MILWAUKEE — Confirmed antisemitic incidents in Wisconsin surged to 174 in 2025, an 83% increase from 2024 to 2025, according to the 2025 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents released today by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Milwaukee Jewish Federation.  This sharp increase marks 2025 as a statistically distinct year and signals a

KING, Wis.—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s military servicemembers

UNION GROVE —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 24, at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s

SPOONER—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 23, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s military servicemembers and

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted transportation stakeholders Thursday for the spring meeting of the Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC). WiNDAC meets twice year to discuss transportation needs for the population of Wisconsinites who don’t drive. The latest meeting highlighted WisDOT’s non-driver mapping tool. The interactive map produces estimates of non-drivers

Former WFBF Pres Enjoys Deep Support Across the District  BREAKING NEWS — Kevin Krentz, local dairy farmer and former President of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF), today filed 500+ nomination signatures for his campaign for the 57th Assembly District. Krentz served as President of WFBF from 2020 until 2023. 

The Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point held a grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art Compostability Testing Laboratory on May 20. The new facility marks a significant milestone in WIST’s mission to help businesses and organizations meet their goals in ways that make more sustainable use

Wisconsin Historical Society announces summer 2026 tours where tales of the Capitol Square, Black history, LGBTQ+ history and the mysteries of Madison come alive MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Maker Space in downtown Madison is launching its summer 2026 walking tours, offering a fresh way to explore Wisconsin’s

MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is reminding prospective candidates of law changes to the nomination paper process and steps required to secure their name on the ballot. With the statutory nomination paper filing deadline approaching on June 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., candidates and circulators must follow the

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announcedthe following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting April 2026 preliminaryestimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: View Labor Force PDF

(MILWAUKEE, WI, 5/21/2026) – More than six Members of Congress have expressed alarm over ICE’s detention of Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-American community leader and legal U.S. resident of over 30 years. They join over a dozen Wisconsin lawmakers in calling for his release from ICE. Alongside WI Senator Tammy Baldwin’s,

(Washington, D.C.) – Today,Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced the OPT Fair Tax Act, legislation that will close a perverse loophole that harms American workers.  Under current law, foreign workers in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program are exempt from paying Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes, creating an incentive to hire these foreign workers over American citizens. The OPT Fair Tax Act will ensure that OPT employment is treated the same as other employment under

RAYMOND, Wis. – ER nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Mitchell Berman is speaking out against the Trump administration’s creation of a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” established without Congressional authorization as part of a self-dealing lawsuit settlement, and calling on Congressman Bryan Steil to oppose the fund.

Students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics (CoBE) delivered one of the strongest performances in the nation at the 2026 Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) National Convention. The UW–Whitewater chapter earned more finalist placements than any other chapter and was named a Top 5 chapter nationally as

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led her colleagues in calling on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to immediately release Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident of the United States, who is currently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Indiana. The Senators note that Mr. Sarsour has lived in the United States for more

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating the news that Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) will receive $8 million in federal funding towards the continued redevelopment of Concourse E, a new state-of the-art international concourse that can also be used for domestic flights. The funding, secured by U.S. Senator Tammy

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds artists it is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from across Wisconsin compete for the opportunity to

RACINE, WI — Today, Trevor Jung, Democratic candidate for State Senate, proudly announced that his campaign has received the endorsement of Wisconsin United States Senator Tammy Baldwin. The public support underscores a shared commitment to building an economy that rewards hard work and directly addresses the high costs squeezing families across

De Pere, WI — De Pere resident and working mom Katie Baney today announced her candidacy for the Wisconsin State Senate in the 1st District following the retirement of State Senator André Jacque. “I grew up in the Ledgeview De Pere area, and my husband and I are raising our

Delafield, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released Cases to Watch: Pending Cases. Lasting Consequences. Where Wisconsin’s Future Is Being Decided, on Thursday. The IRG Court Watch report examines the most consequential litigation currently pending before Wisconsin state courts and federal courts. This report comes on the heels