Dem activists to consider resolution to abolish ICE at state convention
Dem activists are set to take up resolutions to abolish ICE and limit state cooperation with the federal immigration enforcement agency at their annual convention in Madison this weekend.
Dept. of Public Instruction: DPI awards $18.5 million in federal funding to support charter school planning, expansion
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has awarded $18.5 million in federal subgrants to support the planning, opening and expansion of 27 charter schools across the state. This marks the third round of funding under a U.S. Department of Education grant designed to strengthen and grow
Berman campaign: Assembly Representative Ann Roe endorses Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District
RAYMOND, Wis. — Assembly Representative and former WI-01 nominee Ann Roe (AD-44, D-Janesville) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. Roe issued the following statement: “Our district deserves a representative who shows up for everyone: someone who listens,
Utility, data center developers want tech giant exempted from billion-dollar collateral requirements
The developers of the Port Washington data center and the utility that powers it are asking the Public Service Commission to reopen the case that set the terms by which data centers buy power.
Weekly Dem Radio Address: Gov. Evers delivers radio address, celebrates record-breaking year for Wisconsin tourism for the fourth year in a row
Audio File of Radio Address Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Here in Wisconsin, we have something for everyone in all four seasons. So, it’s no surprise that here in Wisconsin, our travel and tourism industry is booming. In fact, we’re thrilled to announce this
WisDems: Whine Wednesday: Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 139 tweets. From celebrating Trump’s disastrous farmer-bankrupting agenda to ranting about LA elections, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Leads Senate passage of National Sarcoma Awareness Month resolution
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the Senate passed U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) resolution designating July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. This resolution raises awareness of sarcoma, a form of cancer, and honors the life of Melissa Locke and the thousands of other Americans who are affected by this disease. “I am pleased that my
Dept. of Corrections: Ceremony honors 29 HSED, mechatronics graduates at Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility
RACINE, Wis. — Residents at Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (RYOCF) are often reminded what can be possible through the power of education, but during a June 2 graduation ceremony, they had the opportunity to see it for themselves. Christopher Medina-Kirchner,
Disabled American Veterans: Annual convention
Members of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) from throughout the state of Wisconsin will hold their annual department convention in Green Bay from June 11 to June 13, 2026, at the Oneida Casino Hotel. They will be charting the course for
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Hortonville banker leading Wisconsin Bankers Association Board
MADISON, Wis. – Joe Peikert, CEO of Wolf River Community Bank, Hortonville, is serving as the 2026–2027 board chair of the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA). The Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing nearly 180 commercial banks
City of Madison: Vision Zero Madison releases new progress report
The City of Madison released the 2023-2024 Vision Zero Madison Progress Report(opens in a new window)PDF, providing an update on the community’s efforts to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on Madison streets while creating safer travel for all road users. The
Van Orden campaign: Joins President Trump for signing of Secure America Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Donald Trump for the signing of the Secure America Act. The Secure America Act provides full funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection through the remainder of President
Milwaukee City Attorney Goyke: Holds the line on reckless driving, delivering convictions and accountability for dangerous driver
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee City Attorney Evan Goyke announced Wednesday that the office’s coordinated reckless driving enforcement policy announced in October 2024 has dramatically improved prosecution outcomes of first offense reckless driving in Milwaukee Municipal Court. Since the policy took effect,
Capitol Chats: 88th AD candidate Tollefson says ‘we can be doing better’ to support schools
On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” De Pere School Board member Brandy Tollefson talks about her campaign for the 88th AD as a Democrat, what she thinks the Legislature can do for public schools and affordability, and what she’s doing to distinguish herself from incumbent GOP Rep. Ben Franklin.
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program phase 4 diversifies meat and poultry supply chains and opens new markets
(Stevens Point, Wis., June 10, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced today that USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better