UW Stout Polytechnic: Amends name to reflect longstanding applied, career focus
Throughout its long history, the educational institution that bears the name of its founder, James Huff Stout, has continuously evolved and maintained its position at the vanguard of higher education. Over the course of 135 years, two things have remained
Alzheimer’s Association: Local advocates named “Alzheimer’s Congressional Team of the Year” at national forum
June 4, 2026 – MADISON…Four Dane County Alzheimer’s Association advocates representing Wisconsin’s second congressional district received “Alzheimer’s Congressional Team of the Year” recognition at the 2026 Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. This is the nation’s premier
Cravillion campaign: Signs no tax increase pledge
(NEW FRANKEN) …Nic Cravillion, candidate for the Wisconsin First Senate District, signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge today, committing to oppose any effort to raise taxes on Wisconsin citizens and to vote against any net tax increase if elected to the
WisDems: Rising prices leave Wisconsin retirees and veterans facing housing insecurity
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, reporting from the Vernon Reporter detailed how veterans in Derrick Van Orden’s district are feeling the pain of the cost crisis. One retired veteran shared his fears of facing homelessness as he struggles to afford housing but cannot
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: New report: Donald Trump’s disastrous agenda for Wisconsin’s Dairyland
WISCONSIN – As Dairy Month begins, and ahead of President Trump’s visit to Wisconsin, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today released a report highlighting how the Trump Administration’s policies are devastating Wisconsin farmers – jacking up input costs and cutting off
Sen. Wimberger: Tyco settlement will support PFAS relief
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the State of Wisconsin reached a civil settlement with Tyco Fire Products, which will provide $10 million to the PFAS Trust Fund to assist with PFAS contamination relief efforts
WisDems: The Advocate: Anti-LGBTQ+ Trump-backed gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany offended by Pride flag over Wisconsin Capitol
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from The Advocate slams Congressman Tom Tiffany for his long record of opposing Wisconsinites’ rights after he vowed not to fly the Pride flag over the Wisconsin Capitol. The reporting also spotlights his record targeting LGBTQ+ individuals and
African American Roundtable: Launches Feed the Change MKE Campaign, calls for $1 million investment in community-led food justice solutions
MILWAUKEE (June 4, 2026) — The African American Roundtable (AART) officially launched its Feed the Change MKE campaign on Saturday, May 30, bringing together residents, community leaders, partner organizations, elected officials, and advocates to advance a bold vision for equitable food
UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs: New global report led by UW-Madison professor warns of significant carbon removal shortfall by 2050
Madison, Wis. – The 3rd Edition of the State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report finds that national pledges fall short of pathways limiting warming to 1.5°C this century by more than 5 billion tonnes of CO₂ per year by 2050. Closing this gap would
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ reaches settlement with Tyco Fire Products for alleged PFAS violations
MARINETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Thursday announced that it has reached a historic agreement with Tyco Fire Products that will help remediate the environment, provide clean drinking water for Marinette-area residents, and address discharges of per-
Sen. LeMahieu: Senate would reconvene with two additional votes
Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement regarding the prospects of the Senate reconvening this session: “Fifteen of 18 Senate Republicans supported the plan to provide rebate checks to hardworking families, pass no tax on tips
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DNR announce First PFAS settlement with Tyco to clean up water, PFAS contamination for Wisconsinites in Marinette County
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced a historic settlement agreement reached, marking one of the first efforts to hold polluters accountable for PFAS contamination caused in Marinette, Wisconsin. Under Gov. Evers, who’s spent much of his time in office leading the
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans vote against ending the War in Iran
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the GOP-controlled House of Representatives passed the War Powers Resolution to finally put an end to Trump’s illegal war in Iran—and every Wisconsin Republican in the House voted against it. “Wisconsin Republicans’ continued refusal to stop Trump’s
Institute for Reforming Government: Divided government means spending increases, incremental victories, and unaddressed problems
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released its 2025-2026 Wisconsin Legislative Session Recap on Thursday, providing a comprehensive review of major legislation, budget decisions, policy reforms, and missed opportunities that shaped the final legislative session before Wisconsin
3rd Congressional District Democrats: Democratic and progressive groups will be working together to protest President Trump’s Eau Claire trip
Democratic and progressive groups — including the 3rd Congressional District Democrats of Wisconsin, the Eau Claire County Democratic Party, the Chippewa County Democratic Party, and Chippewa Valley Indivisible — will be protesting President Donald Trump’s visit to Eau Claire on