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MILWAUKEE – On the eve of Election Day, the Crowley for Wisconsin campaign is highlighting David Crowley’s proven record of delivering results for Milwaukee County and the broad coalition supporting his campaign. Crowley has earned the support of Governor Tony
Madison, Wisc. – This morning nurses at SSM Health Dean Medical Group in Dane County petitioned for a union election to have a strong voice for their patients and profession. The petition, which they filed with the National Labor Relations
MILWAUKEE, WI – On the eve of Wisconsin’s August 11 Democratic primary, community advocate and non-profit professional Ismael Luna enters Election Day backed by a broad coalition of labor unions, community organizations, elected leaders, and neighbors. Luna grew up on
MADISON, Wis. (August 10, 2026) – In its second Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded $708,599 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin. All Community Grant recipients seek to make an impact in Alliant Energy’s four focus areas: Community safety and engagement, environmental stewardship, workforce readiness and hunger and housing. Community safety and engagement: Improvements for emergency
A poll I conducted asked: Do you think the elections in Wisconsin are fair and accurate? 93% of the respondents said no. This is a real problem when a society doesn’t think when they vote their vote counts equally. As the first
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released one of the text chain messages obtained from Dr. Anthony
CASSVILLE, Wis. – Take a scenic drive along the Great River Road to Stonefield, the former estate of Wisconsin’s first governor, Nelson Dewey. As Wisconsin Historical Society’s Southwest Historic Sites commemorates 250 years of history during the nation’s semiquincentennial, visitors
(MILWAUKEE) — More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) teachers and support staff will take part in expanded literacy professional development ahead of the new school year, as MPS moves to accelerate reading proficiency for students across all grade levels. MPS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Black Men Vote PAC is proud to officially endorse Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. Black Men Vote PAC supports candidates who understand that earning the support of Black men requires delivering results on
MILWAUKEE – Following last week’s disappointing jobs report showing the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, with previous months revised sharply downward, Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley said Wisconsin cannot afford Congressman Tom Tiffany’s continued support for Donald Trump’s
OCONOMOWOC, WI – Tom Tiffany today unveiled his “Unlocking Homeownership in Wisconsin” agenda, a comprehensive plan to make homeownership more attainable by increasing housing supply, cutting costly regulations, lowering property taxes, and keeping Wisconsin homes out of the hands of Wall Street
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin Interim President Renée Wachter and several university representatives announced today budget proposals focused on advancing life-saving discoveries in cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other devastating diseases. The Cures for Tomorrow proposal represents a new initiative from the
Introducing Mia, the 2026 We Energies ‘ambassadog’ Mamma Mia, here we go again! A record number of dog lovers voted to make Mia the next We Energies safe digging “ambassadog.” More than 30,000 votes were cast in this year’s contest.
VERONA and MADISON, Wis. — Powered by purpose and fueled by beef, the Wisconsin Beef Council is launching its annual apparel fundraiser to combat youth food insecurity. Running now through the end of August, the Beef Council is selling exclusive
Waukesha County, WI — Waukesha County Public Health, a division of Health and Human Services, has been recognized with the prestigious Pathways Recognition by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Established in 2007, PHAB is the non-profit organization that administers national
MADISON, WI — Juliana Bennett’s campaign for Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District announced today that its grassroots field operation has knocked over 20,600 doors across the district, including more than 3,600 doors knocked over the past weekend alone. From the beginning,
Hughes, Rodriguez and Barnes will each register votes — and, in Barnes’ case, the total could be substantial.
As Wisconsin’s only nonpartisan, nonprofit law firm working full time to defend our democracy, Law Forward is standing up for Wisconsin voters in federal and state court.
Crowley’s election wins, experience as a state legislator and county executive, and record of important accomplishments check all the boxes. Cooke will represent regular folks and take on corporate and reactionary interests.
If a new facility requires additional generation capacity, transmission infrastructure, substations, or grid upgrades, the beneficiaries of those investments should bear the costs whenever possible.
MILWAUKEE – On the eve of Election Day, the Crowley for Wisconsin campaign is highlighting David Crowley’s proven record of delivering results for Milwaukee County and the broad coalition supporting his campaign. Crowley has earned the support of Governor Tony Evers, labor unions, local elected officials, and grassroots leaders across
Madison, Wisc. – This morning nurses at SSM Health Dean Medical Group in Dane County petitioned for a union election to have a strong voice for their patients and profession. The petition, which they filed with the National Labor Relations Board, involves 380 nurses at 10 outpatient clinic locations. Dean
MILWAUKEE, WI – On the eve of Wisconsin’s August 11 Democratic primary, community advocate and non-profit professional Ismael Luna enters Election Day backed by a broad coalition of labor unions, community organizations, elected leaders, and neighbors. Luna grew up on Milwaukee’s South Side, was homeless at 14, and today works
MADISON, Wis. (August 10, 2026) – In its second Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded $708,599 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin. All Community Grant recipients seek to make an impact in Alliant Energy’s four focus areas: Community safety and engagement, environmental stewardship, workforce readiness and hunger and housing. Community safety and engagement: Improvements for emergency services and over $130,000 in grants covered 40 communities in first responder organizations including police, fire and EMS departments. This support assisted with the purchase or upgrades of vital equipment. Grants will also
A poll I conducted asked: Do you think the elections in Wisconsin are fair and accurate? 93% of the respondents said no. This is a real problem when a society doesn’t think when they vote their vote counts equally. As the first candidate for Secretary of State that has called for Honest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released one of the text chain messages obtained from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government-issued cellphone which was produced by the Department of
CASSVILLE, Wis. – Take a scenic drive along the Great River Road to Stonefield, the former estate of Wisconsin’s first governor, Nelson Dewey. As Wisconsin Historical Society’s Southwest Historic Sites commemorates 250 years of history during the nation’s semiquincentennial, visitors can discover Dewey’s life and legacy during “A Toast to
(MILWAUKEE) — More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) teachers and support staff will take part in expanded literacy professional development ahead of the new school year, as MPS moves to accelerate reading proficiency for students across all grade levels. MPS Superintendent Brenda Casselius has made reading proficiency a top priority
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Black Men Vote PAC is proud to officially endorse Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. Black Men Vote PAC supports candidates who understand that earning the support of Black men requires delivering results on the issues that directly affect their families, careers, businesses, health,
MILWAUKEE – Following last week’s disappointing jobs report showing the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, with previous months revised sharply downward, Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley said Wisconsin cannot afford Congressman Tom Tiffany’s continued support for Donald Trump’s economic agenda. Today’s report also comes as inflation continues to
OCONOMOWOC, WI – Tom Tiffany today unveiled his “Unlocking Homeownership in Wisconsin” agenda, a comprehensive plan to make homeownership more attainable by increasing housing supply, cutting costly regulations, lowering property taxes, and keeping Wisconsin homes out of the hands of Wall Street investors and Communist China. Tiffany was joined by former Virginia
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin Interim President Renée Wachter and several university representatives announced today budget proposals focused on advancing life-saving discoveries in cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other devastating diseases. The Cures for Tomorrow proposal represents a new initiative from the UWs’ 2027-29 budget request proposal. “The Universities of Wisconsin have
Introducing Mia, the 2026 We Energies ‘ambassadog’ Mamma Mia, here we go again! A record number of dog lovers voted to make Mia the next We Energies safe digging “ambassadog.” More than 30,000 votes were cast in this year’s contest. Mia will be the star of a yearlong social media
VERONA and MADISON, Wis. — Powered by purpose and fueled by beef, the Wisconsin Beef Council is launching its annual apparel fundraiser to combat youth food insecurity. Running now through the end of August, the Beef Council is selling exclusive “United ByBeef” apparel, with 100% of the proceeds dedicated to
Waukesha County, WI — Waukesha County Public Health, a division of Health and Human Services, has been recognized with the prestigious Pathways Recognition by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Established in 2007, PHAB is the non-profit organization that administers national accreditation and recognition programs, which aim to advance and transform
MADISON, WI — Juliana Bennett’s campaign for Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District announced today that its grassroots field operation has knocked over 20,600 doors across the district, including more than 3,600 doors knocked over the past weekend alone. From the beginning, Bennett’s campaign has built its operation around direct voter contact,
Hughes, Rodriguez and Barnes will each register votes — and, in Barnes’ case, the total could be substantial.
As Wisconsin’s only nonpartisan, nonprofit law firm working full time to defend our democracy, Law Forward is standing up for Wisconsin voters in federal and state court.
Crowley’s election wins, experience as a state legislator and county executive, and record of important accomplishments check all the boxes. Cooke will represent regular folks and take on corporate and reactionary interests.
If a new facility requires additional generation capacity, transmission infrastructure, substations, or grid upgrades, the beneficiaries of those investments should bear the costs whenever possible.