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

West Allis, Wisc. — Donning capes, current and former workers at Rogers Behavioral Health will protest poor conditions for patients, severe understaffing and retaliation against workers who have expressed concerns about the treatment of the clinics’ patients beginning at  10:30 a.m., Thurs., June 25, outside the Rogers’ outpatient center in West Allis. 

CHICAGO – FEMA recently announced that federal funding for hazard mitigation projects is available to the state of Wisconsin to address flood risks. This funding will empower states to take decisive, proactive steps to protect their communities from future disasters. Congress authorized these three projects through the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl. The survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds. The data from this survey is used as part of the overall survey of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) and U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced bicameral legislation to make higher education more affordable for millions of working and middle-class students across the country. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturning Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Patty Murray (D-WA) today introduced two bills to help Americans access abortion as Republicans continue to chip away at women’s fundamental right to make their own decisions

DNR Seeking Public Comment On StatePark System Strategic Plan Update MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on an update to the Wisconsin State Park System’s Strategic Plan. The Wisconsin State Park System contains 126 unique properties offering a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. The

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) spoke on the Senate floor, slamming Trump’s alleged deal with Iran and calling on her colleagues to end Trump’s war of choice. Baldwin’s floor speech comes ahead of the Senate vote on the House-passed Iran War Powers Resolution. The measure cleared the

MADISON, Wis. — It’s been nearly four years to the day since Trump’s Supreme Court issued their Dobbs decision, and since then elected Wisconsin Republicans have taken every chance they can to institute dangerous and archaic anti-abortion laws. But since 2022, Wisconsinites have made clear there are consequences for those who try to

Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has upgraded its phone system to better serve customers and other callers.  The move to a modern phone system is just the latest way DSPS is providing better and more efficient service to Wisconsin.  “This administration has placed an emphasis on innovation and efficiency, and

MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the second episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report — highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the episode, WMC’s President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer and Associate Vice President of Government Relations Rachel Ver V…

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – State Senator Dora Drake (SD-04) today announced her endorsement of Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin 21st Assembly District, calling him the right leader to make sure Milwaukee gets its fair share of resources in Madison. “I am proud to endorse Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin State Assembly,”

MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce that it has selected their ‘Bridging the Divide’ campus leaders for the 2026 fall semester. ‘Bridging the Divide’ is a program that brings students of different ideological backgrounds together to foster civil discourse and reduce partisan division.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the future management of the Langlade County segment of the Wolf River State Trail. A master plan, guided by Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, establishes the levels and types of resource management and public

MILWAUKEE, June 23, 2026 — Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is continuing its long-standing commitment to Milwaukee’s youth by announcing a $5.5 million investment to support 70 local schools and education nonprofits. This brings the company’s total contribution to advancing education in the city to more than $75 million over the

MILWAUKEE – As communities across the country continue to face a critical demand for qualified nurses, Herzing University is helping build the local pipeline of compassionate, skilled healthcare professionals. Earlier this month, Herzing honored 349 nursing graduates at its Spring 2026 Commencement and Pinning Ceremony at the Miller High Life

Madison, WI – June 19, 2026 – The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin welcomes the federal court order releasing Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, from ICE detention, and condemns the abuse of federal power his case represents. U.S. District Judge James Patrick Hanlon found that Sarsour raised

MILWAUKEE – Today, David Crowley released a new ad highlighting his plan to repeal Wisconsin’s Minimum Markup Law on motor vehicle fuel, a 1939 statute that requires gas stations to charge at least 9.18% above wholesale cost. “The price of gas is too high, and every family in the state

The Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues to build momentum across Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, surpassing 4,200 doors knocked as volunteers engage voters throughout the district. Since launching, the campaign’s volunteer team has knocked on 4,254 doors, creating thousands of opportunities to listen to voters and have meaningful conversations about

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement in response to the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat. “Giannis Antetokounmpo helped transform not only the Milwaukee Bucks, but our entire community. “Since arriving to Milwaukee in 2013, Giannis has done