Technical college system seeks 5.4% increase to strengthen Wisconsin’s workforce and economy MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board approved its 2027-29 budget request on September 2, seeking a $168 million investment in Wisconsin’s most popular higher education system and most trusted skilled workforce engine. Each year, Wisconsin’s 16

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Winnie Brinks for Michigan lieutenant governor, Stephanie Garcia Richard for New Mexico lieutenant governor, and Sarah Godlewski for Wisconsin lieutenant governor. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: “Republicans are doubling down on an

End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption organization, today endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Wisconsin Governor. Crowley is centering accountability and affordability in his campaign. “Working families are tired of paying more for basic necessities while corporations rake in record profits and billionaires get another tax handout,” said

Madison, Wis. (September 3, 2026) — As we approach the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum has opened two exhibits remembering the souls lost on that day, honoring all first responders, and highlighting those who were motivated to serve afterward. The first, Compassion Under Fire: Stories of

As the new school year gets underway, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging parents and caregivers to check their children’s vaccination records and make sure they are protected from serious vaccine-preventable diseases. “Back-to-school vaccinations are always important, and especially now with a measles outbreak in our state.

Hey there, Wisconsin educators and staff. Governor Tony Evers here. I am jazzed to help welcome all of you back to school for another wonderful school year. As many of you know, my first back-to-school season started when I was a science teacher in Baraboo. Since then, I’ve had the

Children are best protected in a vehicle when they are correctly buckled into the correct seat for their age and size. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s September Law of the Month reminds parents and caregivers to check their children’s car seats and booster seats for height and weight restrictions and ensure

Delafield, Wis. – According to new IRG analysis of IRS data Wisconsin lost more than $4 billion in income in 2023 because people moved out of state. $2.8 billion went to states with a flat income tax or no income tax at all. More than 88,000 tax filers, similar to

POYNETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced a reduction in the number of ring-necked pheasants that will be stocked this fall. Due to budget constraints within the DNR’s Wildlife Management Program, the recent stocking goal of 75,000 pheasants over 82 state-owned properties will be reduced to 65,000

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. Two certified candidates ran for the two open b​oard member positions and the election closed on August 15, 2026. Asa Bennett of Wisconsin Rapids and Jason Minks of

MADISON, Wis. — MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany is back where he belongs — at a swanky White House dinner with his swamp creature colleagues cozying up to Donald Trump. This time, Tiffany came away with a MAGA dream: Trump vowed to the candidates present, “I will be with you 100% all the

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — At a lavish White House dinner, Donald Trump praised his favorite MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany and said, “I will be with you 100% all the way to November” Congressman Tiffany has also been with Trump 100% of the time when it comes to voting for his agenda that is raising

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) joined a coalition in challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income youth and some young adults. In their lawsuit, the coalition argues that since the creation of the Medicaid and Children’s

WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany called for stronger protections against government surveillance in Wisconsin, announcing that as governor he will pause state funding for Flock cameras while convening a task force on day one to establish clear safeguards for personal privacy. The proposal comes as David Crowley has spent years pushing

MADISON, WI – As Flock cameras become a growing concern for Wisconsin voters, Democrat David Crowley is desperately trying to assure them that he shares their concerns. There’s just one problem: He spent years in Milwaukee County supporting the expansion of automated cameras and license plate readers.  The Heartland Post summed up Crowley’s long and

Dean nurses have been inspired by the momentum of St. Mary’s nurses’ historic union election victory and the wave of thousands of other healthcare professionals forming unions across the nation Madison, Wisc. – 380 nurses at SSM Health Dean Medical Group in Dane County have gotten their union election dates

Extreme heat is the deadliest climate hazard, and students, teachers and school staff are directly in harm’s way. Extreme heat claims more lives annually than hurricanes, floods, and wildfires combined Washington, DC – As students across the country experience their first few weeks of school, extreme heat is forcing schools

Award recognizes project to digitize and make accessible online Bureau of Catholic Indian Mission archives MILWAUKEE — Raynor Library at Marquette University received the Governor’s Award for Archival Achievement from the Wisconsin Historical Society in a ceremony hosted at the library on Friday, Aug. 28. The Governor’s Award for Archival

GREENDALE, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) named Ben Brist in Assembly District 61 a must-win Target Race for Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly. Flipping the Wisconsin Assembly blue is a top priority for the DLCC, and Ben Brist’s race is crucial to protecting progress and ensuring