U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan, Scott, Hirono, Murray, Reed, Whitehouse introduce bill to make college more affordable, double Pell Grant

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) and U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced bicameral legislation to make higher education more affordable for millions of working and middle-class students across the country. 

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: In lead up to anniversary of Roe being overturned, Baldwin leads bills to expand access to abortion care

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturning Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) today introduced two bills to help Americans access abortion as Republicans continue to chip away at women’s fundamental right to make their own decisions

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WisDems: Nearly four years after the Dobbs decision, elected Wisconsin Republicans are still trying to take away abortion access

MADISON, Wis. — It’s been nearly four years to the day since Trump’s Supreme Court issued their Dobbs decision, and since then elected Wisconsin Republicans have taken every chance they can to institute dangerous and archaic anti-abortion laws. But since 2022, Wisconsinites have made clear there are consequences for those who try to

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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Video: Wisconsin’s Healthcare Cost Crisis | Ep. 2 Wisconsin Competitiveness Report

MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the second episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report — highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the episode, WMC’s President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer and Associate Vice President of Government Relations Rachel Ver Velde

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Tommy Thompson Center: Announces ‘Bridging the Divide’ Student Leaders

MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce that it has selected their ‘Bridging the Divide’ campus leaders for the 2026 fall semester. ‘Bridging the Divide’ is a program that brings students of different ideological backgrounds together to foster civil discourse and reduce partisan division.

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Northwestern Mutual: Invests $5.5M toward expanding access to high-quality education and improving student outcomes in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, June 23, 2026 — Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is continuing its long-standing commitment to Milwaukee’s youth by announcing a $5.5 million investment to support 70 local schools and education nonprofits. This brings the company’s total contribution to advancing education in the city to more than $75 million over the

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Herzing University: Celebrates 349 Wisconsin and online nursing graduates at spring 2026 Commencement and Pinning Ceremony

MILWAUKEE – As communities across the country continue to face a critical demand for qualified nurses, Herzing University is helping build the local pipeline of compassionate, skilled healthcare professionals. Earlier this month, Herzing honored 349 nursing graduates at its Spring 2026 Commencement and Pinning Ceremony at the Miller High Life

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Smith campaign: Surpasses 4,200 doors knocked across Wisconsin’s 6th District

The Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues to build momentum across Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, surpassing 4,200 doors knocked as volunteers engage voters throughout the district. Since launching, the campaign’s volunteer team has knocked on 4,254 doors, creating thousands of opportunities to listen to voters and have meaningful conversations about

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Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Statement on Giannis Antetokounmpo

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement in response to the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat. “Giannis Antetokounmpo helped transform not only the Milwaukee Bucks, but our entire community. “Since arriving to Milwaukee in 2013, Giannis has done

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Wiedmeyer campaign: Racine County Sheriff Chris Schmaling endorses Sandy Wiedmeyer for State Senate

Racine, WI, June 23 — Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling endorses Sandy Wiedmeyer, Republican candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 11. Schmaling cited Wiedmeyer’s record fighting for accountability, parental rights, and public safety across Southeast Wisconsin as the reason for his support ahead of the August 11 Republican primary. “I’m

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