DANE COUNTY – Dane County Public Safety Communications has launched a new virtual assistant to help manage calls to the county’s non-emergency line, allowing 911 telecommunicators to spend more time responding to urgent situations and providing lifesaving instructions. The Aurelian Virtual Assistant, known as AVA, answers calls to Dane County’s

MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the fourth episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report — highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the episode, WMC’s President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer and Executive Vice President of Government Relations Scott Manley… Please

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is applauding the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for opening a Title VI investigation into Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) over allegations that its policies require or encourage school officials to consider student race when making disciplinary decisions.  

Chancellor Edwin Martini recognized six faculty and staff members for excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Blugold Breakfast and academic year opening meeting on Aug. 18. The 2026 excellence award winners are, from left, Nichole Miller, Nicole Owen, Brian Drollinger, Dr. Dorothy Chan, Dr. Pedro Sottile and Dr. Seungbin

MADISON, WI – Michele Magadance Skinner is facing a lawsuit stating that as a Georgia resident she is ineligible to hold or seek elected office in Wisconsin. The suit states that she and her husband asserted their residency in Georgia in order to receive property tax credits, officially disqualifying Magadance Skinner from elected office

Cities & Villages Mutual Insurance Company (CVMIC) has agreed in an enforceable court settlement that it is a governmental entity subject to both Public Records and Open Meetings Laws.  The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought by Greg Gilsinger, CVMIC’s former Director of Worker’s Compensation Claims. CVMIC was created in 1987

MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Tom Tiffany, who scrubbed his website days before announcing his run for governor, spent much of an interview that aired this past weekend dodging questions about his record of right-wing extremism and the endorsement of Donald Trump for his loyalty to the MAGA agenda. “Congressman Tom Tiffany’s campaign consultants can dress

Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 18, 2026 – The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has launched a new online directory designed to share the impact of area nonprofits with community members interested in making a difference. The only tool of its kind in the region, Community Bridge is part of the Foundation’s commitment to making philanthropy more

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that two wild deer in Washington County tested positive for the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). The deer were found dead near the village of Richfield and the city of West Bend. The DNR collected samples for

Milwaukee — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin today announced its endorsement of David Crowley, Josh Kaul, Sarah Godlewski and JoCasta Zamarripa — in Wisconsin’s 2026 elections, backing a statewide slate of candidates committed to protecting reproductive freedom and abortion access. “Wisconsinites know exactly what it means to lose the freedom to

Five volunteer fire departments in Wisconsin were among 150 nationwide recipients of a $10,000 grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. The program, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), helps local fire departments purchase needed equipment to enhance responder safety and better protect their communities.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and comment on its annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, which outlines the department’s ongoing efforts to improve accessibility throughout Wisconsin’s transportation system – including roadside facilities, navigability within public rights of way and public input processes.

MADISON, Wis. – August 18, 2026 – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 81% of Wisconsin voters believe all Americans, regardless of the type of health insurance they have, should have access to affordable cancer screening and treatment close to home. Further, in

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), in partnership with the Department of Administration’s Division of Enterprise Technology (DET), is announcing the grant application period opened August 17 for government agencies at risk of a cybersecurity incident due to the age or condition of their IT cybersecurity infrastructure. The State and

MEQUON, Wis. — As the Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues reviewing returns from Wisconsin’s August 11 primary, one signal stands out: turnout points to extraordinary enthusiasm for new representation in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, and the campaign believes that enthusiasm extends well beyond traditional Democratic voters. Preliminary, unofficial figures

Madison, Wis. – The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 36-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing a general election debate in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race. The debate will be conducted by teams of broadcasters from stations and communities across Wisconsin. Qualifying gubernatorial candidates will be invited

The union plaintiffs in the case to restore collective bargaining rights to Wisconsin public service workers filed a Petition for Review with the Wisconsin Supreme Court earlier today and have released this statement: “We are confident in the merits of our case and believe the Circuit Court’s ruling in our

KENOSHA, Wis. — This weekend, Opportunity Wisconsin hosted a free community BBQ at Anderson Park in Kenosha, bringing together local residents, advocates, and community leaders to highlight how Rep. Bryan Steil’s votes in Congress are driving up costs for working families. Attendees heard directly from community members about the real-world

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters today announced its endorsement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. “The momentum across Wisconsin is clear – voters are ready for leaders who will hold corporate polluters accountable, stand up to corporate greed, regulate data centers, and protect our natural resources,”

MADISON – Oracle this morning dropped its lawsuit against state monopoly utility regulators, in a significant win for Wisconsin and the We Energies customers represented by the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin. “CUB is pleased that Oracle has dropped its suit. We were confident the PSC would win and that