(MILWAUKEE, WI, 5/21/2026) – More than six Members of Congress have expressed alarm over ICE’s detention of Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-American community leader and legal U.S. resident of over 30 years. They join over a dozen Wisconsin lawmakers in calling for his release from ICE. Alongside WI Senator Tammy Baldwin’s,

(Washington, D.C.) – Today,Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the OPT Fair Tax Act, legislation that will close a perverse loophole that harms American workers.  Under current law, foreign workers in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program are exempt from paying Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes, creating an incentive to hire these foreign workers over American citizens. The OPT Fair Tax Act will ensure that OPT employment is treated the same as other employment under

RAYMOND, Wis. – ER nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Mitchell Berman is speaking out against the Trump administration’s creation of a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” established without Congressional authorization as part of a self-dealing lawsuit settlement, and calling on Congressman Bryan Steil to oppose the fund.

Students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics (CoBE) delivered one of the strongest performances in the nation at the 2026 Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) National Convention. The UW–Whitewater chapter earned more finalist placements than any other chapter and was named a Top 5 chapter nationally as

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led her colleagues in calling on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to immediately release Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident of the United States, who is currently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Indiana. The Senators note that Mr. Sarsour has lived in the United States for more

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating the news that Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) will receive $8 million in federal funding towards the continued redevelopment of Concourse E, a new state-of the-art international concourse that can also be used for domestic flights. The funding, secured by U.S. Senator Tammy

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds artists it is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from across Wisconsin compete for the opportunity to

RACINE, WI — Today, Trevor Jung, Democratic candidate for State Senate, proudly announced that his campaign has received the endorsement of Wisconsin United States Senator Tammy Baldwin. The public support underscores a shared commitment to building an economy that rewards hard work and directly addresses the high costs squeezing families across

De Pere, WI — De Pere resident and working mom Katie Baney today announced her candidacy for the Wisconsin State Senate in the 1st District following the retirement of State Senator André Jacque. “I grew up in the Ledgeview De Pere area, and my husband and I are raising our

Delafield, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released Cases to Watch: Pending Cases. Lasting Consequences. Where Wisconsin’s Future Is Being Decided, on Thursday. The IRG Court Watch report examines the most consequential litigation currently pending before Wisconsin state courts and federal courts. This report comes on the heels

MADISON, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees eligible to be elected to the two open seats of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended . Wisconsin ginseng growers have until June 15, 2026, to vote

MADISON, Wis. — New polling of voters in five key Wisconsin state legislative districts shows deep disapproval of the MAGA agenda and Donald Trump, and that voters are ready to demonstrate their dissatisfaction at the ballot box in November. The latest Wisconsin specific findings mirror MAGA’s rapidly plummeting approval nationwide and

The community is invited to join City leaders and neighbors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Country Grove Park at 3:30pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The event celebrates a new park shelter, futsal court, and relocated basketball court in this nearly 45-acre community park located on Madison’s far southwest side.  The master plan process for

Hi, this is State Senator Andre Jacque. As we gather this Memorial Day weekend, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country — those who surrendered their own hopes and dreams so that future generations of Americans could live in

We applaud the legislators who put Wisconsin families over politics Last week the Governor’s problematic surplus deal was blocked in the Senate. This deal represents more than just a partisan disagreement about schools and taxes. At its core, this disagreement demands that we ask a simple question: are we going to make

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the weekly radio address celebrating May as Mental Health Awareness Month across the state and highlighting his and his administration’s efforts over the past seven-plus years to address the mental health crisis and ensure all Wisconsinites have access to quality, affordable mental healthcare. Gov.

To UW Health CEO Alan Kaplan and CHOW CEO Gil Peri: We, the undersigned organizations, call on the leadership at UW-Health and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to restart the provision of gender-affirming care to transgender youth. Gender-affirming care is legal in Wisconsin, but it is increasingly more and more difficult

MADISON, Wis. – As many Wisconsinites are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are teaming up to encourage safe driving, towing and boating over the long weekend and throughout the summer.   “We are excited to partner with the DNR to promote safe travel and water recreation across Wisconsin this

(Milwaukee, WI) — Captain Beth Caylor Fernandez, President, International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) – Milwaukee Lodge 6, announced today that the ISMA and We Work the Waterways, along with Beulah Brinton Community Center and the University of Wisconsin School of Freshwater Sciences, will host Maritime Interaction Day for area high

It would be fair to guess that most University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students have lived in one, two or maybe three towns throughout their childhood. Recent graduate Olivia Bishop, however, was raised in six different countries before they turned 18, living a childhood of travel, exploration and piecemeal memories. The