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MILWAUKEE – Today, the Avalon Atmospheric Theater transformed from a classic cinema house into a hub for public health advocacy for the premiere of The Fight for Progress: Wisconsin’s Push for Lead Pipe Replacement. Produced jointly by Wisconsin Conservation Voters and the BlueGreen Alliance,
MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, WisDems’ Chair Devin Remiker spoke with For the Record about Democratic success in the April election and how the record-breaking swings in historically Republican strongholds will lead to success in November’s midterms. Remiker emphasized that Democrats across the
Washington, D.C. – Senate Republicans in the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees unveiled a $72 billion reconciliation package that includes nearly $40 billion for ICE and $1 billion for Trump’s ballroom. This reconciliation package comes on the heels of Republicans
MADISON, Wis. — Fuel prices in Wisconsin continue to rise and diesel prices have reached a new record high this week as a result of GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s rubber stamp of the illegal war in Iran. In late April, farmers
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Wisconsin lost approximately 9,500 manufacturing jobs between January 2025 and January 2026, with experts citing the chaotic rollout of Trump’s tariffs made manufacturers reluctant to hire. Congressmen Bryan
Menomonie, Wis. – While Wisconsin farmers are out in their tractors preparing their fields, engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout have designed a portable manufacturing cell – a semi-automated assembly machine – to produce wooden toy tractors for area children.
GREEN BAY, Wis. –Students graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate and graduate programs in May will hear from two outstanding speakers. Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; UW-Green Bay Alumnus and former
Gov. Tony Evers kicked off May as Mental Health Awareness Month today with his Interagency Council on Mental Health (ICMH) releasing its statewide action plan outlining how state government can continue to better support mental health in Wisconsin in the years ahead to build
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!- Happy May 5th Celebrates Mexican Defeat of French Invaders in 1862— Hulsey man with a plan, only governor candidate who has spoken Spanish for 52 years, traveled Mexico since a child. Madison, WI—Former Representative, carpenter and Democratic
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is joining Visit Milwaukee to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week (May 3–9) and showcase how tourism is fueling the county’s momentum. Milwaukee County continues to gain national attention on the national stage for its
An all‑the‑above strategy that includes renewables is the responsible path forward and positions our state to succeed for decades to come.
How and why ACA marketplace rates rose so high in Wisconsin and the nation.
At its core, direct primary care offers a simpler way to deliver primary care. Patients pay a predictable monthly fee for access to most primary care services, bypassing insurance billing, copays, and administrative complexity. That simplicity is proving to be a powerful tool for patients, clinicians, and communities.
Will they maintain the Wisconsin Republican tradition of putting voting rights ahead of partisanship?
The growing number of behavior issues in the classroom and Individualized Education Plans are putting pressure on Wisconsin schools and teachers.
The racial wealth gap did not happen by accident. It was built — policy by policy, denial by denial, generation by generation. And while we cannot undo history overnight … Knowledge is power. And so is money. Let’s get both.
Every municipal leader considering surveillance technology must ask themselves, “Who controls our data?” These questions must be discussed in the open with public input, even — and especially — if sometimes it feels like the plot of a science fiction novel.
Warm recollections from friends and fellow conservationists about the former Secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources and Executive Director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.
Editor’s note: A photo of Secretary Randy Romanski. can be found here. MADISON, Wis. – It’s May, which means it is time to fire up the grill, support your local producers and processors, and celebrate May Beef Month. In Wisconsin, we’re
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Avalon Atmospheric Theater transformed from a classic cinema house into a hub for public health advocacy for the premiere of The Fight for Progress: Wisconsin’s Push for Lead Pipe Replacement. Produced jointly by Wisconsin Conservation Voters and the BlueGreen Alliance, the 30-minute documentary moves past the headlines to show the
MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, WisDems’ Chair Devin Remiker spoke with For the Record about Democratic success in the April election and how the record-breaking swings in historically Republican strongholds will lead to success in November’s midterms. Remiker emphasized that Democrats across the state are “all hands on deck” to defeat Tom Tiffany
Washington, D.C. – Senate Republicans in the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees unveiled a $72 billion reconciliation package that includes nearly $40 billion for ICE and $1 billion for Trump’s ballroom. This reconciliation package comes on the heels of Republicans in Congress gutting more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and
MADISON, Wis. — Fuel prices in Wisconsin continue to rise and diesel prices have reached a new record high this week as a result of GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s rubber stamp of the illegal war in Iran. In late April, farmers saw a devastating spike in fertilizer costs as a major
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Wisconsin lost approximately 9,500 manufacturing jobs between January 2025 and January 2026, with experts citing the chaotic rollout of Trump’s tariffs made manufacturers reluctant to hire. Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden have continued to back Trump’s
Menomonie, Wis. – While Wisconsin farmers are out in their tractors preparing their fields, engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout have designed a portable manufacturing cell – a semi-automated assembly machine – to produce wooden toy tractors for area children. The cross-disciplinary Taft Wooden Toy Assembly System group is made
GREEN BAY, Wis. –Students graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate and graduate programs in May will hear from two outstanding speakers. Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; UW-Green Bay Alumnus and former CEO of Taylor Made Golf and Taco Bell, Mark King
Gov. Tony Evers kicked off May as Mental Health Awareness Month today with his Interagency Council on Mental Health (ICMH) releasing its statewide action plan outlining how state government can continue to better support mental health in Wisconsin in the years ahead to build upon the Evers Administration’s work over the last seven years.
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!- Happy May 5th Celebrates Mexican Defeat of French Invaders in 1862— Hulsey man with a plan, only governor candidate who has spoken Spanish for 52 years, traveled Mexico since a child. Madison, WI—Former Representative, carpenter and Democratic governor candidate Brett Hulsey today called on all Wisconsinites to
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is joining Visit Milwaukee to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week (May 3–9) and showcase how tourism is fueling the county’s momentum. Milwaukee County continues to gain national attention on the national stage for its vibrant dining scene, world-class festivals, beloved sports teams, and rich
An all‑the‑above strategy that includes renewables is the responsible path forward and positions our state to succeed for decades to come.
How and why ACA marketplace rates rose so high in Wisconsin and the nation.
At its core, direct primary care offers a simpler way to deliver primary care. Patients pay a predictable monthly fee for access to most primary care services, bypassing insurance billing, copays, and administrative complexity. That simplicity is proving to be a powerful tool for patients, clinicians, and communities.
Will they maintain the Wisconsin Republican tradition of putting voting rights ahead of partisanship?
The growing number of behavior issues in the classroom and Individualized Education Plans are putting pressure on Wisconsin schools and teachers.
The racial wealth gap did not happen by accident. It was built — policy by policy, denial by denial, generation by generation. And while we cannot undo history overnight … Knowledge is power. And so is money. Let’s get both.
Every municipal leader considering surveillance technology must ask themselves, “Who controls our data?” These questions must be discussed in the open with public input, even — and especially — if sometimes it feels like the plot of a science fiction novel.
Warm recollections from friends and fellow conservationists about the former Secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources and Executive Director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.
Editor’s note: A photo of Secretary Randy Romanski. can be found here. MADISON, Wis. – It’s May, which means it is time to fire up the grill, support your local producers and processors, and celebrate May Beef Month. In Wisconsin, we’re known for our hard-working farmers, high quality animals, and an