Government

Wisconsin governments have received $160 million in opioid settlement funds. Here’s where it’s going.

Wisconsin and 87 local governments are expected to receive more than $874 million by 2038

Housing bill could become law without Trump’s signature, or be vetoed

It is the first time in over 30 years the federal government has made a move to help with the nation's housing crisis

WisDOT announces over $180M for local roads

The funding was provided by the 2025-2027 biennial budget signed into law by Evers last year

Federal restrictions cutting off refugees, legal immigrants from public benefits

FoodShare is federally funded, and President Donald Trump signed a new law last July to bar legal immigrants and other noncitizens from eligibility

Wisconsin sending trade mission to Africa

The goal is to pursue partnerships with Ghana and South Africa, and to promote “educational, institutional, community and people-to-people ties”

Final lessons

Gov. Tony Evers: “We have a strong economy. Don't screw it up.”

US, Iran back to square 1 as countries continue attacks

The attacks on each other have not led to a rise in oil prices, with the price per barrel sitting at around $70

Department of Revenue sends out first round of $14.5M in Innovation Grants

The program provides $300 million to support local governments and tribal nations with transferring services and duties to another eligible entity

Wisconsin DOJ reaches $275K settlement with Enbridge

The state of Wisconsin alleged that a valve component of Enbridge's Line 13 failed at Fort Atkinson, causing diluent to leak from the pipeline

Humanitarian efforts for victims of Venezuela earthquakes face challenges

The earthquakes collapsed buildings, killed hundreds and left thousands more missing across the northern part of the country