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MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2026.In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin
CHILTON, Wis. — American Dairy Coalition (ADC) is applauding the introduction of the bipartisan legislation Recognizing Engineered Alternatives as Lab-Created (REAL) Butter Act, introduced by Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Congressman Josh Riley (D-N.Y.) to require fake-butter made through laboratory or
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley launched “Destined for Greater,” a comprehensive public safety and community violence intervention initiative within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that brings together existing community violence intervention programs, mental wellness services
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System (WCRS), an essential tool that increases the understanding of cancer in Wisconsin and informs prevention and treatment strategies. Established in 1976 to
MADISON, Wis. – Over the past four years, electric bike and scooter use has been rising, and with that increase has come a surge in injuries in Wisconsin, especially among children. E-bikes and e-scooters are powered by a rechargeable battery
With a skeptical public, scientists must sometimes say more than “Trust us, we’re right.” Perhaps that begins by saying, “We don’t have all the answers … but we have some for you to consider.”
MADISON, Wis. — On the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Democratic Party of Wisconsin 1st Vice Chair Sarah Godlewski released the following statement: “Four years ago today, Donald Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court handed
MADISON, Wis. — On the fourth anniversary of the MAGA United States Supreme Court justices’ decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion care, Wisconsin Republicans at the federal, state, and local levels have not let up on
Los Angeles-based Wisconsin filmmaker Nathan Deming believes that there is an immense, untapped wealth of authentic storytelling in his Midwestern home state, and his goal is to continue highlighting regional characters and communities that audiences instantly recognize. With his latest film, “Winter Hymns,”
With fewer volunteers and increasing calls for service, fire departments in Wisconsin have opted to increase their ranks of paid staff positions, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The report finds that volunteer fire departments in Wisconsin have lost
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that 2026 data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant. Pheasant observations were above the 5-year average for the third consecutive year. The
WISCONSIN – New polling unveiled at a WisPolitics luncheon in Madison yesterday reveals shocking changes in voter confidence as midterms approach. Continued rhetoric on the issue of election integrity has driven voter confidence in election systems back to pre-2024 election levels,
Today, June 24, 2026, marks the four-year anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. “Today and every day, Wisconsin Right to Life is unwavering in our commitment to supporting women through pregnancy and
MADISON – According to the latest informal Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey, the total cost of 12 food items used to host a summer cookout for ten totaled $75.50, an increase of 7.5% from last year’s state average. At $7.55 per
MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that only 26% of Americans have read or heard a lot about the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence coming on July 4. Another 57% say they have
Seriously, why is Josh Kaul running for reelection as Wisconsin attorney general?
Since then, I’ve worked as a professional wrestler, climbed the corporate ladder at two Fortune 100 companies and today have the honor of serving in the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 28th District southwest of Milwaukee.
It might come as a surprise to many Wisconsinites to learn that more Wisconsin women are getting abortions today than were accessing abortion in the state four years ago, right before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Wisconsin’s education debate should focus on whether public dollars are being deployed in ways that maximize student achievement, workforce readiness, and economic growth.
Some people — but unfortunately not many — are starting to wake up to the fact that Social Security is going to run out of money about six years from now.
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2026.In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary May 2026 unemployment rates decreased
CHILTON, Wis. — American Dairy Coalition (ADC) is applauding the introduction of the bipartisan legislation Recognizing Engineered Alternatives as Lab-Created (REAL) Butter Act, introduced by Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Congressman Josh Riley (D-N.Y.) to require fake-butter made through laboratory or industrial processes to be clearly labeled as “lab-created.” The legislation
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley launched “Destined for Greater,” a comprehensive public safety and community violence intervention initiative within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that brings together existing community violence intervention programs, mental wellness services and resources, and new projects funded with $1.5 million in
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System (WCRS), an essential tool that increases the understanding of cancer in Wisconsin and informs prevention and treatment strategies. Established in 1976 to collect statewide cancer data, WCRS is the ninth oldest cancer
MADISON, Wis. – Over the past four years, electric bike and scooter use has been rising, and with that increase has come a surge in injuries in Wisconsin, especially among children. E-bikes and e-scooters are powered by a rechargeable battery and a small electric motor, and they can reach speeds
With a skeptical public, scientists must sometimes say more than “Trust us, we’re right.” Perhaps that begins by saying, “We don’t have all the answers … but we have some for you to consider.”
MADISON, Wis. — On the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Democratic Party of Wisconsin 1st Vice Chair Sarah Godlewski released the following statement: “Four years ago today, Donald Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court handed down the Dobbs decision, which stripped Americans of federal protections for abor…
MADISON, Wis. — On the fourth anniversary of the MAGA United States Supreme Court justices’ decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion care, Wisconsin Republicans at the federal, state, and local levels have not let up on their crusade to ban abortion in the Badger State. “As
Los Angeles-based Wisconsin filmmaker Nathan Deming believes that there is an immense, untapped wealth of authentic storytelling in his Midwestern home state, and his goal is to continue highlighting regional characters and communities that audiences instantly recognize. With his latest film, “Winter Hymns,” Deming also highlighted regional filmmaking talent. His professional … Please
With fewer volunteers and increasing calls for service, fire departments in Wisconsin have opted to increase their ranks of paid staff positions, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The report finds that volunteer fire departments in Wisconsin have lost over 930 positions since 2020, a 5.5% decline. The declining
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that 2026 data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant. Pheasant observations were above the 5-year average for the third consecutive year. The results of the ruffed grouse survey are on track with
WISCONSIN – New polling unveiled at a WisPolitics luncheon in Madison yesterday reveals shocking changes in voter confidence as midterms approach. Continued rhetoric on the issue of election integrity has driven voter confidence in election systems back to pre-2024 election levels, highlighting alarming trends. See the key findings and other poll
Today, June 24, 2026, marks the four-year anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. “Today and every day, Wisconsin Right to Life is unwavering in our commitment to supporting women through pregnancy and beyond,” stated Heather Weininger, Executive Dire… Please log in to access subscriber
MADISON – According to the latest informal Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey, the total cost of 12 food items used to host a summer cookout for ten totaled $75.50, an increase of 7.5% from last year’s state average. At $7.55 per person, this price marks the highest total for the summer
MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that only 26% of Americans have read or heard a lot about the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence coming on July 4. Another 57% say they have heard some about the Semiquincentennial, while 17% have heard nothing
Seriously, why is Josh Kaul running for reelection as Wisconsin attorney general?
Since then, I’ve worked as a professional wrestler, climbed the corporate ladder at two Fortune 100 companies and today have the honor of serving in the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 28th District southwest of Milwaukee.
It might come as a surprise to many Wisconsinites to learn that more Wisconsin women are getting abortions today than were accessing abortion in the state four years ago, right before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Wisconsin’s education debate should focus on whether public dollars are being deployed in ways that maximize student achievement, workforce readiness, and economic growth.
Some people — but unfortunately not many — are starting to wake up to the fact that Social Security is going to run out of money about six years from now.