Wisconsin Historical Society: Mackenzie House listed in the National Register of Historic Places
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Mackenzie House in the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 2025. The building was originally constructed in 1966 in Madison, Dane County. The Mackenzie House is
Dept. of Natural Resources: Waukesha Service Center now reopen
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Waukesha Service Center at 141 NW Barstow Street in Waukesha County will resume its normal business hours today, Aug. 13. The office is open from 8:30 a.m.
Milwaukee Anti-war Committee: Aims to educate Milwaukee about Ireland and Palestine this week
Milwaukee, WI – Ahead of the start of Irish Fest, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee (MAC) will be educating the public about connections between Ireland and Palestine, through social media and in person outside of Irish Fest. MAC wants to use
WEC attorney: ‘unreasonable and absurd’ that agency can’t order Madison to fix absentee ballot issues
It is “unreasonable and absurd” for the Madison attorney to suggest the Elections Commission lacks the power to direct the city clerk to take specific actions after unlawfully failing to count 193 absentee ballots last fall, a commission lawyer argues.
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Statement on federal police in D.C. and Sam Sharpe Jr.
The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist Political Repression (MAARPR) firmly opposes the Trump administration’s decision to deploy federal police and National Guard troops to the streets of Washington, D.C. and potentially other cities across the country. The targeting of Washington, D.C.—a
NFIB Wisconsin: New survey: Small business optimism rises
Main Street Business Owners Report Improving Conditions in July MADISON, WI (August 12, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98. Contributing most to the rise in the Optimism Index
Protect Our Care: CBO further confirms Trump-GOP bill devastates American health care, ripping away coverage from more than 15 million people
Washington, D.C. — Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress made the largest cuts to health care in American history, and now the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has confirmed the bill will strip health care from more than 15 million people.
Waukesha County Emergency Management: Flooding update
Waukesha, WI – August 12, 2025 – Waukesha County continues its coordinated response to the historic flooding that has impacted multiple communities across the county this week. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains fully open and is working closely with
Wisconsin Building Trades Council: Leaders reaffirm support for Line 5 relocation
MADISON, WI – As a Wisconsin Administrative Law Judge hears testimony today in Ashland, regarding the Enbridge Line 5 relocation project, the Wisconsin Building Trades Council stands firmly behind the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ comprehensive environmental review and permitting decision.
Opportunity Wisconsin: Wisconsin families paying the price as Trump tariffs drive up everyday costs
Latest Consumer Price Index data shows tariff burden shifting to consumers as Steil, Van Orden stay silent after voting to support tariffs MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin families are bearing the brunt of rising costs as Republican-backed tariffs drive up prices
Rep. Vining: Celebrates the opening of the MCW Center for Cancer Discovery
WAUWATOSA– The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) celebrated the grand opening of its new cancer research facility on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus on Tuesday, August 5. Rep. Robyn Vining was joined by local elected officials and Governor Evers for
Rep. Vining: Tours Wauwatosa flood damage with Governor Evers
WAUWATOSA–After torrential rainfall and widespread flooding in Southeast Wisconsin this weekend, Governor Evers issued a State of Emergency to respond to the severe flood damage. This declaration directs all state agencies and the Wisconsin National Guard to assist in response and recovery
WisGOP: Responds to new far-left Democrat congressional candidate
MADISON, Wis. — If you are reporting on the new far-left candidate in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, please consider the following statement. “Just weeks after his complaint of felony fraud was rejected by the state, Berman enters the race to determine
Protect Our Care: The Trump-GOP health care emergency: Higher costs for everyone, regardless of where they get their coverage
The fallout from Donald Trump and Republicans’ big, ugly bill is happening now, causing severe damage to health care as we know it. Donald Trump and Republicans slashed more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Badger Project sues St. Croix County, DOT for records
The Badger Project has filed two lawsuits in recent weeks challenging denials of requests for records related to an officer terminated for cause and one who resigned pending an internal investigation. The Badger Project is a nonpartisan journalism nonprofit that focuses