Dave Zweifel: The rise and fall of the dog-racing craze
In the end, dog racing couldn’t compete with blackjack and slots. All five greyhound tracks fell into financial distress.
Melissa Agard: Strong contracting matters for Dane County
Strong contracting practices may not grab headlines, but they are one of the most important tools we have to protect taxpayers, ensure high-quality services, and maintain public trust.
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR announces 2026 spring turkey season results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 47,725 birds this season, 8.6% above the 5-year average of 43,953. This spring marks 50 years since
Milwaukee Public Schools: MPS rolls out grant-funded electric school buses to tackle rising fuel costs, improve air quality
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, EdD, today announced a major step forward in the district’s modernization of student transportation with the rollout of electric school buses. The initiative, in partnership with district transportation providers Wisconsin Central, Lakeside (Student
Cooke campaign: American Postal Workers Union of Wisconsin endorses Rebecca Cooke for Congress
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, is announcing the support of another labor union, the American Postal Workers Union of Wisconsin. “I’m so proud to have the support of APWU of Wisconsin
Sen. Hutton: Statement on UW Regents’ approval of tuition increase
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield), chairman of the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, issued the following statement regarding the UW Board of Regents’ vote to increase tuition for a fourth consecutive year: “Wisconsin’s public universities are
Fair Wisconsin PAC: Endorses Jordan Roman in Assembly District 12
Today, Fair Wisconsin PAC announced their endorsement of Jordan Roman in Assembly District 12. Roman is challenging incumbent representative Russell Goodwin. Rep. Goodwin who voted for a k-12 transgender athlete ban on March 20th, 2025 This was a vote in
Barnes campaign: On CNN And MSNOW, Mandela Barnes responds to Trump farm stop in Wisconsin, talks about plans to lower costs
Barnes on CNN With Dana Bash: Wisconsin Farmers Are Struggling “Because Of Donald Trump’s Poor Decision Making, And Tom Tiffany Has Been With Him Every Step Of The Way.”On MS NOW’s The Weekend: Barnes Says Tiffany Doing Bidding of President
Kids Forward: Wisconsin’s affordability crisis & racial inequities hurt kids & families
Madison, WI — The affordability crisis isn’t the only thing holding Wisconsin families back; racial inequities are preventing too many children from getting a fair shot. This is according to data supporting the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of
Badger Boys State: Develops Wisconsin’s next generation of leaders
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — 6/8/2026 — More than 680 of Wisconsin’s top high school students are participating in Badger Boys State next week, one of the nation’s premier youth leadership and government education programs. Sponsored by the Wisconsin American Legion, the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin Invasive Species Council announces Invasive Species Action Awards winners
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2026 Invasive Species Action Awards, presented by the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council during Invasive Species Action Month. The governor-appointed Council advises the DNR and the state legislature on
Karas campaign: Democrat moves to throw out 2,937 voter signatures and keep Green candidate off the ballot
MUSKEGO, WI — Pete Karas, the Green Party candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, filed a response with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) over the weekend asking it to throw out a challenge that would invalidate thousands of signatures and keep
Eau Claire County GOP chair tells ‘UpFront’ 3rd CD race will be challenging
“I think the number that Derrick (Van Orden) had mentioned to me was probably $50 million will be spent on that race,” Kappus told WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “They’re going to be spending a lot of money to try and oust him.”
Burgelis campaign: Burgelis emerges as standout voice at First Congressional District Democratic Candidate Forum
KENOSHA, WI — Congressional candidate Peter Burgelis delivered a strong and energetic performance Friday evening at the First Congressional District Democratic Candidate Forum, presenting a clear vision for defeating Bryan Steil and restoring leadership that puts working families first. Addressing