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On Monday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy spoke with Wisconsin farmers in Elk Mound “highlighting the importance of the nation’s farmers.” “Congressman Derrick Van Orden and the Trump administration
In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council’s annual Juneteenth recognition. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for their achievements. Networking will
While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country. Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where
Madison, WI, June 2, 2026 – Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. (WHPC), a leader in the preservation and development of quality affordable housing for low- to moderate-income populations in Wisconsin, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Hammond as Senior
LA CROSSE, WI. – New reporting from Fox News revealed that Rebecca Cooke proudly touted an endorsement from AFSCME, a union that sued the Trump Administration over efforts to keep illegal aliens from obtaining CDLs. AFSCME has also published a
MADISON – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) announced she will be hosting “Transparency Talks” in Senate District 14. These events will be listening sessions focused on topics related to legislative procedure. The following topics will be discussed at the “Transparency
Pundits and political insiders may bemoan the fact that so much energy is going into the Democratic race to replace outgoing Gov. Tony Evers. But I disagree. History suggests that primaries are good for the parties that allow them to play out.
Over the past year, tens of thousands of Wisconsinites have lost FoodShare after Rep. Tom Tiffany voted for two bills that pushed for and locked in SNAP cuts.
Four Milwaukee-area Republicans and key Senate leaders are among those stepping down this year.
We are currently unable to track wandering officers who have been fired or forced out in other states and come to work here because we don’t have a list of all law enforcement officers here.
The rise of artificial intelligence has left many questioning what jobs may disappear, even as schools try to prepare students for jobs that may not yet exist. If we want our students to succeed in this evolving landscape, our definition of success must evolve with it.
In Sierra Club v. DNR, the issue is whether state agencies can effectively legislate through guidance documents without ever undergoing the public scrutiny.
The murder of George Floyd changed how many Americans viewed policing and race. The movement to pardon Derek Chauvin raises questions about whether that change was ever real.
Immigrants deserve the protections of their local law enforcement agencies, not to be victimized by the denial of constitutional safeguards afforded the rest of us living in this nation.
Equality and equity don’t happen overnight, but I sure wish it would hurry up a bit here in the 21st century. We need the absolute best minds available to help us in these times.
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded over $2.4 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants to 17 Wisconsin employers across the state to train more than 1,000 workers to meet workforce needs in the agriculture, construction, health
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Maya Anderson wanted to create something ambitious to cap off her B.S. video production degree at University of Wisconsin-Stout – something that would encapsulate her years of experience behind the camera, demonstrate her personal vision and set herself on a path toward professional
Wear Orange Day returns this weekend, bringing together public officials, concerned citizens, and community organizations, to call for an end to gun violence. The Violence Prevention Unit at Public Health Madison & Dane County is organizing the event at Centro Hispano
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is inviting public comment and feedback on the 2027 State Freight Plan’s draft Public Involvement Plan (PIP). WisDOT updates the State Freight Plan every four years so that it accurately reflects, considers and addresses
On Monday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy spoke with Wisconsin farmers in Elk Mound “highlighting the importance of the nation’s farmers.” “Congressman Derrick Van Orden and the Trump administration remain a steadfast voice for Wisconsin’s farmers. Van Orden continues
In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council’s annual Juneteenth recognition. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for their achievements. Networking will take place on Tuesday, June 9th, from 5:30 to 6:30
While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country. Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the
Madison, WI, June 2, 2026 – Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. (WHPC), a leader in the preservation and development of quality affordable housing for low- to moderate-income populations in Wisconsin, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Hammond as Senior Vice President of Development, Acquisition and Construction. In his role,
LA CROSSE, WI. – New reporting from Fox News revealed that Rebecca Cooke proudly touted an endorsement from AFSCME, a union that sued the Trump Administration over efforts to keep illegal aliens from obtaining CDLs. AFSCME has also published a toolkit advising illegal aliens on how to evade U.S. Immigration
MADISON – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) announced she will be hosting “Transparency Talks” in Senate District 14. These events will be listening sessions focused on topics related to legislative procedure. The following topics will be discussed at the “Transparency Talks:” 1) How a Bill Becomes a Law, 2) The Committee
Pundits and political insiders may bemoan the fact that so much energy is going into the Democratic race to replace outgoing Gov. Tony Evers. But I disagree. History suggests that primaries are good for the parties that allow them to play out.
Over the past year, tens of thousands of Wisconsinites have lost FoodShare after Rep. Tom Tiffany voted for two bills that pushed for and locked in SNAP cuts.
Four Milwaukee-area Republicans and key Senate leaders are among those stepping down this year.
We are currently unable to track wandering officers who have been fired or forced out in other states and come to work here because we don’t have a list of all law enforcement officers here.
The rise of artificial intelligence has left many questioning what jobs may disappear, even as schools try to prepare students for jobs that may not yet exist. If we want our students to succeed in this evolving landscape, our definition of success must evolve with it.
In Sierra Club v. DNR, the issue is whether state agencies can effectively legislate through guidance documents without ever undergoing the public scrutiny.
The murder of George Floyd changed how many Americans viewed policing and race. The movement to pardon Derek Chauvin raises questions about whether that change was ever real.
Immigrants deserve the protections of their local law enforcement agencies, not to be victimized by the denial of constitutional safeguards afforded the rest of us living in this nation.
Equality and equity don’t happen overnight, but I sure wish it would hurry up a bit here in the 21st century. We need the absolute best minds available to help us in these times.
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded over $2.4 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants to 17 Wisconsin employers across the state to train more than 1,000 workers to meet workforce needs in the agriculture, construction, health care, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. The grants provide $2,412,209 in
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued
Maya Anderson wanted to create something ambitious to cap off her B.S. video production degree at University of Wisconsin-Stout – something that would encapsulate her years of experience behind the camera, demonstrate her personal vision and set herself on a path toward professional success. To meet these goals, Anderson traveled halfway around the
Wear Orange Day returns this weekend, bringing together public officials, concerned citizens, and community organizations, to call for an end to gun violence. The Violence Prevention Unit at Public Health Madison & Dane County is organizing the event at Centro Hispano on Saturday, June 6. “Gun violence is a serious and
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is inviting public comment and feedback on the 2027 State Freight Plan’s draft Public Involvement Plan (PIP). WisDOT updates the State Freight Plan every four years so that it accurately reflects, considers and addresses the state’s current and future freight needs. The draft PIP