Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery to hold Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 23
SPOONER—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 23, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and
Dept. of Transportation: Advisory committee focuses on planning resources to improve transportation for Wisconsin’s non-drivers
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted transportation stakeholders Thursday for the spring meeting of the Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC). WiNDAC meets twice year to discuss transportation needs for the population of Wisconsinites who don’t drive. The latest meeting highlighted WisDOT’s
Krentz campaign: Files 500+ nomination signatures for AD57
Former WFBF Pres Enjoys Deep Support Across the District BREAKING NEWS — Kevin Krentz, local dairy farmer and former President of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF), today filed 500+ nomination signatures for his campaign for the 57th Assembly District.
UW-Stevens Point: Opens state-of-the-art testing laboratory
The Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point held a grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art Compostability Testing Laboratory on May 20. The new facility marks a significant milestone in WIST’s mission to help businesses and organizations
Wisconsin Historical Society: Stroll into the history of Madison with Summer 2026 History Maker Space walking tours
Wisconsin Historical Society announces summer 2026 tours where tales of the Capitol Square, Black history, LGBTQ+ history and the mysteries of Madison come alive MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Maker Space in downtown Madison is launching its summer
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Reminders for candidate nomination paper deadline, challenge period
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is reminding prospective candidates of law changes to the nomination paper process and steps required to secure their name on the ballot. With the statutory nomination paper filing deadline approaching on June 1,
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data: Wisconsin April employment numbers released; unemployment holds steady at 3.5%
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announcedthe following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting April 2026 preliminaryestimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: View Labor Force PDF
Free Salah Sarsour Campaign: National pressure grows to free Palestinian-American community leader Salah Sarsour from ICE detention: Half a dozen members of Congress condemn his wrongful detention alongside over a dozen WI lawmakers and 200+ organizations
(MILWAUKEE, WI, 5/21/2026) – More than six Members of Congress have expressed alarm over ICE’s detention of Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-American community leader and legal U.S. resident of over 30 years. They join over a dozen Wisconsin lawmakers in calling
Rep. Grothman: Introduces OPT Fair Tax Act to end tax loophole favoring foreign workers over American graduates
(Washington, D.C.) – Today,Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the OPT Fair Tax Act, legislation that will close a perverse loophole that harms American workers. Under current law, foreign workers in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program are exempt from paying Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes, creating an incentive to hire these foreign workers over American citizens. The OPT Fair Tax Act will ensure that
Berman Campagin: Calls out Washington corruption over Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund
RAYMOND, Wis. – ER nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Mitchell Berman is speaking out against the Trump administration’s creation of a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” established without Congressional authorization as part of a self-dealing lawsuit settlement,
UW-Whitewater: Pi Sigma Epsilon Chapter excels at 2026 National Convention
Students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics (CoBE) delivered one of the strongest performances in the nation at the 2026 Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) National Convention. The UW–Whitewater chapter earned more finalist placements than any other
U.S Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin leads colleagues in calling for immediate release of detained Wisconsin resident Salah Sarsour
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led her colleagues in calling on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to immediately release Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident of the United States, who is currently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Indiana. The Senators note
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Helps secure $8 million federal grant for MKE Airport International Concourse redevelopment
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating the news that Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) will receive $8 million in federal funding towards the continued redevelopment of Concourse E, a new state-of the-art international concourse that can also be used
Dept. of Natural Resources: Now accepting artwork for Annual Bird Stamp contests
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds artists it is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps. Each year,
Jung Campaign: Sen. Tammy Baldwin endorses Trevor Jung for State Senate
RACINE, WI — Today, Trevor Jung, Democratic candidate for State Senate, proudly announced that his campaign has received the endorsement of Wisconsin United States Senator Tammy Baldwin. The public support underscores a shared commitment to building an economy that rewards hard