UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs: New UW-Madison study shows drinking water filtration systems may add months to lifespan
MADISON, Wis., – As more than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water, new research from the La Follette School of Public Affairs investigates the effects of early-life exposure to citywide water filtration on longevity in the
Dept. of Corrections: Update: Escapee in custody
Jonathan Taylor fled Kenosha Correctional Center May 5 KENOSHA, Wis. – Jonathan Taylor, 31, a resident of the Kenosha Correctional Center (KCC), was arrested without incident in Racine around 9 a.m. Wednesday by U.S. Marshals. Taylor fled the center just
Milwaukee Area Technical College: Technical college presidents respond to governor’s budget surplus proposal
College leaders clarify proposal shifts funding rather than creating new long-term investment in workforce education Milwaukee Wisconsin (May 13, 2026) — All 16 presidents of the Wisconsin Technical College System (Milwaukee Area Technical College, Blackhawk Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical
Citizens Against Expanded Gaming: Rockford Hard Rock expansion raises questions about Kenosha casino’s economic viability and environmental assessment
Kenosha, WI – May 13, 2026 – The Seminole Tribe’s newly announced hotel and convention center project in Rockford raises serious questions about the viability of the promised Kenosha development and appears to render the Kenosha environmental assessment obsolete. “The Kenosha proposal was
Rep. Madison: Votes ‘no’ on lame duck surplus legislation
Bill spends most of state’s temporary $2.3B surplus on bad tax policy, unfair K-12 school funding system MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s legislature met today to consider LRB-6707/1, a bill that spends most of Wisconsin’s $2.3 billion budget surplus on tax
Wisconsin Technology Council: Launch Wisconsin business plan contest open for statewide entries through June 15, 2026
MADISON, Wis. – Launch Wisconsin, formerly the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, is accepting entries online for the 2026 competition until 11:59 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026. The Wisconsin Technology Council produces the contest to encourage entrepreneurs statewide in the startup stages of tech-based businesses. It links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of
Rep. Stroud: Says GOP surplus deal is bad policy
MADISON, WI – Rep. Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) announced opposition to the deal negotiated between retiring leaders Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Governor Tony Evers, calling the proposal “irresponsible and reckless” and warning that it fails to
WisDems: ICYMI: Derrick Van Orden should man-up and take responsibility for his actions instead of lying like a coward
MADISON, Wis. — This morning, new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called out Derrick Van Orden for cowering from his record of cutting Medicaid. In response to constituents protesting healthcare cuts outside a private event Van Orden held in Sparta, Van Orden
Opportunity Wisconsin: Rep. Van Orden promised to lower gas prices. Now he’s telling constituents to deal with it.
LA CROSSE, Wis. — With inflation at the highest level in three years, largely driven by skyrocketing gas prices, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Republicans across the country are trying to shift blame and avoid accountability for their votes that continue
Rep. Subeck: Blasts reckless $1.8 Billion spending deal
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly will pass a $1.8 billion dollar spending deal negotiated between Governor Tony Evers, Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin Lemahieu, all of whom are in the final days before retiring from
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport: Welcome Home Celebration announced for 2026 Stars and Stripes Flight of Champions
(Green Bay, WI) – A rousing, joyous celebration – that’s what will be happening at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport on Saturday evening, June 20, 2026. The public is encouraged to turn out to make the return home of the Stars
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Honoring service, telling stories: Wisconsin marks Memorial Day and America 250
Wis. — In honor of Wisconsin veterans and the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemeteries will host events throughout May, expanding beyond traditional Memorial Day observances. This year’s Memorial Day theme, “Wisconsin Was There,” highlights
Myer Campaign: Brayden Myer denied opportunity to address RPW convention delegates
WI – Brayden Myer, Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, has been denied the opportunity to speak at the upcoming Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) Convention and will not be considered for endorsement by convention delegates, despite meeting all
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, New Horizons, Trempealeau County District Attorney’s Office: Partnering to build awareness of crime victims’ rights
WHITEHALL, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with New Horizons and the Trempealeau County District Attorney’s Office to raise awareness about the rights and resources available to crime victims through a powerful silhouette display at the Trempealeau County Courthouse.
Rep. Clancy: Denounces closed room surplus deal between Governor Evers and Republicans
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Assembly meets in special session this morning to consider LRB-6707/1, a bill negotiated between outgoing Governor Tony Evers and Republican legislative leadership that spends down the state’s current, estimated $2.3 billion budget surplus. Barring the biggest
WisDems: Key retirements and poor polling for Republicans suggest Assembly majority is in play for Democrats
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting yesterday from The Recombobulation Area details how Republicans are fleeing from the state legislature to avoid their costly agenda and a major Democratic defeat in November. The report outlines Republicans’ most vulnerable Assembly seats, including Shannon Zimmerman in
Disparti Law Group: Statement on Oconto Falls School District motion to dismiss lawsuit over decades of sexual abuse
Oconto Falls, Wis – Attorneys representing survivors of a decades-long pattern of sexual abuse within the Oconto Falls School District issued a formal response following the District’s filing of a Motion to Dismiss. Disparti Law sees this motion as a
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking volunteers For Karner Blue Butterfly monitoring
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program to help survey for this endangered butterfly starting in July in select counties throughout Wisconsin. This program is a partnership between the
Hulsey Campaign: Calls on all WI legislators to support Gov. Evers, GOP compromise student funding, tax rebate deal
WI State Capitol, Madison, WI—Former State Representative, carpenter and governor candidate Brett Hulsey today called on all Wisconsin legislators to support struggling families, property taxpayers, schools, students, and special needs children. “Give us our money back! Pass the Governor Evers and