Luke Fuszard: Electoral grief is a real thing, and there’s a lot of it
For the millions struggling with electoral grief, experts recommend focusing on what you can control.
One City Schools: New advocacy organization launched to support excellence and equity in education
A new local non-profit advocacy organization looks to increase awareness and public dialogue, advocating for the educational well-being and success of our next generation of learners. One City Advocates, created by the leadership at Dane County’s One City Schools, aims
Underly campaign: ICYMI: Support for Jill Underly for State Superintendent continues to grow
Madison, WI – Today, Jill Underly’s re-election campaign for State Superintendent provided a growing list of statewide organizations, elected officials, and grassroots leaders from all corners of Wisconsin supporting returning her to the Department of Public Instruction. Underly is endorsed
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces legislation to provide clarity on merger process
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to repeal the FTC’s final rule making changes to the Premerger Notification Form under Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR). “When Congress passed the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act,
Judith Davidoff: Local news in the time of Trump 2.0
We’ll focus on the context and impact, not the chaos.
Wright campaign: Latest finance reports show grassroots schools Superintendent candidate Jeff Wright maintaining cash advantage over struggling incumbent Underly; Underdog Wright fueled by teachers principals & administrators
MADISON-The most recent campaign finance filings show that Sauk Prairie Schools Superintendent, a grassroots candidate to be Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, maintained his cash advantage over the incumbent Underly. What’s more, Wright’s $102,000 to $79,000 cash on hand
Dane County Exec Agard: Announces county’s readiness for first significant snowfall of the season
Madison, WI — With a significant snowstorm set to impact the region tomorrow, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard assures residents that county departments are fully prepared to respond. From road maintenance to emergency management, the county is mobilized to keep
Dept. of Justice: Hartford man sentenced to prison for stealing employees’ 401(k) funds
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced today that Shone M. Bagley, 54, of Hartford, Wis., has been sentenced to 3 years of initial confinement and 5 years extended supervision for stealing his employees’ 401(k) funds. The court ordered
City Forward Collective: New poll: Milwaukee voters demand urgent reforms to address MPS’ continued shortcomings
City Forward Collective, along with our advocacy partners at CFC Action Fund, are sharing the first portion of findings from our poll of Milwaukee voters regarding K12 education issues. Today’s release includes responses on Milwaukee Public Schools; CFC will release
Lawmakers debate bill that would require state employees to return to in-person work
Democrats voiced skepticism about a GOP bill to restrict remote work for state employees, while Republicans argued it’s a necessary step to ensure productivity.
WED AM Update: Supreme Court to hear arguments as UW nurses seek recognition of union
From WisPolitics … — The state Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case that could determine whether a union representing nurses at UW Health is recognized by the health care provider. The Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission ruled in
TUE PM Update: Lawmakers debate bill that would require state employees to return to in-person work
From WisPolitics … — Democrats at a committee hearing today voiced skepticism about a GOP bill to restrict remote work for state employees, while Republicans argued it’s a necessary step to ensure productivity. The bill was introduced after a 2023
Dairy Business Association: Applauds Gov. Evers DATCP budget announcement
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauds Gov. Tony Evers for his state budget proposal to fund the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The 2025-27 Executive Budget will be announced later
Rep. Hurd: Announces Athens and Medford office hours
MADISON – Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) will be holding in-district office hours next Friday, February 21st in Athens and Medford. These meetings will allow constituents to meet one-on-one or in family groups to discuss issues important to them with Representative Hurd.
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Advocates for continued support of Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is calling on local communities, farmers, and advocates across the state to rally behind the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) as it prepares for critical funding decisions in the