MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin, announced the campaign’s first television ad of the general election that will begin airing statewide today. The ad introduces David Crowley to voters across the state and highlights his proven track record of delivering results for

The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub announced the 2026 grantees from Wisconsin who will lead collaborative projects to bring more local, nourishing food to K–12 schools. These projects are part of a multi-state effort to strengthen connections between Midwest farmers, industry partners, food producers, and K–12 schools. Each

MADISON, WI – A Dane county judge has set an evidentiary hearing for 1 PM to hear arguments over Michele Magadance Skinner’s residency and eligibility for the ballot. The case revolves around Skinner voting, claiming a 100% homestead tax credit, and declaring the family’s residency in Georgia. Read more on the today’s hearing in

Madison Reading Project’s “Clear the Book List” efforts to recognize top area teachers with their classroom book wishes, and engage the public to donate their choices for classrooms, is almost at its goal.  The nonprofit is asking for the community’s help to ensure the lists are cleared before school starts.

GREEN BAY, WI – Today, at the first stop of his Protect Our Farmland Tour, Tom Tiffany exposed the staggering amount of Wisconsin land that would be sacrificed under Data Center David Crowley’s energy agenda. Crowley has called for data centers to bring their own new solar, wind, and battery storage. Based on

KENOSHA, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil today announced the endorsement of the Kenosha Professional Police Association Board and the Milwaukee Police Association in his reelection campaign to Congress. The endorsements recognize Steil’s strong record of supporting law enforcement and public safety across Southeast Wisconsin. “The men and women of law

LA CROSSE:  Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley released the following statements: “Wisconsin needs leaders who will stand up for working families, support unions and deliver real solutions that improve the lives of the people of our state. David Crowley will provide that leadership,” said Stephanie

Port Washington, Wis. – The Responsible Energy Alliance (REA) today reiterated its strong approval of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission’s recent decision to revoke its prior determination that American Transmission Company’s application for a new 345-kV transmission line, to power the Port Washington hyperscale AI data center being built by

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces an online survey is available for anyone interested in submitting ideas for how the state should allocate its share of opioid settlement funds. Wisconsin expects to receive more than $874 million in total funding from 2022 through 2038 as a result of litigation against the pharmaceutical

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that about $5 million in funding is available to Wisconsin employers through Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants. The grant program funds innovative local and regional solutions to assist employers in meeting their workforce training needs

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the award of over $19.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities funding to support community improvement projects in 20 communities across the state. While projects receiving funding include efforts to improve or repair local roads, drainage systems, water and sewer systems, sidewalks, and other public facilities on which the community

(Madison, WI) September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month! The Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition, a statewide effort to reduce falls as we age, and the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) encourage you to add connection to your toolbox this September and beyond. Strong social connections help us stay active, supported,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters and meat processors to participate in the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries and supports residents in need throughout the state. Since the program began in 2000, hunters have donated over 100,000 deer, which were processed

MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman is introducing legislation to begin phasing out Milwaukee County’s little-known OBRA retirement system, arguing that the program leaves many seasonal, temporary, and part-time workers with small, difficult-to-access benefits while costing the County hundreds of thousands of dollars to administer. The resolution would establish County policy to soft-close the OBRA

MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Sky Z. Capriolo will join local elected officials and community members on Thursday, August 27, for the inaugural “Play Pickleball with Your Local Politician” event at Jackson Park. Supervisor Sky helped organize the event as part of this season’s Jackson Park Farmers Market programming, bringing elected officials and residents together for an

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is again among the best universities in the country for quality, affordability and student outcomes in Money Magazine’s 2026 Best Colleges in America rankings. Money looked at more than 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges in the country, with 745 schools meeting the initial screening requirements

MADISON, Wisconsin, August 20, 2026 – The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) released a new report, Wisconsin’s Love Affair with Its Technical Colleges: Seventh and Forty-Third, Wisconsin, by CROWE economists Junjie Guo and Ananth Seshadri, examining how Wisconsin divides public support and financial authority between its technical

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced over $31 million in funding from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program to support local projects aimed at reducing vehicle congestion and improving air quality, such as building multi-use bike trails, replacing outdated diesel buses, and installing new traffic signal equipment and other intersection improvements. “Protecting the environment

Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its July 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing Wisconsin’s housing market continued to rise in both home sales and prices for the second consecutive month, reflecting continued buyer demand despite affordability challenges and a still-constrained supply of homes. Existing home sales increased 8.1% in July

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius is inviting families to enroll their students in kindergarten through grade 12 for the upcoming school year at an MPS Enrollment Day event today, August 20, at Wick Playfield. MPS data show that kindergarten and high school enrollment applications have increased significantly compared