Janesville, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he will be holding a telephone town hall on Thursday, August 7th at 12:30pm CT.  Congressman Steil has held numerous in-person listening sessions this year across the 1st District, including one last week in Elkhorn. This is Congressman Steil’s seventh telephone town hall of the

MCW President and CEO Dr. John Raymond, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, elected officials, and community leaders in attendance for today’s ribbon cutting ceremony. Milwaukee, Wisconsin – August 5, 2025 – Today, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new cancer research facility

MADISON, Wis. — State Representative Bob Donovan’s attempt to funnel thousands of dollars from his political campaign to help pay for his housing costs isn’t the first time he’s found himself in hot ethical water. As detailed in a story in Urban Milwaukee, Donovan (R-Greenfield) was previously investigated by and reached a deal with

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 17, 2025. Due to the ongoing success of this program in supporting innovation at dairy processors across the state, Gov. Evers and the

Milwaukee, WI: As Jews observed the day of Tisha B’av this past weekend, the day that memorializes the destruction of Jerusalem and both Jewish Temples, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the current moment. The horrific acts of October 7th, 2023, claimed the lives of nearly 1,200 Israelis with

DeForest, WI –State Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) recently provided public comments to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission opposing the proposed natural gas facility in Oak Creek.  This is consistent with a long line of other private construction or energy infrastructure proposals that he has opposed that have or will put LIUNA members and other union tradespeople to work. 

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Republican Congressional delegation and gubernatorial candidates have demonstrated a blind loyalty to Donald Trump since he took office – including supporting his tariff policies that are raising prices on working families. New reports show prices have begun rising as a result of the tariffs, and now Americans are

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her “Fighting for Wisconsin Families Tour.” Throughout August, Senator Baldwin will travel across the state to meet with parents, workers, small businesses, and farmers to hear firsthand how the Trump Administration’s reckless agenda is driving up costs, making it harder to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that the state will support Eli Lilly and Company’s $4 billion investment in Wisconsin with up to $100 million in performance-based state tax credits. “I’m proud of my administration’s efforts to invest in new economic opportunities, expansions,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants until noon on Monday, September 15, 2025. DATCP will award up to $200,000 total in BLBW grant funding in 2025. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed

MADISON, Wis. — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched a new fundraising page today, asking supporters to chip in $1 every time WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden tweets. Van Orden has created a reputation for himself by firing off excessive amounts of tweets daily. On just one day in July, Van Orden tweeted

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today celebrated the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Home Energy Rebate Programs in Wisconsin, which have helped residents statewide reduce energy use and lower utility bills. Wisconsin was the very first state to make

A bear with a jar stuck on its head in northern Wisconsin was successfully freed this weekend. / Photo Credit: USDA APHIS Wildlife Services MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a bear observed with its head stuck in a jar in Bayfield, Douglas and

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted its preliminary Equalized Values, Tax Incremental District (TID) Values, Net New Construction Report and County Apportionment Report. DOR posts the 2025 preliminary Equalized Values Report to provide municipalities with the opportunity to review the values before they are certified

WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) recently announced a resolution recognizing the contributions of small business firearm manufacturers to our economy and designates August as National Shooting Sports Month. “Wisconsin is home to many incredible small firearm manufacturers who help drive our economy and

Madison, Wisconsin (August 4, 2025) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral argument in two cases at the Richland County Courthouse in Richland Center on Monday, October 27, as part of the Court’s Justice on Wheels outreach and education program. Justice on Wheels gives students, teachers, and the general public

West Allis, WI – School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) has opened a search for a new president to replace Nicholas Kelly, who resigned last month to accept a new position. The mission of SCW and its sister organization, School Choice Wisconsin Action, is to expand and protect educational options for Wisconsin

Rodriguez secures early support from state legislators across the state MADISON, WI—Since announcing her candidacy for Governor, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez is building strong early momentum with endorsements from state legislators, local elected officials, and community leaders from every corner of Wisconsin. “I’m incredibly honored to earn the support of

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

August Law of the Month: School bus safety Another school year is set to begin this month, and the Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers to be alert and avoid distractions to keep kids safe as they travel to and from school. Traffic patterns change when school is in session,