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Tony Evers is claiming disaster over the prospect that temporary federal funds intended to seed state-run water bank programs might be terminated. But Wisconsin’s fund is not only worth millions, it’s one of the best in the country.
As America approaches its 250th birthday, we should remember that every generation is called upon to build something lasting. For ours, that means building an energy system that is affordable, reliable, resilient and capable of powering Wisconsin’s economy for decades to come.
With new cars selling for around $50,000 and decent used vehicles often costing $20,000 or more, I’m not dreaming about an upgrade. I just want my 2012 Audi A5 back.
MADISON, Wis. – Today, former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold and Law Forward responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in NRSC v. Federal Election Commission. On behalf of Feingold, Law Forward filed an amicus brief urging the justices not to tear down the federal law prohibiting
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin manufacturers struggling to fill electromechanical technician positions have a new workforce solution starting this summer. Madison College has been awarded a Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grant from the Wisconsin Technical College System to help manufacturers train their
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced Tuesday that Anna Blaszkowski has been promoted to Senior Manager of Employment Regulation & Technology Infrastructure Policy. “Anna has quickly established herself as a
Madison, Wis. — Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin today announced it is providing access to $600,000 in grant funding to its network of partner food pantries and programs throughout southwestern Wisconsin. Through the “Retail Capacity Grant,” funding will be awarded to support
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and a coalition secured more than 50 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation’s largest egg producers for allegedly colluding behind the scenes to raise prices.
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) applauds today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court in Little v. Hecox, affirming the constitutionality of Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act and recognizing the important state interest in protecting fairness and equal athletic
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation wardens will once again join law enforcement agencies nationwide for Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign to prevent boating while impaired to keep waters safe for all during the the holiday
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 30, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is leading a new multi-center clinical trial to evaluate an interdisciplinary rehabilitation model for military veterans and first responders with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and co-occurring disorders such as
Landmark Credit Union plans to expand its presence in the Madison area with five new branches by the end of next year, the Brookfield-based company announced. President and CEO Tim Mackay calls Madison an “important market” for the credit union,
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to prepare for busy roads and celebrate safe driving habits during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to AAA, more than 1.4 million Wisconsinites will be driving to their destinations this holiday weekend.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor turns negative… Sen. Kelda Roys, issued veiled criticisms of some of her fellow candidates, warning against political newcomers and wishy-washy moderates. … Hong, said without naming names that voters can “smell bulls—.” …
NORTHERN WI. Today, Clark for Wisconsin launched “Where’s Alfonso” – a new effort to draw the Trump-endorsed GOP contender for Wisconsin’s 7th district out of hiding and into living up to his commitment to debate Fred Clark. Alfonso agreed to a
MADISON, Wis. — Starting today, Wisconsin families will once again pay the price for Republican lawmakers not doing their job. Due to Republican state lawmakers ending their record-breakingly lazy 2025-26 legislative session only 3 months into the year without addressing critical state funding
Green Bay, Wis. – In a ceremony last week, Universities of Wisconsin Regent Vice President Ashok Rai and Interim President Renée Wachter, along with UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander presented Shannon Alberts, ’99, president and owner of Security-Luebke Roofing with the Regents
MADISON, Wis. – As communities prepare to celebrate Independence Day and commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to celebrate responsibly and make firework safety the star of the show. “As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Randy Bryce — the Army veteran, ironworker, and union leader whose 2018 campaign drew national attention to Wisconsin’s First Congressional District — endorsed Mitchell Berman, a union member and ER nurse, ahead of the August primary.
WASHINGTON—Today, the DLCC announced nine new Target Races in Wisconsin as we aim to flip both chambers of the legislature. These six Assembly targets and three Senate targets are among the most crucial and competitive races in the nation, and they build
Tony Evers is claiming disaster over the prospect that temporary federal funds intended to seed state-run water bank programs might be terminated. But Wisconsin’s fund is not only worth millions, it’s one of the best in the country.
As America approaches its 250th birthday, we should remember that every generation is called upon to build something lasting. For ours, that means building an energy system that is affordable, reliable, resilient and capable of powering Wisconsin’s economy for decades to come.
With new cars selling for around $50,000 and decent used vehicles often costing $20,000 or more, I’m not dreaming about an upgrade. I just want my 2012 Audi A5 back.
MADISON, Wis. – Today, former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold and Law Forward responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in NRSC v. Federal Election Commission. On behalf of Feingold, Law Forward filed an amicus brief urging the justices not to tear down the federal law prohibiting the transfer of unlimited dollars from political parties to candidate
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin manufacturers struggling to fill electromechanical technician positions have a new workforce solution starting this summer. Madison College has been awarded a Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grant from the Wisconsin Technical College System to help manufacturers train their current workers for advanced electromechanical roles. Starting summer 2026, Madison
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced Tuesday that Anna Blaszkowski has been promoted to Senior Manager of Employment Regulation & Technology Infrastructure Policy. “Anna has quickly established herself as a trusted member of WMC’s government relations team,” said Scott Manley,
Madison, Wis. — Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin today announced it is providing access to $600,000 in grant funding to its network of partner food pantries and programs throughout southwestern Wisconsin. Through the “Retail Capacity Grant,” funding will be awarded to support partner agencies in increasing the infrastructure, equipment, staffing, and operational
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and a coalition secured more than 50 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation’s largest egg producers for allegedly colluding behind the scenes to raise prices. A multistate investigation with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) applauds today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court in Little v. Hecox, affirming the constitutionality of Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act and recognizing the important state interest in protecting fairness and equal athletic opportunities for women and girls. Wisconsin Family Action proudly joined
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation wardens will once again join law enforcement agencies nationwide for Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign to prevent boating while impaired to keep waters safe for all during the the holiday weekend, July 3-5. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 30, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is leading a new multi-center clinical trial to evaluate an interdisciplinary rehabilitation model for military veterans and first responders with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and co-occurring disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sponsored by Avalon Action
Landmark Credit Union plans to expand its presence in the Madison area with five new branches by the end of next year, the Brookfield-based company announced. President and CEO Tim Mackay calls Madison an “important market” for the credit union, which this week is opening the first of the new
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to prepare for busy roads and celebrate safe driving habits during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to AAA, more than 1.4 million Wisconsinites will be driving to their destinations this holiday weekend. Peak travel times are expected from 2-6 p.m. Thursday (July
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor turns negative… Sen. Kelda Roys, issued veiled criticisms of some of her fellow candidates, warning against political newcomers and wishy-washy moderates. … Hong, said without naming names that voters can “smell bulls—.” … first cross over into negative campaigning [was Barnes, noting] Rodriguez
NORTHERN WI. Today, Clark for Wisconsin launched “Where’s Alfonso” – a new effort to draw the Trump-endorsed GOP contender for Wisconsin’s 7th district out of hiding and into living up to his commitment to debate Fred Clark. Alfonso agreed to a debate with Clark on May 5, 2026. As part of
MADISON, Wis. — Starting today, Wisconsin families will once again pay the price for Republican lawmakers not doing their job. Due to Republican state lawmakers ending their record-breakingly lazy 2025-26 legislative session only 3 months into the year without addressing critical state funding needs, starting June 30 25% of child care centers across the state
Green Bay, Wis. – In a ceremony last week, Universities of Wisconsin Regent Vice President Ashok Rai and Interim President Renée Wachter, along with UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander presented Shannon Alberts, ’99, president and owner of Security-Luebke Roofing with the Regents Business Partnership Award. The award was presented to the locally
MADISON, Wis. – As communities prepare to celebrate Independence Day and commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to celebrate responsibly and make firework safety the star of the show. “As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors for this Semiquincentennial, people shouldn’t forget to keep safety in
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Randy Bryce — the Army veteran, ironworker, and union leader whose 2018 campaign drew national attention to Wisconsin’s First Congressional District — endorsed Mitchell Berman, a union member and ER nurse, ahead of the August primary. “I’ve spent my life fighting for working people, and Mitchell
WASHINGTON—Today, the DLCC announced nine new Target Races in Wisconsin as we aim to flip both chambers of the legislature. These six Assembly targets and three Senate targets are among the most crucial and competitive races in the nation, and they build on earlier targets in Wisconsin announced in April. Wisconsin was one of