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Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.     Folks, our ability to compete and be successful—to have a strong economy and workforce, to retain our homegrown talent, and to make life better for everyone who calls our state home—depends on our

WISCONSIN – Today, Protect Our Care is launching new ads holding Republicans, including Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), accountable for the impending government shutdown and a health care crisis of their own making. Republican lawmakers plan to shut down the

WISCONSIN – Today, USA Today published an article by Sarah Wire outlining the ongoing shutdown battle, Republicans’ refusal to permanently extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits lowering premium costs for Americans, and how the expiration of these critical tax credits

Test score changes display widening gaps Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the release of Forward Exam and ACT test scores on Thursday showing mixed performance of K-12 schools in Wisconsin.  WHAT

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) introduced legislation this week to stop the liberal left from spreading misinformation and rhetoric when it comes to abortion and healthcare. She was joined by 11 colleagues in the Senate and Assembly in authoring the bill

MADISON, Wis. — From the day Charlie Kirk was horrifically murdered to Tuesday of this week, WI-03 Representative Derrick Van Orden has posted over 1,000 tweets related to the incident. In his tweets, Van Orden has threatened to withdraw federal funding from Mayo Clinic — a health

DE PERE — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) sent a letter to Acting Director of the Defense Manpower Data Center Katie Griffin urging the reopening of the DEERS/RAPIDS processing facility in Green Bay to allow active-duty servicemen, reservists, veterans, and their

MADISON – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) proudly announced his co-authorship of a new bill creating a Workforce Home Loan Program under the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). The program is designed to help first-time homebuyers bridge the

Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer and Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement:  “Planned Parenthood is a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s health care system. Tens of thousands of individuals and families depend on Planned Parenthood for family planning and

MADISON – Last night, Wisconsin media reported that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin would be pausing abortion services starting October 1 while a challenge to a provision defunding the organization within the federal budget reconciliation bill makes its way through the

Starting October 1st, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause scheduling abortion appointments. This is in response to the Big Beautiful Bill, signed by President Trump on July 4th, 2025, that has a provision preventing abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funds.  

Community invited to exhibitions, lectures and discussions, readings and performances Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout launches its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad talks, performances and exhibitions scheduled on campus this fall. From exhibitions featuring

MADISON – After Donald Trump and Republican politicians passed their harmful budget bill, Planned Parenthood announced yesterday that it will temporarily pause abortion care in Wisconsin to prevent loss of Badgercare coverage for family planning and other health services. Sen.

GREEN BAY, WI – United States Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany’s bid for Wisconsin Governor. “Congressman Tom Tiffany is a stand up guy who has always put the people of Wisconsin first. In my short time in politics,

Plan Includes 40 Hours of Dedicated Teacher Training in 2025-26 So All Students Can Learn to Read  (MILWAUKEE)—Milwaukee Public Schools’ results on 2024-25 state assessments demonstrate the clear need for the district’s new literacy plan and its emphasis on high-quality

Help Protect Wisconsin’s Forests During Firewood Month A kiosk inside Potawatomi State Park offers bundles of local firewood for sale. All staffed state parks with campgrounds offer firewood for sale. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department

Testing data for 2024-25 school year now available MADISON — Standardized assessment results released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction show a slight increase in student performance in both English language arts and mathematics during the 2024-25 school year. According to data from the Wisconsin Student Assessment System&… Please

Soybean farmers in Wisconsin and across the country face a worsening crisis as reckless tariffs are causing soybean sales to plummet, prices to drop, and farming equipment and fertilizer prices to increase – and Derrick Van Orden is doing nothing to solve the

MADISON, Wis. — In light of Tom Tiffany’s recent announcement that he is running for Governor of Wisconsin, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is reminding voters of his unwavering support for the GOP’s tariff taxes with a new ad. And it’s easy to

Stay safe and enjoy Wisconsin’s waters this fall. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all boaters to prioritize safety this fall, especially when boating in cold water conditions. So far in