While we appreciate that Corey Zetts and the MMSD Commission finally announced an independent audit, we have several concerns. Given these concerns, we believe the circumstances call for a higher authority, in particular, the State Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB), with its auditing power, technical expertise, independence, and credibility to conduct

GREEN BAY, Wis. – In a ceremony today, members of Oakhill Correctional Institute’s first class of UW-Green Bay bachelor’s degree graduates celebrated their persistence to a degree in Organizational Leadership. UW–Green Bay is part of the University of Wisconsin Coalition for Higher Education in Prison (UW CHEP) — a statewide partnership coordinated

Milwaukee, WI: The Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is horrified and heartbroken by today’s violent attack on a Islamic Center of San Diego. We unequivocally condemn this act of hate and stand in full solidarity with our Muslim brothers and sisters mourning this senseless violence. As Jews,

MADISON, Wis. — At the WisGOP convention over the weekend, Derrick Van Orden admitted that Trump’s war with Iran — a war Van Orden has loudly cheered on — is driving up higher gas prices and hurting Wisconsinites’ wallets. Van Orden admitted that things are tighter than they should be as a consequence of Trump

As gas prices hit record highs across the country, House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI) voted last week to continue Trump’s costly war in Iran that is crushing families at the gas pump.  Every

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun has been named to the board of directors for Children’s Wisconsin, the region’s only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. Children’s Wisconsin is governed by a community board of directors. The board consists of business and

MADISON, Wis. – Cristobal Guerrero-Kresovich’s world is expanding. He’s currently working a job in the community and making plans for a brighter future. “I’m looking forward to turning in my blue collar for a white collar,” Guerrero-Kresovich said. “When I go to the job board and it says ‘bachelor’s degree required,’

MADISON ­– Last week, the Wisconsin State Building Commission awarded funding to community development projects from around the state through the Non-State Grant Program. State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) celebrated the approval of funds for two community projects with significant positive impact for the people of the 46th Assembly District:

MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend the WisGOP hosted their convention where they endorsed their favorite MAGA candidates and cemented their extreme midterm agenda. All the while they completely avoided the most important issue their constituents have been crying out for them to fix: the cost crisis resulting from Republican policies that

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (May 18, 2026) —  Pellitteri Waste Systems — a leading independent, family-owned and operated, waste and recycling service provider — started 2026 with two new municipal contracts, bringing the total local communities served by Pellitteri to 46 and more than 85,000 homes serviced weekly. With the new contracts to

“Tom Tiffany standing side-by-side with Scott Walker is a slap in the face to every Wisconsin worker. “There’s no greater enemy to teachers, firefighters, and union workers than union-buster Scott Walker. He gutted workers rights, cut pay and benefits, and left working families worse off while rigging the system for

MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from the Milwaukee Courier reveals that Congressman Tom Tiffany, Republicans’ newly endorsed candidate for governor, falsely claimed that he wanted to end the illegal war in Iran that is raising costs for Wisconsinites before voting — mere hours later — to allow the war to continue and, in turn,

MADISON, Wis. — Today, when the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel asked Tom Tiffany why he voted to continue the war with Iran despite knowing it is driving up costs and just hours after admitting his constituents were complaining to him about gas prices, a Tiffany spokesperson said: “I think most Americans agree that it’s reasonable

The News: WILL is proud to announce the addition of Sam Krebs as WILL’s new Policy and Government Affairs Manager. His hire underscores WILL’s continued commitment to expanding and advancing policy solutions that further individual liberty, limited government and free enterprise. In his new role, Sam will be instrumental in advocating

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but instead of expanding access to care during a worsening mental health and addiction crisis, Donald Trump and Republicans are ripping it away from people who need it. Republicans have launched an all-out assault on American health care, gutting over $1 trillion from Medicaid

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today praised the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule implementing the Workforce Pell Grant program, following Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s visit Friday to Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Beginning July 1, 2026, the program will allow Pell Grants to fund short-term, high-quality training programs as short as

(Duluth, MN) — The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) announced today that President Capt. Chris Edyvean will travel to Washington D.C. to attend the Department of Transportation’s National Maritime Day ceremony and will be among a handful of mariners presented the Merchant Marine Medal for Outstanding Achievement from the U.S.

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Donald Trump is slated to host another “Health Care Affordability Event” at the White House — an utterly laughable event given the dismal state of health care affordability in Trump’s America. Health care costs continue to top Americans’ affordability worries as costs skyrocket as a

TOWN OF ELBA — Beef farmer and small business owner Nate Pollnow won the unanimous endorsement of delegates at the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention this weekend behind a promise of bringing greater transparency and accountability to Wisconsin state government. Pollnow’s plans include a website that will publish all state government