Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent announces statewide effort to redefine the future of student success in Wisconsin

MADISON — As students across Wisconsin prepare to graduate and take their next steps, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the launch of Wisconsin’s Portrait of a Graduate – a statewide effort to define the knowledge, skills and experiences students need to succeed in today’s world.    T… Please log in to access subscriber content. If

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Berman Campaign: Announces over $500,000 raised to date ahead of June 1 Ballot filing deadline in Wisconsin and releases ‘State of the Race’ memo detailing path to victory

RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, ER nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Mitchell Berman announced that his campaign has raised over $500,000 to date – with an average donation of $33 – ahead of the June 1 ballot filing deadline. The campaign is also releasing a “State of

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WisDems: ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Steil advocates for crypto while industry backs his campaign

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Bryan Steil’s shady ties and advocacy for cryptocurrency companies and trading platforms all while serving as chairman for the subcommittee that oversees cryptocurrency regulation. Steil has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from individuals aligned with prediction market companies that trade on… Please log in to

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Rep. Piwowarczyk: Calls on Gov. Evers to suspend commutations until victims’ rights are protected

MADISON — Representative Jim Piwowarczyk joined fellow Republican legislators in sending a letter to Governor Tony Evers requesting the immediate suspension of Wisconsin’s commutation process, citing serious concerns about victim notification failures, public safety, and the emotional harm being inflicted on victims’ families. Republican lawmakers raised concerns about offenders convicted

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan, Langworthy lead 34 members with letter to Sec. Kennedy on strengthening NIH policy on animal testing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23) lead a letter with 34 bipartisan House members to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him to strengthen NIH’s policy for determining eligibility to receive federal funding related to acquiring animals for NIH-supported research. This letter was prompted by the case

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent announces statewide effort to redefine the future of student success in Wisconsin

MADISON — As students across Wisconsin prepare to graduate and take their next steps, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the launch of Wisconsin’s Portrait of a Graduate – a statewide effort to define the knowledge, skills and experiences students need to succeed in today’s world.    T… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options

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Sen. Feyen: New poll shows overwhelming support for relief bill

Madison, WI– State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement upon the release of a new poll conducted by the Marquette Law School, showing vast public support for the property and income tax relief bill that was blocked by Senate Democrats: “The Marquette Law School poll confirms what we

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Roys Campaign: Sarah Keyeski endorses Kelda Roys for governor

LODI – Today, State Sen. Sarah Keyeski endorsed State Sen. Kelda Roys to be the next governor of Wisconsin. Sen. Keyeski’s district spans the counties of Richland, Sauk, Columbia, Dane, Adams, Juneau, and Vernon counties. Roys, who has more endorsements than any other candidate in the race, continues to build a winning

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Dept. of Transportation: Announces grant application period open for next round of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding in Wisconsin  

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is now accepting applications to expand the coverage of federally funded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin to include heavily traveled U.S. and state highway corridors. Wisconsin was apportioned $78.65 million under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program in 2021, through the

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UW-Stout: Applied learning accelerates UW-Stout M.S. graduates’ skills in design, computer science, therapy, industrial psychology

Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of 218 Graduate Studies students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s May 16 ceremony, five were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout Proud.  The graduates shared their university experiences, setbacks and

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: Accepting Rural Business Development Grants applications

(Stevens Point, Wis., May 26, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications for Rural Business Development Grants. These grants for eligible entities support projects that create jobs and grow the local economy. “These grants will help create and retain jobs in rural communities across Wisconsin,” said USDA Rural

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Milwaukee County Transit System: Summer service changes start June 7

MILWAUKEE (May 26, 2026) – Beginning Sunday, June 7, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will launch its summer service changes, restoring mid-day service to four routes using 2026 Milwaukee County Budget contingency funds. The seasonal updates also include schedule adjustments on 15 routes to improve reliability based on rider and operator feedback,

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