Center for EcoTechnology, Wisconsin Harvest Network: Milwaukee and Madison partners expand local support for restaurants to prevent wasted food
Milwaukee, WI / Madison, WI — Local organizations in Milwaukee and Madison are expanding their work with restaurants to prevent wasted food and strengthen local food recovery systems. The City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office, Dane County Department of Waste
City of Madison: School street pilot project
Marquette Elementary is the site of Madison’s School Street Pilot Project. Beginning Monday, May 18th and continuing every school day through Wednesday, June 10th, Jenifer Street, between Thornton Avenue and Rogers Street, will be closed during morning student arrival from 7:00am
Blackhawk Technical College: Celebrates Spring 2026 graduates at two commencement ceremonies
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Blackhawk Technical College held two commencement ceremonies on May 16, celebrating more than 370 graduates at the Dream Center at Central Christian Church in Beloit. “Graduates, when you walk across that stage, take this moment in. You
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WisDOT release 2026 Rustic Roads Guide featuring 126 Rustic Roads and five scenic byways across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, today announced the 2026 Rustic Roads Guide is now available in print and online, showcasing Wisconsin’s 126 unique Rustic Roads and Wisconsin’s five Scenic Byways. A new
Clean Lakes Alliance: Clean Lakes Alliance and Public Health Madison and Dane County launch enhanced beach testing pilot to reduce closures
Madison, Wis., May 18, 2026 — Clean Lakes Alliance, in partnership with Public Health Madison & Dane County, is launching a pilot study to better understand elevated E. coli levels that frequently lead to beach closures across the Yahara chain
Assembly Democrats: Former Menasha Common Council Member Becky Nichols announces bid for Assembly District 53
MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Becky Nichols announced her candidacy for the 53rd Assembly District. Nichols served on the Menasha Common Council from 2013-2025 and was a County Board member from 2022-2024. Nichols has been heavily involved in the Menasha community,
Xiong Campaign: To visit Appleton, WI
Appleton, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the Outagamie County Democratic Party Office located in Appleton, WI on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM to meet with community members, discuss
Association for Equity in Funding: Statement on Budget Repair Bill
New Lisbon, WI – May 18, 2026 After a weekend of finger-pointing and recriminations, we hope legislators will use this opportunity for renewed conversations. Last week, Senate Democrats joined three conservative Republicans to kill the Budget Repair Bill, which had
Gov Evers: PSC Award $1.7 Million to expand access and affordability of telecommunications services in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the award of $1.7 million in grant funding to improve access to and affordability of essential telecommunication services in Wisconsin. Projects receiving funding work to provide
Evers tells ‘UpFront’ Senate Dems who voted against surplus package in ‘untenable position’
“They believe that somehow putting money back into people’s pockets that are struggling financially across the state, apparently they don’t believe that’s an issue,” Evers told WISN 12’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
Call for unity at GOP convention about getting behind Tiffany, past efforts to oust Schimming
On the surface, the call for unity at this weekend’s GOP state convention was about getting the activist base behind gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany. The subtext, though, was a push to move past the internal squabbles over state Chair Brian Schimming that some party insiders fear could hobble Tiffany’s pursuit of the governor’s office this fall.
Roys Campaign: On bipartisan rejection of deal to spend projected surplus
“Our schools and our kids need long-term solutions from leaders who are committed to their success. I fully support increasing state funding to public schools which will lower property taxes. But I will never support spending money recklessly in a manner
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Anastasia Poull selected as the 79th Alice in Dairyland
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Anastasia Poull of Port Washington as Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Poull will work for the contract year as a full-time marketing
7th CD candidates weigh in on Iran, gas prices, GOP’s future
Michael Alfonso, the youngest candidate in the 7th CD GOP primary, told WisPolitics he brought “energy” to the race that his rivals lacked, while the oldest touted his longevity in the district. Meanwhile, Kevin Hermening said his experience in the 7th CD gives him an edge in the GOP primary, and Jessi Ebben said her debate performances were among factors that would drive her success.
GOP activists endorse Martin for LG, Toney for AG, Leiber for treasurer, Pollnow for secretary of state
Republican activists formally endorsed Will Martin for lieutenant governor, giving him a boost in his bid for the office after falling short in the GOP primary four years ago.