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The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features a discussion on upcoming tariff developments with Brett Ewer, a principal with Michael Best Strategies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are demanding investigations and accountability for the two fatal shootings by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in recent days in Maine and Texas. The Senators call on Department
Representative Alex Dallman was recently awarded the 2025-26 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association in recognition of his efforts supporting town government. “Representative Dallman has shown a deep understanding of the challenges facing towns and his
MUSKEGO, Wis. — The Independence Party has endorsed Pete Karas for Wisconsin Secretary of State, the fourth party to back his campaign this cycle. He already holds endorsements from the Wisconsin Green Party, the Transhumanist Party, and the Pirate Party.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on improvements to four bridges along I-94 and I-39 in Madison, Dane County. Construction is currently scheduled for 2027. A presentation and materials detailing the I-94 and I-39 bridges project
MILWAUKEE – Two days after reentering the race for governor, David Crowley called out Tom Tiffany and the Republican Governors Association for a $2.2 million scheme to interfere in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, and said the effort is part of why
MADISON, Wis. (July 20, 2026) – Urban Triage welcomed 125 community leaders, supporters and changemakers to The Golden Hour: Reclaiming Our Crown on Sunday, celebrating Black excellence and recognizing two individuals whose work has strengthened Madison’s Black community through storytelling, advocacy and representation.
Superior, WI — Congressional candidate Niina Baum has completed her 400 Miles for WI-07 bike tour, arriving in Superior on Saturday July 17th after riding through nine counties and more than twenty communities across northern Wisconsin over nine days. Baum departed
On a warm Saturday morning in July, students from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire make sure their table is set up and ready to go at the weekly farmers market in Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park. They show up every Saturday.
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is crediting in-cell health monitoring technology with helping staff identify and respond to a serious medical emergency at the Winnebago County Jail. On May 15, 2026, a 61-year-old man was taken into custody
MADISON, Wis. – After 173 years of serving Wisconsin’s newspaper industry, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA) today announced it will adopt a new name: the Wisconsin NewsMedia Association (WNA). The new name reflects the evolution of how Wisconsin news organizations deliver trusted
(Stevens Point, Wis., July 20, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is investing nearly $9 million to make necessary sewer system upgrades and water main replacements for the Village of Cedar Grove. The projects will benefit more than
NEW FRANKEN, WI — Republican State Senate candidate Nic Cravillion today announced he has earned the endorsement of the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association (DBA), Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy organization. The endorsement adds to Cravillion’s growing coalition of statewide support ahead of
Ahead of Wisconsin’s Primary Election on August 11, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes includes a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives in calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to crack down on the misuse of dairy terms for plant-based products, which unfairly
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the Trump Administration for forcing coal plants to stay online, which will raise energy costs for Wisconsinites and impede the state’s ongoing clean energy efforts. A recent analysis outlined in the governor’s letter shows that
MILWAUKEE – The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year. The funding is part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has approved new changes to Wisconsin’s faculty approval process for nursing schools, allowing for qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) to teach clinical courses if they meet certain criteria. The emergency rule change follows a recommendation by the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce, established by Gov. Evers in 2024, to expand the

UW-Madison researchers are “paving the way for scalable and practical” quantum computing by using advanced sensors to improve the technology. That’s according to the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, which is touting the approach as a top licensing prospect in its
MADISON, WI (July 20, 2026) – A new Wisconsin Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report, produced by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center and released today, highlights responses from Wisconsin small business owners on a variety of issues compared to national averages from the NFIB’s monthly SBET surveys throughout the year. The Small Business Optimism Index for Wisconsin small businesses in Winter (October-March) 2025-26 was 98.8, 0.3 points above the national average.

The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features a discussion on upcoming tariff developments with Brett Ewer, a principal with Michael Best Strategies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are demanding investigations and accountability for the two fatal shootings by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in recent days in Maine and Texas. The Senators call on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to make reforms
Representative Alex Dallman was recently awarded the 2025-26 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association in recognition of his efforts supporting town government. “Representative Dallman has shown a deep understanding of the challenges facing towns and his leadership has deliveredflexibility and practical solutions,” said Tom Winker, President
MUSKEGO, Wis. — The Independence Party has endorsed Pete Karas for Wisconsin Secretary of State, the fourth party to back his campaign this cycle. He already holds endorsements from the Wisconsin Green Party, the Transhumanist Party, and the Pirate Party. The four parties don’t agree on some issues. What they
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on improvements to four bridges along I-94 and I-39 in Madison, Dane County. Construction is currently scheduled for 2027. A presentation and materials detailing the I-94 and I-39 bridges project are available to view on the project website at I-94 and
MILWAUKEE – Two days after reentering the race for governor, David Crowley called out Tom Tiffany and the Republican Governors Association for a $2.2 million scheme to interfere in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, and said the effort is part of why he is back in this race. Right Direction Wisconsin, an
MADISON, Wis. (July 20, 2026) – Urban Triage welcomed 125 community leaders, supporters and changemakers to The Golden Hour: Reclaiming Our Crown on Sunday, celebrating Black excellence and recognizing two individuals whose work has strengthened Madison’s Black community through storytelling, advocacy and representation. During the event’s “Crowning” ceremony, Urban Triage presented the Reclaiming
Superior, WI — Congressional candidate Niina Baum has completed her 400 Miles for WI-07 bike tour, arriving in Superior on Saturday July 17th after riding through nine counties and more than twenty communities across northern Wisconsin over nine days. Baum departed Rhinelander on July 8th and rode through Oneida, Vilas, Iron,
On a warm Saturday morning in July, students from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire make sure their table is set up and ready to go at the weekly farmers market in Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park. They show up every Saturday. But they don’t have a product to sell; the students
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is crediting in-cell health monitoring technology with helping staff identify and respond to a serious medical emergency at the Winnebago County Jail. On May 15, 2026, a 61-year-old man was taken into custody on a Wisconsin Department of Corrections probation and parole warrant.
MADISON, Wis. – After 173 years of serving Wisconsin’s newspaper industry, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA) today announced it will adopt a new name: the Wisconsin NewsMedia Association (WNA). The new name reflects the evolution of how Wisconsin news organizations deliver trusted local journalism to their communities. The name change honors the association’s long and
(Stevens Point, Wis., July 20, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is investing nearly $9 million to make necessary sewer system upgrades and water main replacements for the Village of Cedar Grove. The projects will benefit more than 2,100 rural Wisconsinites. “Reliable water infrastructure is crucial for the
NEW FRANKEN, WI — Republican State Senate candidate Nic Cravillion today announced he has earned the endorsement of the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association (DBA), Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy organization. The endorsement adds to Cravillion’s growing coalition of statewide support ahead of the August 11 Republican primary. “DBA supports candidates who align
Ahead of Wisconsin’s Primary Election on August 11, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes includes a driver license, identification card, military or student ID card, etc. There
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives in calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to crack down on the misuse of dairy terms for plant-based products, which unfairly impacts dairy farmers, processors, and consumers. The demands are in
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the Trump Administration for forcing coal plants to stay online, which will raise energy costs for Wisconsinites and impede the state’s ongoing clean energy efforts. A recent analysis outlined in the governor’s letter shows that the Trump Administration’s decision to force several coal plants to
MILWAUKEE – The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year. The funding is part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair, and improve health care facilities in FY2026 via the Veterans
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has approved new changes to Wisconsin’s faculty approval process for nursing schools, allowing for qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) to teach clinical courses if they meet certain criteria. The emergency rule change follows a recommendation by the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce, established by Gov. Evers in 2024, to expand the pool of qualified individuals able to teach healthcare students. In addition to

UW-Madison researchers are “paving the way for scalable and practical” quantum computing by using advanced sensors to improve the technology. That’s according to the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, which is touting the approach as a top licensing prospect in its portfolio of engineering and computer science research from the university.
MADISON, WI (July 20, 2026) – A new Wisconsin Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report, produced by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center and released today, highlights responses from Wisconsin small business owners on a variety of issues compared to national averages from the NFIB’s monthly SBET surveys throughout the year. The Small Business Optimism Index for Wisconsin small businesses in Winter (October-March) 2025-26 was 98.8, 0.3 points above the national average. Of the 10 components that make up the Index, the individual component gaps