Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers to establish a Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Public Instruction. The report outlines how the legislature should investigate the actions of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) after the agency held a

Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout is extending high-impact polytechnic education beyond Wisconsin with its first-ever out-of-state articulation agreement for the B.S. automation leadership program. The agreement between UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) creates a pathway for students to advance from a two-year technical

The Milwaukee Press Club has named Astead Herndon, a host and editorial director at Vox, as the club’s 2026 Sacred Cat Award honoree. The award, given annually since 1973, recognizes excellence in journalism at the national level. Herndon will accept the award at the club’s annual Gridiron Awards event, set for Friday,

Madison, WI – Madison Reading Project is thrilled to announce it is expanding its service area to include Sauk County, starting with its early literacy services for young children. We believe every child deserves the chance to fall in love with reading.  Since our pilot program began in 2014 at

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (March 16, 2026)-With the recent heavy snow in many areas of Wisconsin and Michigan, Xcel Energy reminds customers to check their natural gas meter to make sure it is clear from snow and ice. Clearing snow and ice from natural gas meters is key to avoiding the potential

MADISON, WI – State Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), alongside Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), has introduced legislation to provide meaningful property tax relief and increase state support for Wisconsin’s public schools. The proposal would use a portion of the state’s surplus to increase general school aid and raise the state reimbursement

MADISON, WI (March 16, 2026) — As conflict involving Iran roils the Middle East, “UW Now Live” is examining what this moment means beyond the immediate headlines. This conversation will unpack the consequences of instability in Iran — how it reverberates across the Middle East, intersects with the war in Ukraine, and complicates

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that 18 projects are receiving grant funding for the 2026 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). Funded by 2025-2027 biennial budget which was signed by Governor Evers, these grants aim to refine and enhance the understanding of new

MILWAUKEE, Wis. –  Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will be recognizing some of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates who helped launch and execute the Marsy’s Law mapping exercises over the last four years. The mapping exercises literally “map” the journey a crime victim takes through the criminal justice system from the time

Due to the severe weather conditions caused by the ongoing winter storm, several Wisconsin DMV customer service centers are closed today, Monday, March 16, 2026. Here is a current list of the Wisconsin DMV customer service centers closed today due to weather. This link will be updated throughout the day to reflect

MADISON, WI — Wisconsin legislators are poised to pass a landmark bipartisan bill, Stillbirth Recognition and Support Act, that would create a state income tax credit for parents who experience the trauma and heartbreak of stillbirth.  Every year in Wisconsin, more than 300 families suffer the devastation of stillbirth. Profound grief is often accompanied by

Lancaster, WI (March 16, 2026) – Today, Republican Lieutenant Governor Candidate David Varnam responded to published reports that Will Martin, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, made multiple donations to former President Barack Obama and other democratic candidates. “It concerns me that a current candidate for Lieutenant Governor, who formerly staffed

TOWN OF SPRINGDALE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Springdale in Dane County, Wis. on the evening of Sunday, March 15. At approximately 5:09 p.m. on Sunday, March

RHINELANDER, WI — As voters in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District evaluate candidates for Congress, Niina Baum brings something that can’t be manufactured on the campaign trail: a lifetime of actually living here. Baum, who turns 31 next month, has lived in the 7th Congressional District for 29 of her 31 years

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) elevated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) due to a major winter storm impacting the entire state. The SEOC was elevated at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 15, to Level 3 which involves expanded monitoring and support.  At this level, enhanced monitoring occurs for ongoing

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges people to stay home and limit travel to emergencies only during the current winter storm. Travel is not advised across northern Wisconsin as blizzard conditions continue to make highways extremely hazardous and often impassable. The winter storm is expected to cause continued deteriorating

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #286 to declare a state of emergency as the state prepares for a winter storm that will begin impacting much of Wisconsin tonight and throughout the coming days. The National Weather Service predicts the potential for record-breaking snowfall and gusting winds,

MADISON, WI – On March 14, led by State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), and members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus, including Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton), introduced a proposal to use $1.3 billion of the state’s surplus to freeze property taxes and increase state funding for

MADISON, WI – On March 14, State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), alongside Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), introduced a proposal to use $1.3 billion of the state’s surplus to provide significant property tax relief statewide and increase state funding for public schools. State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), a member of

Today, I chose to enter a plea of No Contest to Disorderly Conduct, a Class B Misdemeanor. In exchange for my change of plea, the punishment the State recommended is a fine, which I will pay.   I am a proud Democrat. There were times when I broke from the directives of