Over 170,000 passenger visits and approximately $290 million in economic impact from Great Lakes cruises expected in 2026  GREEN BAY — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Discover Green Bay, and Cruise the Great Lakes, a regional cruise marketing program led by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers, today celebrated the announcement of the 2026 visitor and economic impact projections for Great Lakes cruises. The 2026 cruising season is projected to see over 170,000 total cruise passenger visits—up 10 percent from

MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing Judge Maria Lazar kicked off her bizarre campaign for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court with a roll-out video that attempted to cloak her extremism, going so far as to not utter the word ‘conservative.’ But Lazar’s bizarre attempt at moderation didn’t last long. After being criticized by fellow

Wisconsin Public Education Network, with a broad coalition of rural advocates, contributed to a new Rural Policy Action Report that calls for common sense investments in the resources rural communities need to thrive, and the rejection of federal voucher schemes that widen the gaps for rural students. In this report, rural advocates

MADISON, WI – This morning, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics – announced their endorsement of State Representatives Robyn Vining and Jenna Jacobson and their campaigns to win a Democratic majority in Wisconsin’s State Senate.  Representative Vining (AD-13) is running to flip Wisconsin’s 5th Senate District, and Representative Jacobson (AD-50) is

WAUSAU, WI – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin. “I serve alongside Tom on the House Natural Resources Committee and the Judiciary Committee, and no one fights harder for the people of Wisconsin. Tom grew up on a dairy farm, and he shows

Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites to Lose Access to Basic Food Necessities After Tomorrow if Trump Administration Refuses to Act MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and a coalition of governors pressed the Trump Administration to use billions of dollars in readily available federal funding to prevent millions of Americans, including nearly 700,000

STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Vilas County Sheriff Joseph Fath. In a statement, Sheriff Fath said “Jessi Ebben is a leader who understands the threats that crimes like drug trafficking pose to our communities. She will always fight to ensure that law

Madison, Wis. (October 30, 2025) – Edgewood University offers the Master of Science degree in Child Life. Graduates of the program become Certified Child Life Specialists, a child development expert who works to ensure that life remains as normal as possible for children in health care settings and other challenging

MILWAUKEE — Calvin Duncan, author of “The Jailhouse Lawyer,” will be the featured guest for an “On the Issues” conversation with Derek Mosley, director of the Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, to be held at Marquette University Law School’s Eckstein Hall at 12:15 p.m.

More than 275 Wisconsin kids set to lose care, 82 staff to be furloughed MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that two Wisconsin Head Start programs will cease services in November due to a lack of federal funding caused by the federal government shutdown in Washington. Beginning November 1, the pause in

Grow, Persist, Succeed offers career coaching, boosts student retention Menomonie, Wis. – An innovative career-development program continues to gather accolades as it helps guide University of Wisconsin-Stout students on a route to post-college success. The Grow, Persist, Succeed (GPS) Program, part of Career Services, is about more than connecting students to

MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) introduced legislation to create a refundable tax credit for beginning and existing farmers for the sale or lease of agricultural assets, including farmland. LRB-4784 would create the Farming Forward Program in Wisconsin, which would help pass family farms

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the availability of its 2023-2025 Biennial Report to the Governor and members of the Legislature, detailing a period that included unprecedented progress for Wisconsin workers and showcasing the achievements of DWD and its partners in efficiently delivering effective and inclusive workforce

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, after 40 days of the US House being on vacation due to the GOP government shutdown, WisDems launched a mobile billboard calling out Derrick Van Orden for not doing his job and focusing on other priorities, like tweeting and “wanks in the woods.” Van Orden, whose votes

APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence University is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph R. Emmick as its new Vice President for University Advancement, a strategic role that will shape the university’s future through philanthropy and alumni engagement.  Emmick joins Lawrence, bringing nearly 30 years of advancement experience in higher education, most recently from Garrett

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) research grants through January 16, 2026. These grants aim to enhance the understanding of and refine new methods that optimize commercial nitrogen

Denial of Hazard Mitigation funding comes in addition to President Trump denying Wisconsin’s request for public infrastructure aid WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement following the Trump Administration’s denial of Wisconsin’s application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding to help recover and build back

Green Bay, Wis. — UW–Green Bay has broken its previous record of 85,883 learners in Continuing Education and Workforce Training, setting a new all-time high of 101,617 learners—a number so large it nearly rivals the 107,000 inhabitants of Green Bay itself! When that many individuals commit to furthering their education, records are

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, kicked off construction on a second free-standing inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the greater Madison area. With 40 all-private rooms, the new 58,000-square-foot facility will be located at 5094 Greenmarket Place in Fitchburg at the

MADISON, WI – Amid a weekslong federal government shutdown, members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today decried the looming lapse in funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and called on federal policymakers to take action to prevent a food security and economic crisis. Without immediate action, the program is set to run out of funding on