The Urban League of Greater Madison family is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Michael Johnson, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. Michael was a longstanding partner to the Urban League, a respected colleague, and a good friend. Over the years, the Urban

DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard released the following statement regarding the passing of Boys and Girls Club of Dane County (BGCDC) CEO Michael Johnson: “Michael Johnson was a passionate and tireless advocate for our community. Through his leadership and dedication, he created a legacy that will not

MADISON, Wis. — Prior to Donald Trump’s visit to western Wisconsin last Friday to campaign for Congressmen Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden, WisDems held a virtual press call with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, State Senator Jeff Smith, and Chippewa Valley Bean farmer Cindy Brown. Each of the speakers shared the

Baldwin, Wis. — More than 80 members of GROWW (GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin) gathered Saturday alongside eight candidates for the Wisconsin Legislature to begin what organizers describe as a long-term effort to win a state-level change for western Wisconsin communities. Candidates represented communities from Hudson and River Falls to Menomonie,

(Stevens Point, Wis., June 8, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting Rural Development’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, achieve the dream of homeownership. “The Trump Administration and

We are deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of our President and CEO, Michael Johnson. Michael Johnson was an extraordinary leader and a valued part of our organization and community. He brought passion, integrity, and a deep commitment to the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 47,725 birds this season, 8.6% above the 5-year average of 43,953. This spring marks 50 years since wild turkeys were successfully reintroduced to Wisconsin. The first statewide

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, EdD, today announced a major step forward in the district’s modernization of student transportation with the rollout of electric school buses. The initiative, in partnership with district transportation providers Wisconsin Central, Lakeside (Student Transportation of America), and First Student, is designed to… Please

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, is announcing the support of another labor union, the American Postal Workers Union of Wisconsin. “I’m so proud to have the support of APWU of Wisconsin and their members from across West Central Wisconsin,” said Rebecca Cooke. “Postal

MADISON, Wis. — Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield), chairman of the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, issued the following statement regarding the UW Board of Regents’ vote to increase tuition for a fourth consecutive year: “Wisconsin’s public universities are one of our state’s most important assets. They educate the

Today, Fair Wisconsin PAC announced their endorsement of Jordan Roman in Assembly District 12. Roman is challenging incumbent representative Russell Goodwin. Rep. Goodwin who voted for a k-12 transgender athlete ban on March 20th, 2025  This was a vote in favor of a bill that would have directly harmed the

Barnes on CNN With Dana Bash: Wisconsin Farmers Are Struggling “Because Of Donald Trump’s Poor Decision Making, And Tom Tiffany Has Been With Him Every Step Of The Way.”On MS NOW’s The Weekend: Barnes Says Tiffany Doing Bidding of President Who Is “Out Of His Mind And Cognitively Not There”Ahead

Madison, WI — The affordability crisis isn’t the only thing holding Wisconsin families back; racial inequities are preventing too many children from getting a fair shot. This is according to data supporting the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of child well-being indicators developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — 6/8/2026  — More than 680 of Wisconsin’s top high school students are participating in Badger Boys State next week, one of the nation’s premier youth leadership and government education programs. Sponsored by the Wisconsin American Legion, the week-long program provides young men entering their senior year of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2026 Invasive Species Action Awards, presented by the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council during Invasive Species Action Month. The governor-appointed Council advises the DNR and the state legislature on invasive species issues. The council awards individuals and groups in

MUSKEGO, WI — Pete Karas, the Green Party candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, filed a response with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) over the weekend asking it to throw out a challenge that would invalidate thousands of signatures and keep his name off the ballot. The Commission will take up

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KENOSHA, WI — Congressional candidate Peter Burgelis delivered a strong and energetic performance Friday evening at the First Congressional District Democratic Candidate Forum, presenting a clear vision for defeating Bryan Steil and restoring leadership that puts working families first. Addressing Democrats from across the first congressional district, Burgelis emphasized his

Donald Trump came to Chippewa Falls today to meet with farmers, and while he didn’t fall asleep during this meeting, that actually might have been better. I sat down with a dozen family farmers in the same county as Trump’s event earlier this week. They are reeling because the illegal war in

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026. “Child care assistance programs are intended to support working families, not fraudsters exploiting the system,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “This legislation strengthens oversight and increases accountability for states that