Madison Parks: Ribbon cutting celebrates Country Grove Park improvements
The community is invited to join City leaders and neighbors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Country Grove Park at 3:30pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The event celebrates a new park shelter, futsal court, and relocated basketball court in this nearly 45-acre community
Weekly GOP Radio Address: Freedom is never free
Hi, this is State Senator Andre Jacque. As we gather this Memorial Day weekend, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country — those who surrendered their own hopes and
Kids Forward: Wisconsin’s Surplus Deal didn’t pass the test
We applaud the legislators who put Wisconsin families over politics Last week the Governor’s problematic surplus deal was blocked in the Senate. This deal represents more than just a partisan disagreement about schools and taxes. At its core, this disagreement demands that
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address, celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the weekly radio address celebrating May as Mental Health Awareness Month across the state and highlighting his and his administration’s efforts over the past seven-plus years to address the mental health crisis and ensure
Fair Wisconsin: Broad coalition calls on CEOs of UW Health and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to restart gender-affirming care: “Our youth are counting on you.”
To UW Health CEO Alan Kaplan and CHOW CEO Gil Peri: We, the undersigned organizations, call on the leadership at UW-Health and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to restart the provision of gender-affirming care to transgender youth. Gender-affirming care is legal
Dept. of Transportation, Dept. of Natural Resources: Drive safe. Tow safe. Boat safe: DNR, WisDOT partner to encourage safe travel and water recreation this summer
MADISON, Wis. – As many Wisconsinites are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are teaming up to encourage safe driving, towing and boating over the long weekend and throughout the summer. “We are excited to partner with the DNR
We Work the Waterways, International ship Masters’ Association: Milwaukee students to explore maritime careers at Maritime Interaction Day
(Milwaukee, WI) — Captain Beth Caylor Fernandez, President, International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) – Milwaukee Lodge 6, announced today that the ISMA and We Work the Waterways, along with Beulah Brinton Community Center and the University of Wisconsin School of
UW-Eau Claire: Artistry, advocacy, adventure: Olivia Bishop’s global memory
It would be fair to guess that most University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students have lived in one, two or maybe three towns throughout their childhood. Recent graduate Olivia Bishop, however, was raised in six different countries before they turned 18,
Wisconsin State Fair: Stunning heights – the biggest ever to appear at State Fair – and bright lights will commemorate America 250 and the 175th anniversary of Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – May 21, 2026–Wisconsin State Fair officials are thrilled to announce a new milestone attraction is coming to the 175th celebration of the Wisconsin State Fair, presented by T-Mobile. Make no mistake, this will be the largest wheel to make
Wisconsin Realtors Association: Wisconsin home sales and prices continue to rise in April
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its April 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing that the state’s housing market continued its strong spring performance, with both sales and prices increasing for the second consecutive month despite ongoing inventory constraints.
Gov. Evers: Over 2,000 pardons granted since taking office
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor grants 220 pardons, bringing total pardons granted to 2,027 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has officially granted more than 2,000 pardons since taking office in 2019, continuing his record-breaking streak of granting more official acts of
Dept. of Justice: Fitchburg detective honored with Hometown Hero Award
MADISON, WIS. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin proudly announces that Detective Jordan Trundle of the Fitchburg Police Department has been awarded the inaugural Hometown Hero Award sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice in
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport: MKE Airport receives additional $8 million in federal funding for Concourse E project
MILWAUKEE (May 20, 2026) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) will receive millions in federal funding towards the continued redevelopment of Concourse E, a new state-of the-art international concourse that can also be used for domestic flights. The funding is part of the
WisDems: Bryan Steil fails Wisconsin veterans
MADISON, Wis. — At a recent roundtable, despite vehemently supporting the DOGE cuts that ultimately led to the loss of 30,000 jobs at VA hospitals across Wisconsin, Bryan Steil had the gall to speak down to veterans, claiming “we’ve got a lot of resources
Rep. Novak: Encourages continued bipartisan work on tax relief and investing in public schools
MADISON — Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) joined several Republican legislators in sending a letter to Governor Tony Evers encouraging continued bipartisan negotiations focused on returning Wisconsin’s budget surplus to taxpayers and advancing reforms to help lower costs for working families.
Rep. Kaufert: State Senators put politics before people; block bipartisan tax relief and school funding bill
MADISON – State Representative Dean Kaufert [R—Neenah] issued the following statement after State Senators voted to block a $1.8 Billion tax relief and school funding bill, using part of the state’s available budget surplus. The bill was negotiated between Governor
Climate Power: This Memorial Day weekend, Wisconsin families face skyrocketing gas and electricity prices—Trump doesn’t seem to care
Wisconsinites planning to travel this Memorial Day Weekend are being squeezed from every direction, as the cost of gas, airfare, groceries, and utility bills continues to climb. Yet Donald Trump isn’t even trying to hide the fact that he could
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 9. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Paul R. Van Grunsven’s retirement, effective Sept. 4, 2026.
Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to lower housing costs and boost supply
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the House passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. “Solving America’s housing shortage starts with increasing supply and cutting the red tape that makes it harder
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Court System releases judicial workload study
Madison, Wisconsin (May 20, 2026) – The Wisconsin court system today released a new judicial workload study designed to help court leaders, county officials, legislators, and justice system partners evaluate judicial resource needs across Wisconsin’s circuit courts. The study, conducted in