Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers, First Lady deliver radio address celebrating Thanksgiving in Wisconsin
Governor: Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. First Lady: And I’m First Lady Kathy Evers, and we wanted to take a moment to wish every Wisconsinite a happy Thanksgiving. Governor: With so much going on across our country, it’s
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition sue to block unlawful SNAP eligibility guidance
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the federal government from imposing new eligibility restrictions on the Supplementation Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in Wisconsin,
Wisconsin Bankers Foundation: Over 40,000 Wisconsinites reached by banks’ financial education efforts
Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Recognizes Volunteer Service of Bank Employees MADISON, Wis. – On Thursday, November 20, 114 Wisconsin bankers and 25 banks were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) for their efforts in promoting financial literacy to Wisconsin’s community
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul pushes back on potential state AI law ban
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general wrote to Congress to oppose efforts to ban state laws that address artificial intelligence. Public reporting over the past few days indicates that lawmakers may insert a
Protect Our Care: Statement: As CMS announces negotiated prices, Trump works to roll back savings for seniors
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new maximum fair prices (MFPs) negotiated with drug companies, as the administration was required to do by the Inflation Reduction Act – a law Donald Trump and
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Recognized for innovation
Agency’s digital license offering earns prestigious award Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) recently earned recognition for its innovative approach to licensing at the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s 33rd Salute to Local Government Awards. The state regulatory
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Dec. 10
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the December meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in public meeting room G09, State
Jones campaign: State Rep. Alex Joers endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, Wisconsin State Rep. Alex Joers endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Joers (AD-81) joins fellow Representatives Andrew Hysell (AD-46), Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Francesca Hong (AD-76), Shelia Stubbs (AD-78), Lisa Subeck (AD-79), and Mike
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: Invests $105 million to help St. Croix Regional Medical Center construct a critical access hospital facility
Stevens Point, Wis., Nov. 26, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced St. Croix Regional Medical Center will receive $105 million to construct a 130,000-square-foot replacement critical access hospital facility in St.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Deadlines approaching for 2026 bear and turkey harvest authorization applications
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds bear and turkey hunters that applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Hunters can apply for
Sen. Jacque, Reps. Allen, Rivera-Wagner: Preventing harmful lending
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Rep. Scott Allen (R), along with Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D) and Sen. André Jacque (R), released two bipartisan bills that would modify payday and installment loans to lessen the harmful effects of high-interest, short-term lending. “Financial
Wisconsin Historical Society: Peniel Chapel listed in the State Register of Historic Places
TOWN OF ELDORADO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Peniel Chapel in the Town of Eldorado (Fond du Lac County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a
Wisconsin Historical Society: Paul Kuehl House listed in the State Register of Historic Places
PLATEVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Paul Kuehl House in Platteville (Grant County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Tudor Revival residence was constructed by the original owner in 1937. The Paul
Wisconsin Historical Society: Frost Woods Historic District listed in the State Register of Historic Places
MONONA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Frost Woods Historic District in Monona (Dane County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Justin Miller. The State
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition sue over HUD policy that would put more people into homelessness
HUD’s Policy Shift Risks Forcing Hundreds of Wisconsin Households Into Homelessness MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is illegally upending supports for tens of thousands of Americans experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity with abrupt
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Denounces Trump admin plan to cut frigate program, undermine national security and jeopardize good Wisconsin jobs
Baldwin demands Navy action to maintain Wisconsin’s shipbuilding industry Baldwin was among chief supporters to bring frigate program to Wisconsin and has successfully secured investments in program since WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) denounced the Trump administration’s plan
Institute for Reforming Government: Expands oversight and legal work with hire of Kevin Zielinski as associate counsel
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced that Kevin Zielinski has joined the organization as Associate Counsel for Legal Reform & Oversight, expanding the IRG team to 9.5 employees. WHY IT MATTERS: In this role, Kevin will
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Plans to protect lawful congressional maps already in place
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court allowed two new legal challenges to the state’s congressional maps to continue forward by appointing two separate three-judge panels to hear the cases. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) had argued against such an appointment as any attempt to redraw the Congressional district lines in
Law Forward: Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court orders, ready to litigate congressional districts
MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward Director of Litigation Doug Poland reacted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s appointment today of a three-judge panel in Law Forward’s Congressional redistricting case: “Law Forward is pleased that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed a panel of three
Opportunity Wisconsin: As tariffs drive Thanksgiving dinners sky-high, Opportunity Wisconsin reminds Reps. Steil and Van Orden about their votes supporting them
MADISON, Wis. – As families prepare their Thanksgiving menus this year, new data shows how tariffs are sending prices soaring and giving Wisconsin families sticker shock at the checkout this week. Experts agree that prices are being driven higher due