MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced five educators selected as 2026-27 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. Over the past week, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly traveled across Wisconsin to surprise each honoree during school celebrations alongside students, colleagues, families, and members of their school communities.  “Among more than 60,000 educators across Wisconsin, these five individuals stand out for

Madison, WI – The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Ellen Tyler as its new Executive Director. WLGCC (www.wlgcc.org) provides a coordinated voice for local governments that are pursuing clean energy and climate solutions, and its 32 member

MADISON, WI – This morning, reporting in the Ashland Daily Press highlighted SD 25 Democratic candidate Chaly Ray’s call for the Department of Natural Resources to receive funding for core operations. Brown trout stock, the fish raised in Northern Wisconsin’s Brule hatchery, will be cut by 65% following its closure. For the 25th,

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has partnered with global venture firm and startup accelerator, gener8tor, to announce the second gBETA UW-Green Bay pre-accelerator powered by gener8tor cohort. The accelerator focuses on early-stage companies working across all industries. The latest cohort kicked off April 23, 2026, with startups in food

MADISON, Wis. — May 12, 2026 — As Wisconsin families look ahead to exciting summer milestones, Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct‑sold college savings plan, is encouraging them to plan for future opportunities with a special $50 deposit when they open a new Edvest 529 account. Running from May 18 through June 5, 2026,

Yesterday, the Governor and Republican State Assembly announced a proposal for a one-time tax rebate and permanent reductions in the amount of money the state collects to support state programs and services in exchange for some increases in education spending. Survival Coalition is concerned that acting on this proposal now

The Governor’s and Republican leader’s proposal does not solve the problems with the existing state budget, and it may make the next budget worse. The bill claims to increase special education funding, but does not guarantee schools will actually get back a percentage of every dollar they spend to help

MADISON, Wis. — Bryan Steil still hasn’t said a word since reporting broke nearly three weeks ago that Steil cornered a female reporter in an attempt to protect his Republican buddy, disgraced congressman Mike Green, from sexual impropriety. Steil tried fearmongering the reporter against taking legal action after she was falsely accused of

MADISON, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany announced on the Benjamin Yount Show that he opposes Governor Evers’ so-called “relief deal,” calling it another Madison gimmick that fails to deliver lasting tax relief for Wisconsin taxpayers. “Governor Evers is acting like the arsonist who wants praise for spraying a drop of

MADISON, WI – Today, Wisconsin State Representatives Francesca Hong, Renuka Mayadev, and Angelito Tenorio gathered at the State Capitol to recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in an observance that was both a celebration and call to action. The legislators, who made history by forming Wisconsin’s first Legislative

DANE COUNTY — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard has proclaimed May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Dane County, recognizing the importance of mental health to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the county. A copy of the proclamation is attached. Mental health touches every part of

Madison, WI—Former State Representative, carpenter and governor candidate Brett Hulsey today called on all other Democratic governor candidates to support a ceasefire on Governor Tony Evers’ budget deal and cease personal attacks on him and the best deal he could get with the GOP legislative leadership to help struggling families.

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 3,200 degrees at its 134th commencement on Sunday, May 17, at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Degrees will be awarded at two ceremonies, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Clayborn Benson, UWM alumnus and renowned Wisconsin historian, will be

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for conservation warden positions statewide. The application period ends May 14. Visit Wisc.Jobs and search for job ID 20449 to apply. The DNR expects to hire up to 14 full-time wardens for the 2027 class. Successful applicants will begin training

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the Western Coulees and Ridges Draft Regional Master Plan and Environmental Analysis, which describes proposed future resource and public use management of DNR properties within the Western Coulees and Ridges Ecological Landscape.  Draft plan documents, including

Madison  – State Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine) reacted to the announcement of a budget deal for spending down the state surplus, cautioning that the negative impact may outweigh the short-term benefits being exaggerated. She also blasted  the lack of transparency in the process. “Let’s call this what it is: a

Two standout May graduates in the College of Business seem to elicit the same response when faculty are asked how it was to teach and mentor the pair. The following refrain has been consistent in reply: They are both born leaders. That makes sense — they are twins, after all.

MILWAUKEE — Today, Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court announced the endorsement of 59 current and former judges, representing Wisconsin’s municipal, circuit, appellate, and Supreme courts. Previously, Colón announced the endorsement of Justice-elect Chris Taylor. Joining her on Colón’s growing list of supporters are former Wisconsin Supreme Court