On behalf of Kathy and myself, Chag Sameach to all those celebrating Shavuot across the state!

According to the Century Foundation, thanks to President Trump's reckless economic policies, that Memorial Day cookout is going to cost families more this year, with costs going up on everything from hot dogs, hamburger, and corn - even brats! So much for brat summer...

BREAKING: I'm requesting a Disaster Declaration from President Trump to help families and communities recover from April's storms. Our preliminary damage assessment found over $27 million in damage across the state. The President must meet this moment. ⬇️ content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...

These individuals have put in the work to rebuild their lives and move beyond their past offenses by volunteering, building careers, and mentoring others. They have worked hard to deserve a second chance, and I am proud to recognize that hard work with a pardon. www.channel3000.com/news/evers-g...

I had a great time visiting the Wautoma Area School District to visit classrooms and hear about their Sources of Strength programming. The future of our state is in good hands with kind and empathetic leaders like these.

ICYMI: Our Interagency Council on Mental Health has put together an action plan that will serve as a roadmap to ensure folks get the care, support, and resources they need to be well. Together, we're building a healthier, stronger state for everyone. captimes.com/news/health/...

I was thrilled to join local leaders for the grand opening of the brand-new Center for Black Excellence and Culture here in Madison. We were proud to support this project that is going to have a transformational impact with a grant from our Neighborhood Investment Fund. Boom!

Access to high-speed internet is a necessity to stay connected in the 21st Century. We're excited to announce $60 million is now available to continue expanding broadband across our state. Learn more ⬇️ content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...

Wisconsin believes in second chances. Thanks to our Prison Education Initiative, these individuals are gaining the education and skills to build better lives for themselves and contribute to our communities. We're darn proud. www.jsonline.com/story/news/e...

I declared 2026 the Year of the Neighbor in Wisconsin because we need more kindness, more compassion, and more empathy toward each other and our neighbors. I’ll keep doing my part to lead by example.

I had a great time visiting the students and staff at Robbins Elementary in Eau Claire. What's best for our kids is what's best for our state, and I will always work to do what's best for our kids.

Here in Wisconsin, we've made significant progress to fight PFAS and make sure everyone can trust their water straight from the tap. These actions by the Trump Administration are reckless and a huge step backward in our efforts to keep folks healthy and safe. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Good. This never should have been up for debate. Women in America, regardless of where they live, should have the freedom to control their bodies without any politicians or judges getting in the way. www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

I’m at Oakhill Correctional Institution today, celebrating the hard work and perseverance that these men put into earning their degrees from UW-Green Bay to change their lives and their futures for the better. Grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate them and their good work.

The Mitchell Park Domes have been an iconic feature of the Milwaukee skyline and a key destination for decades. And this week, I'm glad the State Building Commission joined me in approving a $2 million grant to ensure the Domes are enjoyed for generations to come.

The fundamental tenet of public service is that, above all, the work must be for the benefit of the public good and not for personal greed or gain. That’s a commitment we take seriously. captimes.com/news/governm...

Affordability isn't just a buzz word. Families are struggling to make ends meet while the President builds a golden ballroom and does nothing to help. It's breathtaking.

Here in Wisconsin, we're working to build the clean energy future Wisconsinites deserve, and our UW is leading the way. I was glad to join the Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit on campus to talk about the future we're working hard to build together. engineering.wisc.edu/news/second-...

I've spent my entire career fighting for Wisconsin's kids and schools, and that will never change. That's a promise.

ICYMI: I signed an executive order this week to ban state employees from participating in insider trading. Maintaining public trust and confidence in our state government demands and depends upon transparency, accountability, and integrity. Read more ⬇️  content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...

The students and staff at the Barneveld School District are doing amazing work to support each other and have honest conversations about mental health. It was great to visit to learn about their Sources of Strength programming during Mental Health Awareness Month.

A doctor, civil rights leader, founder, and community pillar, Dr. Finlayson will certainly be missed. Kathy and I share our deepest condolences with his family, loved ones, and the entire Milwaukee community. His legacy and impact will not be forgotten. www.jsonline.com/story/news/l...

BREAKING: Inflation skyrocketed to the highest point in three years because of Trump’s war with Iran.

Wisconsin had a fair, safe, and secure election in 2020, as multiple courts, reviews, and independent audits have proven time and time again. Efforts to spread misinformation, fearmonger, and intimidate election officials have no place in our democracy. www.wisn.com/article/fbi-...

If Republicans and Democrats fail to work together to get our bipartisan deal across the finish line, our kids and schools will lose out on over $600 million they need today. See how much your local school district *WON'T* get if lawmakers let politics get in the way ⬇️

Doing what's best for our kids is what's best for our state, and our blockbuster bipartisan deal is a perfect example. This funding is going to make a real big difference, not just for our kids and schools but for taxpayers, too. Let's get it done.

Today, we have a bipartisan deal to get funding to our kids and our schools, lower property taxes, and get direct support for working families who are facing rising costs, while still leaving billions of dollars in the state’s coffers. This is a no-brainer. Let's get to work.

Our blockbuster bipartisan deal invests over $600 million in our kids and schools, providing the largest increase to the special education reimbursement rate in state history. More of your tax dollars will be coming back home to help your local school! ⬇️ content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...

People will always come before politics for me. That's why I’m jazzed as hell to announce a blockbuster bipartisan deal that invests in Wisconsin's kids and schools, provides property tax relief statewide, and addresses rising costs for working families. Get the details ⬇️ youtu.be/uZ1QItEHFu0

BREAKING: After months of negotiations with Republican leaders, I am excited to announce we've reached a blockbuster bipartisan deal to invest in Wisconsin's kids and schools, provide property tax relief, and address rising costs for working families.

Secretary Sayers and I had a great time visiting Athens and Ride Wisconsin Gravel. Outdoor recreation is a $12 billion industry in our state so it was great to get outside and see what gravel biking is all about during National Travel and Tourism Week.

Gas prices are now the highest they’ve been in 4 years. We need to end Trump’s reckless war in Iran and lower costs for families, now.

When Wisconsin women thrive—and when Wisconsin moms thrive—our families thrive, our communities thrive, and our state thrives.  After years of fighting to get this done, I was proud to sign this expansion into law for our state. captimes.com/news/governm...

To all the moms and mother figures across Wisconsin, and of course, to my partner in parenting and pickleball, Kathy, happy Mother's Day! Today, we celebrate you and all you do to keep our families, our communities, and our state running.

From groceries to healthcare, families are struggling to make ends meet. Now, add gas prices on top of it. Republicans must get serious about lowering costs for working families.

From early childhood education to K-12 and beyond, our educators play an invaluable role in lives of our kids, families, and communities. Thank you, teachers! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ProviderAppreciationDay

Today, it was a privilege to join the 36th Annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony to honor all those we have lost in the line of duty, including Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder last year. They will never be forgotten.

Hospitals, EMS, libraries, museums, and parks—we're thrilled to be announcing $50 million in grants through our Nonstate Grant Program that will be going to local communities across our state for building projects that support jobs and strong communities. ➡️ content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...

This is why I’m working to keep partisan politics out of the redistricting process in Wisconsin from start to finish.  It’s time to pass my constitutional amendment banning partisan gerrymandering once and for all in our state. Let’s keep Wisconsin's maps fair. Simple as that.

Our Agricultural Roads Improvement Program is helping improve and repair rural, local roads in communities all across Wisconsin. And the best news is that the next round of grant funding is now available! Learn more ⬇️ content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...

Wisconsin's Northwoods are a huge driver of our state's tourism industry, so it was great to visit the Cable Natural History Museum during National Travel and Tourism Week to learn about their efforts to connect people to nature through educational experiences.

When disaster hits, we expect our federal government to respond. This is unacceptable. Here in Wisconsin, we take care of our neighbors and communities. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/c...

From taking care of our parks and natural spaces to issuing licenses and helping folks find housing, jobs, or healthcare, I'm grateful every day for the over 30,000 state employees who keep our state running. Happy State Employee Appreciation Day, Wisconsin!

Blocking the release of research on safe, effective vaccines does nothing to make our communities healthier or safer. Here in Wisconsin, we’re going to continue to trust science. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/u...

Our healthcare professionals go above and beyond to take care of all of us, so the least we can do is make sure they are safe, supported, and have a seat at the table. I stand with our nurses as they fight for the respect and dignity they deserve.

According to KFF, about a third of U.S. adults say they have postponed or skipped getting needed healthcare because they couldn't afford it. Breathtaking. Republicans need to do the right thing and fix the healthcare crisis they created. Real lives are at risk.

I had a great time visiting Olbrich Botanical Gardens as we celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week. This top tourism destination contributes $20 million in local economic impact, and we had a chance to hear about their Bolz Conservatory building project as well.

The Trump Administration is actively withholding $29 million in funding that Wisconsin was supposed to receive to continue our work preventing waste, fraud, and abuse and modernizing our state’s unemployment insurance system. It’s absurd. Read More ⬇️ content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...

There's a whole lot to celebrate this week, including National Teacher Appreciation Week! What's best for our kids is what's best for our state, and our educators are on the front lines of doing what's best for our kids. Thank you, teachers!