Rep. Green: Internet safety campaign bill passes Assembly

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after his bill, Assembly Bill 966, which requires the Department of Justice to conduct a children’s online digital safety awareness campaign about the potential dangers of the internet, passed the Assembly

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads call for watchdog investigation of Trump’s efforts to dismantle education department

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS), announced she led her colleagues in calling on the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) to open an investigation into the Trump administration’s moves to illegally dismantle and

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Rep. Green: Internet safety campaign bill passes Assembly

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after his bill, Assembly Bill 966, which requires the Department of Justice to conduct a children’s online digital safety awareness campaign about the potential dangers of the internet, passed the Assembly late last Friday: “DOJ’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Wood County District Attorney’s Office, Wisconsin Rapids Family Center: To raise awareness of crime victims’ rights

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. –  Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Wood County District Attorney’s Office and Wisconsin Rapids Family Center to raise awareness about the rights and resources available to crime victims through a powerful silhouette display at the Wood County Courthouse.  On Wednesday, Feb. 25, eight red

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Institute for Reforming Government: Releases “Wisconsin Administrative Reform Toolbox” as playbook for states seeking to replicate Wisconsin’s model

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released its “Wisconsin Administrative Reform Toolbox” on Monday, a practical handbook designed to help other states replicate Wisconsin’s reform framework. WHY IT MATTERS: In the 2010s, Wisconsin led one of the nation’s most sustained efforts to restore legislative authority over unelected

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WUWM: Welcomes Maureen McCollum as vice president of content

Milwaukee – WUWM announced today that Maureen McCollum has joined the staff as the station’s new vice president of content. McCollum will oversee the station’s evolution from a legacy public radio station into a dynamic, multi-platform public media organization. As the station’s top news executive, McCollum will lead WUWM’s mission-driven

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Dept. of Instruction: State Supt. Dr. Jill Underly kicks off Public Schools Week in Wisconsin

MADISON — Wisconsin proudly celebrates Public Schools Week, Feb. 23-27, 2026, recognizing the critical role public schools play in strengthening communities, supporting families, and preparing the next generation of leaders. Public Schools Week is an opportunity to honor the dedicated educators, administrators, and school staff who serve students across the state — and

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Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Announces federal funding for new buses, park improvements

MILWAUKEE – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced that Milwaukee County has been awarded $1.25 million in federal funding to support new bus purchases and upgrades to the Kosciuszko Community Center. Following strong advocacy at the federal level by County Executive Crowley, the funds were secured by U.S. Representative Gwen Moore through the annual congressional appropriations process.  “Sustainable,

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