Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) released a new round of digital ads across the state on Monday encouraging Wisconsinites to support Tom Tiffany for governor in 2026.   AFP-WI has endorsed Tom Tiffany because he offers the best chance fix the mess from Gov. Tony Evers’ terrible policies. Those policies

(Washington, D.C.) – Today,Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) introduced the Safeguarding Aquatic Fisheries and Ecosystem (SAFE) Pathways Act, legislation designed to protect Wisconsin’s rivers and lakes from the spread of invasive species, like Asian Carp. Fishways are a key tool for supporting native fish populations, but when poorly

Fellowship will fund research into new intermediate ductility steel building systems to better serve regions beyond those with very high seismic activity MILWAUKEE — Dr. Andrew Sen, assistant professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering in Marquette University’s Opus College of Engineering, has received The American Institute of Steel Construction’s 2026 Milek Fellowship. As part of the annual Milek

Wisconsin State Firefighter Association Highlights Passage of AB 651 MADISON, WI…The Wisconsin State Firefighters Association held their Annual Convention in Green Bay this weekend.  As part of the convention, the organization recognized State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) for his “exceptional leadership and advocacy for legislation supporting the Wisconsin volunteer

MADISON, Wis. — Gas prices continue to surge with no indication of relief as a result of Trump’s illegal war with Iran, which Wisconsin Republicans continue to support. Since the Trump administration launched the first illegal attack in Iran, the average price of a gallon of gas in Wisconsin has risen

MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Travis L. Ingram, 38, Mosinee, Wisconsin, was sentenced on March 12, 2026, by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 52 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine, maintaining a drug trafficking premises, and money laundering. Ingram pleaded guilty to

MADISON ­– On March 14, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) joined fellow Assembly Democrats to introduce LRB-6488, a bill that would use $1.3 billion of the state’s surplus to significantly lower property taxes across the state, while also increasing general aid funding to Wisconsin public schools. Rep. Fitzgerald released

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressmen Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) and Tony Wied (R-WI-08) wrote to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner, calling for an investigation into the allegations of egregious mismanagement of taxpayer dollars by Newcap Inc. in Green Bay, WI. “Wisconsin families deserve to know grants funded by

13 States Seek Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Restitution, Penalties; Ask the Court to End the Allegedly Unlawful Conduct MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and 12 other state Attorneys General announced a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. and related entities alleging that the installment lender charged consumers nationwide hundreds

TOWN OF ELBA – Farmer and conservative activist Nate Pollnow today announced the endorsement from a strong group of state senators and representatives who are supporting his campaign for Secretary of State to bring greater transparency, accountability, and taxpayer-focused leadership to the office. These endorsements reflect broad and growing support across

Millions of Americans from Alaska to Florida are folding under the weight of doubling, tripling, and quadrupling premiums and being forced to skip meals and cut back utilities because Trump and Republicans in Congress put billionaires and big corporations before working families.Health care now tops Americans’ concerns about affordability after

MADISON, WI (March 16, 2026) — Today the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association announced a $2.5 million grant from Exact Sciences. The money will establish the James Dahlberg Fund for Cancer Detection and Clinical Integration, an initiative designed to accelerate early cancer detection and shorten the path from scientific discovery to benefiting

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers to establish a Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Public Instruction. The report outlines how the legislature should investigate the actions of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) after the agency held a

Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout is extending high-impact polytechnic education beyond Wisconsin with its first-ever out-of-state articulation agreement for the B.S. automation leadership program. The agreement between UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) creates a pathway for students to advance from a two-year technical

The Milwaukee Press Club has named Astead Herndon, a host and editorial director at Vox, as the club’s 2026 Sacred Cat Award honoree. The award, given annually since 1973, recognizes excellence in journalism at the national level. Herndon will accept the award at the club’s annual Gridiron Awards event, set for Friday,

Madison, WI – Madison Reading Project is thrilled to announce it is expanding its service area to include Sauk County, starting with its early literacy services for young children. We believe every child deserves the chance to fall in love with reading.  Since our pilot program began in 2014 at

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (March 16, 2026)-With the recent heavy snow in many areas of Wisconsin and Michigan, Xcel Energy reminds customers to check their natural gas meter to make sure it is clear from snow and ice. Clearing snow and ice from natural gas meters is key to avoiding the potential

MADISON, WI – State Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), alongside Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), has introduced legislation to provide meaningful property tax relief and increase state support for Wisconsin’s public schools. The proposal would use a portion of the state’s surplus to increase general school aid and raise the state reimbursement

MADISON, WI (March 16, 2026) — As conflict involving Iran roils the Middle East, “UW Now Live” is examining what this moment means beyond the immediate headlines. This conversation will unpack the consequences of instability in Iran — how it reverberates across the Middle East, intersects with the war in Ukraine, and complicates

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that 18 projects are receiving grant funding for the 2026 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). Funded by 2025-2027 biennial budget which was signed by Governor Evers, these grants aim to refine and enhance the understanding of new