U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Watch: Presses National Institutes of Health Director on Trump admin’s cuts to lifesaving research
Last year, Trump Admin cut 2,000 research grants for cancer, ALS, Alzheimer’s disease and more WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education questioned National Institutes for
WisconsinEye: Funding challenges continue at WisconsinEye
MADISON, Wis. – WisconsinEye President & CEO Jon Henkes joined WORT FM News Producer Faye Parks to explain how state lawmakers and private donors can help the network stay afloat. “We are still optimistic and hopeful that the legislature will
ACLU of Wisconsin: Federal court rules for Wisconsin voters, rejects Trump administration demand for private voter data
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted statewide voter file MADISON, Wis. — In a major victory for voters, a federal court has dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit — an unprecedented overreach into state election administration — seeking to force
Law Forward: Federal court rules for Wisconsin voters, rejects Trump administration demand for private voter data
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted statewide voter file MADISON, Wis. — In a major victory for voters, a federal court has dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit — an unprecedented overreach into state election administration — seeking to force Wisconsin to
Dept. of Natural Resources: Kick off summer fun with Wisconsin State Parks this Memorial Day weekend
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy more time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15
Milwaukee Jewish Federation: Statewide annual antisemitism audit reports 83% spike in confirmed incidents over the previous year
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
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery to hold Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25
KING, Wis.—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony 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
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery to hold Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 24
UNION GROVE —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Dayceremony 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
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery to hold Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 23
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
Dept. of Transportation: Advisory committee focuses on planning resources to improve transportation for Wisconsin’s non-drivers
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
Krentz campaign: Files 500+ nomination signatures for AD57
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.
UW-Stevens Point: Opens state-of-the-art testing laboratory
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
Wisconsin Historical Society: Stroll into the history of Madison with Summer 2026 History Maker Space walking tours
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
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Reminders for candidate nomination paper deadline, challenge period
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,
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data: Wisconsin April employment numbers released; unemployment holds steady at 3.5%
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
Free Salah Sarsour Campaign: National pressure grows to free Palestinian-American community leader Salah Sarsour from ICE detention: Half a dozen members of Congress condemn his wrongful detention alongside over a dozen WI lawmakers and 200+ organizations
(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
Rep. Grothman: Introduces OPT Fair Tax Act to end tax loophole favoring foreign workers over American graduates
(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
Berman Campagin: Calls out Washington corruption over Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund
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,
UW-Whitewater: Pi Sigma Epsilon Chapter excels at 2026 National Convention
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
U.S Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin leads colleagues in calling for immediate release of detained Wisconsin resident Salah Sarsour
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