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Menomonie, Wis. – Nearly 400 students from 41 middle schools and high schools across the state will put their engineering, technical and design knowledge to the test at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Thursday, Feb. 26, and Friday, Feb.
Madison, WI – State Representative and Racine Educators United President Angelina Cruz is sponsoring a special Capitol Rotunda exhibit featuring ten student portraits from THE PASSIONS PROJECT | Racial & Social Justice (RSJ) Racine in celebration of 2026 Public Schools Week. The portraits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Feb. 25, 2026 – WEST ALLIS, WIS – The Common Councils of Wauwatosa and West Allis have each voted to approve an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to move forward with the creation of a joint fire department, which
Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil just showed once again how out-of-touch they are with Wisconsin – this time by voting against a bipartisan aviation safety bill. Last night Van Orden and Steil cast decisive votes against the ROTOR Act, bipartisan legislation which “would have
A coalition of education stakeholders has filed suit seeking an order declaring Wisconsin’s school finance system is unconstitutional, arguing it fails to adequately fund students’ education.
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a statement in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Wisconsin PTA, several Wisconsin school districts, multiple teachers’ unions, individual parents, educators and students, and the Wisconsin Public Education Network, alleging that the Wisconsin Legislature has
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with Greyhound, Indian Trails, Jefferson Lines, Lamers Bus and Wisconsin Transit Lines today announced updated services to state-supported bus routes that connect residents and visitors to rural and mid-sized communities as well
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
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after last night’s State of the Union address: “Last night, we watched President Trump reflect on our substantial wins over the last thirteen months and outline his vision for success
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its second TV ad of the election cycle, titled “Survivor.” This ad is part of the campaign’s previously-announced statewide TV and digital campaign and will begin airing today in
MADISON – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today the newest inductees into its Marriage Hall of Fame. WFC began this unique Hall of Fame in 2022 to honor both the institution of marriage and individual marriages that have gone the distance.
CONTACT: press@saraforwi.com Rodriguez praised actions to ban phones in schools but says Wisconsin must go further to hold Big Tech and social media companies accountable MADISON, WI — Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez – a nurse, working mom and Democratic candidate for
Menomonie, Wis. – Nearly 400 students from 41 middle schools and high schools across the state will put their engineering, technical and design knowledge to the test at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Thursday, Feb. 26, and Friday, Feb. 27. Students will compete in more than 35 events hosted
Madison, WI – State Representative and Racine Educators United President Angelina Cruz is sponsoring a special Capitol Rotunda exhibit featuring ten student portraits from THE PASSIONS PROJECT | Racial & Social Justice (RSJ) Racine in celebration of 2026 Public Schools Week. The portraits will be on display in the Rotunda of the Wisconsin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Feb. 25, 2026 – WEST ALLIS, WIS – The Common Councils of Wauwatosa and West Allis have each voted to approve an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to move forward with the creation of a joint fire department, which will be named Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue. The Wauwatosa Common
Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil just showed once again how out-of-touch they are with Wisconsin – this time by voting against a bipartisan aviation safety bill. Last night Van Orden and Steil cast decisive votes against the ROTOR Act, bipartisan legislation which “would have required planes to carry a type of tracking technology that
A coalition of education stakeholders has filed suit seeking an order declaring Wisconsin’s school finance system is unconstitutional, arguing it fails to adequately fund students’ education.
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has released a statement in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Wisconsin PTA, several Wisconsin school districts, multiple teachers’ unions, individual parents, educators and students, and the Wisconsin Public Education Network, alleging that the Wisconsin Legislature has failed to adequately fund public schools. The Statement: WILL President and General
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions and soil temperature.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with Greyhound, Indian Trails, Jefferson Lines, Lamers Bus and Wisconsin Transit Lines today announced updated services to state-supported bus routes that connect residents and visitors to rural and mid-sized communities as well as big cities in the region. WisDOT supports multiple intercity
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. Today, eight red silhouettes will be
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after last night’s State of the Union address: “Last night, we watched President Trump reflect on our substantial wins over the last thirteen months and outline his vision for success in the next three years,” said Congressman Wied. “From historic tax cuts
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its second TV ad of the election cycle, titled “Survivor.” This ad is part of the campaign’s previously-announced statewide TV and digital campaign and will begin airing today in the Madison, Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, and Green Bay markets.
MADISON – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today the newest inductees into its Marriage Hall of Fame. WFC began this unique Hall of Fame in 2022 to honor both the institution of marriage and individual marriages that have gone the distance. Applying to be part of the 2026 Marriage Hall of
CONTACT: press@saraforwi.com Rodriguez praised actions to ban phones in schools but says Wisconsin must go further to hold Big Tech and social media companies accountable MADISON, WI — Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez – a nurse, working mom and Democratic candidate for governor – today released her plan to protect Wisconsin kids