Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WHEDA announce new allocation plan for housing tax credit, continue efforts to expand access to safe, reliable, affordable housing 

MADISON — 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

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DAV Wisconsin: Election of new DAV officers

A new statewide slate of officers has been elected by members or appointed by the commander of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Department of Wisconsin at their annual convention in Green Bay that took place on June 11-13, 2026. The reelected

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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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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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Gov. Evers: Honored with GSAFE Legacy Award for his ongoing dedication to support, uplift, and protect LGBTQ Wisconsinites, families, and kids 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers kicked off Pride Month by being honored with the GSAFE Legacy Award at the GSAFE 30th Annual Celebration of Leadership in Madison earlier this month. The governor received the award in recognition of his years of dedicated advocacy and efforts to support, uplift, and protect LGBTQ Wisconsinites, families, and kids.        Gov. Evers

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Marquette Law School: Marquette Law School Poll to release national polls between June 24 – July 9 with special topics capturing American life at the 250th anniversary

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of an expanded national survey in four parts, measuring public opinion on political issues and the state of the nation, as well as an innovative and in-depth national survey providing insight into the lives of Americans at the country’s

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Mount Mary University: Awarded grant to provide urban educator training  

June 16, 2026 (MILWAUKEE, Wis). — Mount Mary University has been awarded a $250,000 Teacher Training and Recruitment grant by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to support teacher training for high-need areas.    This funding will be used for the recruitment, training, mentoring and placement of 10 licensed teachers through the Mount Mary

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Berman campaign: Assembly Representative Ben DeSmidt endorses Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District

RAYMOND, Wis. — Assembly Representative Ben DeSmidt (AD-65, D-Kenosha) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. DeSmidt issued the following statement: “Mitchell will fight for our district on the issues that matter most to our families, from affordability and healthcare to rooting out corruption in D.C. As a

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Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WHEDA announce new allocation plan for housing tax credit, continue efforts to expand access to safe, reliable, affordable housing 

MADISON — 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’ Housing Tax Credits, including Federal

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DAV Wisconsin: Election of new DAV officers

A new statewide slate of officers has been elected by members or appointed by the commander of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Department of Wisconsin at their annual convention in Green Bay that took place on June 11-13, 2026. The reelected DAV Department of Wisconsin commander is Tiffany Koehler of Brown

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High Road Strategy Center: Releases Can’t Survive on $7.25: 2026 update

The High Road Strategy Center has released an updated edition of Can’t Survive on $7.25, examining the impact of Wisconsin’s stagnant minimum wage and the potential benefits of raising the state’s wage floor. Wisconsin’s minimum wage has remained at $7.25 per hour since 2009, while inflation has steadily eroded its value and

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