A Better Wisconsin Together: Higher costs, fewer freedoms: One year of the Big Ugly Bill
MADISON, Wis. — On the one year anniversary of GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany and his fellow Wisconsin Republicans casting the deciding votes to pass the Big Ugly Budget Bill, A Better Wisconsin Together says the bill’s disastrous impacts on Wisconsinites over the past
FEMA: President Donald J. Trump approves major disaster declaration for Wisconsin
Contact: FEMA Region 5 News DeskPhone: (312) 408-4455Email: fema-r5-news-desk@fema.dhs.gov WASHINGTON– FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Wisconsin to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 13-23, 2026. The President’s
Rep. Stubbs: Named Outstanding Legislator by Wisconsin Counties Association
MADISON, WI – On Monday, June 29, Representative Shelia Stubbs was presented with the Wisconsin Counties Association’s Outstanding Legislator Award for the 2025 – 2026 Legislative Session, an award given to legislators who have demonstrated leadership and represented county interest
Gov. Evers: Wisconsin to send trade mission to Africa
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Wisconsin will be sending a trade mission delegation to Africa this summer with Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), set to lead an economic partnership mission to Ghana and South Africa, highlighting Wisconsin’s business relationships
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: WI Muslim community asked direct questions. Two candidates chose to withdraw.
On July 1, 2026, the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) hosted a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at the Oak Creek Performing Arts Center, a chance for candidates to speak directly to a community of over 70,000 Wisconsin Muslims who have too
UW-Whitewater: UW-Whitewater FERC study finds theater commitment in Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance merger could generate nearly $20 billion in annual economic stimulus
WHITEWATER, Wis. – July 2, 2026. A proposed entertainment industry merger may look like a Hollywood story, but a new economic impact analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) shows the ripple effect could reach
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR temporarily closes Seeley Lake’s public access site in Sauk County
NORTH FREEDOM, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR-managed public access site on Seeley Lake in Sauk County has been temporarily closed while the local dam is removed. The site of the dam removal
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ joins coalition in opposing Postal Service’s attempt to undermine voting rights
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) joined a coalition in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the U.S. Postal Service’s attempt to aid the president’s efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed
Sen. Carpenter: Condemns ICE surge in Milwaukee
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the surge in ICE activity which has led to the detention of community members with no criminal records, as well as those who have work permits and others who are
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to keep the left lane clear for passing on multi-lane highways
As travelers approach the busy holiday weekend, the Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers that slower traffic should keep right on interstates and multi-lane highways. The July Law of the Month highlights the importance of maintaining a safe and efficient flow
Opportunity Wisconsin: One year of the Republican Tax Law: Less healthcare access, more hungry families, less support for working families
MADISON, Wis. — One year after congressional Republicans passed the Republican Tax Law, the damage to Wisconsin families is clear: less access to healthcare, more families going hungry, and costs are higher, all while the ultra-rich and big corporations are
Sen. Hutton: Honoring Gold Star families on Independence Day
BROOKFIELD – As Wisconsin and the nation prepare to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday, State Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) joins his colleagues in honoring the courage and sacrifice of the hundreds of Gold Star families in Wisconsin. Beginning July 1,
Blackhawk Technical College: Fifth class completes AIM program at Blackhawk
JANESVILLE, Wis. — On July 2, 17 students completed the Accelerated Industrial Maintenance (AIM) program on Blackhawk Technical College’s Beloit-Janesville campus, marking the fifth graduating class of this initiative. Funded by a federal grant through the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: One year later: Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil’s big, ugly bill remains deeply unpopular as Wisconsinites suffer
This week marks one year since Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted for the Big, Ugly Bill that enacted the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in history, all to fund massive tax breaks for billionaires. The DCCC made clear
Dept. of Natural Resources: July Fourth: Ride sober, it’s part of the fun
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) anticipates a high volume of ATV/UTV riders this Fourth of July weekend and reminds everyone to ride sober. In 2025, there were 300 reported ATV/UTV crashes with 42 fatal crash victims.