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A doctor friend of mine predicted this would happen 10 years ago: Measles is back.
In Wisconsin, we typically see an increase in deer activity in May and June as they look for places to give birth and young deer separate from their mothers. In turn, this means more deer crossing the roads and a
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and turtle, which may result from the Tim Andrews Horticulture Expansion Project in Dane County. Incidental take refers to
In recognition of Children’s Mental Health week, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is highlighting solutions to the stress that students face this time of year, including how adults can help them cope and easy conversation starters as
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill near the village of Athens in Marathon County. On Tuesday, May 5, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from a waste storage structure at
WASHINGTON, DC, May 5, 2026 — The ONE Campaign, a global advocacy organization advancing economic opportunity and health across Africa, today announced Ambassador Mark Green as its next President and CEO, effective May 25, Africa Day. Green succeeds Dr. Ndidi Okonkwo
VIROQUA, WI – Today, Democrat for Governor and former head of Wisconsin Economic Development, Missy Hughes outlined her plans to defend Wisconsin families and stand up to Trump’s chaos and Tom Tiffany’s obedience. In releasing her plan, Missy stated: “Right now Wisconsin families
Madison, Wisconsin- Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) today announced his campaign for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, seeking to continue representing the 92nd Assembly District. Rep. Moses is currently serving his third term in the Legislature, where he chairs the

A split Dane County Board of Canvassers is preparing to appeal an order from the state Elections Commission barring the counting of 23 absentee ballots cast by Madison voters that the city clerk didn’t deliver to the polling site by the statutory deadline.

Even as earlier concerns around AI in healthcare are being addressed, new issues are popping up for the quickly evolving technology. That’s one conclusion from yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Technology Council event at the Medical College of Wisconsin. The
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Avalon Atmospheric Theater transformed from a classic cinema house into a hub for public health advocacy for the premiere of The Fight for Progress: Wisconsin’s Push for Lead Pipe Replacement. Produced jointly by Wisconsin Conservation Voters and the BlueGreen Alliance,
MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, WisDems’ Chair Devin Remiker spoke with For the Record about Democratic success in the April election and how the record-breaking swings in historically Republican strongholds will lead to success in November’s midterms. Remiker emphasized that Democrats across the
Washington, D.C. – Senate Republicans in the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees unveiled a $72 billion reconciliation package that includes nearly $40 billion for ICE and $1 billion for Trump’s ballroom. This reconciliation package comes on the heels of Republicans
MADISON, Wis. — Fuel prices in Wisconsin continue to rise and diesel prices have reached a new record high this week as a result of GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s rubber stamp of the illegal war in Iran. In late April, farmers
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Wisconsin lost approximately 9,500 manufacturing jobs between January 2025 and January 2026, with experts citing the chaotic rollout of Trump’s tariffs made manufacturers reluctant to hire. Congressmen Bryan
Menomonie, Wis. – While Wisconsin farmers are out in their tractors preparing their fields, engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout have designed a portable manufacturing cell – a semi-automated assembly machine – to produce wooden toy tractors for area children.
GREEN BAY, Wis. –Students graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate and graduate programs in May will hear from two outstanding speakers. Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; UW-Green Bay Alumnus and former
Gov. Tony Evers kicked off May as Mental Health Awareness Month today with his Interagency Council on Mental Health (ICMH) releasing its statewide action plan outlining how state government can continue to better support mental health in Wisconsin in the years ahead to build
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!- Happy May 5th Celebrates Mexican Defeat of French Invaders in 1862— Hulsey man with a plan, only governor candidate who has spoken Spanish for 52 years, traveled Mexico since a child. Madison, WI—Former Representative, carpenter and Democratic
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is joining Visit Milwaukee to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week (May 3–9) and showcase how tourism is fueling the county’s momentum. Milwaukee County continues to gain national attention on the national stage for its

A doctor friend of mine predicted this would happen 10 years ago: Measles is back.
In Wisconsin, we typically see an increase in deer activity in May and June as they look for places to give birth and young deer separate from their mothers. In turn, this means more deer crossing the roads and a greater chance for crashes. “Drivers should have their full attention
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and turtle, which may result from the Tim Andrews Horticulture Expansion Project in Dane County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or
In recognition of Children’s Mental Health week, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is highlighting solutions to the stress that students face this time of year, including how adults can help them cope and easy conversation starters as kids head into summer break. Spring can be an especially
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill near the village of Athens in Marathon County. On Tuesday, May 5, the DNR was notified of manure discharging from a waste storage structure at Deercreek Holsteins LLC, a permitted Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, to
WASHINGTON, DC, May 5, 2026 — The ONE Campaign, a global advocacy organization advancing economic opportunity and health across Africa, today announced Ambassador Mark Green as its next President and CEO, effective May 25, Africa Day. Green succeeds Dr. Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, who will remain on ONE’s Board of Directors and
VIROQUA, WI – Today, Democrat for Governor and former head of Wisconsin Economic Development, Missy Hughes outlined her plans to defend Wisconsin families and stand up to Trump’s chaos and Tom Tiffany’s obedience. In releasing her plan, Missy stated: “Right now Wisconsin families are facing a never-ending series of crises caused by Donald
Madison, Wisconsin- Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) today announced his campaign for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, seeking to continue representing the 92nd Assembly District. Rep. Moses is currently serving his third term in the Legislature, where he chairs the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care and serves

A split Dane County Board of Canvassers is preparing to appeal an order from the state Elections Commission barring the counting of 23 absentee ballots cast by Madison voters that the city clerk didn’t deliver to the polling site by the statutory deadline.

Even as earlier concerns around AI in healthcare are being addressed, new issues are popping up for the quickly evolving technology. That’s one conclusion from yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Technology Council event at the Medical College of Wisconsin. The luncheon explored the use of AI in addressing healthcare workforce
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Avalon Atmospheric Theater transformed from a classic cinema house into a hub for public health advocacy for the premiere of The Fight for Progress: Wisconsin’s Push for Lead Pipe Replacement. Produced jointly by Wisconsin Conservation Voters and the BlueGreen Alliance, the 30-minute documentary moves past the headlines to show the
MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend, WisDems’ Chair Devin Remiker spoke with For the Record about Democratic success in the April election and how the record-breaking swings in historically Republican strongholds will lead to success in November’s midterms. Remiker emphasized that Democrats across the state are “all hands on deck” to defeat Tom Tiffany
Washington, D.C. – Senate Republicans in the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees unveiled a $72 billion reconciliation package that includes nearly $40 billion for ICE and $1 billion for Trump’s ballroom. This reconciliation package comes on the heels of Republicans in Congress gutting more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and
MADISON, Wis. — Fuel prices in Wisconsin continue to rise and diesel prices have reached a new record high this week as a result of GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s rubber stamp of the illegal war in Iran. In late April, farmers saw a devastating spike in fertilizer costs as a major
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Wisconsin lost approximately 9,500 manufacturing jobs between January 2025 and January 2026, with experts citing the chaotic rollout of Trump’s tariffs made manufacturers reluctant to hire. Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden have continued to back Trump’s
Menomonie, Wis. – While Wisconsin farmers are out in their tractors preparing their fields, engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout have designed a portable manufacturing cell – a semi-automated assembly machine – to produce wooden toy tractors for area children. The cross-disciplinary Taft Wooden Toy Assembly System group is made
GREEN BAY, Wis. –Students graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate and graduate programs in May will hear from two outstanding speakers. Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CEO Sachin Shivaram will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; UW-Green Bay Alumnus and former CEO of Taylor Made Golf and Taco Bell, Mark King
Gov. Tony Evers kicked off May as Mental Health Awareness Month today with his Interagency Council on Mental Health (ICMH) releasing its statewide action plan outlining how state government can continue to better support mental health in Wisconsin in the years ahead to build upon the Evers Administration’s work over the last seven years.
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!- Happy May 5th Celebrates Mexican Defeat of French Invaders in 1862— Hulsey man with a plan, only governor candidate who has spoken Spanish for 52 years, traveled Mexico since a child. Madison, WI—Former Representative, carpenter and Democratic governor candidate Brett Hulsey today called on all Wisconsinites to
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is joining Visit Milwaukee to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week (May 3–9) and showcase how tourism is fueling the county’s momentum. Milwaukee County continues to gain national attention on the national stage for its vibrant dining scene, world-class festivals, beloved sports teams, and rich