Mayor administration’s proposed TIDs to support high-impact projects in City of Milwaukee neighborhoods MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s Department of City Development (DCD) is proposing two new Tax Incremental Finance Districts (TID) to advance critical affordable housing developments in neighborhoods across the City of Milwaukee.  “These are exactly the kinds

DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today proclaimed April as Earth Month in Dane County, recognizing the County’s ongoing commitment to protecting natural resources, expanding outdoor recreation, and advancing sustainability efforts for future generations. “Earth Month is a time to get outside, enjoy the natural beauty of Dane

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Hunter Education Program today announced the recipients of the 2025 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, Archery Instructor of the Year and Hunter Education Group of the Year honors. Following statewide nominations to the DNR hunter education awards committee, the following

With one week to go before the April general election, Common Cause is encouraging voters to call or text the nonpartisan hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE, if they encounter any challenges when casting a ballot. Common Cause is part of the largest nonpartisan election protection program in the nation, which runs the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline and protectthevote.net website. If yo… Please

Maryjane Behm will immediately help reform and accountability efforts at IRG Action and IRG  Delafield, Wis. – Momentum at the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) continues to grow as the organization announced that Maryjane “MJ” Behm has joined the organization as Deputy Director, Policy & Reform. She will also serve as

Experience new acts, a brand-new exhibit and a season packed with unforgettable special events BARABOO, Wis. – Circus World is back and ready to delight guests with a vibrant spring, summer and fall season full of excitement! This year features a brand-new museum exhibit, a dynamic lineup of special events and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) until April 15, 2026. Seats are available in each of the following categories: organic farmer, organic business, organic consumer, and at-large. Members serve three-year terms, and the

This is the first time this year VoteVets has targeted a Republican  Veteran member of Congress Washington, DC. —Today, VoteVets Action Fund is launching a $250k ad campaign calling out Congressman and Navy Veteran Derrick Van Orden over his support for the war in Iran as prices at home skyrocket.

Part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in 2025-27 Biennial Budget  for successful Agricultural Roads Improvement Program, grants to support 29 projects across rural Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced nearly $50 million in grants were awarded through the first round of Agricu… Please log in to access subscriber content. If

Milwaukee, WI – This evening, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would “exert federal control over voter rolls and mail-in ballots.”  Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan released the following statement: “Wisconsin runs Wisconsin’s elections. Period. Wisconsin residents are facing the surging costs of gas, food, child care, health care, you na…

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump signing an executive order cracking down on mail-in voting, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Facing a wave of backlash over a failing economy and a disastrous war, Trump is now attempting to seize control of our elections— including the