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Global environmental change has come to the forefront of public discourse in recent years. Socially vulnerable groups are the most likely to suffer in such times of environmental threat. Vulnerability levels are highest for historically disadvantaged groups based on characteristics

MADISON, Wis. – Tammy Baldwin is once again carrying water for Hamas and its sympathizers. In the wake of Hamas declining multiple overtures from the Biden Administration and Israel for a humanitarian ceasefire and release of remaining hostages, Senator Baldwin was asked by

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to submit feedback on the draft Lake Management Plan for Spur Lake in Oneida County by March 28, 2024. The proposed management plan provides important background information, historical context and

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MADISON, WI – March 20, 2024 – Dane County Parks is requesting input from county residents to update a plan that helps determine how Dane County manages its outdoor resources, including what recreation activities are important to them and what may make

Racine County, WI – Community uproar follows recent remarks by Assembly Speaker Robin  ‘CCP’ Vos, labeling his constituents as “morons and whack jobs” while trivializing the  significant recall efforts against him as a “stupid petition.” This has only intensified the

Greenfield – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement following a press conference which highlighted the need for Governor Evers to sign Senate Bill 514. This critical legislation combats the epidemic of reckless driving and the many that flee from police.

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed historic legislation, Senate Bill 791 and Senate Bill 792, now 2023 Wisconsin Acts 121 and 122, respectively, enabling the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to receive and administer more than $78 million

MADISON – The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, Senator Wimberger (R-Green Bay) and Representative Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement following today’s public hearing on two audit reports on Telework, Space Management, and Risk Management for both the

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra demanding that he provide a detailed explanation for why HHS continues to

The “Hellcats” of Hotel Company, 132nd Brigade Support Battalion, led by 1st Lt. Danielle Lavrenz and 1st Sgt. Roger Marco, competed in the final level of the 56th Philip A. Connelly culinary competition from their Eau Claire armory, March 17,

March 19, 2024 – Today, MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced Centro Hispano of Dane County as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. Centro received $2 million. 

Madison – Today, Melissa Agard, candidate for Dane County Executive hosted a roundtable with environmental leaders across Dane County. Agard is running a campaign that is prioritizing environmental protection. The discussion at today’s roundtable focused on issues such as  water quality,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, brought home funding to support Wisconsin farmers, rural communities, water infrastructure, and tribal nations in the government funding legislation signed into law earlier this month.  “Wisconsin

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – The importance of building partnerships and overcoming complex challenges were two key messages that resonated with attendees during the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security in Lake Geneva. “Wisconsin has recently seen

Over the last 14 years, the ACA has served as the backbone of the American health care system and has helped tens of millions of Americans gain access to affordable health coverage. Thanks to President Biden’s efforts to lower the

Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) today announced her candidacy for the 97th Assembly District. Duchow is seeking her 6th term in the legislature, having represented the 99th Assembly District since 2015 under previous legislative maps.  “I’ve called Delafield home my entire

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces improvements to the Wisconsin Vehicle Inspection Program (WIVIP) to help customers in southeast Wisconsin conveniently complete their required vehicle emissions test. Improvements include the addition of two, new

MADISON – MacIver Impact, Inc. – the 501(c)4 arm of the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy – announced today they are launching a new digital advertising campaign supporting the passage of two constitutional amendments to ban “Zuckerbucks” and provide

In a move the legislators noted should be straightforward and common sense, Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Rep. Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) today circulated legislation that would bar fake electors who actively sought to disenfranchise Wisconsin voters from serving in an