MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2024-25 school year. General school aids are the largest form of state support for Wisconsin public schools, offsetting local property taxes under state-imposed revenue limits. Wisconsin statutes

MADISON, Wis. — Another week, another series of bad headlines about Eric Hovde. From saying he knows Black culture because he’s been to Africa, to calling abortion bans “reasonable,” and new revelations about his family business’ shady dealings in China and how he would be a “walking conflict of interest” in the Senate, Eric Hovde

Representative Scott Krug Receives Award for Leadership on Working Towards Increasing School Breakfast Funding The School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin (SNA-WI) presented state Representative Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa) with an SNA-WI 2024 Legislator of the Year award at its annual meeting in La Crosse on Tuesday, June 25.  Representative Krug was named a 2024 SNA-WI Legislator of

[Milwaukee, June 27th, 2024] – Can we solve America’s big divides through…jokes? On July 6, at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, Diercks Hall, 1025 N Milwaukee St.,The Great American Punchline tour will bring people together to play, laugh and register to vote in a live comedy show and interactive experience. Comedians Negin

Hi all – As the RNC prepares to kick off the Republican convention later this month in the city their MAGA leader Donald Trump calls “horrible,” the DNC is launching a special 4th of July billboard campaign to remind the good people of Milwaukee exactly how each presidential candidate feels

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee voters living State Senate District 4 will be voting for a new State Senator in a Special Partisan Primary Election tomorrow.  The winner of Tuesday’s Special Partisan Primary will be on the ballot for the July 30 special election for State Senate District 4.  The special election

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court ruled that all U.S. presidents are immune to official acts: “The current Supreme Court has become a wing of the Republican Party, doing its bidding to reelect a convicted felon to the White House.

MADISON — Gov. Evers today recapped his visits with dairy farmers, processors, producers, and local community and agricultural industry leaders celebrating June Dairy Month and America’s Dairyland across the state over the month of June. During the visits, Gov. Evers highlighted the strength of the state’s dairy industry as well… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the campaign to elect Rebecca Cooke to Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District announced raising over $600,000 in the second quarter of 2024. This impressive quarter brings the campaign’s total raised to over $1,800,000 so far this cycle, as she continues to handily outpace others in the

Democrats are in chaos following Joe Biden’s catastrophic debate—as Biden refuses calls from top Democrats to drop out—and down-ballot Democrats are scrambling. Democrats like Jon Tester have spent years insisting Joe Biden is mentally competent despite clear evidence to the contrary. But now that Biden’s true cognitive decline has been exposed, they’re running for

RHINELANDER — Meleesa Johnson, Wisconsin’s Green Fire’s Executive Director, has been selected to serve on the Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes beginning in July 2024. This committee is one of five study committees for 2024. The scope of this study committee’s work begins: “The study committee is directed to review and recommend options for legislatio…

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Marshfield, WI – State Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) issued the following statement after former Assembly Majority Leader Scott Suder endorsed his re-election campaign to the 86th Assembly District, which he has proudly represented since 2012: “I am proud to have earned Scott’s endorsement,” said Rep. Spiros. “Scott and I worked together

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement responding to Eric Hovde’s comments on Juneteenth: “What Eric Hovde said on Juneteenth was abhorrent. If he thinks he knows Black culture because he’s been to Africa and runs homeless shelters, he’s got another thing coming. Hovde should spend a little less

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds travelers over the Fourth of July weekend to celebrate safe driving and expect slower traffic in work zones and along major travel corridors. According to AAA, about 1.4 million people will travel on Wisconsin roads this holiday weekend. Peak travel times are expected between

(MADISON) – The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees has endorsed Jimmy Anderson for State Senate, District 16. Founded in Madison in 1932, AFSCME has become a leading advocate for collective bargaining rights and the largest trade union for public employees in America, representing over a million civil

Today, Biden-Harris 2024 is launching a new ad titled “I Know,” featuring President Biden’s forceful remarks in North Carolina on Friday on the key difference in this election: between Donald Trump’s failed leadership and relentless lying and President Biden’s trademark honesty, character, and resilience. The ad closes with President Biden’s

The Board of Directors of Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice (WFVJ) are delighted to announce the hiring of Matthew Kendziera as their new Executive Director, succeeding founding Executive Director Rabbi Bonnie Margulis. WFVJ Board President Reverend Larry Sexe said, “We are excited to welcome Matt Kendziera as our new Executive

TOWN OF BIG FLATS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved shooting in the Town of Big Flats Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, June 29, 2024. At approximately 3:01 p.m., Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to

MADISON – In a rare opportunity to study carnivores before and after wolves were reintroduced to their ranges, researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that the effects of wolves on Isle Royale have been only temporary. And even in the least-visited national park, humans had a more significant impact