Madison, Wis. (August 9, 2021) — This morning, UW-Madison journalism professor Mike Wagner posted a tweet encouraging violence against a sitting United States Senator.  The Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans issued the following statement from Chairman John Beauchamp in response to such blatant political bias and unacceptable behavior: “Professor Wagner’s

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that European Frogbit – a prohibited invasive plant with the potential to invade shallow or slow-moving water areas – was found for the first time in the state of Wisconsin. European frogbit, known for its petite lily pad-like leaves

Yesterday, the mayors of the five largest cities in Wisconsin authored an op-ed for the Capital Times in support of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. In the op-ed, Mayor Tom Barrett of Milwaukee, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway of Madison, Mayor Eric Genrich of Green Bay, Mayor John Antaramian of Kenosha and Mayor Cory

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that more than $70 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were distributed to members of Wisconsin’s lodging industry. Grants of up to $2 million were released on Friday to 888 lodging businesses around the state to help them offset some of

MADISON, WI (August 9, 2021) — A recent survey of business economists predicted rising prices, labor shortages, and persistent inflation pressures for the foreseeable future. Yet other observers argue that recent price pressures are a temporary result of pandemic adjustments. So, which is it? How should consumers, investors, businesses, and policymakers form

WASHINGTON — The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association released the following statement regarding its endorsement of Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes in his primary campaign for US Senate in Wisconsin. “Lt. Governor Barnes is a leader with the energy, expertise, and experience that will benefit Wisconsin and our nation as a U.S.

MILWAUKEE (August 9, 2021) — The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is reminding passengers that the final phase of its MCTS NEXT system redesign takes effect Sunday, August 29, 2021 with improvements and adjustments to Routes 22, 28, 54, 55, 56, 60, 76, and BlueLine. Additionally, there are three new routes – Routes 18, 66,

MADISON, Wis. – Misinformation has been an issue since the beginning of the pandemic, so UW Health pediatricians are correcting some of the most common and harmful myths around kids and COVID-19 to ensure everyone – from teachers to parents to school administrators – can making informed decisions for school safety.

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson received a subpoena today signed by Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) demanding that he appear before the state Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections on Sept. 7, and bring with him all ballots cast in the Nov. 2020 presidential election, including absentee, provisional, and

MADISON, WI- Today Governor Evers signed into law Senate Bill 120, which creates a standard Use of Force definition for law enforcment, and provides a penalty if this standard is violated. On this signing, Co-Chair of the Speakers Taskforce on Racial Disparities Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:

MADISON, Wis. –– Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Nellie Sires issued the following statement in response to the issuance of unenforceable subpoenas by Assembly Republicans related to the 2020 election: “Today’s announcement that Assembly Republicans are seeking to bring an Arizona-style Cyber Ninja circus to Wisconsin makes clear that

#OutWiGo with us at the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair! The DNR will be at the fair August 5-15, embracing our theme of “OutWiGo” with a focus on outdoor recreation across the state. Be sure to stop by our display to engage with DNR experts to learn about Wisconsin’s world-class fishing, wildlife, state