Protect Our Care: One year later: The health care affordability crisis
Nearly one year ago, Donald Trump and Republicans made the largest cuts to health care in American history, slashing over $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to fund tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations. The
Versiti: Jorge Di Paola, MD, to lead Versiti Blood Research Institute as Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
MILWAUKEE — (June 8, 2026) — Versiti announced today that after an extensive national search, Jorge Di Paola, MD, an internationally recognized physician-scientist, hematology researcher and academic leader, has been appointed executive vice president and chief scientific officer for Versiti. Effective October
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association: Wisconsin’s four child care associations unite for first-ever gubernatorial candidate forum on child care
MADISON, Wis. — For the first time, Wisconsin’s four leading child care associations are coming together to host a Child Care Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. The forum gives providers, parents, and voters across the state a chance to ask the candidates for Governor where they
DoorDash, Wisconsin Restaurant Association, and City of Milwaukee: Bring together entrepreneurs for Local Business Workshop
Milwaukee, WI — DoorDash, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association, and the City of Milwaukee today hosted a Local Business Workshop, bringing together entrepreneurs from seven local businesses for a day of hands-on training. At the Workshop, participants received hands-on training on
Karas campaign: Milwaukee law firm hired to knock Green Party off ballot withdraws challenge in defeat
MUSKEGO, WI — The Democratic-backed challenge to Pete Karas’s nomination papers for Wisconsin Secretary of State is dead. Attorney Stacie Rosenzweig of Halling & Cayo S.C., representing challenger Gregory Walz-Chojnacki, notified the Wisconsin Elections Commission this morning that the challenge is being
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District: MMSD Commission authorizes independent, third-party performance audit
(MILWAUKEE) – The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commission today voted to authorize an independent, third-party audit of recent complaints regarding the performance of wastewater management in Milwaukee. Veolia Water Milwaukee is a private company that operates and maintains the
Taliesin Preservation: Commemorating Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthday and America’s 250th Anniversary, Taliesin Preservation is offering a lecture series exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s ideas about architecture and society in the modern world.
SPRING GREEN, Wis. – Taliesin Preservation is offering a series of four lectures, in collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, to continue exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s ideas in the 21st century. Frank Lloyd Wright practiced architecture during a time
Sheboygan Mayor Sorenson: Elected to US Conference of Mayors’ advisory board, amplifying Sheboygan’s national voice
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – June 8th, 2026 – On June 7, Mayor Ryan Sorenson was elected to a leadership position on the US Conference of Mayors’ advisory board, joined by the mayors of Milwaukee, Denver, Miami, Mesa, and Bakersfield. The U.S.
La Follette School of Public Affairs: UW-Madison graduate students help inform Wisconsin’s new cell phone mandate
MADISON, Wis., – New research from students at the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has helped the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) prepare for the upcoming statewide law restricting cell phone use in K-12 schools,
Dane County Board Chair Patrick Miles: Statement on the passing of Michael Johnson
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — Dane County Board of Supervisors Chair Patrick Miles released the following statement regarding the passing of Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County CEO Michael Johnson: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Michael Johnson. Through
Rep. Stubbs: Mourns the passing of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County President and CEO Michael Johnson
MADISON, WI- Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County President and CEO Michael Johnson has passed away. Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs released the following statement: “It is with great sadness that I mourn the passing of President and CEO of Boys
Common Ground: “Use and Improve the 80-10 Nuisance Ordinance!”
“Use and improve the 80-10 Nuisance Ordinance!” That’s the message from Common Ground (CG) on Monday afternoon, at a hearing hosted by the Common Council Steering and Rules Committee about crime, corporate landlords, and nuisance issues. About 75 CG members
Urban League of Greater Madison: Honoring the life and legacy of Micheal Johnson
The Urban League of Greater Madison family is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Michael Johnson, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. Michael was a longstanding partner to the Urban League, a respected
Dane County Exec. Agard: Statement on the passing of Michael Johnson
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard released the following statement regarding the passing of Boys and Girls Club of Dane County (BGCDC) CEO Michael Johnson: “Michael Johnson was a passionate and tireless advocate for our community. Through his
WisDems: Round up: Sen. Baldwin, Sen. Smith, local farmer speak out against Trump visit
MADISON, Wis. — Prior to Donald Trump’s visit to western Wisconsin last Friday to campaign for Congressmen Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden, WisDems held a virtual press call with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, State Senator Jeff Smith, and Chippewa Valley
GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin: At first-ever GROWW Town Hall, western Wisconsin residents organize to shape the next legislature
Baldwin, Wis. — More than 80 members of GROWW (GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin) gathered Saturday alongside eight candidates for the Wisconsin Legislature to begin what organizers describe as a long-term effort to win a state-level change for western Wisconsin communities.
U.S. Dept. of Rural Development Wisconsin: USDA Rural Development Wisconsin celebrates National Homeownership Month
(Stevens Point, Wis., June 8, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting Rural Development’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County: Important Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County update
We are deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of our President and CEO, Michael Johnson. Michael Johnson was an extraordinary leader and a valued part of our organization and community. He brought passion, integrity, and a deep commitment to the
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR announces 2026 spring turkey season results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 47,725 birds this season, 8.6% above the 5-year average of 43,953. This spring marks 50 years since
Milwaukee Public Schools: MPS rolls out grant-funded electric school buses to tackle rising fuel costs, improve air quality
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, EdD, today announced a major step forward in the district’s modernization of student transportation with the rollout of electric school buses. The initiative, in partnership with district transportation providers Wisconsin Central, Lakeside (Student