MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his administration is opening a request for services to conduct an independent operational audit of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. The governor announced last week he would proceed with hiring auditors to conduct two audits of MPS, both an operational and instructional audit, respectively, after the

Last week, in just one of many unhinged comments during his visit to Capitol Hill, Donald Trump called Milwaukee – where the RNC will host its convention in July – a “horrible city.” When called out for it, Republican sycophants lied on his behalf, offering conflicting accounts of what happened, only to be humiliated

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has launched an online, searchable database of substance abuse prevention policies for all contractors and subcontractors who perform public works projects.” Wisconsin employers must have a written policy in place for the prevention of substance abuse among employees before working on

[Milwaukee, WI] – At 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 22nd, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee(RJA-M) and the Coalition to March on the RNC (MoRNC) will be hosting a rally and march starting at Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. RJA-M and MoRNC seek to commemorate the two

FOND DU LAC – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the MPS finance scandal and its impact on FDL school districts: “The State Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates that, as a consequence of the Milwaukee Public School funding referendum, this will result in the staggering loss

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2025. “The National Defense Authorization Act continues to be one of the most important legislative priorities that I vote for as a member of

MADISON – At its meeting today in Madison, the State Public Defender Board selected Jennifer Bias as the next State Public Defender. “Jennifer will be a tremendous leader as State Public Defender. Her experience as an attorney and manager as well as her dedication to the mission of the Public

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Navy SEAL veteran Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The FY25 NDAA was highly focused on improving the quality of life for servicemembers and their families during and after their time

Today, County Executive Jamie Kuhn announced Dane County will award Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (SWBA) over $900,000 to acquire approximately 348 acres in the Town of Christiana. Through this collaboration, this purchase will permanently preserve the large tract of land for birds and other wildlife, restore significant acreage to prairie,

In case you missed it, Donald Trump called Wisconsin’s most diverse, most economically powerful city, a “horrible city” in a closed-door meeting with congressional Republicans yesterday. As Donald Trump’s MAGA allies scramble to do damage control on his comments, Wisconsinites across the state heard his message loud and clear: Donald

The Supreme Court Rejects The Case Challenging Access To The Abortion Drug Mifepristone, But Reproductive Care Is Still On The Chopping Block. Washington, D.C. — In a major decision, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge to abortion medication drug mifepristone in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine and Danco v.

WASHINGTON (June 14, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12), Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) today introduced the American Flags to Honor Our Veterans Act. This legislation recognizes our veterans and servicemembers by allowing American flags to be placed next to

MADISON — Gov. Evers today announced his appointment of Jenna Gill to the Lafayette County Circuit Court. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the passing of Judge Duane M. Jorgensen. She will complete a term ending July 31, 2025. “Jenna Gill has shown a deep commitment to both public service and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the smallmouth bass harvest season begins June 15, 2024, in the northern zone. While the catch and release season for smallmouth bass is open year-round, this harvest season runs through March 2, 2025, giving anglers a chance to keep smallmouth

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2024 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2024, the following dairy producers will begin a three-year term as elected members of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “horrible city” in a closed-door meeting with House Republicans this morning, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statement: “Donald Trump attacking the great city of Milwaukee as a ‘horrible city’ exactly one month before he shuffles out

MADISON – Vigorous efforts to combat Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud have intensified in recent years, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek shared with members of the department’s Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC). “Over the past five years, more than 30 program integrity projects and activities have been adopted,

Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager Garren Randolph released the following statement in response to Donald Trump reportedly saying, “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city,” to House Republicans today: “If Donald Trump thinks Milwaukee is so horrible, then he shouldn’t come to our city. Milwaukee – our

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 13, 2024 – Lowlands Group, a longtime supporter of cycling in Wisconsin, announced its participation in the upcoming Kwik Trip Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD), back for its 15th year, as a series sponsor and title sponsor for three of the most popular races. The final weekend

MADISON — As expected, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided Thursday that a small group of radical anti-choice activists did not have standing to sue to limit or end access to mifepristone, a medication commonly used to induce abortion and treat miscarriage. The plaintiffs did not have standing to sue