UW proposes $730 million in additional state aid
Universities of Wisconsin leaders are proposing to seek an additional $730 million in aid over the next two years with an offer to freeze tuition over that period — if the state comes up with the money to cover the lost revenue.
National Volunteer Fire Council: Wisconsin Fire Departments receive $10,000 grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program
Five volunteer fire departments in Wisconsin were among 150 nationwide recipients of a $10,000 grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. The program, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), helps local fire departments purchase needed
Dept. of Transportation: WisDOT invites public input on annual ADA Transition Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and comment on its annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, which outlines the department’s ongoing efforts to improve accessibility throughout Wisconsin’s transportation system – including roadside facilities,
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: New poll: Majority of Wisconsin voters support affordable access to cancer care; want lawmakers to address youth nicotine and tobacco use
MADISON, Wis. – August 18, 2026 – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 81% of Wisconsin voters believe all Americans, regardless of the type of health insurance they have, should have access to
Wisconsin Emergency Management: Federal grant opportunity open for Wisconsin communities facing cybersecurity risks
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), in partnership with the Department of Administration’s Division of Enterprise Technology (DET), is announcing the grant application period opened August 17 for government agencies at risk of a cybersecurity incident due to the age
Smith campaign: Record primary turnout reflects growing demand for new representation in Wisconsin’s 6th District
MEQUON, Wis. — As the Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues reviewing returns from Wisconsin’s August 11 primary, one signal stands out: turnout points to extraordinary enthusiasm for new representation in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, and the campaign believes that
Tiffany ad dubs Crowley ‘Data Center David’
Tom Tiffany has launched a new ad dubbing his Dem gubernatorial rival “data center David Crowley,” claiming lakes will run dry and family farms will be paved over because the Milwaukee County exec won’t roll back tax breaks for the projects.
Van Orden in new ad warns against socialists
In his latest TV ad, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, says “socialists are trying to tear our country apart.”
WBA Foundation: Announces panel, data team for gubernatorial debate
Madison, Wis. – The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 36-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing a general election debate in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race. The debate will be conducted by teams of broadcasters from stations
Dem group slams Skinner as ‘out of town and out of touch’
A Dem group is running a new digital ad that calls GOP 31st SD candidate Michele Magadance Skinner “out of town and out of touch.”
Wisconsin Education Association Council: Union Coalition files petition for review with Wisconsin Supreme Court for collective bargaining rights lawsuit
The union plaintiffs in the case to restore collective bargaining rights to Wisconsin public service workers filed a Petition for Review with the Wisconsin Supreme Court earlier today and have released this statement: “We are confident in the merits of
Opportunity Wisconsin: Kenosha families rally at free BBQ to demand Rep. Steil lower costs
KENOSHA, Wis. — This weekend, Opportunity Wisconsin hosted a free community BBQ at Anderson Park in Kenosha, bringing together local residents, advocates, and community leaders to highlight how Rep. Bryan Steil’s votes in Congress are driving up costs for working
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorses David Crowley for Governor
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters today announced its endorsement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. “The momentum across Wisconsin is clear – voters are ready for leaders who will hold corporate polluters accountable, stand up to
Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin: Wisconsin wins as data center safeguards to remain in place
MADISON – Oracle this morning dropped its lawsuit against state monopoly utility regulators, in a significant win for Wisconsin and the We Energies customers represented by the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin. “CUB is pleased that Oracle has dropped its
WisDems: Round-up: Wisconsin Democrats travel across the state in 19-stop “Forward for Wisconsin” tour
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsin Democrats concluded their 19-stop, 5-day “Forward for Wisconsin” tour during which Democratic leaders, including special guests Gov. Tony Evers and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, barnstormed the state to get voters fired up to elect David Crowley as