MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly and UWs President Renée Wachter today announced the 4-Year Tuition Pledge, a centerpiece of the UW’s 2027-29 budget request proposal. The 4-Year Tuition Pledge proposes to freeze tuition at the UWs for the 2027-29 biennium, provided the state invests $190 million to

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA), on behalf of the state’s Community Health Centers, celebrates new investments in the federal Health Center Program which will bring benefits to multiple Wisconsin communities. On August 13, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced $102 million in New Access Point

MADISON, Wis. — MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany has voted for Trump’s agenda 100% of the time—including for the Big Ugly Bill and the nearly $70 billion in tax breaks for the same big tech companies building data centers. Trump even gave his favorite back-bench lackey Congressman Tiffany a shoutout, saying “Tom Tiffany, I have to

Peter Hamby goes inside Priorities USA’s latest research project: a deep dive into what voters are actually searching for across Google, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini – and how that data is shaping Priorities’ 2028 strategy with their Republican definition program: Prologue.  Key takeaways: Priorities

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect young wildlife by observing them from a safe distance and letting them grow up in their natural environment. “Many of Wisconsin’s wildlife species, such as rabbits, squirrels, opossums and songbirds, have multiple litters or clutches each

The News: A Wisconsin judge has sided with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty in a lawsuit to end an unconstitutional carve out allowing Milwaukee County to withhold millions from Wisconsin’s Common School Fund. This fund, created by the Wisconsin Constitution, supports libraries in schools across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Constitution

MADISON, Wis. – A new Badger Battleground Poll commissioned by Platform Communications finds Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley holding a narrow early lead over Congressman Tom Tiffany in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race, while voters show a high level of frustration headed into the midterm elections. The survey of 500 likely

RACINE, Wis. — A new op-ed from a Racine County woman living with multiple chronic illnesses highlights the importance of protecting Medicaid as the Trump administration finalizes a new rule that could strip coverage away from seriously ill Wisconsinites. Emma Rose Widmar, who has relied on Medicaid for nine years to manage conditions including Ehlers-Danlos

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt today announced that he is running for Mayor of Green Bay. “Green Bay needs leadership that shows up, listens, and gets the work done,” Schmitt said. “I am running because I love this city, and because residents, businesses, and city

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 17, 2026) — New Politics today endorsed Mitchell Berman for U.S. Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. Berman is an emergency room nurse who spent over a decade caring for veterans, active duty servicemembers, and their families at the VA.  Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics, released

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to teach hunters of all experience levels practical hunting skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state. Becoming a volunteer instructor is a great way to shape the future of hunting in Wisconsin, get hands-on

MADISON, Wis. — Madison College is expanding emergency medical training at its Reedsburg campus to help rural communities address the ongoing need for qualified paramedics. Students can complete the paramedic technical diploma in one year by attending spring, summer and fall semesters. The program prepares graduates to become National Registry Paramedics and pursue ca… Please log

RACINE COUNTY, Wis. — The Democratic Party of Racine County is seeking an investigation into apparent campaign finance reporting violations by Racine County Sheriff candidate Cary Madrigal. A review of reports filed by the Friends to Elect Cary Madrigal committee reveal numerous errors, inconsistencies, misclassified transactions, and apparent omissions of

FOX CITIES, Wis. (August 17, 2026) – The Fox Cities Chamber continued to advance regional economic development efforts during the second quarter of 2026, reaching a major membership milestone while expanding support for local businesses, employers, and the region’s future workforce. During Q2, the Chamber welcomed its 2,000th member, making

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has been awarded a five-year, $10.5 million federal grant to strengthen Wisconsin’s special education workforce and help more special education teachers build careers in Wisconsin schools.  The U.S. Department of Education awarded the grant as part of its State Personnel De… Please log in to access subscriber content.

Everyone has a role in keeping students safe as they go to and from school. Whether students are walking, biking, taking the bus or driving, staying alert on the road and teaching kids steps they can take to stay out of harm’s way helps ensure safe transportation for all students

MADISON, Wis. – Disaster survivors from severe storms and flooding that occurred April 13-23 have two weeks remaining to apply for FEMA assistance or an SBA home disaster loan. The deadline to apply for either federal assistance is Monday, August 31, 2026. Homeowners and renters in Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau,

MADISON, WI – In response to recent reports detailing Michele Magadance Skinner’s tax fraud in Georgia and Wisconsin, and voting in both states the State Senate Democratic Committee has filed a lawsuit in Circuit Court, seeking a court order stating the Eau Claire County Board Member and Republican candidate for State Senate is ineligible to

While David Crowley has spent his time in office investing in his community, the only people MAGA Extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany has been helping are the billionaire tech giants he gave nearly $70 billion in tax breaks to with his vote for the Big Ugly Bill. “One of MAGA extremist

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee VA Medical Center received certification as a Primary Stroke Center from the Joint Commission. The Milwaukee VA Medical Center becomes just the third VA medical center nationally to achieve this certification. The designation allows Veterans to receive their stroke care at the Milwaukee VA when calling for