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Today is the perfect day to flex your democracy muscles by participating in the April Spring Election. Your vote will help determine some of the policies that will guide our communities and state in years to come. This email will

De Pere, WI – America First businessman and political outsider Tony Wied has secured the endorsements of America First Congressman Jim Banks (IN-3) and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum in the race to fill Mike Gallagher’s seat inWI-08. The two

(MADISON) – Today, Governor Evers vetoed AB-377, making good on his promise to “veto any bill that makes Wisconsin a less safe, less inclusive, and less welcoming place for LGBTQ people and kids.” Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove), co-chair of

MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 377, which would have banned transgender students from playing on sports teams that are consistent with their gender identity. State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) applauded Governor Evers’ veto of this hateful

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, joined by LGBTQ youth, families, advocates, elected officials, and community members, vetoed Assembly Bill (AB) 377, a bill passed by Republican members of the Wisconsin State Legislature targeting transgender and gender nonconforming youth and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to learn more about upcoming trail projects at Peninsula State Park in Door County. The Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Master Plan, publicly reviewed and approved in 2018

Madison –State Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) released the following statement regarding the Evers Administration vetoing AB 955 / SB 933. On Friday, Governor Evers sent a message to Wisconsin’s most vulnerable patient population by vetoing legislation that prohibits organ transplant

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Washington, D.C. — On the first day of Medicaid Awareness Month, Protect Our Care is releasing a new national report detailing Republican plans to slash Medicaid and rip coverage away from millions of Americans. While Medicaid Awareness Month is a

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April 1, 2024 Madison WI. — AB1030, a bill banning antlerless deer hunting in the Northern Forest Zone for four years (with the exception of youth hunts) was vetoed by the Governor. Also vetoed was SB139, which would have mandated

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 139, Assembly Bill 512, and Assembly Bill 1030 last Friday: “Governor Evers preaches that he wants to represent all Wisconsinites. But with these latest vetoes, he made one

Madison, WI – Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Mark Born (R- Beaver Dam) sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers today regarding his ongoing threat to veto legislation related to PFAS funding.  The Co-Chairs asked the Governor to

Madison, WI – Last Friday, Governor Evers dealt a devastating blow to education reform by vetoing Senate Bill (SB) 917, also known as the teacher apprenticeship bill, authored by Representative Penterman. This bill aimed to equip every four-year college in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore Wisconsin with a Natural Resources Foundation (NRF) field trip. The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is a nonprofit that protects our state’s lands, waters and wildlife and connects all

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Angela Hoven to serve as Pierce County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Julie Hines, effective May 3, 2024. Hoven will serve for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April 6 – 13, 2024, as Money Smart Wisconsin Week to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and financial wellness. “Financial education gives folks the

MADISON – State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) expressed surprise and disgust after learning that Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill requiring the Department of Transportation (DOT) erect a sign on I-94 directing people to the Wind Point Lighthouse and Prairie

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Producers that grow and sell cranberries in Wisconsin are eligible to nominate themselves or other producers.

Green Bay, WI. – As Trump visits the Badger State and Wisconsin voters head to the polls, we want to remind you how Trump’s anti-worker and climate-denier agenda hurt Wisconsin’s burgeoning clean energy economy and polluted freshwater resources that Wisconsinites depend