Gov. Evers, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Announce release of 2025 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access annual report
More than 93,000 locations across the state have received new access to high-speed internet service in the last year, report urges continued state investments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), announced
Reps. Kirsch, Ortiz-Velez: Joint statement on death of Officer Kendall Corder
MILWAUKEE, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D–8th Assembly District) and State Representative Karen Kirsch (D-7th Assembly District) issues a heartfelt statement today following the tragic ambush shooting of two Milwaukee Police Department officers on Thursday, June 26, near N.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin protects its military consumers from identity theft and fraud
MADISON, Wis. – July is Military Consumer Protection Month, and military personnel make great sacrifices for this country. While most Americans are grateful for their service, unfortunately military consumers are often targeted by scammers and identity thieves who take advantage
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces sharp-tailed grouse hunting season for fall 2025
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall, the first since 2018. The season will run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 9, 2025. An application period will run
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued the following statement on the passing of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder and ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor of Officer Corder, who was killed in the line of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Blasts Republicans’ disastrous budget bill that slashes Medicaid & SNAP, rigs tax code for the wealthy
Baldwin: “This bill will make it harder for working families to have the opportunity to get ahead. Harder for parents to get their kids health care. Harder for families to put food on the table.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy
Dept. of Transportation: Drive safely, celebrate responsibly during Fourth of July weekend
Check 511wi.gov for the latest traffic information on Wisconsin roads With the Fourth of July holiday weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges motorists to slow down on Wisconsin roads and celebrate safe driving habits. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will set
MON News Summary: JFC releases $9M in literacy funding, much of state budget remains to be addressed
TOP STORIES Lawmakers release funds for literacy but leave much of state budget undone… Closed caucus meetings delayed [JFC] start half a dozen times throughout the day and into Friday night. … began its meeting shortly after 10 p.m. —
Rob Hutton: Budget delay is an opportunity for reform
Our constituents expect those they elect to be good managers of tax dollars, not just spend slightly less than those on the other side of the aisle. Lawmakers have an opportunity to get it right and we should take it.
Will Flanders: End minimum mark-up
Rather than fostering fair competition, minimum markup laws artificially inflate prices on everyday necessities like gasoline and groceries, burdening working families and undermining consumer choice. In a modern economy defined by efficiency, transparency, and innovation, government should not be in the business of telling retailers what they must charge.
Dave Palmer: Statistics don’t support UW-Milwaukee shuttering materials engineering program
Materials engineers are essential but since we work behind the scenes, many people are unaware of the critical role we play. Our work goes into every single manufactured item you see around you.
Michael Lucas: The Wisconsin Supreme Court just defended property rights?
It is incredibly worthwhile to celebrate the Appellate court’s reversal, and the Supreme Court’s upholding, of a decision that delivered a decisive blow to the centralizing and feudalistic institution of zoning.
Bill Kaplan: Tax dodges for the super-rich
The “Big Beautiful Act” will pay for tax dodges by slashing health care coverage, food assistance and increasing the national debt. GOP hypocrisy.
Gregory Humphrey: No U.S. workforce for Trump’s fascination with manufacturing revival
Trump’s manufacturing revival is a solution in search of a workforce.
Michelle Bryant: New York mayoral race raises questions for Black voters
For Black voters in New York, the race presents a particularly complex and emotional challenge. Their loyalties are being pulled in multiple directions, leaving many questioning which candidate truly represents their best interests.