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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
Menomonie, Wis. – Nothing draws a hungry crowd quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread, the flaky deliciousness of croissants, the mouthwatering perfection of pastries. At Edgewood Bakeshop, owner Bekah Stamps welcomes daily crowds, as patrons form a line
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
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said there’s “some work to do” between Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers on a tax relief package using some of the state’s projected $2.5 billion surplus.
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,
Julie Fussner, CEO of Culver Franchising System and Don Fussner, CEO of Johnsonville will be the first “power couple” speakers at the next Cap Times Power Hour on Wednesday, April 8 at The Edgewater Hotel. Julie Fussner is the first woman to
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
Rebecca Cooke will flip WI-03 blue and help take back the House majority Today, the DCCC announced that Rebecca Cooke has been added to the first round of the committee’s highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, signaling that the DCCC
Markesan, WI — Jason H. Preuss, a lifelong Green Lake County resident with over 28 years of local law enforcement experience, has announced his intent to run for Green Lake County Sheriff in the upcoming fall election. Born and raised
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
Menomonie, Wis. – Nothing draws a hungry crowd quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread, the flaky deliciousness of croissants, the mouthwatering perfection of pastries. At Edgewood Bakeshop, owner Bekah Stamps welcomes daily crowds, as patrons form a line out the door of her popular artisanal bakeshop in downtown
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
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said there’s “some work to do” between Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers on a tax relief package using some of the state’s projected $2.5 billion surplus.
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
Julie Fussner, CEO of Culver Franchising System and Don Fussner, CEO of Johnsonville will be the first “power couple” speakers at the next Cap Times Power Hour on Wednesday, April 8 at The Edgewater Hotel. Julie Fussner is the first woman to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Culver Franchising System, LLC,
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,
Rebecca Cooke will flip WI-03 blue and help take back the House majority Today, the DCCC announced that Rebecca Cooke has been added to the first round of the committee’s highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Cooke, a top-tier candidate, with the
Markesan, WI — Jason H. Preuss, a lifelong Green Lake County resident with over 28 years of local law enforcement experience, has announced his intent to run for Green Lake County Sheriff in the upcoming fall election. Born and raised in Green Lake County, Preuss has spent his entire career