WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues to reintroduce the Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package designed to end the nation’s maternal health crisis and directly confront the devastating disparities that continue to claim the lives of Black mothers at alarming rates. The package includes Senator Baldwin’s Perinatal Workforce

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that on July 21, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) approved the Lake Pepin TMDL: Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus study. The DNR, together with many partners throughout the basin, including the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA),

UW-Stout Polytechnic Chancellor Katherine Frank joined Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly, UWs Interim President Renée Wachter and other university leaders today to announce budget proposals focused on building Wisconsin’s workforce and the next generation of businesses. The Tech for Tomorrow and Accelerate Wisconsin proposals represent new initiatives from the UWs…

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) awarded the I-894 resurfacing project in Milwaukee County with a regional America’s Transportation Award in the category of ‘Best Use of Technology & Innovation, Medium Project.’ Watch the AASHTO video announcing the I-894 project. This section of Interstate 894 in Milwaukee County

MADISON – Five years into construction, the future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827) is taking shape, and the public is invited to hear the latest on its progress at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on August 27, 2026. The event kicks off at 9:15 a.m. with a reading of Governor Evers’ proclamation declaring

MADISON, Wis. — At a bar touting Pittsburgh Steelers fan swag, and not the green and gold of Wisconsin’s beloved Packers, Congressman Tom Tiffany finally told the truth: he’s a “MAGA extremist.” “It’s not enough for MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany to vote for Trump’s agenda 100% of the time, now he’s

MADISON, WI — Children who experience abuse often carry the effects of that trauma long after the abuse ends. Without the right support, those experiences can impact mental health, relationships, educational success and long-term well-being.  To help children and families access the care they need, Dean Health Plan by Medica is investing $152,000 over multip… Please log

BABCOCK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Sept. 18 for a special trapping season within Sandhill Wildlife Area. This unique opportunity will provide selected trappers with a high-quality trapping experience while simultaneously helping the DNR achieve its furbearer management goals on the 9,150-acre property.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.—Today, Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley released the following statement after raising over $1.5 million in the first 24 hours of the campaign: “I am humbled by this level of supportso early in our general election campaign. Despite an affordability crisis caused by MAGA extremist congressman Tom Tiffany backing

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – Aug. 12, 2026 – The 2026 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction generated $405,036 to support Wisconsin State Fair junior livestock exhibitors, continuing a tradition of investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders. Hosted by the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation in partnership with Wisconsin

RAYMOND, Wis. — New polling from Impact Research finds a dead heat in Wisconsin’s First District, as ER Nurse Mitchell Berman trails Bryan Steil by just 1 point in the initial vote: 49 percent to 48 percent. “This polling shows what Mitchell has been hearing directly from Wisconsin voters on

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius is inviting families to enroll their students in kindergarten through grade 12 for the upcoming school year at an MPS Enrollment Day event on August 20 at Wick Playfield. MPS data shows that registrations for the next school year have increased significantly

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) led the entire bipartisan Wisconsin Congressional delegation in support of Wisconsin’s request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conduct a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) with Wisconsin Emergency Management following the devastating EF3 tornado that st… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on

On Tuesday, August 11, Wisconsin held its primary election. The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) experienced a one-hour delay in reporting that did not impact the election results. In response to media inquiries, MEC is outlining what happened in the Q&A below. What happened? At the conclusion of the City of

WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, today launched a new seven-figure statewide advertising campaign airing across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The new ad, titled “Geez, That’s Crazy,” contrasts Tiffany’s common-sense agenda to raise academic standards, lower property taxes, and support law enforcement with David Crowley’s record in

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — KC Streich today announced the public launch of AI for Wisconsin, an independent civic write-in campaign for Governor of Wisconsin built around open, accountable, and empowering AI-assisted governance. Following a private development and campaign-design phase, the campaign is making its public goals, governance model, operating principles, and current

Altoona, Wis. – Michele Magadance Skinner issued the following statement after Tuesday’s partisan primary: “Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote Tuesday and to everyone who has supported this campaign. I’m grateful for your confidence and your support. “There have been plenty of attempts to distract from

MADISON– Representative Robyn Vining received the Legislative Award from the Wisconsin Dermatological Society (WDS), a statewide organization that supports the education of dermatologists, and addresses issues affecting skin health of the people of Wisconsin. The annual Legislative Award recognizes a state lawmaker for their policy leadership and work to advance WDS

MILWAUKEE— Last night, Wisconsin made history by choosing David Crowley as the Democratic nominee for Governor. Today, Wisconsin Black Democrats stand with David as he takes this historic victory into the general election. From growing up in one of the nation’s most incarcerated ZIP codes to serving as Milwaukee County Executive,

MILWAUKEE, WI — Following David Crowley’s victory in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball has moved the 2026 Wisconsin governor’s race from Toss-Up to Lean Democratic, citing Crowley’s ability to build a broad coalition and the changing political environment in the battleground state. Crowley enters the general election