MADISON, Wis. — As JD Vance visits MAGA Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s district in western Wisconsin today to spread lies about their Billionaire Buddy Bill, A Better Wisconsin Together is setting the record straight on how the bill will harm our local Wisconsin communities.  According to the Wisconsin Department of

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) awarded the WIS 54 improvement project in Outagamie County with a regional America’s Transportation Award in the category of ‘Best Use of Technology & Innovation, Small Project.’ Watch the AASHTO video announcing the WIS 54 project. As an important route for

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MILWAUKEE, WI – August 28, 2025 – Wisconsin’s first AT&T Connected Learning Center is officially open at The Greater Milwaukee Urban League. AT&T chose the organization to host the digital learning center and contributed $50,000 to support its programming initiatives. “We could not be more honored that AT&T selected the Greater Milwaukee

La Crosse, WI.  – Today, Republican leadership is proud to welcome Vice President JD Vance to La Crosse to celebrate the passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill—a historic piece of legislation that delivers for small businesses, working families, seniors, farmers, and every community across Wisconsin. Supporting Small and Local BusinessesThis

JANESVILLE, Wis. — Blackhawk Technical College and Beloit College are entering into a new partnership agreement, which makes transferring from Blackhawk to Beloit College to pursue a four-year degree easier for students. A signing event will take place at Blackhawk’s Beloit-Janesville Campus on Oct. 1 to officially launch the partnership.

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council, representing more than 9,200 union members across the state, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.  “Working families need a fighter in Washington who puts their needs first,” Rebecca Cooke said. “I’m proud to earn the endorsement of the

MADISON, Wis. – Although tornadoes, fires, floods, and other emergencies can’t be controlled, taking the time to plan and prepare can reduce their impacts. Gov. Tony Evers declared September as Preparedness Month in Wisconsin to emphasize the need for individuals, families, and communities to prepare for disasters and emergencies. “Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Vice President JD Vance’s visit to La Crosse today, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement:  “JD Vance’s visit shows just how dangerously out of touch MAGA Republicans are with working families. He’s taking a victory lap for stripping health care from 300,000 Wisconsinites,

GARDNER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Claflin Point Site in the Town of Gardner (Door County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The shipwreck is submerged in the waters of Green Bay. Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Amy Wyatt and Maritime Archaeologist Tamara

AHNAPEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the John Evensen Shipwreck near the Town of Ahnapee (Kewaunee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The shipwreck is submerged in Lake Michigan in 48 feet of water. Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Amy Wyatt and Maritime

Trump-backed, Republican-passed budget bill will force over 270,000 Wisconsinites to lose their health insurance and tens of thousands to lose access to basic food assistance on top of new costs shifted to Wisconsin taxpayers totaling over a quarter of a billion dollars Burdensome new changes and red-tape requirements under ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will require Legislature to approve nearly $70 millio… Please log in to access subscriber content.

Today, Vice President JD Vance will be in La Crosse to highlight the massive wins Republicans delivered for Wisconsinites at a steel fabricating facility. Congressman Derrick Van Orden helped pass working families tax cuts legislation which lowers costs, creates jobs, bolsters benefits that hardworking Wisconsinites rely on, and makes Wisconsin more safe. If