🏛️ Structure of Wisconsin State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Tony Evers).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer.
Governor's Office Website
Legislative Branch
Wisconsin Legislature: Bicameral system with the Assembly (99 members) and the Senate (33 members).
Wisconsin State Assembly Website
Wisconsin State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, and Municipal Courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.
Register to Vote
Elections & Voting Info
Wisconsin Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
Voter Guide Portal
📊 Key Political Issues in Wisconsin
Public Education Funding and Workforce Training
Affordable Healthcare Access
Environmental Conservation and Water Quality
Infrastructure and Broadband Expansion
Renewable Energy and Climate Change Mitigation
Criminal Justice Reform and Public Safety
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin: Promotes informed and active civic participation.
Clean Wisconsin: Advocates for environmental sustainability and clean water.
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Focused on transparency and accountability in government.
📰 Stay Informed
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Covers statewide politics and government.
Wisconsin State Journal: Offers in-depth reporting on state issues and policy.
State Journal Website
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR): Provides news and analysis on state and local issues.
📚 Educational Resources
Wisconsin Historical Society: Provides access to government and historical records.
BallotPedia Wisconsin: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Wisconsin
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.