Washington County: FEMA disaster assistance applications open
WEST BEND, WI – President Donald Trump announced a presidential disaster declaration for Wisconsin, approving $29.8 million in federal aid to help recover from the severe storms and flooding in August. County Executive Josh Schoemann said, “I am pleased to see
Dept. of Natural Resources: Interstate Park commemorates 125 years with anniversary celebration
ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend an anniversary celebration event at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Join DNR staff, partners, local officials and other special guests to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the
David Blaska: Free speech and the Constitution took a bullet
Charlie Kirk was engaged in free and open debate on the issues of our time where it mattered most: on our blinkered college campuses.
Scott Walker: Mourning Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk was a great American. He was passionate about his faith, family and freedom. Although his death is tragic, his legacy will live on; it must live on.
Trump announces $30 million in federal aid for Wisconsin flooding
So far, the president’s disaster declaration applies to Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties, but not Door, Grant or Ozaukee, according to Gov. Tony Evers’ office.
Emily Tseffos: We have to say ‘enough!’ and have the courage to mean it
Less than 48 hours in, while we have seen examples of condolences or grief, too much of the discourse following Mr. Kirk’s death has amounted to points scored in an endless online game.
Ruth Conniff: After Charlie Kirk assassination, Van Orden fans the flames
As soon as the news broke that Kirk was shot while on stage at Utah Valley University, Van Orden began a stream of increasingly unhinged social media posts blaming Democrats and the media for the murder and declaring “the gloves are off.”
Patrick McIlheran: Tony Evers’ puzzlingly swift rejection of more education money
Could governor soften his view of new federal channel for donors’ generosity?
Frances Vavrus: 50 students hoping to study at UW-Madison caught in limbo. We need answers.
For our Wisconsin businesses to thrive, we need a workforce that knows the languages of our partners, navigates cultural differences, and excels in building global partnerships.
Kristen Brey: Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissent cuts through racial doublespeak on ICE roundups
The Supreme Court insists the Constitution is colorblind. But its ruling in a case about ICE roundups proves the opposite: it sees color very clearly.
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of reports 25‑16 through 25-22: Wisconsin Retirement System and Other Benefit Programs
We provided unmodified opinions on the financial statements and related notes prepared by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) (report 25-16), the Retiree Life Insurance programs (report 25-18), and the Supplemental Health Insurance
Rep. Gustafson: Assembly passes AB 211 with bipartisan support, strengthening Wisconsin’s clean air law and community health
Madison, WI — The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 211 on a bipartisan 57–37 vote, with support from leaders on both sides of the aisle. The bill strengthens Wisconsin’s smoke-free indoor air law by updating outdated exemptions and establishing
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help maintain a healthy herd this season: Avoid baiting and feeding deer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help keep the state’s deer herd healthy by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans
Rep. Snodgrass: Welcomes Representative Murphy to District 52
Appleton, WI – Representative Snodgrass released the following statement regarding Representative Murphy’s move to District 52: “I extend a warmhearted welcome to Representative Murphy and his wife as new residents of Assembly District 52. I look forward to representing them and
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: March and rally for Mexican Independence Day!
[Milwaukee, WI] – On Saturday, September 13th at 11:00AM CT, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will be having a march and rally to honor Mexican Independence Day. We will begin the rally at the Mitchell Park Domes