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MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation is seeking nominees for its annual Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award. The award will be given to an individual who has demonstrated leadership, courage and compassion
Madison, WI — Today, Democratic colleagues Representative Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) and Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) testified in opposition to Assembly Bill 1033. Assembly Bill 1033 aims to regulate wake surfing by prohibiting the activity unless 300 feet from shoreline. The
Community invited to exhibitions, civic and literary conversations, film screenings and performances Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout steps into spring semester and continues its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad civic talks, film screenings and
Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) released legislation (LRB-0750) to restore the right to boycott in Wisconsin, reversing a 2018 law that restricts government and private actors’ ability to base decisions on the political actions of one specific
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she is once again leading a bill that would crack down on wealthy investors who buy up single-family homes and invest tens of billions of dollars to rehab and build millions
Madison, WI – A broad coalition of agribusinesses and hunger relief groups today urged Wisconsin lawmakers to address an urgent need for $69.2 million in FoodShare funding, in the wake of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
MADISON, Wis. – As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is warning the public about relationship investment scams, a form of fraud that costs Americans an estimated $10 billion each year. The DFI is participating in a national awareness campaign,
Feb. 11, 2026 (Milwaukee) Mount Mary announced that in fall 2026 it will add social work to its growing list of reduced credit programs. Known as “Thrive in Three,” this option allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree in as little as three years. The reduced credit social work degree
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, as part of his 2026 Legislative Agenda, is urging the Wisconsin State Legislature to work across the aisle to lower everyday out-of-pocket healthcare costs for Wisconsin families and seniors, prevent prescription drug price gouging, and crack down on health insurers to ensure Wisconsinites get
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced its 2025 Financial Summary of Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund which showed decreased tax rates for employers and an increased overall balance. The UI Trust Fund is the account that holds
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Thursday, February 26th from 8-9am at Waukesha Cafe House at 410 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Dr. Eric Wilcots as interim chancellor of UW-Madison effective May 17. Wilcots, currently Dean of the College of Letters & Science, the university’s largest college, will succeed Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin when she departs to become President of Columbia University. … Please
The following is a statement from Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes following last night’s vote by Tom Tiffany to continue killing Wisconsin jobs and spiking costs with reckless tariffs. In April, Tiffany was the deciding vote to stop Trump’s inflationary tariffs from being
MILWAUKEE — Alderperson and Secretary of State candidate JoCasta Zamarripa issued a statement today warning that Congressman Bryan Steil’s new voting bill — modeled on the federal “SAVE Act” — would strip countless eligible Wisconsinites of their right to vote
Milwaukee, Wis. – Ordering flowers for Valentine’s Day? Don’t procrastinate, or you may end up falling for a scam. BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports from shoppers who turned to online florists for last-minute orders. They paid for a beautiful arrangement but got disappointing flowers –
The Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding (AEF) has called for a budget repair bill focused on providing property-taxpayer relief. We are excited to see the Governor making exactly such a proposal, with an estimated $450 Million for general school aids. But
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking basic and advanced hunter education volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in
Despite Trump’s sweeping tariffs costing the average American household $1,000 more per year, Steil still supports them Today, Bryan Steil voted *again* to shield Donald Trump from Congressional oversight on his sweeping, reckless tariffs that are raising costs for Wisconsinites.
Despite Trump’s sweeping tariffs costing the average American household $1,000 more per year, Van Orden still supports them Today, Derrick Van Orden voted *again* to shield Donald Trump from Congressional oversight on his sweeping, reckless tariffs that are raising costs
MADISON, Wis. — Tariff Tom and his gang of Trump yes-men once again voted to shiv Wisconsin’s economy, voting to allow the president to wage his never ending tariff war that is fueling the affordability crisis. In response to the vote, Democratic
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation is seeking nominees for its annual Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award. The award will be given to an individual who has demonstrated leadership, courage and compassion as a social justice advocate, while working to eliminate discrimination
Madison, WI — Today, Democratic colleagues Representative Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) and Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) testified in opposition to Assembly Bill 1033. Assembly Bill 1033 aims to regulate wake surfing by prohibiting the activity unless 300 feet from shoreline. The bill fails to acknowledge depth requirements, invasive species, and preserve
Community invited to exhibitions, civic and literary conversations, film screenings and performances Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout steps into spring semester and continues its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad civic talks, film screenings and literary conversations, art and design exhibitions, and performing arts events
Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) released legislation (LRB-0750) to restore the right to boycott in Wisconsin, reversing a 2018 law that restricts government and private actors’ ability to base decisions on the political actions of one specific foreign government. Boycott campaigns were an integral part of the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she is once again leading a bill that would crack down on wealthy investors who buy up single-family homes and invest tens of billions of dollars to rehab and build millions of new homes. The Affordable Housing and Homeownership Protection Act would provide
Madison, WI – A broad coalition of agribusinesses and hunger relief groups today urged Wisconsin lawmakers to address an urgent need for $69.2 million in FoodShare funding, in the wake of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which shifted 75 percent of administrative costs to states. Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is warning the public about relationship investment scams, a form of fraud that costs Americans an estimated $10 billion each year. The DFI is participating in a national awareness campaign, led by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in partnership with …
Feb. 11, 2026 (Milwaukee) Mount Mary announced that in fall 2026 it will add social work to its growing list of reduced credit programs. Known as “Thrive in Three,” this option allows students to complete a bachelor’s degree in as little as three years. The reduced credit social work degree was approved by the Higher Learning Commission in early 20…
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, as part of his 2026 Legislative Agenda, is urging the Wisconsin State Legislature to work across the aisle to lower everyday out-of-pocket healthcare costs for Wisconsin families and seniors, prevent prescription drug price gouging, and crack down on health insurers to ensure Wisconsinites get the care and coverage that they p… Please log in
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced its 2025 Financial Summary of Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund which showed decreased tax rates for employers and an increased overall balance. The UI Trust Fund is the account that holds Wisconsin employers’ state UI taxes which finance regular state UI
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Thursday, February 26th from 8-9am at Waukesha Cafe House at 410 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). Constituents interested in conversing with Rep. Allen about any state government questions
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Dr. Eric Wilcots as interim chancellor of UW-Madison effective May 17. Wilcots, currently Dean of the College of Letters & Science, the university’s largest college, will succeed Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin when she departs to become President of Columbia University. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
The following is a statement from Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes following last night’s vote by Tom Tiffany to continue killing Wisconsin jobs and spiking costs with reckless tariffs. In April, Tiffany was the deciding vote to stop Trump’s inflationary tariffs from being repealed by Congress: “As costs continue to rise for Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Alderperson and Secretary of State candidate JoCasta Zamarripa issued a statement today warning that Congressman Bryan Steil’s new voting bill — modeled on the federal “SAVE Act” — would strip countless eligible Wisconsinites of their right to vote while doing nothing to improve election security. “Republicans already claimed
Milwaukee, Wis. – Ordering flowers for Valentine’s Day? Don’t procrastinate, or you may end up falling for a scam. BBB.org/ScamTracker has received numerous reports from shoppers who turned to online florists for last-minute orders. They paid for a beautiful arrangement but got disappointing flowers – or nothing at all. How the scam works Unfortunately, you
The Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding (AEF) has called for a budget repair bill focused on providing property-taxpayer relief. We are excited to see the Governor making exactly such a proposal, with an estimated $450 Million for general school aids. But we are left wondering why our elected leaders would support
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking basic and advanced hunter education volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state. Becoming a volunteer instructor is
Despite Trump’s sweeping tariffs costing the average American household $1,000 more per year, Steil still supports them Today, Bryan Steil voted *again* to shield Donald Trump from Congressional oversight on his sweeping, reckless tariffs that are raising costs for Wisconsinites. The pivotal vote comes as a new report from the Tax Foundation found
Despite Trump’s sweeping tariffs costing the average American household $1,000 more per year, Van Orden still supports them Today, Derrick Van Orden voted *again* to shield Donald Trump from Congressional oversight on his sweeping, reckless tariffs that are raising costs for Wisconsinites. The pivotal vote comes as a new report from
MADISON, Wis. — Tariff Tom and his gang of Trump yes-men once again voted to shiv Wisconsin’s economy, voting to allow the president to wage his never ending tariff war that is fueling the affordability crisis. In response to the vote, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Emily Stuckey released the following statement: