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MADISON – In his Feb. 17 State of the State address, Gov. Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has received $7.3 million in competitive grant funding to build workforce skills in advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence
Madison, WI – During last night’s State of the State Address, Governor Tony Evers underscored Wisconsin’s progress in economic and workforce development over the last seven years of his Administration, while warning that reckless decisions in Washington threaten to undermine that
Before high-priced attorneys began to get involved in cases of police killings of African Americans, activists like Jesse Jackson would travel to cities to draw attention to these issues.
The iconic civil rights leader, who has died at 84, made anti-war and pro-diplomacy politics central to his presidential bids and his lifelong activism.
That year, I was enthralled with the words, style, and foundations of the Jesse Jackson campaign. I gravitated towards his mission of inclusion of all groups into a national mosaic. His words spoke to me personally.
Washington, DC – March On PAC today announced its first slate of endorsements for the 2026 electoral cycle, backing Democratic fighters running for office in Texas, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, and Maryland. The early endorsements reflect a strategic
State Constitution should be amended to allow any company to offer online sports betting. If the tribes want to do it, let them compete.
Let the people share in the bounty of a productive economy by cutting a deal to return a significant portion of the surplus. It’s easy to spend other people’s money and harder to give it back, but that’s exactly what should happen.
These programs are not “extras”; they provide crucial support to kids, families, and entire communities.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages all to participate in National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), Feb. 23 through 27, a national event held by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). This is a great
David French, who in 2023 joined the opinion staff of the New York Times after years working at the National Review, the magazine founded by conservative icon William Buckley, sounded an urgent alarm in a column earlier this month entitled “This Is Not a Drill.”
MADISON, Wis. — AFSCME Council 32 announced today that its PEOPLE Committee voted to endorse Judge Chris Taylor in the upcoming election for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Council 32 represents public service workers across Wisconsin, including state and local government workers who provide essential services
MADISON, WI – State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) issued the following response to Governor Tony Evers’ eighth and final State of the State address. “Last night, Governor Evers attempted to take credit for accomplishments and proposals by Legislative Republicans
MADISON, WI – As the 2025-2026 legislative session nears its end, the Wisconsin State Assembly met on Tuesday, February 17, to pass a variety of legislation, including two proposals introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake). “One of my top
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to consider donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income taxes. Donations made through the Donations section of tax forms are matched and go directly to conserve rare plants,
MADISON – In his Feb. 17 State of the State address, Gov. Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has received $7.3 million in competitive grant funding to build workforce skills in advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI). Wisconsin is one of 14 states awarded an Industry-Driven Skills
Madison, WI – During last night’s State of the State Address, Governor Tony Evers underscored Wisconsin’s progress in economic and workforce development over the last seven years of his Administration, while warning that reckless decisions in Washington threaten to undermine that progress. Governor Evers condemned the costly actions of the Trump
Before high-priced attorneys began to get involved in cases of police killings of African Americans, activists like Jesse Jackson would travel to cities to draw attention to these issues.
The iconic civil rights leader, who has died at 84, made anti-war and pro-diplomacy politics central to his presidential bids and his lifelong activism.
That year, I was enthralled with the words, style, and foundations of the Jesse Jackson campaign. I gravitated towards his mission of inclusion of all groups into a national mosaic. His words spoke to me personally.
Washington, DC – March On PAC today announced its first slate of endorsements for the 2026 electoral cycle, backing Democratic fighters running for office in Texas, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, and Maryland. The early endorsements reflect a strategic effort to shape the 2026 landscape early, compete broadly up
State Constitution should be amended to allow any company to offer online sports betting. If the tribes want to do it, let them compete.
Let the people share in the bounty of a productive economy by cutting a deal to return a significant portion of the surplus. It’s easy to spend other people’s money and harder to give it back, but that’s exactly what should happen.
These programs are not “extras”; they provide crucial support to kids, families, and entire communities.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages all to participate in National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), Feb. 23 through 27, a national event held by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). This is a great time to remind the public of how they can help
David French, who in 2023 joined the opinion staff of the New York Times after years working at the National Review, the magazine founded by conservative icon William Buckley, sounded an urgent alarm in a column earlier this month entitled “This Is Not a Drill.”
MADISON, Wis. — AFSCME Council 32 announced today that its PEOPLE Committee voted to endorse Judge Chris Taylor in the upcoming election for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Council 32 represents public service workers across Wisconsin, including state and local government workers who provide essential services that communities rely on every day. “Judge Chris Taylor has
MADISON, WI – State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) issued the following response to Governor Tony Evers’ eighth and final State of the State address. “Last night, Governor Evers attempted to take credit for accomplishments and proposals by Legislative Republicans while shifting blame for his Administration’s failures,” said Rep. Jacobson.
MADISON, WI – As the 2025-2026 legislative session nears its end, the Wisconsin State Assembly met on Tuesday, February 17, to pass a variety of legislation, including two proposals introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake). “One of my top priorities as a legislator has been working to increase access
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to consider donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income taxes. Donations made through the Donations section of tax forms are matched and go directly to conserve rare plants, animals and state natural areas. “When you support the Endangered