Evers fires UW regent over alleged altercation with staff
Gov. Tony Evers announced tonight has has fired Regent Timothy Nixon over an alleged physical altercation with staff providing support for an official university meeting
Gov. Evers: Fires UW regent
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight fired University of Wisconsin (UW) System Regent Timothy Nixon, effective immediately, after receiving reports the regent allegedly had an altercation with staff providing support for an official UW meeting. “It is my expectation that
Dept. of Public Intstruction: DPI budget proposal aims to fix Wisconsin’s school funding system, provides $2.75 billion in new aid
Proposal reduces reliance on local property taxpayers, increases special education reimbursement, provides sustainable resources to support students MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s proposed 2027-29 biennial budget, including roughly $2.75 billion
Wisconsin DHS: Reports second death connected to the ongoing measles outbreak
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Grant County Health Department are saddened to report they have received confirmation of a pediatric measles-associated death in Wisconsin. This is the second death connected to the ongoing measles outbreak in
Gov. Evers, DVA: Announce recipient of the annual Anna Mae Robertson Veteran Legacy Award
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), is honored to announce Renee Simpson as the recipient of the 2026 Anna Mae Robertson Veteran Legacy Award. The award was presented to Simpson by Gov.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 13
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss this week’s leadership elections, the Supreme Court’s decision to hear a challenge to Act 10 and Gov-elect David Crowley’s transition team.
Evers commutes sentences of 14
Of those, the governor ordered one woman serving a 30-year sentence for burglary to be immediately released. The others had their sentences shortened with one woman who has served 32 years of a murder conviction and is now eligible for parole as of this month.
Wisconsin Historical Society: Give the gift of Wisconsin: Discover unique finds from the Wisconsin Historical Society
Explore 10 gift ideas that celebrate Wisconsin’s rich history, culture and traditions—and are sure to delight everyone who loves the Badger State! MADISON, Wis. – Looking for a holiday gift with a Wisconsin connection? WisHistory’s online shop features a curated
Wisconsin Historical Society: The 2026 Capitol Ornament is now available for holiday gift-giving at Madison area retailers and online.
This year’s ornament was inspired by a “one of a kind” photograph of the ground floor rotunda from a unique vantage point. The distinctive geometric marble design and decorative stonework was captured by a camera suspended from the top of
Marquette’s Office of Marketing and Communication: Receives four Best of District V awards from CASE
MILWAUKEE — The Office of Marketing and Communication at Marquette University has received four Best of District V awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for storytelling, environmental graphics, communication initiatives and photography. Marquette was awarded a
Gov. Evers: Becomes the first Governor since Former Gov. Thompson to grant commutations
After Wisconsin’s process for issuing commutations was reinstated earlier this year, the governor today announced the first commutations grants issued since the Thompson Administration MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today became the first Wisconsin governor since former Gov. Tommy Thompson,