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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (May 14, 2026) — Xcel Energy is bringing artificial intelligence-driven wildfire detection cameras to Wisconsin, providing quick notifications to first responders of grass and forest fires and helping protect communities, natural resources and power infrastructure. Pano AI wildfire detection

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) and Pilotsmith are inviting young aviation enthusiasts to explore the world of flight through the upcoming GRB Aviation Camp, a hands-on educational experience designed to introduce students to careers in aviation, aerospace and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the May meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 in public meeting room G09, State

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #294, which aims to protect public trust and integrity by prohibiting Wisconsin state government workers from disclosing or using insider information available to them in the course of their work for the state in order to personally

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) expressed her disappointment with the failure of Senate Democrats to pass the bipartisan agreement to return $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s budget surplus to taxpayers while also funding special education during Wednesday’s Special Session. This

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman introduced the Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act, legislation aimed at protecting work opportunities and expanding employment choice for adults with disabilities.  The bill would remove burdensome federal barriers that currently prevent many adults with disabilities

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health announced the creation of WorkForward, a new non-profit organization that is designed to bolster the national health care workforce. Building on the health system’s nationally recognized leadership in developing innovative career pathways in health care, WorkForward

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) proudly supported the passage of today’s $1.8 billion surplus package. Legislative Republicans and the Governor reached a bipartisan agreement on a Special Session bill that returns $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s projected $2.4

In a state where only 8 percent of Black fourth graders read at grade level on the national NAEP exam, One City Schools is proving that number need not define Wisconsin’s future. But on Wednesday night, the Wisconsin State Senate

MADISON, Wis.- Rep. Anderson issued the following response to the failed Evers-Vos-LeMahieu Lame Duck Deal: “The people of Wisconsin need real relief and our schools need real solutions. Unfortunately, this proposal fell short. Many wouldn’t have received the full rebate

A bi-partisan majority of the Wisconsin Senate rejected this fiscally unsound, reckless and irresponsible bill which would have created a $2.9 billion deficit. From Day One of this legislative session, Senate Democrats have shown by our actions what we are

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate convened for a special session to take up legislation drafted by Governor Evers and Republican leadership in the Senate and Assembly that would result in a $2.9 billion structural deficit by the

MADISON, Wis. — On May 13, 2026, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1, as amended, during a special session. The bipartisan measure returns $1.8 billion in surplus funds to taxpayers through direct rebates, property tax relief, and targeted

MADISON, WI — Senator Jamie Wall (D – Green Bay) issued the following statement following his vote against a proposal to spend Wisconsin’s projected fund balance: “The bill blows a $3 billion hole in the next budget, potentially forcing future

Madison, WI – Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats went against Governor Tony Evers’ Special Session to return a multi-billion-dollar surplus back to taxpayers through property tax relief, investments in Wisconsin students and schools, and

Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the Assembly passage of Special Session Assembly Bill 1: “Tonight, my Assembly colleagues and I worked diligently alongside Governor Evers to secure a bipartisan deal to send the

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after Senate Special Session Bill 1 failed on the Senate floor: “Today, we’ve seen the worst of Madison politics. “Senate Democrats stood together to buck their own governor to

Madison, WI– State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the State Legislature failed to approve property tax and income tax relief during the special session of the Legislature: “The State of Wisconsin currently has a projected

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight blasted Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Republican and Democratic members of the Wisconsin State Legislature who tanked the bipartisan plan the governor and Republican leaders spent months working on to use a portion of

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to approve a “bipartisan” agreement to spend the budget surplus on a one-time check to taxpayers with a small portion going to special education funding. Following the vote, Representative Christine Sinicki made