Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) announced its new workforce focused Accelerate Wisconsin initiative on Wednesday, while also honoring the institutions partnering in the initiative. DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth joined the deans from the colleges of nursing at Madison College, UW-Madison, and Edgewood College to announce a

BELMONT, Wis. –  First Capitol, a Wisconsin Historical Society site, will open to the public on weekends beginning Saturday, May 25. Explore the modest white wooden buildings where in 1836 Wisconsin’s first laws were written in just 46 days. Located near the picturesque hamlet of Belmont in Lafayette County, these restored historic structures mark the era

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced Wisconsin farmers and rural small business owners will receive more than $1.2 million in grants to make energy efficiency improvements, cut energy costs, and strengthen the resiliency of their operations. “Wisconsin farmers and small businesses power our rural communities, creating jobs and economic

Milwaukee, WI – “As an alumnus of UW-Milwaukee and the state senator representing the campus, I am proud that Chancellor Mark Mone, UWM leadership, and student organizers were able to come to an agreement to end the protest encampment. This victory for student protestors was a testament to the peaceful, principled,

MOUNT PLEASANT, WI MAY 12, 2024 — Local residents will speak during public comments during the Mount Pleasant Village Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, May 13th regarding a recent report in the media from the Wisconsin Examiner, which revealed that a contractor hired by Village President David DeGroot had been

Madison, WI – The Senate will convene tomorrow to attempt to override vetoes by Governor Evers, including a veto on a bill that would help solve the teacher supply crisis. SB 917 tried to solve the teacher shortage with “teacher apprenticeships” – a bipartisan solution used in 34 states – before Governor Evers vetoed

MADISON, Wis. — Oral arguments begin today in a case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court that seeks to once again allow voters in the Badger State to utilize secure ballot drop boxes to cast their votes.  In 2022, the MAGA-controlled state Supreme Court banned most use of ballot drop boxes, a ruling that created severe

GREEN BAY, Wis. (May 13, 2024) – TitletownTech, a venture capital firm formed out of a partnership between the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft, is pleased to welcome Mike Gallagher to its team as Senior Strategic Advisor. With his extensive experience in national security, technology policy, and public service, Congressman Gallagher is uniquely positioned to support

Dear UWM students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the greater community, Today is the fourteenth day of the encampment started on Mitchell Hall lawn by the UWM Popular University for Palestine Coalition. This encampment was launched to urge UW-Milwaukee to end its complicity in Israel’s ongoing genocide and occupation of Gaza

 Milwaukee – On Sunday May 12th, the UWM Popular University for Palestine Coalition came to an agreement with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) that includes the university explicitly  calling for a ceasefire, for the cessation of the genocide and scholasticide in Gaza and to work with the UWM Foundation towards divestment. On

WASHINGTON (May 13, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today released the following statement on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s decision to make concessions to protestors.  “UW-Milwaukee should not have caved to the demands of protestors and rewarded bad behavior. Instead of caving, the university should uphold the law, punish those who broke

Less than six months before Election Day, Donald Trump and Republicans are struggling to keep up with Team Biden-Harris and Democrats’ massive infrastructure and fundraising advantage in the Badger State. While Donald Trump has virtually no campaign infrastructure to speak of in Wisconsin, Biden-Harris 2024 and the Wisconsin Democrats have

GREEN BAY — On May 15, from 1-3 p.m., the Green Bay VA Health Care Center will host an informational session related to the PACT Act and toxic exposures. The event will include a Q&A session with Jim McLain, executive director of the Zablocki VA Health Care System, as well

(FITCHBURG) – Jimmy Anderson’s campaign for the 16th State Senate district has been endorsed by three important Democratic leaders: former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, State Senator Kelda Roys, and Dane County Board Chair Patrick Miles. Mandela Barnes said, “Jimmy’s leadership, compassion, and resilience make him the clear choice in this race for

Delafield, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) has been building support throughout Wisconsin over the last two and a half years for eliminating the state’s income tax.  What’s Happening: This weekend, delegates to the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) 2024 state convention are poised to pass a resolution calling on lawmakers

In the five-and-a-half weeks since local nonprofit organizer, journalist, and education advocate Christian Phelps announced his candidacy for the 93rd Assembly District, an organized team has been building the grassroots foundation necessary to ensure that Phelps’s campaign is successful and his experienced, progressive, bold leadership is sent to the capitol. Community leaders in

EAU CLAIRE, W.I. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) led a healthcare roundtable in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to provide a space for federal, state, and local elected officials and healthcare representatives to discuss the Congressman’s healthcare legislative priorities and ways to improve medical care access in the Third District.  During

GREEN BAY, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a roundtable in Green Bay to hear from parents and nurses and discuss her progress to bring down the price of inhalers and hold big drug companies accountable. At NEW Community Clinic, Senator Baldwin heard stories about the reality families and

Recently, Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne issued his decision regarding the deaths of three adults, which occurred on January 1, 2024, in the Town of Cottage Grove, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of

MADISON – A team from Denmark High School took first place in the 2024 Wisconsin Civics Games state championship Friday at the Capitol in Madison. Eighteen teams from 15 schools participated in the competition, presented by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation. It was Denmark’s first trip to the finals. The