Wis Dems: Bryan Steil thinks Trump’s illegal war was worth It

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Bryan Steil told a reporter that he remains “optimistic” that Trump’s illegal war in Iran, which he voted to continue, was worth it, despite the fact that Wisconsinites spent months suffering under skyrocketing prices. Experts believe that Trump’s and Bryan

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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Gov. Evers, WHEDA announce new allocation plan for housing tax credit, continue efforts to expand access to safe, reliable, affordable housing

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), today announced the final 2027-28 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). The QAP is the plan for administering tax credits that finance low- to moderate-income housing

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Representative Shelia Stubbs attends State Capitol Juneteenth flag raising

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended Governor Tony Evers’ raising of the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:   “It was an honor to stand with Governor Tony Evers and other esteemed members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus and the

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Wis Dems: Bryan Steil thinks Trump’s illegal war was worth It

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Bryan Steil told a reporter that he remains “optimistic” that Trump’s illegal war in Iran, which he voted to continue, was worth it, despite the fact that Wisconsinites spent months suffering under skyrocketing prices. Experts believe that Trump’s and Bryan Steil’s illegal actions abroad will have long-lasting impacts, and that it

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Gov. Evers signs executive order raising flag at State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth for seventh year in a row 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #299, raising the Juneteenth Flag at the Wisconsin State Capitol for the seventh year in a row in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2026, as “Juneteenth” throughout the state of Wisconsin. Video of the flag raising was live streamed on the governor’s YouTube Channel. “Juneteenth

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UW-Green Bay: After record-breaking run, UW-Green Bay extends AD Josh Moon through 2031

GREEN BAY, Wis.— Mark Murphy Endowed Director of Athletics Josh Moon has signed a contract extension with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay that will keep him at the University through 2031, Chancellor Michael Alexander announced on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.  “Josh Moon continues to grow Phoenix Athletics,” shared Chancellor Michael Alexander. “His belief in our region, UW-Green

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Dept. of Public Instruction, Dept. of Financial Institutions: DPI, DFI launch grant initiative to strengthen financial literacy education

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions today announced a $300,000 competitive grant program to help support the expansion of financial literacy education statewide. Public and private schools, community-based organizations and consortia may apply for Personal Financial Literacy Innovation Grants of up to $7,500

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UW-Stout Polytechnic: Construction camp at UW-Stout Polytechnic introduces young students to careers, degree paths

On a cloudy Tuesday morning, eight middle school Construction Pathways campers with UW-Stout Polytechnic’s summer STEAM experience watched a crane lift an air conditioning unit onto the new Aspirus Clinic that is being built in Chippewa Falls.   The site tour, led by the Boldt Company, introduced the campers to different career opportunities

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Goodwin campaign: Rep. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. earns key endorsements in re-election campaign

MILWAUKEE, WI —State Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. announced today that he has earned the support of the Milwaukee Police Association, the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter Political Action Committee (NASW-WI PAC), and the Wisconsin State Conference of the International Brotherhood of

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Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DATCP announce grants to help provide healthy, locally sourced, and culturally relevant food to thousands of Tribal Elders and their families

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced grant awards through the Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program to help provide healthy, high-quality, and culturally traditional food to thousands of Tribal Elders and their families across the state. Amidst

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WJFW: To host two live debates in 7th Congressional District Race

RHINELANDER, Wis. — WJFW Newswatch 12 will host two live debates in July featuring candidates seeking to represent Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The first debate, featuring Republican candidates, will take place on Tuesday, July 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Confirmed participants are Michael Alfonso, Jessi Ebben, and Niina

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin slams Trump’s latest illegal move to shut down Department of Education, kick special education, civil rights out of department

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), slammed the Trump Administration’s latest move in their effort to shut down the Department of Education and kick oversight and support of special education

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly appoints Kaylee Jackson to lead DPI Office of Literacy 

MADISON — Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly announced today she has appointed Kaylee Jackson as director of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Office of Literacy. Jackson is an educational leader and literacy strategist with more than 15 years of experience helping schools and districts strengthen reading instruction, improve student outcomes, and support teachers through evidence-based practices. 

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Latest action by right-wing attorneys general raises red flags about Eric Toney’s anti-abortion extremism

MADISON, Wis. — As Republican attorneys general from across the country take their baseless attacks on abortion care to a new extreme, it raises serious concerns about Fond Du Lac County District Attorney and GOP candidate for attorney general Eric Toney’s own anti-abortion extremism. A letter filed last week by several GOP attorneys general seeks to

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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Gov. Evers, WHEDA announce new allocation plan for housing tax credit, continue efforts to expand access to safe, reliable, affordable housing

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), today announced the final 2027-28 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). The QAP is the plan for administering tax credits that finance low- to moderate-income housing and establishes parameters and priorities for awarding the coming years’

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Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp.: WHPC strengthens development team with addition of workforce housing expert Nicole Solheim

MADISON, Wis. (June 16, 2026) – Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. (WHPC), a leading nonprofit dedicated to preserving and expanding affordable housing throughout Wisconsin, has announced the appointment of Nicole Solheim as Vice President of Development. In her new role, Solheim will lead development and acquisition initiatives that support WHPC’s continued growth while

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