100+ western Wisconsin residents gathered at “No Blank Checks for Big Tech” in River Falls on Wednesday River Falls, Wis.. —  More than one hundred residents from across western Wisconsin gathered at Veterans Park in River Falls Wednesday evening to demand an end to Wisconsin’s state sales-and-use-tax exemption for qualified

MADISON, WI — As State Superintendent Jill Underly delivers her 2026 State of Education Address, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) called on her to account for declining standards, stalled reading results, and the widest racial student achievement gap in the country. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement:  “Wisconsin families

MADISON — Today, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jill Underly, will deliver her sixth State of Education Address. Since becoming State Superintendent, Underly has repeatedly requested massive education spending increases. At a time when families are demanding accountability and better results from public institutions, taxpayers deserve answers before being

WAUSAU, Wis. — Business and technology leaders from the Wausau area will explore how companies outside Wisconsin’s largest metropolitan areas are putting artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to work during the Tech Council’s Thursday, Oct. 15 luncheon at the WPS Powerhouse in Wausau. Panelists will include Felix Gallo, founder

MADISON, WI. — The future for $21 billion in federal non-deployment broadband funds remains unknown as the National Telecommunications and Information Administration misses its “end of summer” guidance deadline. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “This week marks the official end of summer, meaning the NTIA has

Event takes place today at noon at the Wisconsin State Capitol; livestream available via WisconsinEye  MADISON — In her sixth State of Education Address this afternoon, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly will celebrate public schools’ foundational role in building strong communities and engaged citizens, while calling on Wisconsinites to come

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski will join State Treasurer candidate Yee Leng Xiong, State Assembly candidate John Kroll and seniors to discuss skyrocketing gas prices and how Congressman Tom Tiffany’s support for cost-raising policies like the war-of-choice in Iran is hurting Wisconsinites on a fixed income. Families,

Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Releases August 2026 Real Estate Report Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its August 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing existing home sales in Wisconsin fell 8.3% in August compared with August 2025, reversing the upward trend seen in June and July, as declining affordability

MADISON, WI – Today, the CAP Times published an article revealing that the Joint Finance Committee, led by Republican co-chairs Senator Howard Marklein and Rep. Mark Born, slashed the proposed Division of Vocational Rehabilitation budget, despite warnings that insufficient funding would do long-term damage to the livelihoods and futures of

The most comprehensive legislation to prevent companion animals from barbaric testing practices WASHINGTON D.C.  – Congressmen Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today announced the introduction of the Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing (COMPACT) Act, the most comprehensive legislation in history to modernize federally funded biomedical research

VERONA, Wis. ― After a successful first year, the Wisconsin Beef Council, in partnership with Gather Wisconsin, is bringing back the Wisconsin Prime Rib Trail, inviting beef lovers to hit the road and discover classic Prime Rib at 16 new restaurants and supper clubs across the state. The Prime Rib

League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County Hosting 2nd Webinar in a 3-Part Series on October 8, 2026  Milwaukee – Wisconsin energy demand is expected to rise 40 percent by 2032 [https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-energy-demand-to-rise-driven-by-data-centers ]. The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County (LWVMC) will host the second webinar in a 3-part

Data Center Revolt Bus Tour Stops in Janesville; Efforts to Slow Development Could Slam the Brakes on Jobs, Investment and Transformational Local Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations, highlighted the economic and community benefits artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure

America’s college-admissions debate has been shaped by a small number of universities with many more qualified applicants than seats. Most colleges — and many programs inside selective universities — operate under very different conditions. As international graduate enrollment falls, the consequences can reach well beyond campus. MADISON, Wisconsin, September 21,

Milwaukee, WI  (Sept. 23, 2026) — Friends, colleagues and supporters of quality journalism will gather on Wednesday Sept. 30 from 5–7 p.m. at The Fitzgerald, 1119 N Marshall St., to celebrate the launch of the Daniel Bice Investigative Reporting Endowment, a new fund dedicated to supporting investigative reporting interns at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. To reg…

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association, announced that Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu has been honored with the organization’s Champion of Free Enterprise Award, recognizing his leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing pro-growth policies that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy and enhance

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Court of Appeals – District III. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Presiding Judge Lisa K. Stark’s retirement, effective Dec. 28, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2029.

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association, announced that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has been honored with the organization’s Champion of Free Enterprise Award, recognizing his leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing pro-growth policies that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy and enhance the

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As gas and diesel prices continue to climb throughout Wisconsin, David Crowley hammered MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for not standing up to Donald Trump on the war with Iran. Fast forward to yesterday, and following a report that over 70% say they disapprove of the war with

MADISON, Wis. — Over the past year, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has secured several major settlements for Wisconsinites, benefiting everyone from farmers to teenagers to vehicle owners. Through these settlement victories, AG Kaul has been instrumental in bringing hundreds of millions of dollars to Wisconsin—holding greedy and reckless corporations