ELROY, Wisc. — Governor Tommy G. Thompson announced today that he has endorsed Brittany Kinser in the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction.  Thompson said, “Brittany Kinser is a beacon of hope in a landscape of failures across Wisconsin’s schools that harm our children and grandchildren’s ability to thrive and

Bi-partisan bill requires explicit consent for pelvic exams on unconscious women for medical teaching purposes MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by

Today, RMI released a new analysis, in collaboration with Evergreen Collaborative and Healthy Climate Wisconsin, that reveals the Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s (WEPCO) proposed 1,100 MW gas plant in Oak Creek could cost Wisconsin ratepayers more than $1.25 billion in additional energy costs. The report details how already volatile gas markets could

Milwaukee, Wis. – March 13, 2025 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is entering the final stages of construction on its new cancer research facility located on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus. The building’s construction remains on track and occupancy is planned for early fall 2025. The state-of-the-art 161,000-square-foot Center for Cancer Discovery&nbs…

WASHINGTON – Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI), along with Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), introduced the bi-partisan Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow logging trucks to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips. Currently, loaded logging trucks are forced to travel on non-interstate roads, increasing the risk of accidents as they encounter two-way

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED). On March 11, the Trump administration announced that ED would be firing approximately 50 percent of its workforce as

Former science teacher, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, governor continues condemning new Trump Administration efforts that will hurt kids and public schools across Wisconsin  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding a new lawsuit against President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration to stop their efforts to

Wisconsinites reminded of protected tribal right to fish MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing season. “The

Data show self-harm rises among adolescents after school breaks and heading into the end of the school year March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, and this spring break season the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) wants parents, caregivers, and those who work with young people to know that self-harm among

The Trump/Musk Administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education has now put the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on the chopping block, just as Wisconsin Republicans and Lobbyist Brittany Kinser are trying to tie our state’s education system to this collapsing national system. New reporting from Politico confirms that the

Forecasted wind and dry weather mean increased wildfire risk MADISON, Wis. – Spring wildfire season is upon us and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities. Nearly 170 wildfires have burned over 450 acres already this year, according to the

MADISON, Wisc. — What exactly is Jill Underly hiding from? We know she’s not campaigning after she declined three debates proposed by Marquette, WISN, and the Wisconsin Press Club, and we know she isn’t leading DPI since she lowered standards to hide how poorly our students are doing in the classroom.

MADISON, Wis. – Many Wisconsinites, football fans, and other Americans already know this year’s Draft will take place in Green Bay between April 24 to April 26. But scammers know this too, and will do everything possible to take advantage of the consumers who are excited for the upcoming Draft.

La Crosse — The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, which represents over 4,000 union members and numerous affiliated unions in the Coulee Region, has announced its endorsement and support of candidates for La Crosse Mayor, City Council and School Board for April’s Spring election. Additionally, listed below are endorsements for Black River Falls

MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, candidates running for Wisconsin Supreme Court in the April 1 election participated in a public debate where they spoke about their qualifications and stances on issues that Wisconsinites care about.  A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp said tonight’s debate made one thing clear: right-wing judge

“I Don’t Regret That Sentence” – Susan Crawford Washington, D.C. – In tonight’s debate between liberal Susan Crawford and conservative Brad Schimel, Crawford made a stunning admission that she doesn’t regret giving a reduced sentence to a repeat child molester who sexually assaulted a seven year old girl at a birthday

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Following Judge Susan Crawford’s victory in tonight’s Wisconsin Supreme Court debate, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Tonight’s debate made clear that Judge Crawford is ready to be a Justice, and that Brad Schimel might soon be eligible for a job with an anti-abortion activist group.

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the March 12 Supreme Court debate between Judge Susan Crawford and former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel: “The Wisconsin Supreme Court has the final say on a wide range of issues that impact every union member and working person in

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Tonight, the dangerously liberal Susan Crawford tried her best to rewrite her troubling past, but her far-Left agenda was revealed in plain sight. While Susan Crawford delivered pre-rehearsed platitudes feigning objectivity, Brad Schimel made clear that he is the only candidate who will defend the Constitution, protect freedoms,

Madison, WI – In tonight’s debate, Brad Schimel proved why he is the only candidate fit to serve on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court.   AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement:  “Tonight, Wisconsinites heard from two candidates with very different perspectives on the future of Wisconsin. Susan Crawford’s radical history and