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Governor celebrates 49th back-to-school season with visits to K-12 schools across the state, highlights efforts in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to do what’s best for kids MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today wrapped up his annual statewide back-to-school tour, during which he visited K-12 schools in communities across the state

ROYS: “With everything on the line, Wisconsin needs a Governor who’s been training for this moment her whole career and knows how to deliver. We can’t afford to wait. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you deserve

Madison, WI — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin strongly condemns Senator Ron Johnson’s recent vote to table an amendment that would have required the public release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities and government handling of his case.

MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he has approved $29.8 million in federal funding for individuals in Wisconsin who sustained flood damage as a result of the historic rainfall approximately one

MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, September 11, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was informed by Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) that the request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin was approved by the Trump Administration, unlocking nearly $30

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will have three lead-screening clinics for its students and other children in the community on Tuesday, September 16; Wednesday, September 17; and Thursday, September 18.  The free clinics, in partnership with health care provider Novir, will

Green Bay – On Monday, September 15 at 5:00 pm, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus and Legislative Hispanic Caucus are coming together to for a town hall in Green Bay to kick off the Black Caucus Statewide Listening Tour.  The discussion

MADISON – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement regarding the recent lawsuit filed by Gov. Evers against valid statutory provisions: “Governor Evers is directing his agencies to violate valid provisions of Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, during 2025 the Year of the Kid, sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposed budget and calling on Congress to reject the president’s reckless cuts to critical programs and services that support Wisconsin’s kids, students… Please

MADISON, WI — Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement thanking Governor Tony Evers for his decision not to sign on to new school choice tax credits: “I want to thank Governor Evers for standing firm in his

(Madison) – Today in the Assembly, Rep. Scott Krug joined his colleagues to pass common sense reforms that protect choices for consumers and businesses in Wisconsin. Rep. Krug issued the following statement: “Our job in the Legislature is to put

Green Bay, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Theatre & Dance program has announced its 2025–26 season, featuring a diverse array of productions that range from established works to new, creative projects. The season will highlight the talents of UW-Green Bay students, faculty and

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes will be leaving the Evers Administration. Hughes has served as the secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s leading economic development

MADISON – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and the Wisconsin State Senate are proud to offer the Senate Scholar Program to high school juniors and seniors. The Senate Scholar Program is a competitive and intensive week-long program that takes place in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season. Elk occasionally venture outside of Wisconsin’s two elk ranges (the Clam Lake and Black

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC), in partnership with Dane County’s Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC), is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $250,000 market building grant from phase 1 of the

Milwaukee Coalition to Hold Solidarity Protest Against Trump’s ICE Action in ChicagoSunday, September 14th at 1:00pmMilwaukee Federal Building, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee The Milwaukee Fights Back Coalition condemns the use of ICE and National Guard troops to terrorize immigrant

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public feedback on the updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan for 2025-2035. The Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan is a voluntary plan that focuses on the conservation of rare and declining species and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is formally seeking a court order to require the Republican-led Wisconsin State Legislature to follow Wisconsin state law and comply with recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions regarding the administrative rulemaking process. The

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, new data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows inflation continues to rise, hitting Wisconsin families where it hurts most – at the grocery store and gas pump. Consumer prices rose