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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers yesterday released a statement regarding new reports from the Wall Street Journal that President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order as early as Thursday aimed at decimating the U.S. Department of Education. Gov. Evers, who’s spent most

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, a committee of the Wisconsin Assembly will hold a public hearing on Republican-authored bills that unjustly target LGBTQ+ youth by putting politicians in charge of deciding what sports kids in Wisconsin can play and allowing elected

CHIPPEWA FALLS – Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Sauk and Columbia Chapters are hosting a ‘Renewable Energy In Our Communities’ event for community members to get their questions regarding large-scale energy projects answered.  The featured speaker for this event is Graham Christensen, who

Hi, I’m Representative Treig Pronschinske and I represent the 29th Assembly District. The 29th Assembly District encompasses Buffalo, Pepin, portions of Trempealeau, and parts of Pierce County. I also have the opportunity to chair the Assembly Committee on Sporting Heritage.

Lafayette County Borders Van Orden’s District WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that he will host a town hall in Belmont, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 8, at 11:00 am. Today, he formally invited Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) who represents the district immediately

New, certified data part of the DPI’s annual release MADISON — New data published today shows high school graduation rates in the state are at an all-time high. For the 2023-24 school year, 91.1 percent of Wisconsin high school students graduated on

MILWAUKEE — The 250-megawatt (MW) Darien Solar Energy Center is up and running — and now providing power to customers. The project in Walworth and Rock counties features more than 600,000 solar panels capable of providing enough energy to power

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online, full of compelling stories and important information to help you enjoy the season. The latest issue

MADISON, Wis. – Conservation leaders from across Wisconsin will meet with legislators on March 12 for the first-ever Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The gathering comes as the state budget process begins and decisions about the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program are being

MADISON, Wis. — As we spring forward into longer days with the start of daylight saving time, now is the time to be prepared for unexpected emergencies and severe weather season. “Daylight saving time is often seen as the seasons

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Gay Building in Madison (Dane County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to historic preservation consultant Lara Ramsey.

RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Root River Parks in Racine (Racine County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The historic district encompasses Island, Riverside, Cedar Bend, and Washington Parks. The Root River

CRYSTAL LAKE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of Crystal Lake (Marquette County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a

ALGOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Margaret A. Muir shipwreck on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to Kevin Cullen and Robert Jaeck. The shipwreck

NEW GLARUS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the New Glarus Hotel in New Glarus (Green County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to Christina Bleifuss,

Milwaukee, WI – Lead-Safe Schools MKE, an MPS parent-led organization demanding answers and solutions to the current lead-in-schools crisis, wants the public to be aware of a new EPA rule that would change the interpretation of the Milwaukee Health Department’s

MADISON, Wis. – Brad Schimel admitted a man who assaulted a ten year-old child was getting a “sweet bargain” as part of a plea deal while he was Waukesha County District Attorney. The predator was sentenced to just 18 months

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released a new TV ad titled ‘Terrifying,’ highlighting Susan Crawford’s decision to provide a child rapist extreme leniency.   For Susan Crawford, this is a pattern. She sentenced a man who faced over

CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org After dodging constituents last week, Van Orden has doubled down in recent days and continues to insult constituents who deserve answers from their congressman LA CROSSE, Wis. – Mobile billboards, digital billboards, full-page newspaper ads, and digital ads from

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Dangerous Democrat Susan Crawford is a sinking ship. The latest Marquette poll made it clear that Wisconsin voters aren’t stoked about Susan and her dangerously liberal agenda.   The poll cemented that Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly