State of Wisconsin
Recent News About State of Wisconsin
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Former WI Governor: Susan Crawford let an 'evil child rapist' walk, could have given him '60 years'
Scott Walker, the former Governor of Wisconsin, accused Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford of allowing an "evil child rapist" to evade a lengthy prison sentence.
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RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Trump could sway Catholic voters in WI
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former Democratic presidential candidate, recently endorsed Donald Trump, a move that may impact Catholic voters across the country, including in Wisconsin.
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Trump in WI: ‘I will get these monster criminals out of Wisconsin’
Former President Donald Trump, speaking at a Sept. 7 rally in Mosinee, Wisc., said he will get “monster” illegal alien criminals out of Wisconsin and the country.
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Johnson: Russian influence on election doesn't 'come close' to interference caused by Blinken letter
In response to recent reports that the Biden Administration is taking action against Russian influence operations targeting the 2024 US election, Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson said that the letter written by Antony Blinken and signed by 51 intelligence officials concerning Hunter Biden's laptop controversy in 2020 represents the most significant instance of election interference in U.S. history.
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Wisconsin to vote on citizen-only voting measure this November
A measure to amend the Wisconsin Constitution to require voters participating in school, local, state and federal elections to be U.S. citizens, will be on the General Election ballot this November.
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Students for Justice in Palestine’s antisemitic rallies at UW-Madison claim to be 'part of' Hamas Operations
Ahead of their Day of Resistance rallies across the country, the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) issued a "toolkit" document that refers to Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack in Israel that left over 1200 dead, as "the resistance," and it further stated that student activities are part of the movement and not just in solidarity. While the document has led some schools to move to deactivate the group, the SJP currently operates on the campus of UW-Madison and has been regularly holding rallies and walkouts.
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Wisconsin electoral history for Nov. 5, 1912: Woodrow Wilson wins Wisconsin en route to the Presidency
On November 5, 1912, then-New Jersey Gov. Woodrow Wilson (D) won the state of Wisconsin in the Presidential Election on the way to a national victory and the U.S. Presidency.
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Tony Evers: 'Our kids deserve to grow up in a world where they're free to be who they are and marry who they love'
Tony Evers, Governor of State of Wisconsin, Government said on Dec 13th.
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Ukrainian immigrant Westerlund: 'Ukrainian democracy has been a threat to Putin for many years, so now he’s sending in ‘peacekeepers’'
Ukrainian emigrants are watching the Russian invasion in their home country unfold and are expressing their concern about friends and family living in the country.
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'You go too high, they go someplace else': Inflation causing restaurants to keep margins low, take losses
As inflation rises around the country, restaurants are struggling to keep prices low while maintaining margins. In some cases, restaurants are suffering losses on their most popular dishes just to keep themselves relevant in their market.
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'What’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state': Evers, DWD announce $1 million for teacher training
In a joint initiative, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Workforce Development announced new funding for the Teacher Training and Recruitment Program this month.
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'This pandemic has just been a struggle': 11 Wisconsin firefighters have died due to COVID-19 complications, data shows
Flames. Collapsing buildings. Smoke inhalation. Such dangers go with the job of putting out fires, but firefighters are now facing a new hazard: COVID-19.
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'It's that time of year': American Family Field launches annual hiring event to recruit workers for upcoming Brewers season
To prepare for the upcoming Brewers season, American Family Field will be holding hiring events throughout the month of February to recruit needed food and beverage staff.
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Evers reflects on his 'Year of Broadband Access'
After allocating a huge budget toward improving broadband facilities, Gov. Tony Evers reflects back on his "Year of Broadband Access."
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'It starts with prevention': Wisconsin faces increase in violent crime across the state
Violent crime continues to increase in Wisconsin, with homicides leading the wave across the state, according to statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Evers earmarks $60 million for Wisconsin workforce programs to 'develop long-term solutions to the challenges we face'
Gov. Tony Evers recently announced that approximately $60 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been allocated for various Wisconsin regional projects as part of the Workforce Innovation Grant Program.
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Evers: Unemployment data shows state economy 'bouncing back' from pandemic
Unemployment continues to fall across Wisconsin, with the state’s unemployment rate dropping to 3.2% in October as the state continues to emerge from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wisconsin joins initiative to combat opioid overdose crisis: Evers says state will 'work tirelessly to save lives'
Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) announced on Nov. 10 that Wisconsin will be entering into the Bloomberg Opioid Overdose Prevention Initiative.
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'The people of this state have gone ignored': Evers endorses proposals by People's Maps Commission
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers publicly congratulated the People's Maps Commission recently after the release of its proposal for new maps outlining the state’s controversial political boundaries.
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'High-speed internet access isn't a luxury': Evers applauds $100 million funding for broadband service
About $100 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will provide broadband service to nearly 30,000 locations in 40 counties and three tribal lands in Wisconsin.