Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Pocan, healthcare advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss new report highlighting how health care cuts supported by Congressman Tom Tiffany hit home
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan and healthcare advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss a new report laying bare the damage being done across Wisconsin after Congressman Tom Tiffany and Donald Trump slashed more than $1
UW-Eau Claire: True Blu: Blugold alumna promotes outdoor adventure as the Girl of 10,000 Lakes
Here in the Upper Midwest, camping, hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities are part of the fabric of life for many people. For most people who enjoy the outdoors, it’s a time to enjoy the peace and quiet it can
Democratic Governors Association: New Protect Our Wisconsin ad contrasts David Crowley’s record, plans to cut costs with congressman Tom Tiffany’s cost-raising agenda
Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, is launching a new ad highlighting the stark differences between David Crowley’s plans to make life more affordable and extreme MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s record of voting for policies
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, Film Wisconsin announce first film tax credit awards, bolstering economic development, tourism, and film industry growth
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin’s new film office, Film Wisconsin, today announced that six Wisconsin productions have been awarded more than $1 million through the state’s new film tax credit program. Aimed at bringing creative endeavors to Wisconsin’s doorstep, bolstering the state’s travel and tourism economy, and strengthening the film industry
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin secure over $140 million federal rail grant to modernize passenger rail locomotives serving Wisconsin, Midwest rail routes
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with Amtrak, today celebrated the state’s efforts to successfully secure over $140 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to update up to 41 Charger locomotives, which serve Amtrak’s Midwest and Pacific Northwest routes,
Banking lobby, DFI urge Wisconsin lawmakers not to deregulate crypto staking
Representatives from Wisconsin’s banking lobby and the Department of Financial Institutions told a legislative committee examining crypto staking that they oppose deregulating the practice.
Dem primary rivals consider endorsing Cooke in 3rd CD race
Two of Rebecca Cooke’s former primary rivals are now considering endorsing her as the political operative turned waitress and nonprofit director looks to beat U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, this fall.
WED AM Update: Prediction market platform files suit to prevent Wisconsin DOJ from enforcing gaming laws against company
From WisPolitics … — Novig has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to prevent the Wisconsin Department of Justice from enforcing state gaming laws against the prediction market platform. The state agency has already sued Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, Crypto.com and
Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association: ICIA to Indigenous enterprises: Prepare to lead the next era of cannabis
Cambridge, Wis., August 18, 2026 — The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) believes the federal shift placing medical cannabis in Schedule III — and the pending administrative hearing on broader rescheduling — represents a transformative moment for Indigenous economic development, healthcare and Tribal
Milwaukee Public Schools: 5 MPS schools ranked among nation’s best high schools
(MILWAUKEE) — Five high schools in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report released today. Ronald Reagan College Preparatory High School, Golda Meir School, Hmong American
Dept. of Transportation: County F at US 18/151 in Blue Mounds to close August 21
County F at US 18/151 in Blue Mounds, Dane County will be closed starting August 21 for excavation, paving, shouldering and other work in the area. County F north of US 18/151 will be closed August 21 to 30 County
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: League of Wisconsin Municipalities announces Government Affairs leadership transition
MADISON, Wis. – The League of Wisconsin Municipalities today announced a planned transition within its Government Affairs team. Government Affairs Director Toni Herkert will transition to a new role as Director of Strategic Projects effective September 1, 2026, and will retire
Dept. of Health Services: DHS confirms cases of measles in Grant County
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Grant County Health Department have confirmed two cases of measles in Grant County residents. The two new cases are related to confirmed cases in Lafayette and Iowa Counties, and are part of
Van Orden campaign: Cooke’s “Coming Together Tour” comes with a MAGA exclusion policy
LA CROSSE, WI — Now that the primary is over, Rebecca Cooke is desperately attempting to convince Wisconsin voters she is a moderate who will listen to anyone, even people wearing MAGA hats. Cooke went on MS NOW on primary
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers slams President Trump, Congressional Republicans for kicking thousands of Wisconsinites off their healthcare coverage due to sky-high costs
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed President Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress, including Republican members of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, after a new report shows Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment dropped by 45,000 after Republicans allowed ACA tax credits