State Senate Democratic Committee: Legislative Republicans hold meeting on closing rural schools
MADISON, WI – This morning, Legislative Republicans held a hearing to discuss school consolidation plans for rural Wisconsin. After years of starving our public schools of necessary funding and forcing tax-payers to pick up the slack, what is the Republican response; close the schools,
One City Schools: Outperforms peers, once again receives incredibly high marks for academic growth
One City Schools has once again earned high marks as the state of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released its annual school performance report cards today. One City’s elementary and middle schools are being recognized for “exceeding expectations,” a
Gov. Evers, First Lady: Invite military families to share ornaments for 2025 Tribute to Our Troops tree at executive residence
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite the public to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence to honor all those who have served or are currently serving in the nation’s Armed Forces.
U.S. Rep. Wied: Honors Veterans Day with STARS Act
WASHINGTON — In honor of Veterans Day, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) announced the introduction of the Supporting Troops’ Access to Recognition Services (STARS) Act, legislation that will ensure continued in-person DEERS/RAPIDS services for those who have served our country. This bill
Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau: Award-winning comedian coming to Honest Dog Books
Bayfield, Wis. (Nov. 11, 2025) – Danielle Thralow sees humor in just about everything. The Duluth, Minn.-based comic carries a notebook with her at all times, ready to jot down anything that makes her laugh – a snippet of overheard conversation, a
Acuity: Earns A+ from S&P Global Ratings
Acuity announced that S&P Global Ratings (S&P) reaffirmed the insurer’s A+ credit rating. In its reaffirmation, S&P noted Acuity’s combination of a very strong business risk profile and financial risk profile. In particular, S&P highlighted that robust capital is Acuity’s
Rep. Madison: Confronts rising energy costs with two-percent cap on residential utility bills
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) announced a new 2% Rate Cap bill to cap residential energy bills in Wisconsin at 2% of household income, a tool to directly address the spiraling costs of energy for households in
State Senate Democratic Committee: Gillian Battino announces candidacy for the 29th state senate district
WAUSAU, WI– Today, retired radiologist and active member of her community, Gillian Battino, announced her campaign for Wisconsin’s 29th State Senate District. For more than 20 years, Gillian and her husband have lived and worked in Central Wisconsin, and raised their
Institute for Reforming Government: DPI rates 0 districts 1 star, half of all schools 4 or 5 stars on new school report cards
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the release of 2025 district and school report cards using a lenient formula, resulting in no Wisconsin school districts being rated 1 star. The new report
Rep. Duchow: Education bills approved by assembly committee
Madison, WI – Today, two bills authored by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) were recommended for passage by the Assembly Committee on Education. Assembly Bill 51 would require the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) to adhere to the state’s open records
Rep. Allen: Hosts November 20th “Beer with Scott”
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is hosting an upcoming “Beer with Scott” on Thursday, November 20th from 6-7 P.M. at the Foxx View Lanes located at 2440 W Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189. The event will be BYOB (Buy Your Own Beer).
AARP Wisconsin: Tax-Aide program needs local volunteers to help Wisconsin taxpayers
MADISON, WI – Tax filing season may be several months away, but AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites in cities across Wisconsin are already seeking volunteers who want to serve their communities by providing free tax-filing help to those who need it most.
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin ranks number ONE in the nation during fall Drug Take Back Collection
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the fall 2025 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 53,498 lbs. of unwanted medications this
Patrick Testin and Scott Krug: Trust the community with solar
Community solar is an option like none we have experienced before; it is decentralized, flexible, and ready to power Wisconsin’s future.
John Torinus: Guv wannabes could tackle health costs
Health care management is complex. But smart politicians should, on behalf of citizens, be able to cut through the complexity toward solutions that work.