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Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement regarding the tragic death of a worker at Palermo’s Pizza in Milwaukee on September 17, 2025: On behalf of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned two former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials who were fired or resigned after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. asked them to ignore science and
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced Rebecca Taibleson, President Trump’s nominee to join the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, in her confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. “Rebecca Taibleson is a highly qualified candidate to serve on
MADISON, Wis. — This week, experts once again confirmed what many of us in Wisconsin have been experiencing firsthand for months: that Trump’s tariffs are hurting Wisconsin families, including a central pillar of our state economy – Wisconsin farmers. Expert panelists
Recently, Brown County District Attorney David Lasee issued his decision regarding the death of Scott H. McDonald which occurred on July 26, 2025 in the city of De Pere, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved
WEST BEND, WI – Washington County residents and businesses impacted by the August flooding can receive in-person guidance on the application process and available resources at a joint Disaster Recovery Center which will open Thursday, September 18. The center will be
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley talks about his campaign for governor and says he would be a governor for all, not just Milwaukee County. Crowley also touts his background as a state legislator.
Green Bay, WI — Gather your flock and join UW-Green Bay for the 2025 UW-Green Bay Phlash Dash 5K Run/Walk, a fun and friendly walk/run open to all – alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of UW-Green Bay. Every step taken
The Alternative to Despair and Discouragement is Engagement for Positive Change The profoundly disturbing and almost incomprehensible events of the last week in Utah, earlier this summer in Minnesota, and elsewhere in the nation and in the world can leave
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wrapped up the joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) for Public Assistance in six counties following severe storms and flooding in August. “This is
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement honoring Constitution Day and the document that has guided our nation with the principles of limited government, individual liberty, and personal responsibility for more than two centuries.
RACINE, WI – Yesterday, on Racine’s lakefront, former Alderman Trevor Jung announced his campaign for the Wisconsin State Senate in the 21st District. Trevor, a lifelong Racine resident, was the youngest Common Council Alderman elected in over 100 years before being
GREEN BAY, Wis. – On Sept. 15, 2025, Kaukauna man John R. Sloan, 58, was sentenced by a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin to 150 months in federal prison for possessing with
MADISON- Today, Representative Andrew Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) and Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) introduced a bill that will require the require the Department of Employee Trust Funds to study the potential costs and savings of a new state group health
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Wednesday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, a manufacturing CEO, and candidate for governor, issued the following statement after Democrat State Representative Francesca Hong announced her campaign for governor. “Francesca Hong’s socialist ideology gives Wisconsin voters
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement calling for a complete affirmation of the Court of Appeals decision in Lorbiecki v. Pabst, a case concerning justice owed to a victim of mesothelioma: Last week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE_The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin has awarded the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $970,120 in funding to expand hands-on research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students, address emerging contaminants like perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and strengthen career pathways in
In a joint letter to U.S. congressional leadership, coalition of 18 governors highlight importance of extending tax credits provided by the Affordable Care Act to help keep premiums low and provide stability for millions of working families MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, alongside a coalition of 17 other governors, sent
Like so many students before her at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, senior geology major Rebecca Hafey says it was an internship opportunity that set her on the path to her current career goals in freshwater science. Senior UW-Eau Claire
Madison, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Donna Bente, Division of Personnel Management (DPM) deputy administrator for central operations as the incoming DPM Administrator. Donna Bente is stepping into the role held by
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement regarding the tragic death of a worker at Palermo’s Pizza in Milwaukee on September 17, 2025: On behalf of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of the worker killed in a workplace accident
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned two former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials who were fired or resigned after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. asked them to ignore science and preapprove vaccine recommendations without evidence. Senator Baldwin, in front of
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced Rebecca Taibleson, President Trump’s nominee to join the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, in her confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. “Rebecca Taibleson is a highly qualified candidate to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. She
MADISON, Wis. — This week, experts once again confirmed what many of us in Wisconsin have been experiencing firsthand for months: that Trump’s tariffs are hurting Wisconsin families, including a central pillar of our state economy – Wisconsin farmers. Expert panelists discussed on Tuesday the harmful impacts that Trump’s tariffs are
Recently, Brown County District Attorney David Lasee issued his decision regarding the death of Scott H. McDonald which occurred on July 26, 2025 in the city of De Pere, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal
WEST BEND, WI – Washington County residents and businesses impacted by the August flooding can receive in-person guidance on the application process and available resources at a joint Disaster Recovery Center which will open Thursday, September 18. The center will be open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 333
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley talks about his campaign for governor and says he would be a governor for all, not just Milwaukee County. Crowley also touts his background as a state legislator.
Green Bay, WI — Gather your flock and join UW-Green Bay for the 2025 UW-Green Bay Phlash Dash 5K Run/Walk, a fun and friendly walk/run open to all – alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of UW-Green Bay. Every step taken supports UW-Green Bay student scholarships and success. Sign-up TODAY! Details are
The Alternative to Despair and Discouragement is Engagement for Positive Change The profoundly disturbing and almost incomprehensible events of the last week in Utah, earlier this summer in Minnesota, and elsewhere in the nation and in the world can leave us all wondering if there is anything we can do
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wrapped up the joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) for Public Assistance in six counties following severe storms and flooding in August. “This is another step in the right direction to ensure our families,
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement honoring Constitution Day and the document that has guided our nation with the principles of limited government, individual liberty, and personal responsibility for more than two centuries. THE QUOTE: “Our Constitution was designed to protect the people
RACINE, WI – Yesterday, on Racine’s lakefront, former Alderman Trevor Jung announced his campaign for the Wisconsin State Senate in the 21st District. Trevor, a lifelong Racine resident, was the youngest Common Council Alderman elected in over 100 years before being tapped to run the city’s public transit department. During his
GREEN BAY, Wis. – On Sept. 15, 2025, Kaukauna man John R. Sloan, 58, was sentenced by a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin to 150 months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. The sentencing, announced on Tuesday
MADISON- Today, Representative Andrew Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) and Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) introduced a bill that will require the require the Department of Employee Trust Funds to study the potential costs and savings of a new state group health insurance plan for public school teachers and employees. Pooling risk
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Wednesday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, a manufacturing CEO, and candidate for governor, issued the following statement after Democrat State Representative Francesca Hong announced her campaign for governor. “Francesca Hong’s socialist ideology gives Wisconsin voters a clear choice in the battle between the builders and
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement calling for a complete affirmation of the Court of Appeals decision in Lorbiecki v. Pabst, a case concerning justice owed to a victim of mesothelioma: Last week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving worker safety and justice.
MILWAUKEE_The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin has awarded the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $970,120 in funding to expand hands-on research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students, address emerging contaminants like perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and strengthen career pathways in water-related fields. The collaborative’s awards are pa… Please log in
In a joint letter to U.S. congressional leadership, coalition of 18 governors highlight importance of extending tax credits provided by the Affordable Care Act to help keep premiums low and provide stability for millions of working families MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, alongside a coalition of 17 other governors, sent a joint letter to U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minori…
Like so many students before her at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, senior geology major Rebecca Hafey says it was an internship opportunity that set her on the path to her current career goals in freshwater science. Senior UW-Eau Claire geology major Rebecca Hafey on the eastern Wisconsin waterfront in
Madison, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Donna Bente, Division of Personnel Management (DPM) deputy administrator for central operations as the incoming DPM Administrator. Donna Bente is stepping into the role held by Jen Flogel, who announced her departure from DOA after leading