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Many know the incredible conservation that has been done in Wisconsin thanks to the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Created in 1989, this fund preserves wildlife habitats, natural areas, and waterways throughout our state’s 72 counties. Historically, projects funded by this program

[Milwaukee, WI] – Join Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) this Saturday February 18th at 1:00PM at Red Arrow Park for a Rally and March demanding that Milwaukee District Attorney, John Chisholm, sign a pledge stating he and his office

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the formation of a Lake Michigan lake trout commercial harvest stakeholder group. The stakeholder group is charged with providing input to the DNR for consideration as we develop recommendations

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released excerpts from his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message set to be delivered live in the Assembly Chambers tonight at 7 p.m. CT. The governor’s speech will be livestreamed on his YouTube channel and Facebook page. After delivering his 2023 State

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI), in partnership with the People’s Party and the Wisconsin Green Party, will co-conduct an anti-war peace march in Milwaukee, Sunday, February 19th. The rally of peace advocates will take place from 11 AM to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms two new chronic wasting disease (CWD) positive detections in wild deer in Marathon County. These two CWD positive test results are from a 2-year-old hunter-harvested doe during the gun deer

THEINSVILLE, Wisconsin – Feb. 15, 2023 – State Senate candidate Dr. Van Mobley called on the State Legislature to eliminate a budget proposal by Governor Tony Evers to give $290 million to the Milwaukee Brewers organization and to instead use

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she will serve as the new Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. “I am honored to serve as Chair of the Appropriations

MADISON, WI. – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) announced its plans to reject Governor Evers’ proposed budget priorities that would destroy Wisconsin’s economic health and leave taxpayers on the hook – including the governor’s newest scheme to funnel nearly $300

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.) and seven of their Republican colleagues in introducing the COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act to ensure that federal taxpayer dollars are not

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Mother, loved ones of Kai Lermer to attend as governor’s guests to 2023-25 biennial budget message MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight will announce his 2023-25 budget will build upon 2021 Wisconsin Act 210, also known as the “Kai 11” bill. The “Kai 11” bill was signed by the governor last year in honor of 16-year-old Waukesha North High School student-athlete Kai Lermer. Kai was playing a pick-up

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Evers announced his investment plans for K-12 schools in advance of his full budget address tomorrow evening, Wednesday February 15th at 7:00pm. Between August’s first K-12 budget commitment and now, the Governor has doubled down on

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in submitting comments to the U.S. Department of Education in response to proposed changes to the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) program. The coalition commends the Department’s

MILWAUKEE — Caroline Gómez-Tom, president of the City of Milwaukee Board of Health and a professional health care advocate, announced today she will be a candidate for Milwaukee County Board in District 14 in the May 2 special election. The

Madison, Wis. – February 13, 2023 – As the 2023 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year,

MADISON – Today, Governor Evers announced major investments and initiatives from his 2023-25 biennial budget to support Wisconsin kids and K-12 schools throughout the state. The Governor’s proposal would provide an increase of more than $2.6 billion for public schools

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced a new plan to keep Major League Baseball and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee County for another two decades. The plan is part of the Governor’s biennial budget proposal and invests a portion

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement in response to the creation of a new White House “interagency team” to study UAPs.  “I look forward to engaging with the new White House UAP ‘interagency team’ as giving this topic

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of citizens that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural