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After three years of organizing, residents won stronger oversight of Ridge Breeze Dairy, but say Wisconsin communities should not have to fight for basic protections one permit at a time Pierce County Residents and GROWW members cheering at celebration and
MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued a directive to County departments and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office to limit Flock camera operations on county property and evaluate and adopt transparency and accountability standards. “Public
Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, named Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine MILWAUKEE – Sept. 1, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is proud to announce that, effective today, Brett
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The key recommendations in the report address some of the most prevalent and pressing
MADISON, WI — State Representative Will Penterman (R-Hustisford) said newly released preliminary revenue figures from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau reinforce the need to revisit the bipartisan taxpayer relief package negotiated earlier this year between the Governor Tony Evers (D) and Republican
MADISON — Eric Perreault, a research executive, academic leader and biomedical engineering professor at Northwestern University, has been selected as the third chief executive officer of the Morgridge Institute for Research. He will begin early in 2027. The Morgridge Institute
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week through the holiday. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Tuesday, September 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2026 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should again expect a quality hunting experience this fall. This
MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program, which Gov. Evers secured continued funding for through a $10 million investment in the
Hi, this is State Senator André Jacque, from Northeast Wisconsin. On Labor Day, we celebrate the men and women who get up every day, put in the work, and keep our country moving forward. The people who build our roads,
After pressure from Gov. Evers, lawmakers finally release $10 million from PFAS Trust Fund to help ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean water MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today celebrated the state
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The son of a master electrician, and now a husband and a father of three daughters, David Crowley knows firsthand the struggles union labor and working families across Wisconsin are facing. That’s why he has been traveling to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message with Wisconsin’s educators, school staff, and administrators to welcome them back to school for the 2026-27 school year. As a former educator, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, this is Gov. Evers’ 50th Back-to-School season and his
An insider’s take on Canadian tariffs and Wisconsin, Elon Musk, commutations and elections.
By formally incorporating and expanding the Clubhouse model, the state can build on its progress. With stronger support from policymakers, they can work for far more Wisconsinites.
The question before us is whether we build them in ways that strengthen both the national interest and international requirements and work in tandem with the local communities asked to host them.
If you seek a balanced approach to issues, you might take a look at the Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future.
President Donald Trump is robbing us of our incredibly valuable natural heritage that is preserved on our public lands — lands we all own as Americans
Jane Alexander, the legendary actress of “The Great White Hope” fame will speak at Cap Times Idea Fest with David Maraniss.
Dolly Parton lifted up the stories of working-class Americans with an artistry — and an instinctual solidarity — that merits celebration on Labor Day.
After three years of organizing, residents won stronger oversight of Ridge Breeze Dairy, but say Wisconsin communities should not have to fight for basic protections one permit at a time Pierce County Residents and GROWW members cheering at celebration and press action Monday, August 31st. (GROWW Photo by Hunter Riley)
MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued a directive to County departments and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office to limit Flock camera operations on county property and evaluate and adopt transparency and accountability standards. “Public safety partners should have the right tools to keep Milwaukee
Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, named Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine MILWAUKEE – Sept. 1, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is proud to announce that, effective today, Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, has been appointed Executive Vice
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The key recommendations in the report address some of the most prevalent and pressing issues in Wisconsin, including: “Wisconsin depends heavily on groundwater, and
MADISON, WI — State Representative Will Penterman (R-Hustisford) said newly released preliminary revenue figures from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau reinforce the need to revisit the bipartisan taxpayer relief package negotiated earlier this year between the Governor Tony Evers (D) and Republican legislative leaders. The new figures show Wisconsin’s economy is in
MADISON — Eric Perreault, a research executive, academic leader and biomedical engineering professor at Northwestern University, has been selected as the third chief executive officer of the Morgridge Institute for Research. He will begin early in 2027. The Morgridge Institute is an independent biomedical research organization closely affiliated with the
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week through the holiday. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Tuesday, September 1 · I-94 – Waukesha County Wednesday, September 2 · I-90/94 – Monroe County Thursday, September 3 · I-94
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2026 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should again expect a quality hunting experience this fall. This year, over 34,000 people applied for one of the 15,245
MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program, which Gov. Evers secured continued funding for through a $10 million investment in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. The program provides funding to nonprofit organizations
Hi, this is State Senator André Jacque, from Northeast Wisconsin. On Labor Day, we celebrate the men and women who get up every day, put in the work, and keep our country moving forward. The people who build our roads, grow our food, care for our families, power our communities,
After pressure from Gov. Evers, lawmakers finally release $10 million from PFAS Trust Fund to help ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean water MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today celebrated the state budget committee’s release of $10 million from the state’s PFAS
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The son of a master electrician, and now a husband and a father of three daughters, David Crowley knows firsthand the struggles union labor and working families across Wisconsin are facing. That’s why he has been traveling to every corner of Wisconsin, hearing from voters about how MAGA
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message with Wisconsin’s educators, school staff, and administrators to welcome them back to school for the 2026-27 school year. As a former educator, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, this is Gov. Evers’ 50th Back-to-School season and his final as governor. In the coming days and weeks, the governor
An insider’s take on Canadian tariffs and Wisconsin, Elon Musk, commutations and elections.
By formally incorporating and expanding the Clubhouse model, the state can build on its progress. With stronger support from policymakers, they can work for far more Wisconsinites.
The question before us is whether we build them in ways that strengthen both the national interest and international requirements and work in tandem with the local communities asked to host them.
If you seek a balanced approach to issues, you might take a look at the Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future.
President Donald Trump is robbing us of our incredibly valuable natural heritage that is preserved on our public lands — lands we all own as Americans
Jane Alexander, the legendary actress of “The Great White Hope” fame will speak at Cap Times Idea Fest with David Maraniss.
Dolly Parton lifted up the stories of working-class Americans with an artistry — and an instinctual solidarity — that merits celebration on Labor Day.