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Contact: Stefan Dostanic – 414-278-4275 Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson today issued the following statement regarding the actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ): “The 2020 Presidential Election was fair and transparent, and its results are accurate.
MADISON, Wis. — Data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that more than 22,000 Wisconsinites who got their health insurance through the ACA marketplace have canceled their coverage since 2025. The data attributes the drop in enrollment to individuals being unable
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the NFL announced that the Green Bay Packers would play the Los Angeles Rams exclusively on Netflix this Thanksgiving Eve, forcing millions of Wisconsinites to pay for a
LA CROSSE, WI. – New reporting revealed that Rebecca Cooke publicly attacked her hometown of Eau Claire as racist and accused the community of harboring “institutionalized” racism following the death of George Floyd in 2020. In a series of social
Black River, WI — Former Ho-Chunk Nation Legislator and community leader Rodney Rave came to the difficult decision to suspend his campaign for Congress. In a statement made today, Rave said the following: “After much thought and consideration, I have
Eau Claire, WI — Today, former legislator for the Ho-Chunk Nation Rodney Rave suspended his own campaign for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District and announced his endorsement of Emily Berge in the race. “The needs of the many outweigh the needs
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — The Dane County Youth Governance Program (YGP) is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 cohort. Applications are open from Monday, May 11, 2026, through Friday, June 26, 2026. Established in 2012, the YGP offers high school students a
MADISON, WI – Today, the State Building Commission met to vote on several items, including Non-State Grant funding recommendations. Representative Billings (D-La Crosse), the Chair of the Commission’s Higher Education Subcommittee and a member of the State Building Commission, released
MADISON, Wis., – As more than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water, new research from the La Follette School of Public Affairs investigates the effects of early-life exposure to citywide water filtration on longevity in the
Jonathan Taylor fled Kenosha Correctional Center May 5 KENOSHA, Wis. – Jonathan Taylor, 31, a resident of the Kenosha Correctional Center (KCC), was arrested without incident in Racine around 9 a.m. Wednesday by U.S. Marshals. Taylor fled the center just
College leaders clarify proposal shifts funding rather than creating new long-term investment in workforce education Milwaukee Wisconsin (May 13, 2026) — All 16 presidents of the Wisconsin Technical College System (Milwaukee Area Technical College, Blackhawk Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical
Kenosha, WI – May 13, 2026 – The Seminole Tribe’s newly announced hotel and convention center project in Rockford raises serious questions about the viability of the promised Kenosha development and appears to render the Kenosha environmental assessment obsolete. “The Kenosha proposal was
Bill spends most of state’s temporary $2.3B surplus on bad tax policy, unfair K-12 school funding system MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s legislature met today to consider LRB-6707/1, a bill that spends most of Wisconsin’s $2.3 billion budget surplus on tax
MADISON, Wis. – Launch Wisconsin, formerly the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, is accepting entries online for the 2026 competition until 11:59 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026. The Wisconsin Technology Council produces the contest to encourage entrepreneurs statewide in the startup stages of tech-based businesses. It links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of
MADISON, WI – Rep. Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) announced opposition to the deal negotiated between retiring leaders Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Governor Tony Evers, calling the proposal “irresponsible and reckless” and warning that it fails to
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called out Derrick Van Orden for cowering from his record of cutting Medicaid. In response to constituents protesting healthcare cuts outside a private event Van Orden held in Sparta, Van Orden
LA CROSSE, Wis. — With inflation at the highest level in three years, largely driven by skyrocketing gas prices, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Republicans across the country are trying to shift blame and avoid accountability for their votes that continue
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly will pass a $1.8 billion dollar spending deal negotiated between Governor Tony Evers, Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin Lemahieu, all of whom are in the final days before retiring from
(Green Bay, WI) – A rousing, joyous celebration – that’s what will be happening at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport on Saturday evening, June 20, 2026. The public is encouraged to turn out to make the return home of the Stars
Wis. — In honor of Wisconsin veterans and the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemeteries will host events throughout May, expanding beyond traditional Memorial Day observances. This year’s Memorial Day theme, “Wisconsin Was There,” highlights
Contact: Stefan Dostanic – 414-278-4275 Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson today issued the following statement regarding the actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ): “The 2020 Presidential Election was fair and transparent, and its results are accurate. This has been proven repeatedly over the last six years
MADISON, Wis. — Data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that more than 22,000 Wisconsinites who got their health insurance through the ACA marketplace have canceled their coverage since 2025. The data attributes the drop in enrollment to individuals being unable to pay higher premiums after Congressman Tom Tiffany voted to
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after the NFL announced that the Green Bay Packers would play the Los Angeles Rams exclusively on Netflix this Thanksgiving Eve, forcing millions of Wisconsinites to pay for a subscription just to watch their home team play. Last month,
LA CROSSE, WI. – New reporting revealed that Rebecca Cooke publicly attacked her hometown of Eau Claire as racist and accused the community of harboring “institutionalized” racism following the death of George Floyd in 2020. In a series of social media posts from her former business, Red’s Mercantile, Cooke complained
Black River, WI — Former Ho-Chunk Nation Legislator and community leader Rodney Rave came to the difficult decision to suspend his campaign for Congress. In a statement made today, Rave said the following: “After much thought and consideration, I have decided to suspend my campaign for Congress. I know many
Eau Claire, WI — Today, former legislator for the Ho-Chunk Nation Rodney Rave suspended his own campaign for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District and announced his endorsement of Emily Berge in the race. “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or the one, and this decision is
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — The Dane County Youth Governance Program (YGP) is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 cohort. Applications are open from Monday, May 11, 2026, through Friday, June 26, 2026. Established in 2012, the YGP offers high school students a meaningful opportunity to engage directly in county government decision-making, bring
MADISON, WI – Today, the State Building Commission met to vote on several items, including Non-State Grant funding recommendations. Representative Billings (D-La Crosse), the Chair of the Commission’s Higher Education Subcommittee and a member of the State Building Commission, released the following statement in response to today’s vote: “Today, my
MADISON, Wis., – As more than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water, new research from the La Follette School of Public Affairs investigates the effects of early-life exposure to citywide water filtration on longevity in the early 20th-century. A series of 20th-century policy shifts in American
Jonathan Taylor fled Kenosha Correctional Center May 5 KENOSHA, Wis. – Jonathan Taylor, 31, a resident of the Kenosha Correctional Center (KCC), was arrested without incident in Racine around 9 a.m. Wednesday by U.S. Marshals. Taylor fled the center just before 3:30 p.m. May 5. He is currently in the
College leaders clarify proposal shifts funding rather than creating new long-term investment in workforce education Milwaukee Wisconsin (May 13, 2026) — All 16 presidents of the Wisconsin Technical College System (Milwaukee Area Technical College, Blackhawk Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, Gateway Technical College, Lakeshore College,
Kenosha, WI – May 13, 2026 – The Seminole Tribe’s newly announced hotel and convention center project in Rockford raises serious questions about the viability of the promised Kenosha development and appears to render the Kenosha environmental assessment obsolete. “The Kenosha proposal was presented as a unique economic opportunity for southeastern Wisconsin. However,
Bill spends most of state’s temporary $2.3B surplus on bad tax policy, unfair K-12 school funding system MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s legislature met today to consider LRB-6707/1, a bill that spends most of Wisconsin’s $2.3 billion budget surplus on tax rebates for higher income households, creates a new, less fair
MADISON, Wis. – Launch Wisconsin, formerly the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, is accepting entries online for the 2026 competition until 11:59 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026. The Wisconsin Technology Council produces the contest to encourage entrepreneurs statewide in the startup stages of tech-based businesses. It links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice and mentoring, management talent and possible sources of capital. Over
MADISON, WI – Rep. Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) announced opposition to the deal negotiated between retiring leaders Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Governor Tony Evers, calling the proposal “irresponsible and reckless” and warning that it fails to help many of the Wisconsinites who need relief the most,
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called out Derrick Van Orden for cowering from his record of cutting Medicaid. In response to constituents protesting healthcare cuts outside a private event Van Orden held in Sparta, Van Orden lied to reporters, claiming there would be no cuts to
LA CROSSE, Wis. — With inflation at the highest level in three years, largely driven by skyrocketing gas prices, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Republicans across the country are trying to shift blame and avoid accountability for their votes that continue to drive costs up. A new NOTUS report documents the remarkable reversal
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly will pass a $1.8 billion dollar spending deal negotiated between Governor Tony Evers, Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin Lemahieu, all of whom are in the final days before retiring from office. The bill is expected to pass with primarily Republican
(Green Bay, WI) – A rousing, joyous celebration – that’s what will be happening at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport on Saturday evening, June 20, 2026. The public is encouraged to turn out to make the return home of the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Of Champions one that veterans won’t ever
Wis. — In honor of Wisconsin veterans and the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemeteries will host events throughout May, expanding beyond traditional Memorial Day observances. This year’s Memorial Day theme, “Wisconsin Was There,” highlights the state’s enduring contributions to America’s history. Each cemetery will