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MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting July 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment – There were 3,036,800 people employed in Wisconsin, up 6,600
Delafield, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the Agency Sunshine Report on Thursday, finding that most Wisconsin offices and agencies failed the State’s own public records performance test. The report examines how quickly state agencies and constitutional
MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Tom Tiffany may be talking tough about big tech on the campaign trail in Wisconsin, but the longtime politician’s voting record in Washington D.C is one of siding with big tech and the ultra-wealthy who run the
In 2025, the Vernon-Crawford chapter of Wisconsin Farmers Union ran a pilot nutrition incentive program for SNAP recipients at Viroqua Farmers Market. SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides a monthly stipend of federal funds for select grocery
The former Verso plant is symbolic of how the words “data center” have become politically radioactive in Wisconsin – even when that industrial-zoned site is undergoing a brownfield cleanup that would scare away most developers.
Wisconsin is expected to face more frequent, more severe extreme weather events in coming years. Residents rely upon a network of local and state agencies and community organizations to prepare our communities to respond to them. As their work faces
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Three additional unions – United Auto Workers Region 4, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1310, and the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters – announced their support for Rebecca Cooke, who’s running to fight for economic opportunity for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today urged the state’s budget committee to release $10 million from the state’s PFAS Trust Fund to help provide safe, clean drinking water to families and communities impacted by contamination from Tyco Fire Products LP’s
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin, announced the campaign’s first television ad of the general election that will begin airing statewide today. The ad introduces David Crowley to voters across the state
The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub announced the 2026 grantees from Wisconsin who will lead collaborative projects to bring more local, nourishing food to K–12 schools. These projects are part of a multi-state effort to strengthen connections between
MADISON, WI – A Dane county judge has set an evidentiary hearing for 1 PM to hear arguments over Michele Magadance Skinner’s residency and eligibility for the ballot. The case revolves around Skinner voting, claiming a 100% homestead tax credit, and declaring the family’s
Madison Reading Project’s “Clear the Book List” efforts to recognize top area teachers with their classroom book wishes, and engage the public to donate their choices for classrooms, is almost at its goal. The nonprofit is asking for the community’s
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, at the first stop of his Protect Our Farmland Tour, Tom Tiffany exposed the staggering amount of Wisconsin land that would be sacrificed under Data Center David Crowley’s energy agenda. Crowley has called for data centers to bring
The number of Black nominees is unprecedented. Maryland, Wisconsin, Georgia, Florida, Nevada, South Carolina, Minnesota, and Michigan will be watched in the 76 days to the elections.
Past gubernatorial races in Wisconsin show that candidates cannot ignore rural voters.
In Wisconsin, the data showed that the sweeping tariffs imposed in 2025 raised costs for the average household by $1,100 over the year, cost 3,900 manufacturing jobs, and shrunk annual economic output by $2 billion.
A society that chooses between capitalism and socialism does not choose between two social systems; it chooses between social cooperation and the disintegration of society. Socialism is not an alternative to capitalism; it is an alternative to any system under which men can live as human beings.
Rather than blaming Fauci, Rand Paul and Ron Johnson should consider the impact of vaccine resistance.
One year ago the city was deluged with a 1000-year flood. Local officials need to learn from this.
KENOSHA, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil today announced the endorsement of the Kenosha Professional Police Association Board and the Milwaukee Police Association in his reelection campaign to Congress. The endorsements recognize Steil’s strong record of supporting law enforcement and public
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting July 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment – There were 3,036,800 people employed in Wisconsin, up 6,600 over the month and up 26,500 over the year. Labor
Delafield, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the Agency Sunshine Report on Thursday, finding that most Wisconsin offices and agencies failed the State’s own public records performance test. The report examines how quickly state agencies and constitutional offices answer the public and is accompanied by an interactive
MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Tom Tiffany may be talking tough about big tech on the campaign trail in Wisconsin, but the longtime politician’s voting record in Washington D.C is one of siding with big tech and the ultra-wealthy who run the AI and data center industry. “The facts show Congressman Tiffany’s
In 2025, the Vernon-Crawford chapter of Wisconsin Farmers Union ran a pilot nutrition incentive program for SNAP recipients at Viroqua Farmers Market. SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides a monthly stipend of federal funds for select grocery items for individuals and families who meet income eligibility requirements.
The former Verso plant is symbolic of how the words “data center” have become politically radioactive in Wisconsin – even when that industrial-zoned site is undergoing a brownfield cleanup that would scare away most developers.
Wisconsin is expected to face more frequent, more severe extreme weather events in coming years. Residents rely upon a network of local and state agencies and community organizations to prepare our communities to respond to them. As their work faces federal funding cuts and future uncertainty, it is an opportune
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Three additional unions – United Auto Workers Region 4, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1310, and the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters – announced their support for Rebecca Cooke, who’s running to fight for economic opportunity for working people and against giveaways to billionaires. 19 Wisconsin labor
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today urged the state’s budget committee to release $10 million from the state’s PFAS Trust Fund to help provide safe, clean drinking water to families and communities impacted by contamination from Tyco Fire Products LP’s (Tyco) Fire Technology Center (FTC). The Evers Administration today formally requested the Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin, announced the campaign’s first television ad of the general election that will begin airing statewide today. The ad introduces David Crowley to voters across the state and highlights his proven track record of delivering results for
The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub announced the 2026 grantees from Wisconsin who will lead collaborative projects to bring more local, nourishing food to K–12 schools. These projects are part of a multi-state effort to strengthen connections between Midwest farmers, industry partners, food producers, and K–12 schools. Each
MADISON, WI – A Dane county judge has set an evidentiary hearing for 1 PM to hear arguments over Michele Magadance Skinner’s residency and eligibility for the ballot. The case revolves around Skinner voting, claiming a 100% homestead tax credit, and declaring the family’s residency in Georgia. Read more on the today’s hearing in
Madison Reading Project’s “Clear the Book List” efforts to recognize top area teachers with their classroom book wishes, and engage the public to donate their choices for classrooms, is almost at its goal. The nonprofit is asking for the community’s help to ensure the lists are cleared before school starts.
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, at the first stop of his Protect Our Farmland Tour, Tom Tiffany exposed the staggering amount of Wisconsin land that would be sacrificed under Data Center David Crowley’s energy agenda. Crowley has called for data centers to bring their own new solar, wind, and battery storage. Based on
The number of Black nominees is unprecedented. Maryland, Wisconsin, Georgia, Florida, Nevada, South Carolina, Minnesota, and Michigan will be watched in the 76 days to the elections.
Past gubernatorial races in Wisconsin show that candidates cannot ignore rural voters.
In Wisconsin, the data showed that the sweeping tariffs imposed in 2025 raised costs for the average household by $1,100 over the year, cost 3,900 manufacturing jobs, and shrunk annual economic output by $2 billion.
A society that chooses between capitalism and socialism does not choose between two social systems; it chooses between social cooperation and the disintegration of society. Socialism is not an alternative to capitalism; it is an alternative to any system under which men can live as human beings.
Rather than blaming Fauci, Rand Paul and Ron Johnson should consider the impact of vaccine resistance.
One year ago the city was deluged with a 1000-year flood. Local officials need to learn from this.
KENOSHA, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil today announced the endorsement of the Kenosha Professional Police Association Board and the Milwaukee Police Association in his reelection campaign to Congress. The endorsements recognize Steil’s strong record of supporting law enforcement and public safety across Southeast Wisconsin. “The men and women of law