Dept. of Natural Resources: Take action on invasive species this June
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to take action to avoid spreading invasive species in June, which is Invasive Species Action Month, and all year long. Invasive species are non-native plants, animals and diseases that
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Celebrates Pride Month
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating Pride Month and recognizing the many contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. Today, County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis, and local leaders, advocates, and partners kicked
Gov. Evers: Appoints John Florsheim to the WEDC Board of Directors
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed John Florsheim to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Jack Salzwedel from the board. “John’s executive experience, along with his leadership and extensive business
Murphy campaign: AmyRose Murphy announces campaign for State Assembly in the 14th District
West Allis, WI – Legislative aide and West Allis resident AmyRose Murphy announced her candidacy for State Assembly in the 14th district, citing the need for a representative who will prioritize the interests of the community. “I’m running because the
Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents: To consider modest, below-inflation tuition increase
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will consider a proposal this week to increase resident undergraduate tuition by 2 percent for the 2026–27 academic year. If approved, the increase would remain below the current inflation rate and would help
Old World Wisconsin, Wisconsin Historical Society: Announces magical, Scandinavian Midsummer celebration on June 20 and 21
EAGLE, Wis. — Dance around the Maypole, create a floral crown and experience the festive spirit of a Scandinavian Midsummer celebration at Old World Wisconsin on June 20 and 21. Inspired by centuries-old traditions from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Denmark,
WisDems: Round-up: Bryan Steil’s bad week
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting from multiple outlets last week exposed Bryan Steil’s shady ties to big crypto donors as well as his sneaky attempt to claim credit for infrastructure funding that he voted against. Since joining the MAGA swamp in DC, Bryan
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans lean into anti-trans rhetoric in 2026 campaign
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner exposes how Wisconsin Republicans are using hateful, dishonest, and dangerous anti-trans rhetoric mostly aimed at minors to prop up their campaigns this campaign cycle. Republicans’ fictitious narrative on what is going on between doctors,
Gov. Evers: Raises Progress Pride Flag over State Capitol building, celebrates LGBTQ Wisconsinites and Pride Month during 2026 the Year of the Neighbor
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today will raise the Progress Pride Flag over the East Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building, celebrating LGBTQ Wisconsinites and kicking off Pride Month throughout the state of Wisconsin. Today marks the eighth and
Protect Our Care: The countdown to Republicans’ health care scam-iversary begins
Washington, D.C. – Throughout the month of June, Protect Our Care is blasting Republicans for their health care crisis ahead of the one-year anniversary of their big, ugly bill on July 4th. Last summer, Donald Trump and Republicans made the
Dairy Together, Wisconsin Farmers Union: Celebrates June Dairy Month, calls for fair prices for farmers
During June Dairy Month, Dairy Together, a national coalition working to educate farmers, eaters, and lawmakers about how managed growth based on market demand can create a viable dairy economy, is calling on Congress to pass policies and make new
Opportunity Wisconsin: New report: Wisconsin energy and gas prices soar thanks to Reps. Steil and Van Orden’s votes in Congress
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin has released a new report detailing how votes by Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden have forced Wisconsin energy and gas prices to soar, as families to tighten budgets and struggle to afford basic necessities.
Bill Kaplan: Evers stepped up
As Wisconsinites reel from economic pain under Trump’s economy, Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislative leaders came up with a compromise for using the state surplus to increase spending for public schools, cut property taxes and give regular folks tax rebates.
Christopher Fons: MPS faces crisis from poor decisions by Wisconsin leaders
With a Democratic governor and a Republican legislature, we saw a 0% increase in general aid funding for schools. This forces school boards to choose between cutting budgets or raising property taxes.
Mark Lisheron: Restoring accountability in Wisconsin government
Some of Wisconsin’s most important recent failures of accountability share a common feature: Power has increasingly shifted away from the Legislature and toward governors, agencies, courts and other institutions that operate further from direct democratic control.