Envision Greater Green Bay: Partners with Common Good Philanthropies to bring strategic foresight training to Wisconsin nonprofits
Three-year initiative, backed by the 2026 Strategic Funding Award from Common Good Philanthropies, will equip nonprofit leaders serving older adults and people with disabilities with tools to plan for the future GREEN BAY, Wis. (Aug. 10, 2026) — Envision Greater Green
GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin: Pierce County residents celebrate clean-water victory in factory farm contested case, call for statewide action
After three years of organizing, residents won stronger oversight of Ridge Breeze Dairy, but say Wisconsin communities should not have to fight for basic protections one permit at a time Pierce County Residents and GROWW members cheering at celebration and
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Issues directive to limit Flock camera operations on county property
MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued a directive to County departments and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office to limit Flock camera operations on county property and evaluate and adopt transparency and accountability standards. “Public
Medical College of Wisconsin: Announces Dean of the School of Medicine
Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, named Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine MILWAUKEE – Sept. 1, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is proud to announce that, effective today, Brett
Dept. of Natural Resources: Groundwater Coordinating Council releases its 2026 report to the legislature
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The key recommendations in the report address some of the most prevalent and pressing
Rep. Penterman: New revenue numbers reinforce need to return surplus to taxpayers
MADISON, WI — State Representative Will Penterman (R-Hustisford) said newly released preliminary revenue figures from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau reinforce the need to revisit the bipartisan taxpayer relief package negotiated earlier this year between the Governor Tony Evers (D) and Republican
Morgridge Institute for Research: Eric Perreault named CEO of Morgridge Institute for Research
MADISON — Eric Perreault, a research executive, academic leader and biomedical engineering professor at Northwestern University, has been selected as the third chief executive officer of the Morgridge Institute for Research. He will begin early in 2027. The Morgridge Institute
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in seven counties through the holiday weekend
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week through the holiday. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Tuesday, September 1
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2026 bear hunting season to open Sept. 9
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2026 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should again expect a quality hunting experience this fall. This
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Applications open for Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program
MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program, which Gov. Evers secured continued funding for through a $10 million investment in the
Weekly GOP radio address: Thank you working Wisconsinites
Hi, this is State Senator André Jacque, from Northeast Wisconsin. On Labor Day, we celebrate the men and women who get up every day, put in the work, and keep our country moving forward. The people who build our roads,
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate release of $10 million to clean up PFAS, ensure affected communities have access to safe drinking water
After pressure from Gov. Evers, lawmakers finally release $10 million from PFAS Trust Fund to help ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean water MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today celebrated the state
Crowley campaign: As David Crowley Meets with Local Labor, His Background and History of Fighting for Working People Comes Front and Center
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The son of a master electrician, and now a husband and a father of three daughters, David Crowley knows firsthand the struggles union labor and working families across Wisconsin are facing. That’s why he has been traveling to
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers Welcomes Educators and Staff Back to School with Video Message
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message with Wisconsin’s educators, school staff, and administrators to welcome them back to school for the 2026-27 school year. As a former educator, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, this is Gov. Evers’ 50th Back-to-School season and his
Steven Walters: It’s been a hot summer for news
An insider’s take on Canadian tariffs and Wisconsin, Elon Musk, commutations and elections.