Gov. Evers: Raises Pride Flag over Wisconsin State Capitol building in celebration of Pride Month
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #264, ordering that the Progress Pride Flag be raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. June is recognized as Pride Month in
Sen. Stafsholt, Rep. Moses: Bill to establish dairy innovation loan program
Madison – Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) and Senator Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) released a bill to establish a dairy farm innovation program for small to medium sized family farms. “Farmers are the backbone of Wisconsin’s Agriculture Industry,” said Representative Moses.
Dept. of Veteran Affairs: Wisconsin Veterans Museum leads a 250th birthday celebration for the U.S. Army on June 13 and 14.
MADISON, May 29, 2025 — Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on June 13 and 14 as we celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday. Mark this milestone and honor the true spirit of our American warriors through their service, sacrifice, and achievement in
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks report sound first-quarter financial performance
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through the first quarter of 2025, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of March 31, 2025, there were 117 state-chartered commercial banks serving
Bryce campaign: Apologizes for suggesting Rep. Byan Steil held a town hall
CALEDONIA, Wis.- Following is the statement of Army veteran, cancer survivor, former Ironworker and candidate for the First Congressional District Randy Bryce following an errant statement by his campaign that suggested Rep. Bryan Steil was conducting town halls in his
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Slams Trump Administrations’ cuts to vital job training program for Wisconsin workers, businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it is cutting funding for Job Corps and closing centers nationwide, including in
Rep. Spaude: Bipartisan Brown County legislators introduce budget motion for critical courts funding
Green Bay, Wis. — On Tuesday, May 27th, bipartisan state lawmakers from Brown County introduced a budget motion to encourage critical investment in the county circuit court. After the announcement, Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon),
Universities of Wisconsin: 2025-2026 Wisconsin teaching fellows & scholars announced
MADISON, Wis.— Today, the Universities of Wisconsin announced the selection of the 2025–2026 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars. This year’s Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars (WTFS) participants include 21 faculty and instructors from the Universities of Wisconsin’s 11 comprehensive universities,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Highlights importance of maintaining safe dams
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of maintaining safe dams for National Dam Safety Awareness Day on May 31. Dams are an essential part of the infrastructure in the United States, with over 90,000
Rep. Doyle: Thanks Department of Transportation for reworking highway 35 plan
This week the Department of Transportation notified legislators and local government officials of their plan to move forward with an alternative construction plan for replacing bridges on Highway 35 between Holmen and Trempealeau. Representative Doyle had the following to say:
Gov. Evers: Kicks off June Dairy Month celebrating Wisconsin’s dairy industry and proud dairy heritage
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off June Dairy Month by celebrating and highlighting Wisconsin’s dairy industry, farmers and producers, and the state’s proud dairy heritage in his weekly radio address. Gov. Evers will be visiting with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community
Forward Latino: Condemns false DHS statement alleging presidential threat
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in twenty- nine states condemns the false statement issued by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Wood County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Wood County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Todd P. Wolf’s retirement, effective July 11, 2025. The new judge
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard to send off more than 600 deploying soldiers
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Wisconsin National Guard senior leadership will join the family and friends of over 600 deploying Soldiers for a 11:00 sendoff ceremony at the Kolf Sports Center May 31. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment
WisDems: Ron Johnson continues anti-vaxx, anti-child, anti-medicaid propaganda push
MADISON, Wis. — A Thursday report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel was another reminder of how Sen. Ron Johnson continues to work against what is best for his Wisconsin constituents. Instead of working to protect Wisconsinites’ health, Johnson would rather work
Rep. Hysell, Miresse: Call out GOP for closed door wake boat meeting
MADISON, WI— Two Wisconsin Democrats are raising serious concerns after Republican legislators held a closed-door meeting about the effects of wake boats on Wisconsin’s glacial lakes. Wake boats have become a growing concern across the state due to the damage
Rep. Born, Sen. Marklein: Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) in executive session, reasonable investments coupled with right-sizing government
MADISON, WI –The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement after today’s executive session: “Today Joint Finance Republicans voted to invest in important government services while holding
Opportunity Wisconsin: Congressman Mark Pocan joins Eau Claire town hall meeting following House passage of cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and more
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – This weekend Congressman Mark Pocan will join an in-person town hall meeting in Eau Claire, hosted by Opportunity Wisconsin and a coalition of grassroots groups, to answer questions from Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s constituents as their own
Second Harvest Foodbank: Food assistance is on the line for rural communities
As the recent Budget Reconciliation bill passes the House and moves onto the Senate, it’s important to take a step back and consider how these decisions will affect everyday people in Wisconsin. One of the most concerning provisions would shift
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Onalaska man sentenced to 11 years for fentanyl trafficking and illegally possessing firearms
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Efrain Estrada, 31, Onalaska, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 132 months in federal prison for possessing 400 grams or more of fentanyl