Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ challenges the U.S. Department of Education’s discontinuation of critical grants awarded for special education services

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) discontinuation of awarded grants under the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) program. These competitive grants provide critical funding for the professional

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Americans for Contraception, Committee to Protect Healthcare, Medical Students for Choice, Planned Parenthood: Wisconsin leaders mark 61st anniversary of Griswold and call for action to protect the right to contraception

MADISON, Wis. — Today, state legislators, healthcare providers, advocates, and community leaders gathered in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol to mark the 61st anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, the landmark Supreme Court decision that established the constitutional

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Democratic National Committee: Local small businesses continue to suffer under Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans, forcing them to raise prices on families and cut jobs for workers

According to new data released today by The National Federation of Independent Business, small businesses throughout America continue to suffer under Donald Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans. With everything — from food and utilities to gas and building materials — becoming more

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National Republican Congressional Committee: Launches “Inside the Majority” video highlighting Derrick Van Orden

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released an “Inside the Majority” video highlighting Ret. Navy SEAL Senior Chief Derrick Van Orden’s background and how he delivers commonsense wins for his fellow veterans and Wisconsin families.  “Congressman Derrick Van Orden served our nation with honor as a Navy SEAL and now he

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Barnes campaign: Releases The Wisconsin Way agenda to tax the rich, freeze the rates, and keep Wisconsin safe

Wisconsin Way” Policy Agenda Calls For Tax On Millionaires And Ultra-Wealthy, Cutting Taxes for Middle-Class Families Lays Out Plans To Keep Wisconsinites Safe, Fully Fund Education, Make Life More Affordable LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WISCONSIN WAY HERE Today, Mandela Barnes is rolling out his Wisconsin Way platform to make life more affordable for Wisconsin families.

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Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ challenges the U.S. Department of Education’s discontinuation of critical grants awarded for special education services

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) discontinuation of awarded grants under the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) program. These competitive grants provide critical funding for the professional development of special education staff and support services for children

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Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance: Seeks applicants for next director

MADISON — The Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance (WSAA) is accepting applications for the position of Director of Government Relations. SAA advocates on behalf of school and district leaders to ensure Wisconsin students receive the highest-quality education possible. The Director of Government Relations will serve as a key voice for more

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Americans for Contraception, Committee to Protect Healthcare, Medical Students for Choice, Planned Parenthood: Wisconsin leaders mark 61st anniversary of Griswold and call for action to protect the right to contraception

MADISON, Wis. — Today, state legislators, healthcare providers, advocates, and community leaders gathered in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol to mark the 61st anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, the landmark Supreme Court decision that established the constitutional right to contraception, and to highlight growing threats to that

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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Kristin Silva appointed to WHEDA Board of Directors

MADISON, Wis. — Kristin Silva, Community Development Manager for Waukesha County, has been appointed to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Board of Directors. Silva has focused her career on advancing affordable housing and currently oversees the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the four-county HOME Consortium for

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Democratic National Committee: Local small businesses continue to suffer under Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans, forcing them to raise prices on families and cut jobs for workers

According to new data released today by The National Federation of Independent Business, small businesses throughout America continue to suffer under Donald Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans. With everything — from food and utilities to gas and building materials — becoming more expensive under Trump, the share of small businesses who plan

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation: Philanthropy helps lift region as Greater Milwaukee Foundation delivers historic level of grant funding

Milwaukee, Wis., June 9, 2026 – Reflecting the community’s extraordinary generosity, especially during times of hardship and change, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation issued $96.9 million in grants in 2025, the largest annual amount in its 110-year history, according to preliminary data.* Grants awarded by the Foundation are made possible by the

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Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Celebrates another historic year for Milwaukee’s tourism industry

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is praising today’s news that Milwaukee County’s tourism industry generated a record $4.431 billion in total economic impact in 2025, contributing to Wisconsin’s fourth consecutive record-breaking year for tourism.   According to data released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Milwaukee County welcomed $2.507 billion in direct visitor spending in

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