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MADISON, Wis. — Civic Media today announced a new initiative with Ben Wikler called This Is Wisconsin: a series that travels the state to tell the stories of working Wisconsinites—how far families have to drive for a doctor’s appointment when the local
MILWAUKEE – In 2021, Tom Tiffany voted against legislation establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, making him the only member of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation to oppose recognizing one of the most important milestones in American history, a decision that underscores
This week, the U.S. Department of Education announced it will transfer some its responsibilities to other federal agencies, including oversight of special education quality, programs that help students successfully move from school to work, and the enforcement of students with
WISCONSIN — Congressional candidate Peter Burgelis today highlighted his record of standing with organized labor, supporting collective bargaining rights, and delivering results for union workers and working families throughout his service on the Milwaukee County Board and Milwaukee Common Council. “As
MADISON, WI — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin has joined the Wisconsin Working Families Party in filing an amicus brief supporting a legal challenge to Wisconsin’s longstanding ban on fusion voting. Fusion voting allows multiple political parties to nominate the
Door County, WI – Door County Land Trust recently expanded protection of a fragile wetland with the largest acquisition yet for the Kellner Fen Natural Area. 149 acres were purchased in a bargain sale from Dennis and Susan Garrity earlier this
ONEIDA COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Lake Tomahawk in Oneida County, Wis. on the morning of Wednesday, June 17,
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended Governor Tony Evers’ raising of the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was an honor to stand with Governor Tony Evers and other
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Bryan Steil told a reporter that he remains “optimistic” that Trump’s illegal war in Iran, which he voted to continue, was worth it, despite the fact that Wisconsinites spent months suffering under skyrocketing prices. Experts believe that Trump’s and Bryan
RAYMOND, Wis. — U.S. Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Ryan, a combat veteran who represents a swing district in New York’s Hudson Valley, was the top-performing frontline candidate in the country in
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Bryan Steil told a reporter that he remains “optimistic” that Trump’s illegal war in Iran, which he voted to continue, was worth it, despite the fact that Wisconsinites spent months suffering under skyrocketing prices. Experts believe that Trump’s and Bryan
La Crosse, WI (June 17, 2026) – Today, Hmong Organizing & Mobilizing for Empowerment (HOME) announced their endorsement of Francesca Hong for governor following a bilingual community-led endorsement process. The organization believes Hong’s common sense policies will keep Hmong families safe, secure
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Borgerding as vice president – government relations. Borgerding brings over a decade of experience to the role and will lead WBA’s advocacy efforts at the state
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #299, raising the Juneteenth Flag at the Wisconsin State Capitol for the seventh year in a row in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2026, as “Juneteenth” throughout the state of Wisconsin. Video of
Kenosha, WI – June 11, 2026 – The proposed $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Kenosha County faces mounting challenges as surging regional competition and reliance on stale economic data undermine its justification and render key supporting documents obsolete.
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GREEN BAY, Wis.— Mark Murphy Endowed Director of Athletics Josh Moon has signed a contract extension with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay that will keep him at the University through 2031, Chancellor Michael Alexander announced on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. “Josh Moon continues to
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions today announced a $300,000 competitive grant program to help support the expansion of financial literacy education statewide. Public and private schools, community-based organizations and consortia
On a cloudy Tuesday morning, eight middle school Construction Pathways campers with UW-Stout Polytechnic’s summer STEAM experience watched a crane lift an air conditioning unit onto the new Aspirus Clinic that is being built in Chippewa Falls. The site tour, led by
Madison, Wis. – One of nature’s most dangerous and underestimated threats can change lives in a flash. ReadyWisconsin is encouraging Wisconsinites to be aware of lightning and take action before a single strike affects you and your loved ones. “Lightning is
MADISON, Wis. — Civic Media today announced a new initiative with Ben Wikler called This Is Wisconsin: a series that travels the state to tell the stories of working Wisconsinites—how far families have to drive for a doctor’s appointment when the local hospital closes, the rising cost of brats and beer (still
MILWAUKEE – In 2021, Tom Tiffany voted against legislation establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, making him the only member of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation to oppose recognizing one of the most important milestones in American history, a decision that underscores Tiffany’s extreme views and unwillingness to acknowledge the full scope
This week, the U.S. Department of Education announced it will transfer some its responsibilities to other federal agencies, including oversight of special education quality, programs that help students successfully move from school to work, and the enforcement of students with disabilities’ civil right to an education. Students with disabilities have
WISCONSIN — Congressional candidate Peter Burgelis today highlighted his record of standing with organized labor, supporting collective bargaining rights, and delivering results for union workers and working families throughout his service on the Milwaukee County Board and Milwaukee Common Council. “As the son and grandson of immigrants who fought for every
MADISON, WI — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin has joined the Wisconsin Working Families Party in filing an amicus brief supporting a legal challenge to Wisconsin’s longstanding ban on fusion voting. Fusion voting allows multiple political parties to nominate the same candidate, giving voters the ability to support both a
Door County, WI – Door County Land Trust recently expanded protection of a fragile wetland with the largest acquisition yet for the Kellner Fen Natural Area. 149 acres were purchased in a bargain sale from Dennis and Susan Garrity earlier this year. The acquisition preserves globally important ridge-and-swale landscape and habitat
ONEIDA COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Lake Tomahawk in Oneida County, Wis. on the morning of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. At approximately 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, two Oneida County Sheriff’s
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended Governor Tony Evers’ raising of the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was an honor to stand with Governor Tony Evers and other esteemed members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus and the
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Bryan Steil told a reporter that he remains “optimistic” that Trump’s illegal war in Iran, which he voted to continue, was worth it, despite the fact that Wisconsinites spent months suffering under skyrocketing prices. Experts believe that Trump’s and Bryan Steil’s illegal actions abroad will have long-lasting impacts, and that it
RAYMOND, Wis. — U.S. Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Ryan, a combat veteran who represents a swing district in New York’s Hudson Valley, was the top-performing frontline candidate in the country in 2024, winning re-election by over 14 points. Congressman Ryan issued
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Bryan Steil told a reporter that he remains “optimistic” that Trump’s illegal war in Iran, which he voted to continue, was worth it, despite the fact that Wisconsinites spent months suffering under skyrocketing prices. Experts believe that Trump’s and Bryan Steil’s illegal actions abroad will have long-lasting impacts, and that it
La Crosse, WI (June 17, 2026) – Today, Hmong Organizing & Mobilizing for Empowerment (HOME) announced their endorsement of Francesca Hong for governor following a bilingual community-led endorsement process. The organization believes Hong’s common sense policies will keep Hmong families safe, secure and healthy. HOME identified three priority issues for Hmong Wisconsinites:
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Borgerding as vice president – government relations. Borgerding brings over a decade of experience to the role and will lead WBA’s advocacy efforts at the state level. He starts his new role with WBA on July
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #299, raising the Juneteenth Flag at the Wisconsin State Capitol for the seventh year in a row in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2026, as “Juneteenth” throughout the state of Wisconsin. Video of the flag raising was live streamed on the governor’s YouTube Channel. “Juneteenth
Kenosha, WI – June 11, 2026 – The proposed $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Kenosha County faces mounting challenges as surging regional competition and reliance on stale economic data undermine its justification and render key supporting documents obsolete. The Seminole Tribe’s newly announced hotel and convention center expansion
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GREEN BAY, Wis.— Mark Murphy Endowed Director of Athletics Josh Moon has signed a contract extension with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay that will keep him at the University through 2031, Chancellor Michael Alexander announced on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. “Josh Moon continues to grow Phoenix Athletics,” shared Chancellor Michael Alexander. “His belief in … Please
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions today announced a $300,000 competitive grant program to help support the expansion of financial literacy education statewide. Public and private schools, community-based organizations and consortia may apply for Personal Financial Literacy Innovation Grants of up to $7,500
On a cloudy Tuesday morning, eight middle school Construction Pathways campers with UW-Stout Polytechnic’s summer STEAM experience watched a crane lift an air conditioning unit onto the new Aspirus Clinic that is being built in Chippewa Falls. The site tour, led by the Boldt Company, introduced the campers to different career opportunities
Madison, Wis. – One of nature’s most dangerous and underestimated threats can change lives in a flash. ReadyWisconsin is encouraging Wisconsinites to be aware of lightning and take action before a single strike affects you and your loved ones. “Lightning is unpredictable and dangerous,” said Greg Engle, Wisconsin Emergency Management administrator.