediately cease funding for GHF and restore support for
U.S. Rep. Steil: Announces listening session
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he will hold his next in-person listening session on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The listening session will be moderated by WCLO’s Tim Bremel. The listening session is free and open to residents of
WisDems: Bill Berrien continues to tout support for tariffs and the Big Ugly Bill as he grovels for Trump’s endorsement
MADISON, Wis. — Late last week, Bill Berrien doubled down on his support for the tariffs that have been raising everyday prices for Wisconsinites, as well as the Big Ugly Bill that could jeopardize health care for roughly 270,000 Wisconsinites. Berrien, ignoring the devastation
Dept. of Workforce Development: State’s first Dental Assistant Registered Apprenticeship program launches
Program is latest earn-while-you-learn solution aimed at workforce shortages MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) launched the state’s first Dental Assistant Registered Apprenticeship program on Friday, July 25, at Martin Dental in Altoona, Wis. The program is the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Concludes efforts to trap black bear involved in Barron County attack
COMSTOCK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has concluded efforts to trap the black bear involved in a recent attack in Barron County. The sow and cub involved have not been observed since the attack. The DNR, in
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 12
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 12, 2025. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance producer-led conservation
Dept. of Natural Resources: Investigating boat explosion in Pierce County
PRESCOTT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating the cause of an explosion of a boat engine that caused the ejection of all 11 passengers on board into the Mississippi River near Prescott in Pierce County on
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death investigation in De Pere, Wis.
DE PERE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of De Pere, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Saturday, July 26, 2025. At
Crowley campaign: Statement on Gov. Tony Evers’ decision
CONTACT: info@crowleyformke.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he would not seek a third term: “Governor Tony Evers has been a steady, principled leader during some of the most
Democratic National Committee: In the States: Democrats dial up pressure campaign against Republicans, holding them accountable for gutting health care and attacking voting rights
This past week, the DNC launched a nationwide billboard campaign highlighting Trump’s attacks on rural Americans’ health care and hospitals. House Republicans’ disastrous billionaire-first budget is a massive betrayal of their constituents, leaving hospitals at risk of shutting down and