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MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it is working with eligible organizations to serve free meals and snacks to children across the state through the Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, SFSP sponsors and sites across
MADISON, Wis. – It took something as small as the width of a motorcycle tire to change Jack Brucks’ life forever. Brucks, then 10 years old, was riding a single-piston motorcycle in a flat-track training session — his specialty —
Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of 849 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s most recent ceremony on May 16, seven College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management students were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 6,700 traps for the detection of spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2026. The traps will be placed in 36 counties in western and central Wisconsin from
The number of small businesses in the state expanded rapidly in the post-pandemic period, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The number of establishments in the state with fewer than 500 employees surged 20.2% between 2020 and 2025, far
Madison, WI- Yesterday, Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) was awarded Legislator of the Year by the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA) for his work on establishing a responsible sandhill crane hunt. “I want to thank the membership of WWA for this recognition
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that applications are now open for the Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) employer grant program. As announced during Gov. Evers’ 2026 State of the State address, the new WisTRAIN program is
(NEW FRANKEN)… Nic Cravillion officially submitted over 700 nomination signatures to the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Friday, May 22 from residents across Wisconsin’s First Senate District, including farmers, veterans, small business owners, working families, and law enforcement and first responders,
MADISON, Wis. — Bryan Steil prides himself on the fact that he “requested” to serve as chairman for the subcommittee that oversees cryptocurrency regulation. It’s not surprising considering before his leadership appointment, he received nearly $1 million from prediction market companies and
MADISON — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today officially released “Dane County in Action: A Strategic Vision Delivering Results the Dane County Way,” a new strategic plan that will guide the priorities and direction of Dane County government in the
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 122 tweets. From incoherent attempts at disses to lying about saving BagderCare again, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence
MADISON, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany’s campaign for governor announced today that it has officially submitted the maximum number of nomination signatures, with signatures collected from all 72 counties across the state. “I’m grateful to the thousands of volunteers and supporters
WAUWATOSA, WI — Rep. Robyn Vining is proud to announce that she has received the endorsement of Tammy Baldwin, United States Senator from Wisconsin, in her race for state Senate. The endorsement demonstrates the two leaders’ commitment to creating solutions on
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Tom Tiffany said defendants convicted in the violent January 6th attacks on the Capitol could “possibly” be owed restitution in the form of taxpayer-funded payouts from the federal government. “As if it weren’t enough to deny the results of
MADISON – Today, Senator Dianne Hesselbein introduced the No Taxpayer Dollars for Insurrectionists Act. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “With no Congressional approval or oversight, President Trump recently announced a $1.8 billion slush fund to give taxpayer dollars to
he Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to take steps to prevent mpox after cases were recently confirmed in southeastern and northern Wisconsin. Although mpox has been circulating at low levels since 2022, current surveillance data show an
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for April 2026. View Labor Force PDF In brief, the nonseasonally
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, May 18, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee County Chief Health Policy Advisor Dr. Ben Weston, alongside the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF), previewed a new report entitled “Trends in Milwaukee
KENOSHA, Wis. — As Wisconsin families pay more than $4.30 a gallon, their highest prices in four years, Opportunity Wisconsin will hand out 50 free $20 gas cards tomorrow in Kenosha to help residents cope with the crunch. The giveaway comes
A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. – In honor of National Dairy Month, I hereby proclaim that Wisconsin is not just America’s Dairyland, but the World’s Dairyland.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it is working with eligible organizations to serve free meals and snacks to children across the state through the Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, SFSP sponsors and sites across Wisconsin serve more than 3 million nutritious meals at over
MADISON, Wis. – It took something as small as the width of a motorcycle tire to change Jack Brucks’ life forever. Brucks, then 10 years old, was riding a single-piston motorcycle in a flat-track training session — his specialty — in Texas when his front wheel struck a tire that
Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of 849 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s most recent ceremony on May 16, seven College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management students were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout Proud.
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 6,700 traps for the detection of spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2026. The traps will be placed in 36 counties in western and central Wisconsin from mid-May through early July. Trap locations are determined according to
The number of small businesses in the state expanded rapidly in the post-pandemic period, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The number of establishments in the state with fewer than 500 employees surged 20.2% between 2020 and 2025, far outpacing their growth in the prior decade. While this increase
Madison, WI- Yesterday, Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) was awarded Legislator of the Year by the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA) for his work on establishing a responsible sandhill crane hunt. “I want to thank the membership of WWA for this recognition and extend my appreciation for their dedication to sustainable conservation,” said
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that applications are now open for the Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) employer grant program. As announced during Gov. Evers’ 2026 State of the State address, the new WisTRAIN program is supported by… Please log in to access subscriber content. If
(NEW FRANKEN)… Nic Cravillion officially submitted over 700 nomination signatures to the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Friday, May 22 from residents across Wisconsin’s First Senate District, including farmers, veterans, small business owners, working families, and law enforcement and first responders, requesting that his name appear on the 2026 ballot. Cravillion
MADISON, Wis. — Bryan Steil prides himself on the fact that he “requested” to serve as chairman for the subcommittee that oversees cryptocurrency regulation. It’s not surprising considering before his leadership appointment, he received nearly $1 million from prediction market companies and cryptocurrency trading platforms. Bryan Steil’s list of crypto-aligned donors include
MADISON — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today officially released “Dane County in Action: A Strategic Vision Delivering Results the Dane County Way,” a new strategic plan that will guide the priorities and direction of Dane County government in the years ahead. County Executive Agard first unveiled the strategic plan
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 122 tweets. From incoherent attempts at disses to lying about saving BagderCare again, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S DADDY OF THE WEEK: Stephen ColbertStephen
MADISON, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany’s campaign for governor announced today that it has officially submitted the maximum number of nomination signatures, with signatures collected from all 72 counties across the state. “I’m grateful to the thousands of volunteers and supporters who helped us reach every corner of this state and
WAUWATOSA, WI — Rep. Robyn Vining is proud to announce that she has received the endorsement of Tammy Baldwin, United States Senator from Wisconsin, in her race for state Senate. The endorsement demonstrates the two leaders’ commitment to creating solutions on issues important to the entirety of the Badger State, including
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Tom Tiffany said defendants convicted in the violent January 6th attacks on the Capitol could “possibly” be owed restitution in the form of taxpayer-funded payouts from the federal government. “As if it weren’t enough to deny the results of the 2020 election and work to overturn it, Tom Tiffany
MADISON – Today, Senator Dianne Hesselbein introduced the No Taxpayer Dollars for Insurrectionists Act. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “With no Congressional approval or oversight, President Trump recently announced a $1.8 billion slush fund to give taxpayer dollars to January 6 rioters. This is the height of corruption, and
he Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to take steps to prevent mpox after cases were recently confirmed in southeastern and northern Wisconsin. Although mpox has been circulating at low levels since 2022, current surveillance data show an uptick of infections nationwide in recent weeks. As of May
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for April 2026. View Labor Force PDF In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary April 2026
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, May 18, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee County Chief Health Policy Advisor Dr. Ben Weston, alongside the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF), previewed a new report entitled “Trends in Milwaukee County Suicides Pre-Post COVID-19.” The report set out to examine
KENOSHA, Wis. — As Wisconsin families pay more than $4.30 a gallon, their highest prices in four years, Opportunity Wisconsin will hand out 50 free $20 gas cards tomorrow in Kenosha to help residents cope with the crunch. The giveaway comes after Rep. Bryan Steil voted to continue the war in
A commentary by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. – In honor of National Dairy Month, I hereby proclaim that Wisconsin is not just America’s Dairyland, but the World’s Dairyland. Our state continues to lead the world in dairy thanks