Crowley campaign: Highlights pro-labor record, affordability issues in Kaukauna

KAUKAUNA, Wis. — Today, David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, hosted a roundtable in Kaukauna with union leaders to discuss his plans to make life better for labor and more affordable for working class families across Wisconsin. Crowley’s pro-worker agenda includes restoring collective bargaining, supporting guaranteed wages, raising the minimum wage,

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A Better Wisconsin Together: MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s record on public education and support for Wisconsin kids flunks out on first day back to school

MADISON, Wis. —As kids across Wisconsin head back to school, parents have been feeling the pinch as the trade wars, foreign wars, and MAGA agenda that Congressman Tom Tiffany supports have increased costs across the board, including back to school supplies. But it doesn’t end there with Tiffany. A review of

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Envision Greater Green Bay: Partners with Common Good Philanthropies to bring strategic foresight training to Wisconsin nonprofits

Three-year initiative, backed by the 2026 Strategic Funding Award from Common Good Philanthropies, will equip nonprofit leaders serving older adults and people with disabilities with tools to plan for the future GREEN BAY, Wis. (Aug. 10, 2026) — Envision Greater Green Bay (Envision) today announced a new three-year partnership with Common

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GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin: Pierce County residents celebrate clean-water victory in factory farm contested case, call for statewide action

After three years of organizing, residents won stronger oversight of Ridge Breeze Dairy, but say Wisconsin communities should not have to fight for basic protections one permit at a time  Pierce County Residents and GROWW members cheering at celebration and press action Monday, August 31st. (GROWW Photo by Hunter Riley) 

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Medical College of Wisconsin: Announces Dean of the School of Medicine

Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, named Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine MILWAUKEE – Sept. 1, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is proud to announce that, effective today, Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, has been appointed Executive Vice

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Groundwater Coordinating Council releases its 2026 report to the legislature

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The key recommendations in the report address some of the most prevalent and pressing issues in Wisconsin, including: “Wisconsin depends heavily on groundwater, and

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Rep. Penterman: New revenue numbers reinforce need to return surplus to taxpayers

MADISON, WI — State Representative Will Penterman (R-Hustisford) said newly released preliminary revenue figures from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau reinforce the need to revisit the bipartisan taxpayer relief package negotiated earlier this year between the Governor Tony Evers (D) and Republican legislative leaders. The new figures show Wisconsin’s economy is in

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Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in seven counties through the holiday weekend

Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week through the holiday. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Tuesday, September 1 ·       I-94 – Waukesha County   Wednesday, September 2 ·       I-90/94 – Monroe County  Thursday, September 3 ·       I-94

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Dept. of Natural Resources: 2026 bear hunting season to open Sept. 9

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2026 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should again expect a quality hunting experience this fall.  This year, over 34,000 people applied for one of the 15,245

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Applications open for Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program

MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program, which Gov. Evers secured continued funding for through a $10 million investment in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. The program provides funding to nonprofit organizations

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Weekly GOP radio address: Thank you working Wisconsinites

Hi, this is State Senator André Jacque, from Northeast Wisconsin. On Labor Day, we celebrate the men and women who get up every day, put in the work, and keep our country moving forward. The people who build our roads, grow our food, care for our families, power our communities,

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Gov. Evers, Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate release of $10 million to clean up PFAS, ensure affected communities have access to safe drinking water

After pressure from Gov. Evers, lawmakers finally release $10 million from PFAS Trust Fund to help ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean water MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today celebrated the state budget committee’s release of $10 million from the state’s PFAS

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Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers Welcomes Educators and Staff Back to School with Video Message 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message with Wisconsin’s educators, school staff, and administrators to welcome them back to school for the 2026-27 school year. As a former educator, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, this is Gov. Evers’ 50th Back-to-School season and his final as governor. In the coming days and weeks, the governor

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Rep. Sequanna Taylor: State Rep. Sequanna Taylor Praises Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, Veolia and MMSD for Community-Focused Back-to-School and Environmental Initiative

The Aug. 27 event at Silver Spring Neighborhood Center provided backpacks and school supplies to approximately 60 students while introducing children and families to environmental stewardship through hands-on learning, including a rain barrel demonstration. The activity is part of SSNC’s Earth Ambassador initiative, a K3–12 environmental education curriculum designed to

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