Rebecca Draeger: New legislation targets grooming, but what about DPI enforcement?
When an agency partitions only minimal resources toward investigating sexual misconduct, allows educators to forfeit their licenses rather than face full review, and fails to publicly disclose the reasons behind revocations, it creates blind spots that predators can exploit.
Kurt Bauer and Jay Timmons: Regulatory certainty and talent development will power Wisconsin’s next 250 years
Some states roll out the red carpet for families and businesses. Other states roll out red tape. Wisconsin has to decide which state it wants to be.
Derrick Van Orden: Thanks to President Trump and Vice President Vance, Wisconsin is leading America’s manufacturing comeback
Vice President Vance’s visit comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, which made clear that America is back on track after years of economic hardship. And nowhere is that comeback more evident than right here in Wisconsin.
Dave Cieslewicz: Dems stoop to Trump’s level at SOTU
While Trump was just more of the same — I can’t be disappointed in a man I have no respect for to begin with — the Democrats did not do themselves proud either.
Barnes campaign: Statement on JD Vance’s stop in Wisconsin
The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes on JD Vance’s speech in Wisconsin: “JD Vance has a tough job today. He’s got to look Wisconsin families in the eye and tell them this economy is working for
Hulsey campaign: Welcomes VP Vance, invites him to visit GOP birthplace where GOP founded to fight racism
Plover, WI—Sporting an Abraham Lincoln hat, Democraticgovernor candidate, carpenter, former state representative Brett Hulsey welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance to Wisconsin and invited him to visit Ripon today to explore the Republican Party’s anti-racist and anti-slavery roots. “I invite the Vice
Rep. Cruz: School funding lawsuit highlights Legislature’s ongoing failures
Representative Angelina Cruz, a longtime public school educator and educators union president, responded today to the lawsuit filed Monday in Eau Claire County Circuit Court challenging the state’s approach to public school funding. “It is difficult to be surprised,” Cruz
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Military Affairs: Announce $2 million in grant awards to improve flood resilience in communities across Wisconsin
As homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding events in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future flooding disasters MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA), today announced $2 million in grants to
Children’s Wisconsin: Raises $308 million through historic campaign
Brighter Than Ever powers revolutionary approach to care for kids and families MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 26, 2026 — Children’s Wisconsin has successfully completed Brighter Than Ever, the most ambitious and comprehensive engagement and philanthropy campaign in the organization’s history. The campaign raised
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2026 Wisconsin Urban Forestry Award winners announced
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced its annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Farm to School Advisory Council nominations due May 15
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting multiple nominations for the Farm to School Advisory Council until May 15, 2026. Members serve three-year terms, and the council meets quarterly. The nomination form and more
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley: Orders flags at half-staff at county facilities in honor of Reverend Jesse Jackson
MILWAUKEE – Today, County Executive David Crowley ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff at Milwaukee County facilities in honor of the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, an American civil rights activist
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce Transportation Economic Assistance grant to support growth for northern Wisconsin dairy producer
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced a $469,311 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant awarded to the town of Eaton in Clark County for road improvements to support the growth of a local dairy
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: Spotlights Wisconsin Supreme Court race & maxes out on investment
Judge Chris Taylor’s victory would grow the liberal majority to 5-2 and secure the majority until at least 2030 WASHINGTON — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) designated Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Chris Taylor as a Spotlight candidate ahead of her
Berman campaign: Defend the Vote endorses Mitchell Berman for Congress
National organization supports Berman in Democratic primary RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Defend The Vote endorsed emergency room nurse Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, recognizing his commitment to cracking down on corruption in Washington to make life more affordable