This spring and summer grassroots disability advocates across the state worked for months to elevate the importance of raising the low special education reimbursement rate so students with disabilities can be successful and local public school districts have the resources they need. BPDD supports these parent advocates who understand the challenges their

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), together with the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of November as National Scholarship Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the vital role that scholarships play in

Madison, WI — You might spot her in the dairy aisle searching for Wisconsin cheese or in the snack section looking for traditional and new dip flavors. Now, you’ll officially find Michelle Stangler working as Member Engagement Coordinator with the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA), as announced last week. Since joining the

Madison, WI–Former and current homeless people joined carpenter Brett Hulsey at the Human Side of Homeless Conference at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison today to unveil the Zero Homeless by 2030 Plan. Brett has been homeless himself and has worked to help homeless people in his campaign and business for 14

Defend The Vote today endorsed Rebecca Cooke for the House of Representatives. Cooke is ready to take on the cost of corruption in Washington so we can bring down prices and make life more affordable.  “Wisconsin families are fed up with rising costs and a broken government that ignores them.

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association today announced its 2026 Dairy Strong conference agenda, highlighting impactful session topics and speakers. The conference is set to take place in Green Bay at the KI Convention Center, Jan. 14-15. Dairy Strong will feature keynote speakers: Brett Sciotto, CEO of Idealyst

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Anti-Cash Grab Act, legislation that will repeal a provision — quietly added into the Senate government funding bill by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) at the last minute — that allows senators to collect $500,000 for every

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Madison, WI, 11/20/25 – The Wisconsin Office of Rural health proudly announces that Southwest Health Center in Platteville has been named Wisconsin’s 2025 “Community Star.” This honor is awarded by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) to recognize outstanding contributions to rural health care. Southwest Health Center,

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Anti-war Committee will hold a standing rally on Saturday, November 22, at 2 pm at Milwaukee City Hall (200 E. Well St.). In collaboration with CODE PINK Milwaukee and other grassroots organizations, the people of Milwaukee will demand that the US ends its illegal attacks on

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $282 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to 74 municipalities across the state to improve drinking water quality for Wisconsinites. The funding will help

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $282 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to 74 municipalities across the state to improve drinking water quality for Wisconsinites. The funding will help

Milwaukee – Brad D. Schimel has been appointed as the Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. United States Attorney Schimel was appointed to the position by United States Attorney General Pamela Bondi. Today, Mr. Schimel has taken the oath of office – administered by Chief U.S.

Marquette, UWM and MCW collaborate with community partners to benefit Milwaukee MILWAUKEE — Leaders of Marquette University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Medical College of Wisconsin have announced the winners of the Presidents’ and Chancellor’s Challenge, a community-engaged research initiative that brings together innovative thinkers to solve local, Milwaukee challenges

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Center for Individual Rights (CIR) filed a major lawsuit against the Trump Administration today, targeting the foundation for many of the remaining federal DEI programs: the preference for so-called “socially disadvantaged individuals.” Entrenched within the Small Business Administration’s (SBA)

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Trump bypassed Senators Baldwin and Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) bipartisan judicial nominating commission and installed failed politician Brad Schimel for a top prosecutor job in Wisconsin: “Over the years, Senator Johnson and I have worked together to set

MADISON – The WMC Litigation Center, a non-profit law firm affiliated with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on behalf of Steve and Mary Benaszeski. The lawsuit will determine whether the DNR can hold Wisconsinites liable for contamination they did not

GREEN BAY — Sen. Kelda Roys and Sen. Jamie Wall announced today the S.A.F.E. Kids Act, which will protect children from harmful social media practices without prohibiting them from using social media or putting unrealistic limits on tech companies or users.  Ad-based social media platforms profit by creating addictive, and

Outstanding Families Awards presented during Adoption month   MADISON ― The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored 10 relative, like-kin, foster and adoptive families today at the Governor’s Outstanding Families Awards. The awards were presented during a celebration at the Pyle Center as part of Wisconsin’s month- long proclaimed Adoption

UW-Stout mechanical engineering senior honored to ‘protect our country’ as federal employee Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout mechanical engineering senior Heidi Benningfield received more than tuition and an internship through the U.S. military’s SMART Scholarship program: After graduation, she’s guaranteed a job with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command