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LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Foundation announced that Black Point Estate & Gardens has received a donation of $1 million from the estate of William C. Madlener, a long-time resident of Lake Geneva. “We are deeply grateful for
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Wisconsin State Conference endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “I am so proud to earn the support of the hard-working men and women of the
Delavan, WI – Today, Nick Polce, US Army Green Beret Veteran, devoted husband and father, andbusinessman officially announced his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. With a proven track record of leadership in both the military and private sector, Polce
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed November 6, 2025, as Wisconsin Saves Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a statewide effort promoting automatic saving through the workplace with the Wisconsin Saves program to improve
MILWAUKEE – Under the leadership of Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted two measures aimed at tackling food insecurity and declaring food apartheid as a public health emergency. One of the resolutions, unanimously adopted by the
Two-factor authentication helps protect claimant accounts from being taken over by someone who has gained access to a claimant’s username and password. MADISON – Today, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is announcing that two-factor authentication, which helps protect claimants’
MADISON, Wis. — In recent interviews, Republican U.S. Representative and right-wing gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany offered his proposals for reducing health insurance costs: get less health care. While taking a break from shutting down the federal government, taking away food help
Wisconsin small businesses struggle as tariffs drive up costs on everyday items, while Van Orden and Steil continue to support policies that raise prices for working families MADISON, Wis. – Following oral arguments in front of the U.S.Supreme Court yesterday
“…the damage from past trade disruptions will take time to repair. Rebuilding trust and re-establishing consistent export channels will not happen overnight.” – Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association President MADISON, Wis. — After months of uncertainty and plummeting soybean prices, this
Maggie Brickerman, the new president of the Wisconsin Technology Council, has laid out her vision for the organization’s future, which includes driving more investment deals in the state. Speaking yesterday at the group’s Early Stage Symposium in Madison during her
My vision as governor is to make sure every kid gets a great education that sets them up for success — one that isn’t predetermined by their ZIP code.
As Mandela Barnes flirts with another statewide campaign, it’s worth reassessing his last one, which was both overrated and underrated at the same time.
You can be cynical about politics or frustrated with taxes, but if you are going to question where your tax dollars go, remember this: funding SNAP is not a luxury item. It is basic infrastructure.
In the midst of the government shutdown, only Governor Evers can decide how the state spends its remaining $373 million, and thus far, he has decided that he won’t spend it helping hungry Wisconsinites.
For one year with Donald Trump being more destructive than even pessimists feared, we have been consistently told how Democrats are in utter disarray. Tuesday’s election flipped that script, with resounding victories in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, California and elsewhere.
Let’s not get carried away. Democrats won three Democrat strongholds Tuesday night: New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City. Let the church bells ring!
Demonizing prosecutor Jack Smith and distorting his investigation of Trump.
Nonprofit groups navigate the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity and equity.
The abrupt end of the U.S. penny in the way Trump did it, offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of skirting established government processes.
The proposed audit was prompted by a media report finding DPI had investigated more than 200 teachers, aides, substitutes and administrators between 2018 and 2023 following accusations of sexual misconduct or grooming behaviors.
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Foundation announced that Black Point Estate & Gardens has received a donation of $1 million from the estate of William C. Madlener, a long-time resident of Lake Geneva. “We are deeply grateful for William Madlener’s generous gift, which will help us ensure the
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Wisconsin State Conference endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “I am so proud to earn the support of the hard-working men and women of the IBEW in Western Wisconsin,” said Rebecca Cooke. “We need new leadership
Delavan, WI – Today, Nick Polce, US Army Green Beret Veteran, devoted husband and father, andbusinessman officially announced his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. With a proven track record of leadership in both the military and private sector, Polce brings a uniqueblend of discipline, innovation, and leadership to advocate
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed November 6, 2025, as Wisconsin Saves Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a statewide effort promoting automatic saving through the workplace with the Wisconsin Saves program to improve financial well-being. The Wisconsin Saves program is an employee-focused savings
MILWAUKEE – Under the leadership of Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors adopted two measures aimed at tackling food insecurity and declaring food apartheid as a public health emergency. One of the resolutions, unanimously adopted by the board, authorizes a $150,000 appropriation transfer from the County’s contingency
Two-factor authentication helps protect claimant accounts from being taken over by someone who has gained access to a claimant’s username and password. MADISON – Today, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is announcing that two-factor authentication, which helps protect claimants’ personal information and the security of the Unemployment Insurance (UI)
MADISON, Wis. — In recent interviews, Republican U.S. Representative and right-wing gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany offered his proposals for reducing health insurance costs: get less health care. While taking a break from shutting down the federal government, taking away food help from low income families, and hiking health insurance costs, Tiffany
Wisconsin small businesses struggle as tariffs drive up costs on everyday items, while Van Orden and Steil continue to support policies that raise prices for working families MADISON, Wis. – Following oral arguments in front of the U.S.Supreme Court yesterday on whether President Trump has the authority to unilaterally impose
“…the damage from past trade disruptions will take time to repair. Rebuilding trust and re-establishing consistent export channels will not happen overnight.” – Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association President MADISON, Wis. — After months of uncertainty and plummeting soybean prices, this week Trump tried to save face by cutting a purchasing
Maggie Brickerman, the new president of the Wisconsin Technology Council, has laid out her vision for the organization’s future, which includes driving more investment deals in the state. Speaking yesterday at the group’s Early Stage Symposium in Madison during her third day on the job, Brickerman discussed how her past
My vision as governor is to make sure every kid gets a great education that sets them up for success — one that isn’t predetermined by their ZIP code.
As Mandela Barnes flirts with another statewide campaign, it’s worth reassessing his last one, which was both overrated and underrated at the same time.
You can be cynical about politics or frustrated with taxes, but if you are going to question where your tax dollars go, remember this: funding SNAP is not a luxury item. It is basic infrastructure.
In the midst of the government shutdown, only Governor Evers can decide how the state spends its remaining $373 million, and thus far, he has decided that he won’t spend it helping hungry Wisconsinites.
For one year with Donald Trump being more destructive than even pessimists feared, we have been consistently told how Democrats are in utter disarray. Tuesday’s election flipped that script, with resounding victories in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, California and elsewhere.
Let’s not get carried away. Democrats won three Democrat strongholds Tuesday night: New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City. Let the church bells ring!
Demonizing prosecutor Jack Smith and distorting his investigation of Trump.
Nonprofit groups navigate the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity and equity.
The abrupt end of the U.S. penny in the way Trump did it, offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of skirting established government processes.
The proposed audit was prompted by a media report finding DPI had investigated more than 200 teachers, aides, substitutes and administrators between 2018 and 2023 following accusations of sexual misconduct or grooming behaviors.