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The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) distributed a total of $939,001,986 in shared revenue payments to counties and municipalities on Monday, November 18, 2024. This distribution includes the supplemental county and municipal aid (SCMA), established under Wisconsin 2023 Act 12,

DELAFIELD, WI: With elections settled, state lawmakers and Governor Evers are starting to work on the 2025 state budget and policy goals, and the Institute for Reforming Government is renewing its calls from 2023 for lawmakers to modernize and realign state

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Hurley is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the water

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with First Lady Kathy Evers, today shared a video message to encourage Wisconsinites to take care of their mental, emotional, and physical health this holiday season, highlight the importance of checking in on loved

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that they can harvest a holiday tree from a northern state forest. Trees can be cut down in the Brule River, Flambeau River, Governor Earl Peshtigo River, Governor Knowles

Menomonie High School sophomores have hands-on experiences in workshops across campus The Menomonie High School sophomore class glimpsed the possibilities open in STEAM careers – science, technology, engineering, art and math – during hands-on workshops at UW-Stout recently. The 225

MADISON, Wis. – Shopping for gifts this holiday season? There are many factors to consider when searching for the perfect present, especially when the recipient is a child. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages shoppers

MADISON, Wis. – During the winter holidays, many Wisconsinites exchange gifts to bring joy and show their appreciation for others. Unfortunately, scammers also know that gift buying and giving is a holiday tradition and will try to take advantage of

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 172 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 1,436. “It’s a privilege to be able to hear the unique personal stories of individuals who’ve worked hard to make amends,

Today, lifelong Madisonian and civil rights advocate Sean O’Brien announced his campaign for Madison Common Council District 16. Incumbent Alder Jael Currie will not be seeking re-election in 2025 and has endorsed O’Brien for the seat. O’Brien issued the following

MILWAUKEE – On Monday, December 2, at 3:00 PM, County Executive David Crowley invites the community to attend the annual Milwaukee County Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Milwaukee County Courthouse Rotunda. The ceremony will feature music, a visit from Santa, and fun

Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE today filed a joint federal civil rights complaint against the School District of Waukesha due to actions taken by the school board at the behest of the district superintendent that foster a hostile environment in violation

With We Energies proposing a nearly 10% rate increase in 2025, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) calls on the Governor’s Office and the Wisconsin Legislature to seriously investigate the feasibility of transitioning Wisconsin to the Texas model of power

MILWAUKEE— Daniel Bauman, a community leader and marketing professional, has officially announced his candidacy for Milwaukee’s Common Council, District 3.  Bauman brings experience in public service and community development to his campaign. He served as a Staff Assistant in the

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Mike Lawler (R-NY) led a bipartisan call of more than 80 lawmakers today urging House appropriators to fully fund the new grant program they created to help airports replace firefighting foams

Hello, this is State Senator André Jacque from Northeast Wisconsin. As we enter the Christmas season, I want to take a moment to highlight a special day that has become a cornerstone of supporting our local economy—Small Business Saturday. Next