Gruber campaign: Announces bid for Assembly District 51
ARENA, Wis. – Today, Ben Gruber announced his candidacy for Assembly District 51. Gruber, a lifelong Wisconsinite, has served the 51st Assembly District as a conservation warden, an EMT, police officer, a firefighter, and as a AFSCME Local 1215 Union
Dept. of Health Services: Confirms case of measles in Waukesha County
Health officials investigating, no known public exposures identified The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Waukesha County Health and Human Services have confirmed one case of measles in a resident of Waukesha County, representing the first confirmed case of measles in
Sen. Carpenter: Urges committee to honor Bob Uecker on a stamp
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) sent a letter to the U.S Postal Service’s Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee requesting that Bob Uecker be commemorated on a U.S. Forever stamp and issued the following statement: “Today is Bob Uecker’s birthday. He would
WisDems: Not fit to serve: After ICE murders another US citizen, Derrick Van Orden accuses Minnesotans of “insurrection”
MADISON, Wis. — In response to ICE murdering American citizen and Green Bay Preble High School graduate Alex Pretti, Rep. Derrick Van Orden spread conspiracy theories about the victim, claiming that Pretti had attacked law enforcement. In addition, Van Orden accused peaceful
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Statement: Serious concerns over Milwaukee police chief’s training trip to Israel
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) is deeply troubled by Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman’s participation in a counterterrorism training program in Israel from December 1–7, 2024, sponsored by the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA). This trip,
UW-Stout: Students from three Universities of Wisconsin campuses use machine learning to solve problems for Royal Credit Union
Computer science students from UW-Stout, UWEC, UWRF exercise ‘exceptional’ AI acumen for leading financial institution Menomonie, Wis. – Computer science students from three Universities of Wisconsin campuses leveraged their knowledge of machine learning to address real-world questions for one of
Gov. Evers: Read: Urges Trump Administration to release 2024 outdoor recreation economic data
Unnecessary delays in Wisconsin’s statewide outdoor recreation economic impact data leaves state and industry partners without critical information needed to make strategic investments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to release the 2024
WisDems: ICYMI: Rep. Tony Wied refuses to comment on Green Bay High School graduate who was executed by ICE
“Make no mistake: the Democrats’ constant demonization of our ICE officers and their inflammatory rhetoric are the cause of this violence. Until they stop riling up their base, we won’t see an end to this political violence.” — Rep. Tony Wied
Rep. Vos: Statement on University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s departure
Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the announcement of Chancellor Mnookin’s departure from UW Madison to Columbia University: “I want to thank Chancellor Mnookin for her service to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and applaud her
Sen. Wirch: Wins pink legislative partner award
Madison – Last Month, the Sisters Network of Southeast Wisconsin held their 3rd Annual Pink Chair Affair Brunch, bringing together breast cancers survivors, caregivers, and community partners for a day of celebration. The Sisters Network of Southeast Wisconsin is a local chapter
Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding new lawsuit filing in support of Minnesota against Trump Administration
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding a new lawsuit filing in support of the state of Minnesota’s lawsuit challenging President Donald J. Trump and the Trump Administration’s deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol in Minnesota and peti… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
Michelle Bryant: Vote NO on November GOP Ballot Amendment to Ban DEI in Wisconsin Government
The question is not whether DEI programs are perfect, but whether the state is committed to a future where all its citizens can thrive. To erase DEI from government is to turn our backs on that promise, and on the unfinished work of justice.
Richard Moore: Assembly passes bold—and much needed—stewardship reform
A new proposal reauthorizes Stewardship only through 2028, cuts funding from $16 million to $1.25 million, and eliminates all funding for nonprofit conservation organizations.
Mark Pocan: WI voters deserve fair maps in November
We knew we had gerrymandered maps and fixed them for the state Legislature. But that was only half the job. Now the Wisconsin Supreme Court has the power to fix the federal maps and give the people a fair vote.
Paul Fanlund: Tony Evers reflects on the two fronts of his governorship
As Evers begins his final year in office, it’s worth noting, and pausing to appreciate.