Port Milwaukee: Gov. Evers, WisDOT awards Port Milwaukee $1.4 million for infrastructure upgrades
Harbor assistance grants to strengthen supply chain reliability, support maritime commerce MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced today over $1.4 million in Harbor Assistance Program funding for Port Milwaukee to support infrastructure improvements on
WisDems: ICYMI: Derrick Van Orden accuses Minnesota Democrats of ‘insurrection’ after ICE killing of Alex Pretti
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting detailed how Derrick Van Orden blamed Alex Pretti for his own murder by ICE agents in Minneapolis. The report shines a light on the dangerous claims Van Orden has made about the tragedy, such as accusing Mayor
Rep. Sortwell: School Bus Association names Rep. Sortwell 2025 Legislative Champion
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today relating to legislation addressing the school bus driver shortage in Wisconsin: “Nationwide, almost a quarter of school bus drivers are 65 years or older, while Wisconsin sits at half
Dept. of Workforce Development: December local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for December 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Dept. of Transportation: DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring Primary Election on February 17, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes
Dept. of Financial Instruction: Save for future education expenses with Edvest 529’s triple tax benefits
MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 28, 2026) – As Wisconsin families start to think about their 2025 taxes, Edvest 529 – Wisconsin’s direct-sold college savings plan – is reminding them that tax time can be more than paperwork – it can be an
Rep. Hysell: First-term Democratic Assemblymembers introduce a privacy amendment to the Wisconsin State Constitution
MADISON, Wis – Today, all twenty-three first-term Wisconsin Assembly Democrats joined together to introduce legislation establishing an explicit individual right to privacy in Wisconsin’s Constitution. Courts at both the federal and state level have long recognized that privacy protects an
Jones cafmpaign: Former Governor Jim Doyle endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, former Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle announced his endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Jim Doyle served as Governor of Wisconsin from 2003 to 2011, following a long
Edvest 529: Save for future education expenses with Edvest 529’s triple tax benefits
MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 28, 2026) – As Wisconsin families start to think about their 2025 taxes, Edvest 529 – Wisconsin’s direct-sold college savings plan – is reminding them that tax time can be more than paperwork – it can be an
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board election results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board (WCPB) election results. The following corn producers will start their three-year terms as elected members of the WCPB on February 1,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Register now for Bob Ross-inspired Happy Little 5K
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that registration is open for the Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K. The race, inspired by artist Bob Ross, is a virtual event with proceeds benefiting tree health
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce over $7.5 million to strengthen Wisconsin’s ports, bolster commerce
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced Harbor Assistance Program grants totaling over $7.5 million for harbor maintenance and construction projects in Green Bay, Manitowoc, Marinette, Milwaukee, and Sturgeon Bay. The bipartisan 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed by Gov. Evers
ACLU Wisconsin: Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth facilities found in compliance, triggering end to court-ordered monitoring set in place by 2017 lawsuit
Madison, WI (January 28, 2026) – Today, the court-appointed monitor overseeing Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake submitted the second consecutive report finding “substantial compliance” with all measures. In 2018, the State agreed to regular monitoring as part of the settlement of
UW-Stout: Professor brings aspects of grandfather’sexperience in Battle of the Bulge ‘back to life’
Menomonie, Wis. – As an instructor of documentary filmmaking at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Assistant Professor Keif Oss’s professional interests in artificial intelligence (AI) filmmaking center on tools that can meaningfully inform and streamline the creative process. Oss, program director of
League of Women Voters: Publishes VOTE411 primary election voter guide
MILWAUKEE, WI – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County launched its VOTE411.org voter guide for the February 17 Primary Election. This online voter resource has tools– in both English and Spanish – to help voters navigate the voting process. These include voter registration tools, polling
Taliesin Preservation: National Geographic awards Taliesin Preservation “Best In The World 2026: Wellness Experiences” for its weekend workshops
SPRING GREEN, Wis. – Taliesin Preservation has been recognized by National Geographic with a “Best of the World 2026” award for its Weekend Workshops. Taliesin was nominated by Weekend Workshop participant and contributor Jacqueline Kehoe, who is part of National Geographic’s global… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on
WisDems: GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany appears to blame Alex Pretti for his death, contradicts Second Amendment
MADISON, Wis. — Tom Tiffany’s first press conference of 2026 was a disaster—Tiffany admitted he had not seen the video of ICE agents killing Alex Pretti, who he all but said brought it upon himself by lawfully having a firearm on him at
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: How to avoid tax ID theft scams
Milwaukee, Wis. – Con artists use personally identifiable information of unsuspecting consumers to file phony tax returns and steal refunds. Consumers and businesses aren’t the only ones preparing for tax season; so are the scammers. One way to protect your information is to
Gov. Evers, DOC: Celebrate completion of successful reforms at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake schools
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov As a result of reaching full compliance with court-ordered requirements, the Department of Corrections is now asking the court to end the federal consent decree, marking another crucial step toward closing the two Wisconsin juvenile facilities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department
WisDems: Statement on Donald Trump endorsing Tom Tiffany in GOP primary for governor
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump endorsing Wisconsin’s most extreme congressman for governor, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: We agree with Donald Trump—Tom Tiffany has been by his side for all