Nearly 80 emergency response agencies to receive grants for lifesaving equipment Key points at a glance The We Energies Foundation is providing $150,000 through its Rewarding Responders Grant — up from $100,000 last year. The funding is helping nearly 80 agencies receive lifesaving equipment or training. Grants are part of

Parents, educators and State Rep. Tara Johnson said families are being squeezed by rising costs as Congress fails to act ONALASKA, Wis. — In case you missed it, yesterday Opportunity Wisconsin, Family Friendly WI, and Americans for Healthy Families hosted a roundtable in Onalaska, where parents, educators and State Rep.

“The dam man didn’t pay his damn taxes”  — Scot Ross MADISON, Wis. —  New investigative reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposes MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany’s business as a failure. Congressman Tiffany has been selling himself as a successful Northwoods small business owner but tax records show Tiffany and his businesses

New Choose Wisely Booklet Outlines Updated Safe-Eating Guidelines MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced the online publication of the 2026-2028 Choose Wisely booklet, which outlines consumption guidelines for fish caught from waterbodies across the state. While

Also: Democrats more likely to vote, more Republicans enthusiastic to vote Democrats feature greater party loyalty with 98% likely voters supporting Crowley, although enthusiasm is low among Hong supporters Most voters see themselves as more moderate than either candidate Inflation, cost of living, and negative views of the economy are

Political Analyst: “Tiffany wants us to trust his economic judgment to run Wisconsin after he couldn’t earn a taxable profit for his businesses.” New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals how Congressman Tom Tiffany’s businesses went years without paying state income taxes.  Congressman Tiffany has made his business dealings a cornerstone

Governor’s request comes as Wisconsin Emergency Management and FEMA joint preliminary damage assessment determines nearly $14 million in public sector damages, more than $8.2 million in damages to residential properties MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has formally requested a disaster declaration from President Donald J. Trump in response to severe storms on July 27, 2026.&n… Please log in to

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for July 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary July 2026 unemployment rates

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County’s Capital Improvements Committee advanced a package of “quality of life amendments” Wednesday that would invest in parks, playgrounds, senior centers, transit safety, and other critical infrastructure, while also recommending the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex (IJCC) project move forward. The Capital Improvements Committee recommended the IJCC project,

MADISON, Wis. —  Last week, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker spoke with Channel 3000’s Elly Laliberte about the critical importance of the November election for shaping the balance of power in the state capitol. Wisconsinites are tired of feeling like they can’t afford everyday living and ready for change in our long-time

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) are demanding the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) thoroughly investigate Sysco’s proposed $29.1 billion acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, over concerns that the deal could further consolidate the nation’s food distribution system, weaken competition, and drive-up costs for independent

Pierce County, WI — Pierce County residents have won a major victory in their three-year fight to protect their water, homes, and farming communities from the consequences of Ridge Breeze Dairy’s massive expansion.  On August 24, Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy ruled  that a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

(Bayfield, Wisconsin) – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility signed the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge, becoming the third research institution to join the initiative. Their participation brings the growing binational movement to 48 companies and organizations committed to ensuring that every part of each fish

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Since winning the August 11 primary, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, has traveled across the state talking with voters about affordability and healthcare. At recent stops in Menasha and Madison, Crowley highlighted his plan to expand healthcare for Wisconsinites so more families can access

MADISON, WI — Republican nominee for governor Tom Tiffany is putting Wisconsin families first with a bold eight-point affordability agenda to lower taxes, reduce everyday expenses and let hardworking Wisconsinites keep more of their own money. Tiffany’s plan would freeze property taxes, deliver a 10% income tax cut for working families earning less

MADISON, Wis. — Running a business is one job. Leading the people who make it successful is another. Business owners, managers and emerging leaders can build the skills to do both through Running the Business, Leading the People, a new five-session leadership development series from Madison College and the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce. Beginning Sept. 28,

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Tonight, Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s constituents will participate in an Eau Claire town hall meeting where they will share concerns they have about their congressman’s votes in Congress to raise prices on working families.  The event will continue despite Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s apparent decision to

MADISON – State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) has discovered a conflict of interest on the Commutation Advisory Board. The Remington Center at the University of Wisconsin Law School (UW Law) is advocating for the commutation of 4 of the 12 applicants heard thus far. The Restorative Justice Director at UW

Experienced, certified law enforcement officers have until the end of this week to apply for a lateral transfer opportunity with the Wisconsin State Patrol. Applications for the lateral hiring recruitment period are due at the end of the day on Sunday, August 30. Successful applicants will train with fellow lateral