Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL applauds Trump Admin. for investigation into race-based discipline practices at MPS
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is applauding the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for opening a Title VI investigation into Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) over allegations that its policies require or encourage
UW-Eau Claire: Six UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff recognized with excellence awards
Chancellor Edwin Martini recognized six faculty and staff members for excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Blugold Breakfast and academic year opening meeting on Aug. 18. The 2026 excellence award winners are, from left, Nichole Miller, Nicole Owen, Brian
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Magadance Skinner faces lawsuit to remove name from November ballot
MADISON, WI – Michele Magadance Skinner is facing a lawsuit stating that as a Georgia resident she is ineligible to hold or seek elected office in Wisconsin. The suit states that she and her husband asserted their residency in Georgia in order to receive
Wisconsin Transparency Project: CVMIC agrees to follow public records and open meetings laws
Cities & Villages Mutual Insurance Company (CVMIC) has agreed in an enforceable court settlement that it is a governmental entity subject to both Public Records and Open Meetings Laws. The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought by Greg Gilsinger, CVMIC’s former
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany tries to dodge, duck, dip, and dive when confronted with his extremist record, Trump endorsement
MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Tom Tiffany, who scrubbed his website days before announcing his run for governor, spent much of an interview that aired this past weekend dodging questions about his record of right-wing extremism and the endorsement of Donald Trump for his loyalty to
Greater Milwaukee Foundation: New directory connects nonprofits with community supporters
Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 18, 2026 – The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has launched a new online directory designed to share the impact of area nonprofits with community members interested in making a difference. The only tool of its kind in the region, Community
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR confirms epizootic hemorrhagic disease in wild deer in Washington County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that two wild deer in Washington County tested positive for the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). The deer were found dead near the village of Richfield and
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorses statewide slate to protect reproductive freedom
Milwaukee — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin today announced its endorsement of David Crowley, Josh Kaul, Sarah Godlewski and JoCasta Zamarripa — in Wisconsin’s 2026 elections, backing a statewide slate of candidates committed to protecting reproductive freedom and abortion access. “Wisconsinites
Bruce Murphy: How Republicans helped elect Crowley
They spent millions to help Hong win Democratic primary for governor, then began attacking her.
John Nichols: Francesca Hong stirred up a movement
While Hong and many of her supporters will work this fall to elect Crowley, the movement they have cooked up has every potential to extend beyond this election year.
Jessica McBride: ‘Data Center’ David Crowley fumbles key issue after his establishment coronation
Crowley had a chance to differentiate himself from Tiffany on an issue that is a fiery one and crosses political lines besides, but he punted
John Torinus: Crowley building team of rivals
David Crowley is showing major league political smarts as the Democratic nominee for the Wisconsin governorship. He has signaled a double-barreled campaign.
Jay Blankenship: There is urgent need to help Milwaukee nonprofits survive
Nonprofit organizations are failing and will need change to succeed in helping the people they serve.
UW proposes $730 million in additional state aid
Universities of Wisconsin leaders are proposing to seek an additional $730 million in aid over the next two years with an offer to freeze tuition over that period — if the state comes up with the money to cover the lost revenue.
National Volunteer Fire Council: Wisconsin Fire Departments receive $10,000 grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program
Five volunteer fire departments in Wisconsin were among 150 nationwide recipients of a $10,000 grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. The program, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), helps local fire departments purchase needed