Gov. Evers, WHEDA: Award $2 million in grant funds for housing assistance to Wisconsin’s most vulnerable populations
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Awards to support more than 1,500 beds and housing units in 27 counties across the state MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), today announced that 59 organizations will receive $2 million in
Gov. Evers, First Lady: Celebrate Kwanzaa in Wisconsin
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Kwanzaa. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor: Hello, Wisconsin. Governor
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Signs legislation approving MCTS service plan that maintains public transit services for workers, students, and the community
CONTACT: press@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation approving the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) 2026 Service Plan that will maintain and maximize public transit services next year. The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved the 2026 MCTS Service Plan
WisPolitics review: Evers’ PSC picks approve bigger utility rate increases, smaller profit margins than Walker’s
Gov. Tony Evers’ picks for the Public Service Commission have approved $2.2 billion in utility rate increases since becoming a majority on the body, more than seven times what former Gov. Scott Walker’s nominees did over a similar period, according to a WisPolitics review.
WisPolitics panel: Economy, health care key 2026 election issues in environment favoring Dems
Panelists discussed several factors boosting Dems: President Donald Trump’s bad poll numbers, recent Dem election wins around the country, and Democrats’ winning streak in state Supreme Court elections.
Disability Rights Wisconsin: Applauds agreement in U.S. v. Town of Thornapple
Gov. Evers, First Lady: Host virtual tour of 2025 holiday decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared their annual virtual tour of the 2025 holiday decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence to highlight and thank local businesses, organizations, and volunteers for their help in
Gov. Evers, WHEDA: Announce more than $6.3 million for affordable housing loan program award
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Investment will support five affordable housing developments, more than 520 housing units statewide MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), today announced over $6.3 million to support five new housing developments that will create 521
Gov. Evers: Grants 167 pardons, bringing total pardons granted to 1807
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 167 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted during his time in office to 1807. “A pardon offers individuals is a second chance and acknowledges the good work these folks have done to make amends, give
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ crown their political winners and losers of 2025
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look back on the political winners and losers in Wisconsin in 2025. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Pat Kreitlow: Here’s the real reason your property tax bill is likely much higher — and it’s not ‘the 400-year veto’
For 16 years, state aid hasn’t kept up with inflation.
Jonathan Burkham: Think we don’t need immigrants? Wisconsin’s workforce is shrinking.
Without immigrants, Wisconsin’s labor force will contract, schools will close, and budgets will dry up. Demographic winter is setting in.
LaKeshia Myers: In 2026, an investment in yourself is an investment in Wisconsin’s future
Too many of us remain unaware of one of the most powerful educational tools available right here in Wisconsin—dual enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn college credits and professional certifications while still walking the halls of their neighborhood schools.
Kristin Brey: A Wisconsin-inspired take on the ‘Night Before Christmas’ poem
The kringle was nestled in Tupperware tight, with stollen beside it, dusted snowy and bright.
Amy Hemmer: Affordability or Biden inflation?
The Democrats have shown over and over that they care more about power than they do about doing what is right for the country. So now “affordability” is their new term to “get Trump.” Where, oh where was their concern about “affordability” during the Biden term?