MADISON, Wis. — With new, fair legislative maps, Wisconsin Democrats have a real shot at winning a majority in Madison this November and putting an end to Republican games that have held our state back.  Democratic candidates are getting their message out from Wausau and Sheboygan to La Crosse and Baraboo, with

School counselors provide a variety of services for students in the prekindergarten to grade 12 setting, supporting both students’ mental health and academic achievement. However, ongoing challenges across the nation to recruit, hire and retain qualified school counselors have caused a massive shortage, particularly in rural schools, impacting students, their

WI-08 Republican Nominee Tony Wied Releases First TV Ad: “Problem Solver” De Pere, WI – Republican nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District Tony Wied today released his first TV ad for the general election highlighting his background as a small business owner and problem solver. “I spent decades creating jobs right here

Madison, Wis. – Today, with 20 days until Election Day, the Strong Schools, Strong Community campaign is announcing its third and final student co-chair. Tasha Noel, a junior at Capital High School, will help lead the campaign along with a deep bench of co-chairs: Representative Francesca Hong, Ruben Anthony, Sandy Morales, Jeff Mack,

WISCONSIN – Police Leaders for Community Safety, a national nonpartisan organization of law enforcement leaders, today announced its endorsement of Tammy Baldwin for reelection to the U.S. Senate. This endorsement reflects Senator Baldwin’s commitment to public safety, law enforcement, and upholding the rule of law. “Senator Tammy Baldwin stands out as

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS) Office of Interscholastic Athletics & Academics did not file the necessary paperwork for the football teams from Bay View High School and Pulaski High School to move between divisions before the 2024 season began. This oversight led to a sanction from the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein, and State Senate candidate Jodi Habush Sinykin held a roundtable discussion with voters in the 8th Senate District about the perilous state of reproductive freedoms in Wisconsin under a Republican-controlled Legislature.  Speakers shared how Republicans like Duey Stroebel have

MADISON — Following news that Wisconsin has a budget surplus of $4.6 billion, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released a statement calling for investment in public education. “The news that Wisconsin has a budget surplus of more than $4.5 billion comes at a time when too many of our school

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Midwest, USA – Today, the Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, and Pennsylvania state directors for Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued a joint statement rejecting the radical, progressive agenda of Governors Walz, Evers, Whitmer, Pritzker, and Shapiro and the harm it has caused middle-class families as they tour through the Midwest and Rust

Navigator polling released today highlights just how unpopular the Republican agenda on health care is among the American people. MAGA Republicans want to hike prescription drug costs, repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Inflation Reduction Act, cut Medicare and Medicaid, and rip coverage away from people with pre-existing conditions.

(MILWAUKEE) — Today, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the October 15 Certification of General Aid for the 2024-25 school year. MPS will receive approximately $587 million in general aid. The district’s 2024-25 Proposed Budget estimated that MPS would receive approximately $595 million in general aid. The district is calculating additional changes related

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) today announced the state of Wisconsin ended Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 with a positive balance of $4.6 billion. In addition, the state saw its ‘rainy day’ fund (Budget Stabilization Fund) increase to a record-high $1.9 billion, according to the new Annual Fiscal Report released by

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MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Five-Year Graduate Follow-Up Report, showcasing the remarkable achievements and positive career outcomes of the 2017-18 graduates. This comprehensive report highlights the significant impact of technical education on graduates’ professional lives and the broader

MADISON – In an effort to cut through the noise and disinformation that is increasingly targeted at purple swing states such as Wisconsin, Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell is releasing a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) produced by Blame Society Films featuring its Star Wars parody celebrity Chad Vader titled

By Mike Nichols Shortly before our Oct. 1 annual dinner, we learned about a conversation Rich Lowry, editor of National Review and at the time our scheduled speaker, had on the Megyn Kelly Show. We have great respect for Rich Lowry and National Review. That’s why we had invited him

MADISON, Wis. — As Derrick Van Orden desperately tries to distract from his abysmal record three weeks from Election Day, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit some of Van Orden’s most extreme positions.  Derrick Van Orden has no problem telling people what he thinks. And in the wake of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers to prepare for the opening of many furbearer trapping seasons across the state. Wisconsin is home to many furbearer species, and the state’s highly regulated trapping seasons play an important role in the DNR’s efforts to sustainably manage those

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is delighted to announce that it was awarded $177,480 in federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Museums Empowered grant, which will fund a professional development project from September 2024 to August 2027. As the Society prepares for the Wisconsin History Center’s opening in 2027,… Please log in