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Stevens Point, Wis., Dec.1, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the Burnett Sanitary District #1 will use a USDA RD grant of $703,000 to install a new lift station

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week is kicking off the holiday season, celebrating “Shop Small Wisconsin Season” and encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at Wisconsin’s many local small businesses during the holidays.   For the fifth consecutive year, Gov. Evers has proclaimed the weeks

Lancaster, WI (December 1, 2025) – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) formally endorsed David Varnam for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.  “From skyrocketing costs to failing to protect our children in classrooms, the legacy Sara Rodriguez leaves behind is damning. David

Individuals And Groups Honored For Work On Managing Invasive Species MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council is accepting nominations for the 22nd annual Invasive Species Action Awards now through Feb. 15,

MADISON, WI – Today, State Representative William Penterman is calling on Governor Tony Evers to correct the record after misleading Wisconsin families about gas prices. In a social media post yesterday, Governor Evers falsely claimed that gas prices are rising, even as recent reports show they

MADISON—Today, as signature gathering opens for nomination papers so candidates can be placed on the spring ballot, six Dane County Circuit Court Judges have stepped forward to announce their support for Judge Ben Jones to continue serving in Branch 1. 

Governor Tony Evers proclaimed today (Dec. 1) as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin to celebrate the men and women who brave winter’s worst to keep Wisconsin’s roads safe and passable. Together with the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA), the

Eau Claire, WI – After nearly eight years of service on the Eau Claire City Council, including almost three years as Council President, Emily Berge announced today that she will not seek another term. Instead, she will focus on her

MADISON, Wis. – As the holidays approach and the giving season begins, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) have partnered to help consumers protect their money and personal information ahead

MADISON, Wis. – Identity thieves take full advantage of the holiday season by impersonating popular businesses and soliciting consumers’ personal information for dishonest reasons. To protect themselves from identity theft during this holiday season and year-round, consumers need to keep

MADISON, Wis. – The holidays are a busy time for Wisconsin consumers, and scammers are eager to take advantage of the hustle and bustle. Scammers want to steal consumers’ money and personal information, and they know the best tricks to

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin National Guard will hold a formal deployment send-off ceremony for the 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the main ballroom of the Baird Center. This ceremony will mark

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement regarding the shooting of two District of Columbia National Guardsmen in

Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. First Lady: And I’m First Lady Kathy Evers, and we wanted to take a moment to wish every Wisconsinite a happy Thanksgiving. Governor: With so much going on across our country, it’s

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the federal government from imposing new eligibility restrictions on the Supplementation Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in Wisconsin,

Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Recognizes Volunteer Service of Bank Employees MADISON, Wis. – On Thursday, November 20, 114 Wisconsin bankers and 25 banks were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) for their efforts in promoting financial literacy to Wisconsin’s community

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general wrote to Congress to oppose efforts to ban state laws that address artificial intelligence. Public reporting over the past few days indicates that lawmakers may insert a

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new maximum fair prices (MFPs) negotiated with drug companies, as the administration was required to do by the Inflation Reduction Act – a law Donald Trump and

Agency’s digital license offering earns prestigious award Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) recently earned recognition for its innovative approach to licensing at the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s 33rd Salute to Local Government Awards. The state regulatory

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the December meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in public meeting room G09, State