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MILWAUKEE — A free, family-friendly outdoor music series in support of veterans will wrap up its fifth season on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Milwaukee’s lakefront. “Music in the Garden” will be 1-4 p.m. at the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial
Commission encourages Wisconsinites to volunteer, pledge acts of kindness, and find local commemorative ceremonies statewide. MADISON, WI – September 9, 2026 – In observance of the 25th anniversary of September 11, the Wisconsin America250 Commission is calling on residents across the Badger
Madison, Wisconsin (September 9, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept eight cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its August 17, 2026 conference. The case numbers, counties of
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Dunn County officials are having difficult 2027 budget deliberations as projections show the county has an estimated $1.4 million gap in next year’s budget. “We are at the point where we are going to be reducing the
MADISON, WI — This week, Trump and Republican candidates from across the country are holding their first-ever midterm national convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas—a two-day, multi-million-dollar pep rally branded “The Great American Comeback,” with no official party
A new ad from Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, calls out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for his extreme agenda that has driven up costs for working families. In Congress, Tiffany voted for tax cuts for the
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As Wisconsin parents like David Crowley send their kids back to school this fall, they’re paying more than ever to do it. New reporting this back-to-school season shows the cost of basic school supplies has jumped 7.7% compared to
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In a new television ad released today by the Crowley-Godlewski campaign, David, a husband and father of three, highlights his plan to lower costs for working families. From gas and utilities to healthcare and housing, David understands the struggles working families are
LA CROSSE, WI — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today reaffirmed his non-negotiables for responsible data center development in Wisconsin, clear that data centers will not be allowed to come at the expense of Wisconsin farmland, water, electric ratepayers, or local
A Wisconsin Opportunity Worth Getting Right Hon. Representative Tom Tiffany and Hon. County Executive David Crowley: One of you will soon have the privilege and responsibility of serving as Wisconsin’s next governor. As you prepare to lead our state, we
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers joined a group of 18 governors who called on the federal government to return to its “fundamental national commitment that disability should not be a basis for exclusion or diminished opportunity.” The Governor’s letter to the
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As David Crowley celebrated Labor Day with Wisconsin’s working families, Tom Tiffany reaffirmed his opposition to raising the minimum wage. Tiffany has voted against raising the minimum wage, including saying the increase to a $15 minimum wage in the American Rescue
Nurses say that instead of wasting resources fighting them, SSM executives should respect their 89% vote to unionize and work collaboratively with them to solve the urgent crisis of understaffing, burnout and turnover Madison, Wis. – St. Mary’s Hospital nurses
Twenty-five years ago, America awoke to a beautiful September morning. By day’s end, our country – and world – had changed forever. Hi. I’m State Senator Julian Bradley. The events of September 11, 2001 will always be etched indelibly in
MADISON— Voces de la Frontera filed a brief last Friday asking the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to affirm a District Court’s ruling to return their lawsuit challenging ICE detainers to the state Supreme Court, rejecting the sheriffs’ appeal to
Common Council President Sabrina Madison has established a workgroup to review and address recommendations related to the Madison Police Department’s use of deadly force, de-escalation, and body-worn camera policies. “This workgroup gives us an opportunity to look at what has
A Wisconsin Opportunity Worth Getting Right Hon. Representative Tom Tiffany and Hon. County Executive David Crowley: One of you will soon have the privilege and responsibility of serving as Wisconsin’s next governor. As you prepare to lead our state, we
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson released the following statement today following President Trump’s Executive Order pertaining to the delisting of the gray wolf on Friday. “Friday’s Executive Order is a positive first step towards delisting the
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the number of measles cases associated with the outbreak in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties. The latest information can be found on the DHS Measles Dashboard and Outbreaks and Investigations webpage. Please continue to monitor
MILWAUKEE — A free, family-friendly outdoor music series in support of veterans will wrap up its fifth season on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Milwaukee’s lakefront. “Music in the Garden” will be 1-4 p.m. at the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, featuring Funny Man Sherman. Presented by the Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran
Commission encourages Wisconsinites to volunteer, pledge acts of kindness, and find local commemorative ceremonies statewide. MADISON, WI – September 9, 2026 – In observance of the 25th anniversary of September 11, the Wisconsin America250 Commission is calling on residents across the Badger State to transform remembrance into civic action by supporting national
Madison, Wisconsin (September 9, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept eight cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its August 17, 2026 conference. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Dunn County officials are having difficult 2027 budget deliberations as projections show the county has an estimated $1.4 million gap in next year’s budget. “We are at the point where we are going to be reducing the level of services we provide to the public,” said County
MADISON, WI — This week, Trump and Republican candidates from across the country are holding their first-ever midterm national convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas—a two-day, multi-million-dollar pep rally branded “The Great American Comeback,” with no official party business on the agenda—other than hobnobbing with billionaire donors and
A new ad from Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, calls out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for his extreme agenda that has driven up costs for working families. In Congress, Tiffany voted for tax cuts for the ultra-rich and data center operators and voted against tax cuts
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As Wisconsin parents like David Crowley send their kids back to school this fall, they’re paying more than ever to do it. New reporting this back-to-school season shows the cost of basic school supplies has jumped 7.7% compared to last year, with prices on staples like lunch boxes, notebooks, and
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In a new television ad released today by the Crowley-Godlewski campaign, David, a husband and father of three, highlights his plan to lower costs for working families. From gas and utilities to healthcare and housing, David understands the struggles working families are facing due to the affordability crisis created by Donald Trump
LA CROSSE, WI — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today reaffirmed his non-negotiables for responsible data center development in Wisconsin, clear that data centers will not be allowed to come at the expense of Wisconsin farmland, water, electric ratepayers, or local communities. Van Orden’s Non-Negotiables for Responsible Data Center Development in
A Wisconsin Opportunity Worth Getting Right Hon. Representative Tom Tiffany and Hon. County Executive David Crowley: One of you will soon have the privilege and responsibility of serving as Wisconsin’s next governor. As you prepare to lead our state, we ask you to consider an opportunity that reaches far beyond
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers joined a group of 18 governors who called on the federal government to return to its “fundamental national commitment that disability should not be a basis for exclusion or diminished opportunity.” The Governor’s letter to the U.S. Justice Department is in response to a U.S. DOJ opinion released in
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As David Crowley celebrated Labor Day with Wisconsin’s working families, Tom Tiffany reaffirmed his opposition to raising the minimum wage. Tiffany has voted against raising the minimum wage, including saying the increase to a $15 minimum wage in the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021 was a reason for voting against the
Nurses say that instead of wasting resources fighting them, SSM executives should respect their 89% vote to unionize and work collaboratively with them to solve the urgent crisis of understaffing, burnout and turnover Madison, Wis. – St. Mary’s Hospital nurses have filed official charges against corporate owner SSM for breaking
Twenty-five years ago, America awoke to a beautiful September morning. By day’s end, our country – and world – had changed forever. Hi. I’m State Senator Julian Bradley. The events of September 11, 2001 will always be etched indelibly in my memory. As images of the attacks flashed across our
MADISON— Voces de la Frontera filed a brief last Friday asking the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to affirm a District Court’s ruling to return their lawsuit challenging ICE detainers to the state Supreme Court, rejecting the sheriffs’ appeal to reverse the decision and remove the case to federal court.
Common Council President Sabrina Madison has established a workgroup to review and address recommendations related to the Madison Police Department’s use of deadly force, de-escalation, and body-worn camera policies. “This workgroup gives us an opportunity to look at what has already been studied, understand where we are today, listen to
A Wisconsin Opportunity Worth Getting Right Hon. Representative Tom Tiffany and Hon. County Executive David Crowley: One of you will soon have the privilege and responsibility of serving as Wisconsin’s next governor. As you prepare to lead our state, we ask you to consider an opportunity that reaches far beyond
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson released the following statement today following President Trump’s Executive Order pertaining to the delisting of the gray wolf on Friday. “Friday’s Executive Order is a positive first step towards delisting the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Gray wolves
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the number of measles cases associated with the outbreak in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties. The latest information can be found on the DHS Measles Dashboard and Outbreaks and Investigations webpage. Please continue to monitor these pages for updates.