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Milwaukee, WI — The City of Milwaukee is pleased to announce the successful recovery of $460,866 in public funds that were lost as a result of a sophisticated fraud scheme targeting City government operations. Thanks to the swift and diligent efforts
UW-Stout faculty, instructional staff honored for educational excellence As a new academic year begins, several members of the University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty and instructional staff have been honored for their outstanding educational efforts in the laboratory, classroom and beyond. Among
Governor raises concerns to members of Congress about President Trump’s budget cuts affecting disaster preparedness and response, access to clean water, local law enforcement road safety efforts, and cybersecurity and infrastructure security MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional
Several inmates in Wisconsin prisons used their access to devices to send messages threatening Gov. Tony Evers last year, according to Capitol Police records obtained by WisPolitics. WisPolitics filed an open records request in April for Capitol Police incident reports
La Crosse, WI/September 2, 2025 – U.S. Term Limits is calling out U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) for breaking his U.S. Term Limits pledge with a billboard educating constituents. The billboard is located in the 3rd congressional district of Wisconsin –
MADISON, Wis. – The Groundwater Coordinating Council (GCC) recently shared its recommendations for protecting and preserving the state’s vital groundwater resources in its 2025 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The recommendations address the most prevalent and pressing groundwater issues
Wisconsin’s median hourly wage hit a record high of $25.01 last year, as stronger wage growth for lower-paid workers helped cut wage inequality in the state. That’s according to this year’s State of Working Wisconsin report from the High Road
Despite public support for labor unions currently reaching levels not seen in decades, particularly among younger workers, efforts to undermine unions and union organizing continue.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 3. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should expect another year of quality bear hunting this fall. This year,
Time to celebrate three Wisconsin heroes who have made extraordinary contributions to standing up for working people and against plutocracy: Bob Amsden, Rebecca Cooke and Tom Nelson.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. Amber Bristow of Warrens, Jon Duckart of Wisconsin Rapids, and Rochelle Hoffman of Tomah began three-year terms as
As we celebrate Labor Day, it’s the perfect time to go beyond giving workers a symbolic pat on the back with a long weekend. Instead, let’s give more workers a real stake in the companies they help build. A new campaign, Expanding ESOPs, is working to do just that, and I hope sharing my story helps move their effort forward.
Business was growing for our aluminum foundry. Then came the tariffs.
When it comes to fair wages, Wisconsin should not be playing catch up. Wisconsin should lead.
Conservative jurist Rebecca Bradley will not seek another term — a gut punch to Republicans.
When I’m asked for advice, three things I share. First, over prepare for every class. Have a detailed lesson plan, but also a Plan B. Second, be yourself, not some stultified version of what you think a teacher should be. Third, always do what you think is right for your students, not what you’re told by a colleague, the author of the textbook or an administrator long gone from the classroom.
Supreme Court’s ‘constitutional revolution’ unleashes wave of new regulations, new costs
If you disagree with something a judge does when they are exercising their judicial authority, you can file an appeal, but you can’t have them arrested.
America is armed to the teeth and wishes to remain so, regardless of the risk, regardless of the human cost.
President Trump has signed an executive order directing a military ‘response’ to ‘civil unrest’ in U.S. cities
Milwaukee, WI — The City of Milwaukee is pleased to announce the successful recovery of $460,866 in public funds that were lost as a result of a sophisticated fraud scheme targeting City government operations. Thanks to the swift and diligent efforts of the Milwaukee Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit, in collaboration
UW-Stout faculty, instructional staff honored for educational excellence As a new academic year begins, several members of the University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty and instructional staff have been honored for their outstanding educational efforts in the laboratory, classroom and beyond. Among them are Emma Green, assistant professor of developmental psychology, and Pranabendu Mitr… Please
Governor raises concerns to members of Congress about President Trump’s budget cuts affecting disaster preparedness and response, access to clean water, local law enforcement road safety efforts, and cybersecurity and infrastructure security MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urged bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s propo… Please
Several inmates in Wisconsin prisons used their access to devices to send messages threatening Gov. Tony Evers last year, according to Capitol Police records obtained by WisPolitics. WisPolitics filed an open records request in April for Capitol Police incident reports from 2024 detailing threats against Evers and state lawmakers. The
La Crosse, WI/September 2, 2025 – U.S. Term Limits is calling out U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) for breaking his U.S. Term Limits pledge with a billboard educating constituents. The billboard is located in the 3rd congressional district of Wisconsin – on I 90 0.11 miles west of 12th Street north side.
MADISON, Wis. – The Groundwater Coordinating Council (GCC) recently shared its recommendations for protecting and preserving the state’s vital groundwater resources in its 2025 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The recommendations address the most prevalent and pressing groundwater issues in Wisconsin, such as: The continuous presence of PFAS in
Wisconsin’s median hourly wage hit a record high of $25.01 last year, as stronger wage growth for lower-paid workers helped cut wage inequality in the state. That’s according to this year’s State of Working Wisconsin report from the High Road Strategy Center, a left-leaning nonprofit think tank based at UW-Madison.
Despite public support for labor unions currently reaching levels not seen in decades, particularly among younger workers, efforts to undermine unions and union organizing continue.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 3. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should expect another year of quality bear hunting this fall. This year, over 32,000 people applied for one of the 13,110 bear
Time to celebrate three Wisconsin heroes who have made extraordinary contributions to standing up for working people and against plutocracy: Bob Amsden, Rebecca Cooke and Tom Nelson.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. Amber Bristow of Warrens, Jon Duckart of Wisconsin Rapids, and Rochelle Hoffman of Tomah began three-year terms as elected members of the Wisconsin Cranberry Board on September 1,
As we celebrate Labor Day, it’s the perfect time to go beyond giving workers a symbolic pat on the back with a long weekend. Instead, let’s give more workers a real stake in the companies they help build. A new campaign, Expanding ESOPs, is working to do just that, and I hope sharing my story helps move their effort forward.
Business was growing for our aluminum foundry. Then came the tariffs.
When it comes to fair wages, Wisconsin should not be playing catch up. Wisconsin should lead.
Conservative jurist Rebecca Bradley will not seek another term — a gut punch to Republicans.
When I’m asked for advice, three things I share. First, over prepare for every class. Have a detailed lesson plan, but also a Plan B. Second, be yourself, not some stultified version of what you think a teacher should be. Third, always do what you think is right for your students, not what you’re told by a colleague, the author of the textbook or an administrator long gone from the classroom.
Supreme Court’s ‘constitutional revolution’ unleashes wave of new regulations, new costs
If you disagree with something a judge does when they are exercising their judicial authority, you can file an appeal, but you can’t have them arrested.
America is armed to the teeth and wishes to remain so, regardless of the risk, regardless of the human cost.
President Trump has signed an executive order directing a military ‘response’ to ‘civil unrest’ in U.S. cities