MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the appointment of Mark Rather to serve as Division of Law Enforcement Services (DLES) administrator at the Wisconsin Department of Justice.   “Mark is well prepared to serve as the administrator of the Division of Law Enforcement Services,” said AG Kaul.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) are teaming up to launch School Transportation Safety Week, Aug. 25-29. The new initiative includes a shared social media campaign focusing on safety tips for drivers and students to ensure everyone gets to and from school safely.

The Democratic Party of Racine County condemns in the strongest possible terms the recent social media rant by sitting Racine Unified School District board member, Mike Bellagio, who mocked retired teachers, calling them “pathetic,” “uneducated,” and “fools” in one Facebook comment posted among others this morning on our Facebook page. “This shameful attack on

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — On Monday, September 1st at 11am working people will leave Zeidler Union Square to march through the streets of downtown Milwaukee sending a clear message to billionaires and union-busters on Workers’ Labor Day: We built this country and we’re taking it back.  This year’s Laborfest parade and festival comes

B.S. in cybersecurity recognized for accessibility, affordability, career-focused mission Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity was named a Top 25 Best Value Cybersecurity Degree Bachelor’s Program in the U.S. by Programs.com. The only institution in Wisconsin listed, No. 22-ranked UW-Stout’s cybersecurity program stands out for its

(Milwaukee, August 25, 2025)— Currently, over half a million Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients await a legal decision regarding the fate of this program, which allows immigrants brought to the United States as children to attend university, work legally, and are protected from deportation.  But DACA recipients and immigrant

Successful program received $12 million in continued funding as part of 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed by the governor   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that applications are now being accepted for Wisconsin’s Driver Education Grant Program. The program, funded by the 2025-27 biennial budget signed into law by Gov. Evers, provides funding for income-eligible students

MILWAUKEE_More than 4,400 students are moving into University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee residence halls starting Tuesday, Aug. 26, ahead of the start of the 2025-26 school year. UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson will be helping out and greeting students and families from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at Sandburg Hall, 3400 N. Maryland Ave.

On Thursday, August 21, around 120 researchers, gardeners and community members, gathered as the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences hosted its annual Twilight Garden Tour Field Day at the Spooner Agricultural Research Station. Attendees experienced an evening filled with educational presentations, hands-on demonstrations and guided tours

MILWAUKEE, WI, Aug 25, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is adding more offerings to its lineup of artificial intelligence (AI) courses, which are designed to help professionals develop the skills and knowledge required to navigate today’s fast-evolving AI landscape.  From marketing and product development to HR

MADISON, Wis. — Join WisPolitics and the Wisconsin Technology Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for lunch and a panel discussion on if, how and where President Trump’s tariffs are affecting the Wisconsin economy. The panelists include Menzie Chinn, an economics professor in UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs who studies macroeconomic issues and policies;

Racine, WI — August 25, 2025 — H.O.T. Government and The Wisconsin Conservative Digest announce the Liberty Summit 2025, a two-day grassroots event focused on equipping citizens with strategies and connections to restore transparency, accountability, and integrity in government. The summit will take place October 3–4, 2025 at the Holiday

Statewide tour will take Rodriguez to every corner of Wisconsin, listening to families, workers, and communities about the challenges they face and the future they want to build MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez today announced the launch of “Rolling with Rodriguez: A 72 County Tour,” a statewide listening and engagement

Common Ground Secured $6 Million in Perpetuity for Low-Income Students One year ago Common Ground (CG) celebrated the rollout of the Wisconsin Driver Education Grant Program.  Since then approximately 10,000 low-income high school students across the state have benefited from the program which pays for classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction..   “We are excited

Payments to support over 3,000 child care providers statewide, the care of over 126,000 kids, help retain over 25,000 child care staff MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers wrapped up his statewide tour visiting child care providers across the state to highlight the first round of direct payments awarded to providers through the Child Care Bridge Payments Program. Funds from this first month’s payment, totaling $8.7

MADISON– Yesterday on UpFront, Senator Drake announced the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus is launching a statewide listening tour. This comes following the passing of the biennial state budget and concerns shared by Black Wisconsinites. The members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus have released the following statement: “For decades Black Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. — In the last week a new poll revealed that over two thirds of of Americans have an unfavorable view on tariffs. This comes at a time when Wisconsin Republicans are standing strong behind the GOP policies, despite the rising costs of goods across the county. Stores like Walmart and Home Depot have noted

Baldwin hits Dane, Grant, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties in statewide tour WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up the third week of her “Fighting for Wisconsin Families” tour with stops highlighting how Republicans’ cuts to Medicaid will impact rural health, ongoing recovery efforts in Southeastern

Madison, Wis. – after President Trump met with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, he claimed he would end mail-in voting in the United States at Putin’s recommendation. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Ending mail-in voting would disenfranchise millions of Americans, including our elderly, our neighbors with disabilities, our

MADISON, WIS. – The ActingU.S. Attorney for the WesternDistrict of Wisconsinjoins the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) in announcing grants provided to combat violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,