Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District: “The Wisconsin AFL-CIO is proud to endorse Rebecca Cooke for Congress. Rebecca Cooke stands with working families and will vote to protect collective bargaining and union rights.

On Friday, July 17th, American Federation of Teachers Local 212, through its Committee on PoliticalEducation (COPE), endorsed former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for Governor of Wisconsin.The union represents full- and part-time faculty, academic professional staff, and MPBSengineers & production specialists at the Milwaukee Area Technical College. “There are a number

On Friday, July 17th, American Federation of Teachers Local 212, through its Committee on Political Education (COPE), endorsed former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes for Governor of Wisconsin. The union represents full- and part-time faculty, academic professional staff, and MPBS engineers & production specialists at the Milwaukee Area Technical College. “There

MILWAUKEE – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open tomorrow in Milwaukee County to assist individuals who have uninsured losses or emergency needs related to the April 13 – 23, 2026, storms and flooding. At the Milwaukee County DRC, impacted residents can speak to representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are demanding investigations and accountability for the two fatal shootings by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in recent days in Maine and Texas. The Senators call on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to make reforms

Representative Alex Dallman was recently awarded the 2025-26 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association in recognition of his efforts supporting town government. “Representative Dallman has shown a deep understanding of the challenges facing towns and his leadership has deliveredflexibility and practical solutions,” said Tom Winker, President

MUSKEGO, Wis. — The Independence Party has endorsed Pete Karas for Wisconsin Secretary of State, the fourth party to back his campaign this cycle. He already holds endorsements from the Wisconsin Green Party, the Transhumanist Party, and the Pirate Party. The four parties don’t agree on some issues. What they

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on improvements to four bridges along I-94 and I-39 in Madison, Dane County. Construction is currently scheduled for 2027. A presentation and materials detailing the I-94 and I-39 bridges project are available to view on the project website at I-94 and

MILWAUKEE – Two days after reentering the race for governor, David Crowley called out Tom Tiffany and the Republican Governors Association for a $2.2 million scheme to interfere in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, and said the effort is part of why he is back in this race. Right Direction Wisconsin, an

MADISON, Wis. (July 20, 2026) – Urban Triage welcomed 125 community leaders, supporters and changemakers to The Golden Hour: Reclaiming Our Crown on Sunday, celebrating Black excellence and recognizing two individuals whose work has strengthened Madison’s Black community through storytelling, advocacy and representation. During the event’s “Crowning” ceremony, Urban Triage presented the Reclaiming

Superior, WI — Congressional candidate Niina Baum has completed her 400 Miles for WI-07 bike tour, arriving in Superior on Saturday July 17th after riding through nine counties and more than twenty communities across northern Wisconsin over nine days. Baum departed Rhinelander on July 8th and rode through Oneida, Vilas, Iron,

On a warm Saturday morning in July, students from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire make sure their table is set up and ready to go at the weekly farmers market in Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park.  They show up every Saturday. But they don’t have a product to sell; the students

OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is crediting in-cell health monitoring technology with helping staff identify and respond to a serious medical emergency at the Winnebago County Jail. On May 15, 2026, a 61-year-old man was taken into custody on a Wisconsin Department of Corrections probation and parole warrant.

MADISON, Wis. – After 173 years of serving Wisconsin’s newspaper industry, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA) today announced it will adopt a new name: the Wisconsin NewsMedia Association (WNA).  The new name reflects the evolution of how Wisconsin news organizations deliver trusted local journalism to their communities. The name change honors the association’s long and

(Stevens Point, Wis., July 20, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is investing nearly $9 million to make necessary sewer system upgrades and water main replacements for the Village of Cedar Grove. The projects will benefit more than 2,100 rural Wisconsinites. “Reliable water infrastructure is crucial for the

NEW FRANKEN, WI — Republican State Senate candidate Nic Cravillion today announced he has earned the endorsement of the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association (DBA), Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy organization. The endorsement adds to Cravillion’s growing coalition of statewide support ahead of the August 11 Republican primary. “DBA supports candidates who align

Ahead of Wisconsin’s Primary Election on August 11, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes includes a driver license, identification card, military or student ID card, etc. There

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives in calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to crack down on the misuse of dairy terms for plant-based products, which unfairly impacts dairy farmers, processors, and consumers. The demands are in

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the Trump Administration for forcing coal plants to stay online, which will raise energy costs for Wisconsinites and impede the state’s ongoing clean energy efforts. A recent analysis outlined in the governor’s letter shows that the Trump Administration’s decision to force several coal plants to

MILWAUKEE – The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year. The funding is part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair, and improve health care facilities in FY2026 via the Veterans