MADISON, WI – Today, the CAP Times published an article revealing that the Joint Finance Committee, led by Republican co-chairs Senator Howard Marklein and Rep. Mark Born, slashed the proposed Division of Vocational Rehabilitation budget, despite warnings that insufficient funding would do long-term damage to the livelihoods and futures of

The most comprehensive legislation to prevent companion animals from barbaric testing practices WASHINGTON D.C.  – Congressmen Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today announced the introduction of the Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing (COMPACT) Act, the most comprehensive legislation in history to modernize federally funded biomedical research

VERONA, Wis. ― After a successful first year, the Wisconsin Beef Council, in partnership with Gather Wisconsin, is bringing back the Wisconsin Prime Rib Trail, inviting beef lovers to hit the road and discover classic Prime Rib at 16 new restaurants and supper clubs across the state. The Prime Rib

League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County Hosting 2nd Webinar in a 3-Part Series on October 8, 2026  Milwaukee – Wisconsin energy demand is expected to rise 40 percent by 2032 [https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-energy-demand-to-rise-driven-by-data-centers ]. The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County (LWVMC) will host the second webinar in a 3-part

Data Center Revolt Bus Tour Stops in Janesville; Efforts to Slow Development Could Slam the Brakes on Jobs, Investment and Transformational Local Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations, highlighted the economic and community benefits artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure

America’s college-admissions debate has been shaped by a small number of universities with many more qualified applicants than seats. Most colleges — and many programs inside selective universities — operate under very different conditions. As international graduate enrollment falls, the consequences can reach well beyond campus. MADISON, Wisconsin, September 21,

Milwaukee, WI  (Sept. 23, 2026) — Friends, colleagues and supporters of quality journalism will gather on Wednesday Sept. 30 from 5–7 p.m. at The Fitzgerald, 1119 N Marshall St., to celebrate the launch of the Daniel Bice Investigative Reporting Endowment, a new fund dedicated to supporting investigative reporting interns at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. To register

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association, announced that Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu has been honored with the organization’s Champion of Free Enterprise Award, recognizing his leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing pro-growth policies that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy and enhance

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Court of Appeals – District III. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Presiding Judge Lisa K. Stark’s retirement, effective Dec. 28, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2029.

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association, announced that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has been honored with the organization’s Champion of Free Enterprise Award, recognizing his leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing pro-growth policies that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy and enhance the

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As gas and diesel prices continue to climb throughout Wisconsin, David Crowley hammered MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for not standing up to Donald Trump on the war with Iran. Fast forward to yesterday, and following a report that over 70% say they disapprove of the war with

MADISON, Wis. — Over the past year, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has secured several major settlements for Wisconsinites, benefiting everyone from farmers to teenagers to vehicle owners. Through these settlement victories, AG Kaul has been instrumental in bringing hundreds of millions of dollars to Wisconsin—holding greedy and reckless corporations

MADISON, Wis. — GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany, whose campaign for Wisconsin governor is being bank-rolled by billionaires, is doubling down on his vow to protect the ultra-rich from having to pay their share of taxes. After admitting in a radio interview this summer that he opposes taxing billionaires, Congressman Tiffany

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for August 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:

Fair Wisconsin PAC, Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements of LGBTQ+ champions in key races today, including David Crowley for Governor. Abigail Swetz, Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin, issued the following statement: “David Crowley is the leader Wisconsin needs right now. He has

The Fill the Hill fundraiser is set for October 1-2 MADISON, WI (September 23, 2026) — For the 14th year, Bascom Hill will be transformed into a sea of pink flamingos when the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) holds its annual Fill the Hill event. Fill the Hill is

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released The Wisconsin Education Comeback: A Roadmap for Student Success, a comprehensive policy agenda offering 26 recommendations to reverse Wisconsin’s academic decline and restore the state’s place among the nation’s top education performers. The report comes as Wisconsin continues to