GREEN BAY, Wis. –Students graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate and graduate programs in May will hear from two outstanding speakers. Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; UW-Green Bay Alumnus and former CEO of Taylor Made Golf and Taco Bell, Mark King

Gov. Tony Evers kicked off May as Mental Health Awareness Month today with his Interagency Council on Mental Health (ICMH) releasing its statewide action plan outlining how state government can continue to better support mental health in Wisconsin in the years ahead to build upon the Evers Administration’s work over the last seven years.

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!- Happy May 5th Celebrates Mexican Defeat of French Invaders in 1862— Hulsey man with a plan, only governor candidate who has spoken Spanish for 52 years, traveled Mexico since a child. Madison, WI—Former Representative, carpenter and Democratic governor candidate Brett Hulsey today called on all Wisconsinites to

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is joining Visit Milwaukee to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week (May 3–9) and showcase how tourism is fueling the county’s momentum. Milwaukee County continues to gain national attention on the national stage for its vibrant dining scene, world-class festivals, beloved sports teams, and rich

Editor’s note: A photo of Secretary Randy Romanski. can be found here. MADISON, Wis. – It’s May, which means it is time to fire up the grill, support your local producers and processors, and celebrate May Beef Month. In Wisconsin, we’re known for our hard-working farmers, high quality animals, and an

MILWAUKEE – Congresswoman Gwen Moore announced her endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón to be Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court Justice. “Judge Pedro Colón knows how the law actually works in people’s lives, and he has the record to prove it. What has always set him apart is his deep sense of

MADISON, Wis. – There is a school in Wisconsin that has been around for more than a century, but the general public is likely unaware of its existence.  Pediatric care began at the University of Wisconsin in 1920 when the first children’s hospital opened on campus, and teachers have been part

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced a $1.6 billion proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year that prioritizes bringing resources closest to students while addressing the district’s $46 million deficit. The balanced budget will be presented to the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Thursday, May 7,

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) has voted to join a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s ban on out-of-state petition circulators, arguing the restriction violates constitutional rights and limits ballot access. The lawsuit, being prepared in coordination with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and other plaintiffs, seeks to overturn the

TOWN OF UNION, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Union in Eau Claire County, Wis. on the morning of Monday, May 4, 2026. At approximately 7:25 a.m. Monday, two Eau Claire

MADISON, Wis. – Federal, state and local officials began joint preliminary damage assessments (JPDAs) last week after severe storms and flooding in April that caused devastation and destruction in communities across the state. This coordinated effort marks a critical step to determine the extent of damage and validate initial damage assessments

WAUWATOSA — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced Jonathan Etter as the first of five 2026-27 Teachers of the Year. The announcement was made as part of a schoolwide surprise celebration at Wauwatosa East High School. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in partnership with Herb Kohl Philanthropies, selects five Teachers

The 57th Annual Municipal Clerks Week is May 3 – 9, 2026.  Municipal Clerks Week was initiated in 1969 by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and endorsed by all its members throughout the United States, Canada, and 15 other countries. It is a time of celebration and reflection on the importance

MADISON, WI – This morning, Charly Ray, candidate for the State Senate in the 25th District, held a press conference alongside a former Department of Natural Resources fishery manager and a former Fish and Wildlife Service biologist. They underscored the impact of the Joint Finance Committee’s refusal to release funds already

Wisconsin Right to Life issued the following statement today after the United States Supreme Court issued a temporary order allowing continued mail-order access to mifepristone, a chemical abortion drug.  “This action by the Supreme Court is not a final ruling on the merits, but it highlights the ongoing legal and

Racine, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Isabella Rotizza as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. WINNER: Beauty Doesn’t Have to Have Color by Isabella Rotizza Isabella Rotizza and her piece, Beauty Doesn’t Have to Have Color, is the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Isabella is a

Cornish tea with bestselling author, behind-the-scenes tours and new America 250-inspired event make for exciting programming in 2026 MINERAL POINT, Wis. – Pendarvis opens for the 2026 season on May 28, inviting visitors to return to one of Wisconsin’s most distinctive preserved historic mining sites. Featuring a range of new

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling and President Donald J. Trump, renewing his request for the department to take critical action to restore approximately $29 million in federal grant funding Wisconsin needs to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse and complete

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) hosted a first-of-its-kind series of Overdose Prevention Summits for First Responders focused on overdose prevention training and education for emergency services workers and local leaders. The summits were held in each region of the state throughout April and brought together more than 250