Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DWD announce new job training grants for advanced manufacturing and AI
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that applications are now open for the Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) employer grant program. As announced during Gov. Evers’ 2026 State of the State address, the new WisTRAIN program is
Parents, private schools seek to intervene in school funding lawsuit
Part of the lawsuit argues that the nearly $700 million the state put into private school vouchers in the 2025-26 school year violates a state Supreme Court ruling that the choice program is permitted only so long as “the State is already meeting its obligations to provide for public schools.”
Cravillion Campaign: Becomes first candidate to turn in nomination signatures in First Senate District
(NEW FRANKEN)… Nic Cravillion officially submitted over 700 nomination signatures to the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Friday, May 22 from residents across Wisconsin’s First Senate District, including farmers, veterans, small business owners, working families, and law enforcement and first responders,
WisDems: Bryan Steil’s shady ties to cryptocurrency
MADISON, Wis. — Bryan Steil prides himself on the fact that he “requested” to serve as chairman for the subcommittee that oversees cryptocurrency regulation. It’s not surprising considering before his leadership appointment, he received nearly $1 million from prediction market companies and
Dane County Exec. Agard: Releases Dane County strategic plan
MADISON — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today officially released “Dane County in Action: A Strategic Vision Delivering Results the Dane County Way,” a new strategic plan that will guide the priorities and direction of Dane County government in the
WisDems: Whine Wednesday: Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 122 tweets. From incoherent attempts at disses to lying about saving BagderCare again, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence
Tiffany Campaign: Submits maximum nomination signatures from all 72 counties
MADISON, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany’s campaign for governor announced today that it has officially submitted the maximum number of nomination signatures, with signatures collected from all 72 counties across the state. “I’m grateful to the thousands of volunteers and supporters
Vining Campaign: Sen. Tammy Baldwin endorses Rep. Robyn Vining for State Senate
WAUWATOSA, WI — Rep. Robyn Vining is proud to announce that she has received the endorsement of Tammy Baldwin, United States Senator from Wisconsin, in her race for state Senate. The endorsement demonstrates the two leaders’ commitment to creating solutions on
Capitol Chats: Jacobson touts support for education, says Marklein ‘scared’ going into reelection
In this week’s Capitol Chats, Rep. Jenna Jacobson, D-Oregon, who is running for the 17th Senate district, explains her vote for a failed $1.8 billion surplus deal, touts her support for education funding and says incumbent GOP Sen. Howard Marklein is “scared” going into his reelection bid.
WisDems: New: Tom Tiffany “possibly” in favor of payouts to J6 insurrectionists
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Tom Tiffany said defendants convicted in the violent January 6th attacks on the Capitol could “possibly” be owed restitution in the form of taxpayer-funded payouts from the federal government. “As if it weren’t enough to deny the results of
Sen. Hesselbein: Introduces No Taxpayer Dollars for Insurrectionists Act
MADISON – Today, Senator Dianne Hesselbein introduced the No Taxpayer Dollars for Insurrectionists Act. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “With no Congressional approval or oversight, President Trump recently announced a $1.8 billion slush fund to give taxpayer dollars to
Dept. of Health Services: DHS confirms first cases of mpox in 2026, shares prevention resources
he Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to take steps to prevent mpox after cases were recently confirmed in southeastern and northern Wisconsin. Although mpox has been circulating at low levels since 2022, current surveillance data show an
Dept. of Workplace Development: April local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for April 2026. View Labor Force PDF In brief, the nonseasonally
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Milwaukee County, Medical College of Wisconsin release draft report of suicide trends pre-post COVID-19
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, May 18, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee County Chief Health Policy Advisor Dr. Ben Weston, alongside the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF), previewed a new report entitled “Trends in Milwaukee
Opportunity Wisconsin: Gas card giveaway: Opportunity Wisconsin announces free gas card giveaway as Rep. Bryan Steil’s votes send gas prices soaring
KENOSHA, Wis. — As Wisconsin families pay more than $4.30 a gallon, their highest prices in four years, Opportunity Wisconsin will hand out 50 free $20 gas cards tomorrow in Kenosha to help residents cope with the crunch. The giveaway comes