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Campaigns matter, and a chaotic last month in the Wisconsin Democratic primary is a prime example.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, alongside Travel Wisconsin, today announced the Wisconsin State Capitol and the surrounding square are joining the “Wonders of Wisconsin.” Launched in 2023, the Wonders of Wisconsin are Travel Wisconsin’s list of unforgettable destinations—shaped by both natural forces and human hands—that every resident
Cryptocurrency. Veterans Benefits. A.I. in Healthcare. Cemeteries. Floodplain Restoration. DA funding. What do they have in common? While we’d all like to take the summer off and enjoy everything Wisconsin has to offer, the Legislature continues to work hard year-round.
Insurers seeking ACA plan premium increases in Wisconsin for 2027 say rising medical costs and greater use are driving their double-digit requests, while advocates raise concerns about affordability. Health insurers in the state are requesting an average premium increase of
Crowley’s razor-thin primary win was just over 3,000 votes, setting up the biggest challenge yet: unifying Democrats before November.
Forging real unity after a bruising election
Nearly 800,000 Wisconsin voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for governor. That may be the most consequential number to come out of an election decided by less than half a percentage point.
Campaigns matter, and a chaotic last month in the Wisconsin Democratic primary is a prime example. In the Marquette Law School Poll’s final survey of Wisconsin voters, July 22-27, Francesca Hong received 38%. Her unofficial vote total in the August
It was a discombobulating Election Night to cap a discombobulating primary, but with the votes now counted, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is going to be the Democratic nominee.
Appleton, Wisc. — Tom Nelson’s latest book, the acclaimed THE GREEN AND GOLD STANDARD: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE GREEN BAY PACKERS, will be released Sept. 1. Hailed as “A complete history of the team…not just an exciting read but an
We all know the top line results: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated socialist Francesca Hong to win the Democratic primary for governor in an upset, and he will face Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany in the general election. There were a lot of other interesting races on the ballot too on Aug. 11.
A wild primary for governor offers a warning for a party already looking toward 2028.
Wednesday morning, Wisconsinites woke up to the results of their primary elections while also learning that inflation remains above wage growth. As families face the realities of an ever-more expensive economy, the need to elect leaders who will tackle this
Francesca Hong’s surprise loss in Wisconsin is a blessing to the Democratic Party.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announces that registration is open for WHEDA Conference 2026: How Housing Happens, taking place November 18 and 19 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The annual WHEDA
Many school buildings have no real filtration. Aging HVAC systems don’t filter out fine particulate matter. Older buildings leak outdoor air in through doors, windows, and cracks.
By deploying sensors to measure ambient conditions along transmission corridors, utilities can dynamically adjust their line ratings to unlock previously untapped capacity. These dynamic line rating technologies have been piloted for several decades around the world and are starting to make a difference.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues to reintroduce the Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package designed to end the nation’s maternal health crisis and directly confront the devastating disparities that continue to claim the lives of Black
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that on July 21, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) approved the Lake Pepin TMDL: Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus study. The DNR, together with many partners
UW-Stout Polytechnic Chancellor Katherine Frank joined Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly, UWs Interim President Renée Wachter and other university leaders today to announce budget proposals focused on building Wisconsin’s workforce and the next generation of businesses. The Tech for Tomorrow
Campaigns matter, and a chaotic last month in the Wisconsin Democratic primary is a prime example.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, alongside Travel Wisconsin, today announced the Wisconsin State Capitol and the surrounding square are joining the “Wonders of Wisconsin.” Launched in 2023, the Wonders of Wisconsin are Travel Wisconsin’s list of unforgettable destinations—shaped by both natural forces and human hands—that every resident and visitor should experience around the state. With today’s announcement, the State
Cryptocurrency. Veterans Benefits. A.I. in Healthcare. Cemeteries. Floodplain Restoration. DA funding. What do they have in common? While we’d all like to take the summer off and enjoy everything Wisconsin has to offer, the Legislature continues to work hard year-round. All those topics? They’re all subjects of legislative study committees:
Insurers seeking ACA plan premium increases in Wisconsin for 2027 say rising medical costs and greater use are driving their double-digit requests, while advocates raise concerns about affordability. Health insurers in the state are requesting an average premium increase of 20.9% for next year, according to rate review filings posted
Crowley’s razor-thin primary win was just over 3,000 votes, setting up the biggest challenge yet: unifying Democrats before November.
Forging real unity after a bruising election
Nearly 800,000 Wisconsin voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for governor. That may be the most consequential number to come out of an election decided by less than half a percentage point.
Campaigns matter, and a chaotic last month in the Wisconsin Democratic primary is a prime example. In the Marquette Law School Poll’s final survey of Wisconsin voters, July 22-27, Francesca Hong received 38%. Her unofficial vote total in the August 11 primary election is 39.3%. And 34% said they were
It was a discombobulating Election Night to cap a discombobulating primary, but with the votes now counted, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is going to be the Democratic nominee.
Appleton, Wisc. — Tom Nelson’s latest book, the acclaimed THE GREEN AND GOLD STANDARD: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE GREEN BAY PACKERS, will be released Sept. 1. Hailed as “A complete history of the team…not just an exciting read but an important one,” by the late Packers president and foreword author Bob Harlan, Nelson’s third
We all know the top line results: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated socialist Francesca Hong to win the Democratic primary for governor in an upset, and he will face Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany in the general election. There were a lot of other interesting races on the ballot too on Aug. 11.
A wild primary for governor offers a warning for a party already looking toward 2028.
Wednesday morning, Wisconsinites woke up to the results of their primary elections while also learning that inflation remains above wage growth. As families face the realities of an ever-more expensive economy, the need to elect leaders who will tackle this economic crisis grows by the day. Tom Tiffany and Derrick
Francesca Hong’s surprise loss in Wisconsin is a blessing to the Democratic Party.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announces that registration is open for WHEDA Conference 2026: How Housing Happens, taking place November 18 and 19 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The annual WHEDA Conference convenes developers, property managers, financial specialists, lenders, advocates, government officials, and
Many school buildings have no real filtration. Aging HVAC systems don’t filter out fine particulate matter. Older buildings leak outdoor air in through doors, windows, and cracks.
By deploying sensors to measure ambient conditions along transmission corridors, utilities can dynamically adjust their line ratings to unlock previously untapped capacity. These dynamic line rating technologies have been piloted for several decades around the world and are starting to make a difference.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues to reintroduce the Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package designed to end the nation’s maternal health crisis and directly confront the devastating disparities that continue to claim the lives of Black mothers at alarming rates. The package includes Senator Baldwin’s Perinatal Workforce
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that on July 21, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) approved the Lake Pepin TMDL: Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus study. The DNR, together with many partners throughout the basin, including the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA),
UW-Stout Polytechnic Chancellor Katherine Frank joined Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly, UWs Interim President Renée Wachter and other university leaders today to announce budget proposals focused on building Wisconsin’s workforce and the next generation of businesses. The Tech for Tomorrow and Accelerate Wisconsin proposals represent new initiatives from the UWs’