Wisconsin: State of Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Law Library index to the Wisconsin Statutes and Wisconsin Administrative Code. Some topics also include links to applicable sections of the US Code and Code of Federal Regulations and other links related to the legal topic.” Source: Wisconsin State Law Library.

Provides information on who is lobbying the Wisconsin government for what (and with how many$$). Source: Wisconsin Ethics Board.

Includes an interactive map with data on Wisconsin counties, a state profile, congressional Districts, and state Data Centers. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

Formerly Badger, Wisconsin.gov is the state's e-government portal. Includes all areas of Wisconsin government and information on Wisconsin agencies, education, health and human services, consumer protection and recreation. You can search for jobs, renew licenses and obtain permits. Source: State of Wisconsin.

Find the Phone, Fax, and Email addresses for Wisconsin's current members in the U.S. Congress with links to biographical information and their web home pages. Source: © Juan Cabanela.

WisconsinEye is a statewide multimedia public affairs network. Similar to C-Span, but focusing on Wisconsin, its mission is to present an independent, statewide view of civic life and public policy discussion, beginning with nonpartisan, gavel-to-gavel coverage of state government in Madison, both on the air and on the Internet. Statewide, it also provides public affairs programming, covering a broad range of activities involving individuals, organizations, and communities. While government sessions are broadcast in real time, archived versions are also available.

Topics include Census of Population Information (U.S. Census Links); Cities, Counties, and Regions listings; Economic Environment (Agriculture, business, transportation, tourism, etc.); Education; History; Maps; News; Physical Environment; and Web and Gopher Servers Source: Michael Ritter, UWSP, Department of Geography/Geology.

This 72- page guide is an outgrowth of Wisconsin Act 9, which stipulated that every comprehensive plan address cultural resources in the affected community or region. The guide deals with creating and executing a cultural resource survey, educating the community about the plan, and potential funding sources. Source: Rick Bernstein, ed.; Wisconsin State Historical Society.

Includes words and phrases unlikely to appear in other dictionaries or encyclopedias. Currently, there are over 8,000 terms, including 120+ Indian tribes, 300 short entries for prominent people, and dozens of words from fur-trading or logging jargon. Source: Wisconsin Historical Society.

Created by the Cultural Coalition (which includes seven statewide organizations, including the Wisconsin Humanities Council), the Portal Wisconsin site is designed to "serve as a gateway to the rich content of the Cultural Coalition partner organizations, as well as other cultural entities throughout the state." Includes visual arts, music, culture, and theater throughout Wisconsin. Features a daily calendar of cultural events going on around the state.

Recollection Wisconsin is a place to discover and share your Wisconsin story. You can use this website to search and browse a growing set of historical resources from collections across the state. You’re also invited to contribute your own memories, images, knowledge and thoughts.

Created by UW-Digital Collections, this collection features digitized primary and secondary sources

A guide to Wisconsin tourism including State Parks & Campgrounds, Vacation Packages, Summer Recreation Guide, Lodging Information, Quirky Destinations, Calendar of Events, Seasonal Travel News, Auto Tours & Attractions, and Wisconsin Tourism Links. Source: State of Wisconsin.

Free access to original documents, lesson plans, classroom activities, and background essays on key historical events. Source: Wisconsin Historical Society.

The Society serves as the archives of the State of Wisconsin; it collects books, periodicals, maps, manuscripts, relics, newspapers, and audio and graphic materials as they relate to North America; it maintains a museum, library, and research facility in Madison as well as a statewide system of historic sites, school services, area research centers, and affiliated local societies. Source: © Wisconsin Historical Society.

Collection of letters, speeches and other writings of people who settled in Wisconsin during the 19th century. Source: University of Wisconsin Digital Collections.

Searchable database of Wisconsin shipwrecks, field notes from underwater archaeologists, and information about visiting various maritime sights including lighthouses, museums and shipwreck sites. Video gallery of underwater tours of over ten different shipwreck sites in Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Source: Wisconsin Historical Society, and the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute.