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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to support veterans, military families, and strengthen military readiness

Friday, May 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. “America’s veterans and servicemembers deserve a system that delivers timely, high-quality care and strong

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Gov. Evers: Extends application deadline for Waukesha County Circuit Court

Friday, May 15, 2026

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers previously announced that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branches 3 and 11. The governor announced today that he is extending the application deadline. Application materials must now be received no later

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WisDems: FLASHBACK FRIDAY: One year ago Van Orden called for VA cuts

Friday, May 15, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, Derrick Van Orden called for VA staffing cuts at a congressional hearing, asking Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, “So when are we going to cut the VA?” Van Orden then told Collins that he hoped cuts

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A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Tom Tiffany casts deciding vote to continue unpopular war in Iran

Friday, May 15, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, MAGA Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany cast the deciding vote to allow Trump’s unpopular and costly war of choice in Iran to continue with no added oversight as Wisconsinites continue to feel the consequences.  Since Trump

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Gov. Evers: Continues to seek applicants for Oconto County district attorney

Friday, May 15, 2026

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers previously announced on March 25, 2026, that he is seeking applicants for Oconto County District Attorney. The governor announced today that he is accepting applications on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled. The appointment will

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U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Milwaukee VA Medical Center receives funding for continued infrastructure improvements

Friday, May 15, 2026

MILWAUKEE – The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding for other facility improvement projects in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The funding is part

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UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics: AMA Whitewater wins Case Competition at 2026 AMA International Collegiate Conference

Friday, May 15, 2026

WHITEWATER, Wis. – April 13, 2026 Students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) American Marketing Association chapter (AMA Whitewater) earned international recognition, winning first-place in the AMA Collegiate Case Competition at the AMA International Collegiate

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Dept. of Revenue: Collections, April FY2026

Friday, May 15, 2026

General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Urges ATV/UTV operators to prep for a safe season

Friday, May 15, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds riders to earn their ATV/UTV safety certification by completing an approved course. ATV/UTV operators at least 12 years old and born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, are required to

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WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans pay more to travel to the WisGOP convention

Friday, May 15, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans are traveling from across the state to the Wisconsin Dells this weekend for their annual convention, but will face steeper fuel prices for their trip because they rubber-stamped the Trump administration’s illegal war with Iran.  “Nearly three

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Barnes campaign: Doubles down on promise to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional maps

Friday, May 15, 2026

Washington Post: Following Gutting Of Voting Rights Act, “Barnes Is Pledging To Enter Wisconsin Into The Redistricting Fight As Soon As He Can” The Nation & Cap Times Editors: “Mandela Barnes Has The Right Idea.” Since day one of the campaign, Mandela Barnes has consistently called for redrawing Wisconsin’s unfair congressional

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Ebben campaign: New: Lincoln County Sheriff Ken Schneider endorses Jessi Ebben in WI-07

Friday, May 15, 2026

STANLEY, WI – Today, Republican congressional candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th District, Jessi Ebben, announced the endorsement of Lincoln County Sheriff Ken Schneider. He joins seven other county sheriffs from the 7th congressional district who have endorsed her campaign. Sheriff Schneider has served

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrates Endangered Species Day

Friday, May 15, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – Together with partners across the state and beyond, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Endangered Species Day today, May 15, 2026. Endangered Species Day is an opportunity to recognize the successful recovery of species like bald

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Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators: Two Wisconsin superintendents elected to AASA Governing Board

Friday, May 15, 2026

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators is pleased to announce that two Wisconsin superintendents have been elected to serve on the Governing Board of AASA, The School Superintendents Association.  Dr. Tremayne Clardy, superintendent of the Verona

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Village of McFarland: McFarland Police Department will not move forward with purchase of automated license plate reader technology

Friday, May 15, 2026

The Department informed Flock Safety of its decision in light of a shrinking database in Dane County and input from residents MCFARLAND, Wis. – The McFarland Police Department will not move forward with a planned purchase of automated license plate

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Extreme fire danger Friday, May 15, 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026

Red Flag Warning Issued For 11 Northern Wisconsin Counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Friday, May 15, 2026 from noon to

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Out-of-touch Wisconsin Republicans to put dysfunction on full display at annual party convention

Friday, May 15, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Amid massive discontent with MAGA policies driving up costs, cratering poll numbers for Donald Trump, massive Spring electoral losses, state Senate and Assembly leadership abandoning their posts instead of facing the the voters, public disagreements with their presumptive

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UW-Milwaukee: To award more than 3,200 degrees at commencement May 17

Friday, May 15, 2026

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 3,200 degrees at its 134th commencement on Sunday, May 17, at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Degrees will be awarded at two ceremonies, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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Rep. Moses: Votes for failed $1.8 billion tax relief package

Friday, May 15, 2026

Madison… Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) praised the Special Session Bill on Surplus Payments and Property Tax Relief, a plan that would have returned $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s budget surplus directly to taxpayers through rebate checks, property tax relief, and tax

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Wisconsin Policy Forum: As cigarette smoke subsides, new products raise questions

Friday, May 15, 2026
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