Crowley Campaign: ICYMI: David Crowley stands up to Big Tech to protect Wisconsin families and communities
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley is standing up for working families—against big tech billionaires—and that’s why working men and women across Wisconsin are supporting his vision for Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers, WisDOT: Announce support for 49 projects to improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities, trail projects, and support safer routes to school across the state
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced over $32 million in federal funding for 49 local transportation improvement projects in communities across the state to help local governments build or expand safe, nonmotorized transportation options such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, trail projects, and Safe Routes to School Program projects.
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Headlines Grant County Fair, celebrates rural Wisconsin
LANCASTER, WI — Congressman Derrick Van Orden headlined the Grant County Fair Thursday evening, joining hundreds of residents for a night celebrating rural Wisconsin.
Sen. Testin: Democrats lose in court after smear campaign
MADISON, Wis. – Senate President Pro-Tempore, Senator Patrick Testin released the following statement after Jeff Smith and his allies at the Senate Democrat Campaign Committee (SSDC) failed miserably, in Dane County Court following their witch hunt and defamation campaign against local official, and upstanding Wisconsin citizen – Michele Magadance Skinner.
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Statement on Mayor Dave Ament’s social media activity
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) calls for the resignation of New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament amidst reports of anti-Muslim content he allegedly shared publicly on Facebook. Over recent weeks, Mayor Ament has shared multiple posts disparaging Islam and Muslims, including content suggesting that Muslims elected to public office are “traitors” and content questioning whether Muslim Americans can be loyal citizens.
Skinner campaign: Michele Magadance Skinner statement: Democrats false narrative shut down in Dane County court
Altoona, Wis. – Michele Magadance Skinner issued the following statement after today’s ruling by Dane County Judge in the case brought against her by Jeff Smith’s democratic allies:
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Presents Representative Paul Melotik with Working for Wisconsin Legislative Award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Representative Paul Melotik with the organization’s prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Melotik was honored for his support of initiatives to better Wisconsin’s economic climate during the 2025-2026 legislative session.
Department of Health Services: Confirms E.coli, Salmonella cases linked to alfalfa sprouts
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed 17 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) and Salmonella in Wisconsinites related to eating alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. One person has been hospitalized.
State Senate Democratic Committee: Remaining questions still linger despite Circuit Court Judge’s ruling
MADISON, WI – SSDC Executive Director Andrew Whitley on today’s Dane County Circuit Court ruling: “We respectfully disagree with the Judge’s decision today. The facts of the case remain the same: Michele Magadance Skinner and her husband benefited from thousands
Universities of Wisconsin: Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approves 2027-29 budget request
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved its 2027-29 operating budget request proposal. The budget request is based on three promises the UWs are making to all Wisconsinites: The budget request includes several key initiatives: In addition
Dept. of Transportation: WIS 19 nighttime closures starting Monday for culvert replacement
WIS 19 between WIS 113 and River Road in Waunakee, Dane County will be closed nightly August 24 to 28 and August 31 to September 2 for culvert replacements in the area. Closures will take place between 7:30 p.m. and
WisDems: ICYMI OP-ED: Medicaid is my lifeline. New federal rule could take it away
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, one of Rep. Bryan Steil’s constituents, Emma Widmar, wrote an op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sharing her personal experience with multiple chronic illnesses and how Bryan Steil’s vote to gut Medicaid through the “Big Ugly Bill” threatens
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Wisconsin Conservation Voters to hold press conference at We Energies office in Milwaukee to demand an end to rate increases
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, Aug. 24, Wisconsin Conservation Voters will host a press conference outside the We Energies office in Milwaukee to demand that Wisconsinites are not hit with yet another unaffordable rate increase. We Energies, which serves ratepayers in
Door County Community Foundation: Door County Community Foundation offers free seminar on estate plan organization
August 20, 2026 – Door County, Wisconsin – Door County residents are invited to a free seminar designed to help individuals organize their estate plans and prepare for medical health events. “Planning for What Matters: Organizing Your Estate Plan will
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announces $13.9m grant to modernize bus fleet, grow ridership and improve travel times on major county trunk highways
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced a new grant award that will improve the safety, efficiency, and travel times of buses while helping increase bus ridership. It will also fund traffic signal projects to improve travel times along
Door County Community Foundation: Free nonprofit insurance training session announced
August 20, 2026 – Door County, Wisconsin – Nonprofit staff, board members, volunteers, and others who work with nonprofit organizations are invited to a free training session focused on nonprofit insurance on Thursday, September 24 in the Captain’s Quarters of
WisDems: Congressman Tom Tiffany has devastated Wisconsin’s farm economy
MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Tom Tiffany has rubberstamped Washington Republicans’ extreme agenda that includes tariff-taxes that are squeezing farmers with higher operating costs while closing off export markets, gutting Medicaid in the “Big Ugly Bill,” and extending the war-of-choice in Iran
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin calls on Trump Administration to reverse denial of disaster aid for Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) backed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ appeal and called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to deny federal assistance to Wisconsin communities recovering and building back after severe storms and flooding
Climate Power: ICYMI: Milwaukee Courier: Tiffany accepted campaign contribution from data center lobbyist, voted for more AI infrastructure
Madison, WI – Over the course of the past week, Tom Tiffany has told lie after lie, attempting to deflect the reality that he is the true pro-data center candidate in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race. Tiffany has a history of supporting
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data: Wisconsin July employment numbers released; unemployment holds steady at 3.3%
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting July 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Link to report: https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdwd.wisconsin.gov%2Fpress%2Funemployment%2F2026%2F260820-july-state.pdf/1/010001a0201ee6fb-4b614b14-2e63-4b81-8e76-e6f7ea014c85-000000/QVUwOWGOSYPB_-QSraWhnb3bJGBE5jzy8J3DOsfvS14=452