LA CROSSE, WI — Representative Tara Johnson (D-Town of Shelby) released the following statement on her recent meetings with Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis) and key stakeholders regarding bills aimed at lowering housing costs, and transitioning Wisconsin onto clean energy: “As the lead authors on the ‘Green Energy by 2050 bill,’

SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN — The Coalition Against MariBel 765, Inc. (CAM 765) calls on all candidates to join the growing bipartisan chorus opposing the proposed 765 kV MariBell transmission line project in Wisconsin that would build 765 kV lines – the largest in Wisconsin’s history – straight through the heart of

Expectations for business conditions declined, labor market conditions eased MADISON, WI (Sept. 11, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dipped in August to 98.7, just 1.1 points below July’s highest level since August 2025, but remaining above the 52-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points to 89, remaining

Nearly 25% of the Packers’ games in 2026-2027 season are set to air exclusively on streaming platforms WISCONSIN – As the Green Bay Packers season kicks off Sunday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling for the passage of her For the Fans Act to ensure Wisconsin fans always have a free, live

Preliminary estimates show 32% enrollment growth since 2020, fastest growing in the Universities of Wisconsin Green Bay, WI — Preliminary enrollment estimates released by the Universities of Wisconsin today will show continued momentum for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, including 3.3% growth over last fall. UW-Green Bay remains the fastest

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — David Crowley is running for governor to fully fund our public education system, making sure every child gets a good education that sets them up for success for the rest of their life. This week, David met with Mary Salisbury, a mom with two kids living in Madison who

More than 5,000 new undergraduates call UWM home MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is welcoming a growing student body this fall, with 5,056 new undergraduate students, including 3,903 first-year students and 1,153 transfer students. First-year student enrollment increased 0.7% over last year and is the university’s largest entering first-year class in

Enrollment remains steady despite declines of approximately 1,100 international students statewide MADISON, Wis.—After three years of consecutive enrollment growth, overall enrollment levels remain steady at the Universities of Wisconsin, according to preliminary estimates based on Day One student counts. Enrollment decreased approximately 1% across the 13 UWs, which included significant

Congressman Tom Tiffany to participate; state legislators and community organizations invited to discuss Wisconsin energy policy and what comes next WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — Residents, landowners, local officials, and community leaders are invited to attend a Wisconsin Energy Policy Town Hall on Friday, September 18, at 6:00 p.m. in the

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin says the recent disposition involving former Beloit police officer Terrell English highlights a larger issue the state must confront: Who gets a second chance in Wisconsin? English entered no-contest pleas to disorderly conduct, battery and false imprisonment. The court withheld findings of guilt under an

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Republicans joined tens of thousands of fellow conservatives in Dallas this week for the first midterm convention in Republican Party history: a two-day showcase of President Donald Trump’s record, the Republican agenda, and the candidates who will protect it on November 3. Chairman Brian Schimming led the

Port leaders call for a new Wisconsin Maritime Plan and sustained state and federal investment GREEN BAY, WI – Leaders representing Wisconsin’s commercial ports convened in Green Bay on Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11 for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Commercial Ports Association (“WCPA” or “Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, David Crowley released the following statement: “Today, we remember, we mourn, and we honor the men and women who lost their lives when tragedy struck our nation’s core twenty five years ago. Hate attacked the innocent: parents

The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) condemns remarks made by Congressman Derrick Van Orden during a September 2026 appearance on The Vicki McKenna Show, in which he made sweeping and bigoted generalizations about Muslims and Islam. During the interview, Rep. Van Orden claimed that Islamic values “do not comport with

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors approved 2026 RES-130, urging Midcontinent Grid Solutions (MGS) and the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin to provide additional review and expanded opportunities for public input on the proposed Bell Center–Columbia–Sugar Creek–IL/WI State Line 765 kV Transmission

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2026, as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Dane County. The board passed 2026 RES-124 to honor and celebrate the histories, cultures, traditions, and enduring contributions of Hispanic and Latine residents across

Recognition honors county’s purchase and return of 165 acres of culturally significant land to the Ho-Chunk Nation DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors was presented with the National Sierra Club Environmental Achievement Award in recognition of its work to approve the purchase

NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION TO HELP WISCONSIN COMMUNITIES COLLABORATE AND STAND UP TO BIG TECH Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Sept 10, 2026.  Charlie Berens (comedian/Emmy-winning journalist/beer enthusiast) and a team of fellow Wisconsinites are launching Build Wisconsin Better, a nonpartisan organization for Wisconsinites navigating Big Tech proposals and development. BWB launches today and will

MADISON, WI. — This summer, the Trump-appointed majority on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) proposed sweeping changes to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. These changes would allow federal agencies to begin construction projects on historic landmarks without notifying local officials, receiving public input, or consulting with

Madison – Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced a lawsuit which aims to overturn Wisconsin laws requiring that only a doctor may perform an abortion and that a woman give informed consent after a 24-hour waiting period. Following the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decisions – Roe v. Wade and Doe