Crowley campaign: David Crowley for Governor campaign announces first television ad of general rlection
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin, announced the campaign’s first television ad of the general election that will begin airing statewide today. The ad introduces David Crowley to voters across the state
Kids Forward: Wisconsin Organizations receive funding to strengthen local school food system through Innovation Hub
The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub announced the 2026 grantees from Wisconsin who will lead collaborative projects to bring more local, nourishing food to K–12 schools. These projects are part of a multi-state effort to strengthen connections between
State Senate Democratic Committee: Court proceedings in lawsuit against Magadance Skinner continue at 1 P.M. today
MADISON, WI – A Dane county judge has set an evidentiary hearing for 1 PM to hear arguments over Michele Magadance Skinner’s residency and eligibility for the ballot. The case revolves around Skinner voting, claiming a 100% homestead tax credit, and declaring the family’s
Madison Reading Project: “Clearing Educator Booklists” to get diverse books to top teachers nears goal
Madison Reading Project’s “Clear the Book List” efforts to recognize top area teachers with their classroom book wishes, and engage the public to donate their choices for classrooms, is almost at its goal. The nonprofit is asking for the community’s
Tiffany campaign: Data Center David Crowley’s plan would destroy at least 100,000 acres of Wisconsin land
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, at the first stop of his Protect Our Farmland Tour, Tom Tiffany exposed the staggering amount of Wisconsin land that would be sacrificed under Data Center David Crowley’s energy agenda. Crowley has called for data centers to bring
Steil campaign: Kenosha and Milwaukee Police Unions back Steil for reelection
KENOSHA, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil today announced the endorsement of the Kenosha Professional Police Association Board and the Milwaukee Police Association in his reelection campaign to Congress. The endorsements recognize Steil’s strong record of supporting law enforcement and public
Wisconsin AFL-CIO: County Executive David Crowley joins Wisconsin workers to receive Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorsement at State Building Trades Conference in La Crosse
LA CROSSE: Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley released the following statements: “Wisconsin needs leaders who will stand up for working families, support unions and deliver real solutions that improve the lives of the people of
Responsible Energy Alliance: Applauds PSC’s revocation of ATC’s completeness determination, and redoubles initiative to protect communities and open lands across Ozaukee and Washington Counties
Port Washington, Wis. – The Responsible Energy Alliance (REA) today reiterated its strong approval of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission’s recent decision to revoke its prior determination that American Transmission Company’s application for a new 345-kV transmission line, to power
Dept. of Health Services: DHS collecting feedback on how to save more lives with future opioid settlement funds
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces an online survey is available for anyone interested in submitting ideas for how the state should allocate its share of opioid settlement funds. Wisconsin expects to receive more than $874 million in total funding from 2022
Dept. of Workforce Development: Gov. Evers and DWD announce new worker training grant opportunity
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that about $5 million in funding is available to Wisconsin employers through Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants. The grant program funds innovative local and regional
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers announces award of over $19.7 million to support infrastructure projects in 20 communities across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the award of over $19.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities funding to support community improvement projects in 20 communities across the state. While projects receiving funding include efforts to improve or repair local roads, drainage systems, water and sewer
Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition, Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging: Building balance through connection
(Madison, WI) September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month! The Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition, a statewide effort to reduce falls as we age, and the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) encourage you to add connection to your toolbox this September
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help your fellow wisconsinites experiencing food insecurity by participating in Deer Donation Program
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters and meat processors to participate in the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries and supports residents in need throughout the state. Since the program began in
Milwaukee County Board: Supervisor Wasserman introduces legislation to phase out Milwaukee County’s OBRA Pension System
MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman is introducing legislation to begin phasing out Milwaukee County’s little-known OBRA retirement system, arguing that the program leaves many seasonal, temporary, and part-time workers with small, difficult-to-access benefits while costing the County hundreds of thousands of
Milwaukee County Board: Game on: Supervisor Capriolo invites elected officials and residents to pickleball showdown at Jackson Park
MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Sky Z. Capriolo will join local elected officials and community members on Thursday, August 27, for the inaugural “Play Pickleball with Your Local Politician” event at Jackson Park. Supervisor Sky helped organize the event as part of this season’s Jackson Park Farmers
UW-Eau Claire: UW-Eau Claire makes Money’s list of Best Colleges in America for 2026
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is again among the best universities in the country for quality, affordability and student outcomes in Money Magazine’s 2026 Best Colleges in America rankings. Money looked at more than 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges in
The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy: CROWE Report: Wisconsin gives technical colleges more public support and more financial autonomy than its universities
MADISON, Wisconsin, August 20, 2026 – The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) released a new report, Wisconsin’s Love Affair with Its Technical Colleges: Seventh and Forty-Third, Wisconsin, by CROWE economists Junjie Guo and Ananth Seshadri, examining how
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce over $31 million to support 13 projects aimed at improving air quality, reducing traffic delays and congestion
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced over $31 million in funding from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program to support local projects aimed at reducing vehicle congestion and improving air quality, such as building multi-use bike trails, replacing outdated diesel buses, and installing new
Wisconsin Realtors Association: Statewide sales and prices continue upward trend in July 2026
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its July 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing Wisconsin’s housing market continued to rise in both home sales and prices for the second consecutive month, reflecting continued buyer demand despite affordability challenges and a still-constrained
Milwaukee Public Schools: MPS Enrollment Day is today
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius is inviting families to enroll their students in kindergarten through grade 12 for the upcoming school year at an MPS Enrollment Day event today, August 20, at Wick Playfield. MPS data show that