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

WI – Brayden Myer, Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, has been denied the opportunity to speak at the upcoming Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) Convention and will not be considered for endorsement by convention delegates, despite meeting all the criteria established by the RPW Endorsement Committee. During the

WHITEHALL, Wis. –  Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with New Horizons and the Trempealeau County District Attorney’s Office to raise awareness about the rights and resources available to crime victims through a powerful silhouette display at the Trempealeau County Courthouse.  On Monday, May 18, eight red silhouettes will be displayed

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Assembly meets in special session this morning to consider LRB-6707/1, a bill negotiated between outgoing Governor Tony Evers and Republican legislative leadership that spends down the state’s current, estimated $2.3 billion budget surplus. Barring the biggest economic boom in Wisconsin in decades, it will also likely

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting yesterday from The Recombobulation Area details how Republicans are fleeing from the state legislature to avoid their costly agenda and a major Democratic defeat in November. The report outlines Republicans’ most vulnerable Assembly seats, including Shannon Zimmerman in the 30th, Todd Novak in the 51st, Bob Donoovan in

Oconto Falls, Wis – Attorneys representing survivors of a decades-long pattern of sexual abuse within the Oconto Falls School District issued a formal response following the District’s filing of a Motion to Dismiss. Disparti Law sees this motion as a continuation of the District’s historical pattern of overlooking, minimizing, and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program to help survey for this endangered butterfly starting in July in select counties throughout Wisconsin. This program is a partnership between the DNR and the public with the goal of documenting Karner

WI State Capitol, Madison, WI—Former State Representative, carpenter and governor candidate Brett Hulsey today called on all Wisconsin legislators to support struggling families, property taxpayers, schools, students, and special needs children. “Give us our money back!  Pass the Governor Evers and Senate and Assembly GOP leaders’ compromise to give back $1.8