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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the W3434/W3458 optical ground wire and structure replacement projects in Trempealeau County.  Incidental take

STATE OF THE RACE: The Democratic field for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race is beginning to take shape, but one fact is already clear: Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez is the candidate best positioned to take on Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany and win in the

MADISON – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) was named to the Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services by Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester). The bipartisan task force will focus specifically on services that help seniors maintain independence in their own homes, encourage social

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation wardens and county sheriff deputies teamed up to support safe enjoyment of recreational vehicles during the fifth-annual Think Smart Before You Start ATV/UTV education and enforcement campaign held over Labor Day

Oct. 9 Cabot Executive-in-Residence presentation, ‘Designed to Influence,’ will address how creative innovation shapes the future Menomonie, Wis. – Drawing on lessons from a career spent shaping ideas and experiences, Andrew Murphy, head of Corporate Engagement Strategy at Apple, will highlight

Dear Secretary-Designee Hereth: Construction, like many industries, is being challenged by inflation, lack of skilled workers, and supply chain issues. Unlike other industries, Wisconsin construction is also dealing with the new commercial building code (Code) that is suddenly in effect

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal

There are so many places, events and things to do that will get Blugolds out exploring the campus and community. See why Eau Claire is consistently listed among the cool, hip, small cities in which to live. 1) Apple picking

MADISON, Wis. —  As October creeps in, Wisconsin Republicans are sounding the alarm on the Democrats’ reckless government shutdown – a true House of Horrors that’s haunting hardworking Americans and Wisconsinites alike. This partisan nightmare, orchestrated by extreme Democrats in Washington,

Dear Secretary-Designee Hereth: Construction, like many industries, is being challenged by inflation, lack of skilled workers, and supply chain issues. Unlike other industries, Wisconsin construction is also dealing with the new commercial building code (Code) that is suddenly in effect

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the chairs, vice chairs, and members of the four Speaker’s Task Forces for 2025. Each Assembly task force has a Republican chair and a Democratic vice chair. “The objective is for each bipartisan

MADISON – Today, the formation of and appointments to four new legislative task forces were announced. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) was appointed Vice Chair of the Legislative Task Force on Protecting Kids.  The task force is set to consider several

EAU CLAIRE, WI – City Council President Emily Berge released the following statementfollowing the government shutdown. “Derrick Van Orden and Donald Trump are putting billionaires over everyday Americans.Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House and shoulder the full responsibility

Program created and funded by Gov. Evers supported new state-of-the-art Kenosha Innovation Center to house local startups, promote economic development in Southeast Wisconsin  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers joined local leaders, community members, and representatives from the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood for the grand opening of

Hi, I’m Representative Dave Armstrong and I represent the 67 th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about Assembly Bill 182; a bill I authored. This bill strengthens Wisconsin’s affordable housing tax credit program by clarifying eligibility,

MADISON, WI – This afternoon, the other members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking were officially announced. As the chair of this task force, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement: “I’m proud to officially welcome my

A Win for American Families MADISON, WI – Rep. Gustafson, Chair of the Wisconsin Legislature’s Science, Technology, and AI Committee, praises President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for doubling funding for the Childhood Cancer Data

Report offers 2024 Homicide Data, highlights the need for a Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force, and examines the impact of funding instability on programs and survivors Madison – According to the newly released annual End Domestic

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial (WLEM Inc) Board of Directors expresses profound disappointment with the Dane County District Attorney’s Office’s handling of the June 14, 2025, vandalism incident at the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial during the “No

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Governor announces Evers Administration has reached significant milestone and crucial step toward closing two Wisconsin juvenile facilities  Evers Administration reaches full compliance with consent decree after years of implementing dozens of reforms ordered by courts in the wake of