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RACINE, WI — Today, the Mitchell Berman for Congress campaign released a new TV ad, “PULL.” The ad contrasts Berman’s commitment to the rural district’s values with Steil’s pay-to-play, pro-data-center record. “Bryan Steil says he wants Wisconsin to be ‘a great
(Fond du Lac, WI) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman announced that he has earned the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to represent Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today kicked off Manufacturing Month by announcing $6.6 million in grants to 84 employers to train 3,823 Wisconsin workers through the Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) employer grant program. As announced during Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Amb. Norm Eisen (ret.), co-founder and board member of Democracy Defenders Action, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker, candidate for Wisconsin Treasurer Yee Leng Xiong, and Wisconsin Representative Mark Pocan held a press conference to discuss
MADISON, Wis. – After weeks of hoping the scandal over his reckless tablets-for-inmates program would go away, Democrat David Crowley has finally yielded to growing public pressure and announced that Milwaukee County will suspend inmate tablets in jails. This has left
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Rick Crosson, Democratic nominee for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, confirmed today that he will debate incumbent Rep. Tony Wied on WFRV on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The one-hour debate will be moderated by WFRV’s
Unveiling ceremony celebrates the Michels family’s $27 million investment in the future of cancer research and personalized care Milwaukee, Wis., October 12, 2026 — Today, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) celebrated the dedication and official unveiling of the exterior
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Over the weekend, David Crowley met with voters across Wisconsin to discuss how he will lower costs for Wisconsinites as governor. On Friday, Crowley was joined by Governor Wes Moore in Racine, Kenosha, Beloit, and Milwaukee, to
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, reporting revealed Congressman Tom Tiffany privately told supporters that he wanted to eliminate the state income tax entirely which would either nearly triple the sales tax to the highest level in the country or gut funding
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Delegates from the German state of Hessen and the German Consulate stopped at Blackhawk Technical College on Oct. 9 to talk about opportunities for collaboration and to tour the Beloit-Janesville Campus. The group of leaders is visiting
MADISON, WI. — Today, the Kaul for Attorney General campaign is announcing that the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) has endorsed Josh Kaul in his campaign for another term as AG. “Our members are focused on practical solutions that help homeowners,
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced eight schools across the state have been named Wisconsin Blue Ribbon School winners, recognizing them for exceptional academic performance and success in closing achievement gaps. “It is an honor
Twenty-eight organizations urge USDA to eliminate new 25% cost-share requirement and extend December 1 application deadline MADISON, WI – A coalition of 28 organizations representing dairy farmers, processors, cooperatives, and allied businesses nationwide is urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke
RACINE, WI — Today, the Mitchell Berman for Congress campaign released a new TV ad, “PULL.” The ad contrasts Berman’s commitment to the rural district’s values with Steil’s pay-to-play, pro-data-center record. “Bryan Steil says he wants Wisconsin to be ‘a great place’ for data centers,” Berman says in the ad. “So
(Fond du Lac, WI) – Today, Congressman Glenn Grothman announced that he has earned the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to represent Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today kicked off Manufacturing Month by announcing $6.6 million in grants to 84 employers to train 3,823 Wisconsin workers through the Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) employer grant program. As announced during Gov. Evers’ 2026 State of the State address, the new WisTRAIN program is
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Amb. Norm Eisen (ret.), co-founder and board member of Democracy Defenders Action, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker, candidate for Wisconsin Treasurer Yee Leng Xiong, and Wisconsin Representative Mark Pocan held a press conference to discuss the importance of fighting back against the Trump administration’s corruption
MADISON, Wis. – After weeks of hoping the scandal over his reckless tablets-for-inmates program would go away, Democrat David Crowley has finally yielded to growing public pressure and announced that Milwaukee County will suspend inmate tablets in jails. This has left many Wisconsinites wondering why Crowley took five whole months to
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Rick Crosson, Democratic nominee for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, confirmed today that he will debate incumbent Rep. Tony Wied on WFRV on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The one-hour debate will be moderated by WFRV’s Tom Zalaski and Stacy Engebretson. The debate will be recorded
Unveiling ceremony celebrates the Michels family’s $27 million investment in the future of cancer research and personalized care Milwaukee, Wis., October 12, 2026 — Today, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) celebrated the dedication and official unveiling of the exterior signage for the Michels Center for Cancer Discovery, honoring Tim
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Over the weekend, David Crowley met with voters across Wisconsin to discuss how he will lower costs for Wisconsinites as governor. On Friday, Crowley was joined by Governor Wes Moore in Racine, Kenosha, Beloit, and Milwaukee, to raise the alarm that MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany is trying
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, reporting revealed Congressman Tom Tiffany privately told supporters that he wanted to eliminate the state income tax entirely which would either nearly triple the sales tax to the highest level in the country or gut funding for essential programs — all while giving massive breaks to
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Delegates from the German state of Hessen and the German Consulate stopped at Blackhawk Technical College on Oct. 9 to talk about opportunities for collaboration and to tour the Beloit-Janesville Campus. The group of leaders is visiting as part of the 50th anniversary of the sister-state partnership
MADISON, WI. — Today, the Kaul for Attorney General campaign is announcing that the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) has endorsed Josh Kaul in his campaign for another term as AG. “Our members are focused on practical solutions that help homeowners, businesses, and communities succeed today and prepare for the future,”
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced eight schools across the state have been named Wisconsin Blue Ribbon School winners, recognizing them for exceptional academic performance and success in closing achievement gaps. “It is an honor to recognize these exceptional schools,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly
Twenty-eight organizations urge USDA to eliminate new 25% cost-share requirement and extend December 1 application deadline MADISON, WI – A coalition of 28 organizations representing dairy farmers, processors, cooperatives, and allied businesses nationwide is urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to eliminate a newly imposed 25 percent cost-share requirement