Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District: MMSD Commission selects firm to conduct independent, third-party performance audit
(Milwaukee, WI) – The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commission today voted to select EMA, Inc, an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, to conduct an independent, third-party audit of recent complaints regarding the performance of wastewater management in
LaKeshia Myers: If you vote for us, we are ‘electable’
A closer look at Blacks and other racial minorities elected to statewide office in the United States
Gregory Humphrey: Senator Lindsey Graham, over the years, was always column-worthy
The reason he was so interesting and important to our politics is that his range of actions earned him both applause and our utter dismay.
Dave Zweifel: Alaska ballot issue echoes past shenanigans in Wisconsin
The Alaska Supreme Court recently ruled that a candidate named Dan J. Sullivan could appear on the U.S. Senate ballot this fall as a Republican to run against the Republican incumbent, Dan S. Sullivan.
UW-Milwaukee: UWM invites job seekers to campus for July 20 job fair
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host a job fair to hire for a range of full-time and part-time campus positions, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, July 20, at the UWM Student Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. The event will
Brennan campaign: Five critical questions Sara Rodriguez needs to answer after reported financial mismanagement within her campaign
MILWAUKEE, WI — In the wake of significant campaign mismanagement and inaccurate financial reports, Sara Rodriguez must answer the following questions and be transparent with Wisconsinites. 1. When were you first aware of the malfeasance and misreporting that appears to have taken
NFIB Wisconsin PAC: NFIB-WI PAC endorses Rep. Mark Born in Republican Primary
MADISON, WI (July 13, 2026) – Today, NFIB Wisconsin PAC announced its endorsement of incumbent Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) for the 37th District. Endorsements from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) are earned by candidates with a proven track record of standing
American Dairy Coalition: ADC applauds progress on farmers’ right-to-repair
CHILTON, Wis., July 13, 2026 — The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) applauds the proposed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) right-to-repair settlement with Deere & Company that could save farmers millions in repair costs. “This proposed settlement represents important progress toward reducing unnecessary
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol and Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association team up to promote safe driving
Wisconsin State Patrol troopers will be riding alongside semitruck drivers this week in the annual Trooper in a Truck enforcement and education campaign. In partnership with the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA), Wisconsin State Patrol troopers use the higher vantage
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Tomorrow: Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin presents ‘Champion of Victims’ Rights’ Award to leading Eau Claire County crime victim advocates
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will recognize three of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates with its Champion of Crime Victims’ Rights Award, honoring professionals who have worked to strengthen the implementation and enforcement of victims’ rights in the
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: GOP’s Big Beautiful Bill is failing Wisconsin families
MADISON, Wis. — One year after congressional Republicans passed their tax law, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh highlights how Wisconsin families are still paying the price in a new op-ed for the Cap Times. The op-ed details the law’s
Defend America Action: Watch & Read: Defend America Action releases new report on how Trump’s big, ugly bill is making America unaffordable
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Defend America Action is releasing a new report, first published by Common Dreams, on how Donald Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill is making America unaffordable. Because Trump and Republicans gutted health care and food assistance to pay for tax breaks for the
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Cranberry Board election underway
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees that are eligible to be elected to two seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Beginning July 10, 2026, cranberry growers have until August
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce: Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce launches “The Ballot Brief” podcast featuring all democratic candidates for governor
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (July 13, 2026) — The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce will launch its new Ballot Brief podcast series on Monday, July 13, providing Chippewa Valley voters with the opportunity to hear directly from each of the
Berman campaign: Assembly Representative Christine Sinicki endorses Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
RAYMOND, Wis. — Wisconsin Assembly Representative Christine Sinicki (AD-20, D-Milwaukee) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Sinicki issued the following statement: “Mitchell Berman brings the needed input of a hard-working union nurse who has dedicated his livelihood