Center for Election Confidence: Wisconsin Elections Commission must hold the City of Milwaukee accountable 

MILWAUKEE, WISC.—With the support of the Center for Election Confidence (CEC), Milwaukee election observer Justin Gavery filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) alleging serious violations of Wisconsin election law by the Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) during the August 11 primary election. The complaint alleges a lack of bipartisan control, which

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Chairs Judiciary Subcommittee field hearing on Obamacare waste, fraud, & abuse

CHARLOTTE, NC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a field hearing in North Carolina titled, “Examining Healthcare Markets: Fraud and Competition.” Rep. Fitzgerald issued the following statement about the hearing: “I think we can

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Crowley campaign: ICYMI: Washington Post profiles David Crowley’s improbable comeback journey from childhood instability to Wisconsin’s Democratic nominee for governor

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A new Washington Post feature by Karen Tumulty traces the remarkable personal story behind David Crowley’s stunning primary victory, ranking him as “the most surprising winner in this year’s turbulent primary season”, and noting that his path to politics is even more unlikely than his path to the nomination. Tumulty

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: To present ‘Champion of Victims’ Rights’ Award to leading Madison crime victim advocate Dana Pellbon

RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center leader to receive award MADISON, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will recognize Dana Pellebon, a Madison crime victim advocate and Executive Director of the RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center, with its Champion of Crime Victims’ Rights Award, which honors professionals who have worked to strengthen

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Democratic Governors Association: Washington Post profile highlights David Crowley’s “against-the-odds” story

A new Washington Post profile of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley highlights how his “stunning upset” in last month’s gubernatorial primary was just the latest twist in a remarkable “against-the-odds” personal story. As the Post’s Karen Tumulty reports, Crowley “roots his priorities in the scorching experiences of his life,” bringing people together

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Old World Wisconsin: Five new spinetingling experiences debut at Old World Wisconsin’s Halloween Legends & Lore

Popular evening event opens on October 9 for six nights only! EAGLE, Wis. – Mysterious legends, Victorian traditions and eerie tales take center stage when Old World Wisconsin opens for Halloween Legends & Lore. Held on six Friday and Saturday nights beginning Oct. 9, this family-friendly Halloween experience returns with five

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Dedication planned for historical marker at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area

SPOONER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend a special ceremony at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area on Sept. 26, 2026 to celebrate the dedication of an official state historical marker at the property. The event is organized by the Friends of Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area and the Wisconsin Historical

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UW-Milwaukee: Will reimagine how to transfer knowledge from lab to marketplace with $6 million NSF grant

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has received a four-year, $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to rethink how the university moves research discoveries from the laboratory into practical use. Led by Ilya Avdeev, director of the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and professor of mechanical engineering, the UWM TRANSLATE initiative will

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