Representative Shelia Stubbs attends State Capitol Juneteenth flag raising
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended Governor Tony Evers’ raising of the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was an honor to stand with Governor Tony Evers and other
Wis Dems: Bryan Steil thinks Trump’s illegal war was worth It
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Bryan Steil told a reporter that he remains “optimistic” that Trump’s illegal war in Iran, which he voted to continue, was worth it, despite the fact that Wisconsinites spent months suffering under skyrocketing prices. Experts believe that Trump’s and Bryan
Congressman Pat Ryan endorses Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
RAYMOND, Wis. — U.S. Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Ryan, a combat veteran who represents a swing district in New York’s Hudson Valley, was the top-performing frontline candidate in the country in
Gov. Evers signs executive order raising flag at State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth for seventh year in a row
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #299, raising the Juneteenth Flag at the Wisconsin State Capitol for the seventh year in a row in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2026, as “Juneteenth” throughout the state of Wisconsin. Video of
UW-Green Bay: After record-breaking run, UW-Green Bay extends AD Josh Moon through 2031
GREEN BAY, Wis.— Mark Murphy Endowed Director of Athletics Josh Moon has signed a contract extension with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay that will keep him at the University through 2031, Chancellor Michael Alexander announced on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. “Josh Moon continues to
Dept. of Public Instruction, Dept. of Financial Institutions: DPI, DFI launch grant initiative to strengthen financial literacy education
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions today announced a $300,000 competitive grant program to help support the expansion of financial literacy education statewide. Public and private schools, community-based organizations and consortia
UW-Stout Polytechnic: Construction camp at UW-Stout Polytechnic introduces young students to careers, degree paths
On a cloudy Tuesday morning, eight middle school Construction Pathways campers with UW-Stout Polytechnic’s summer STEAM experience watched a crane lift an air conditioning unit onto the new Aspirus Clinic that is being built in Chippewa Falls. The site tour, led by
Dept. of Military Affairs-ReadyWisconsin: Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin is June 23
Madison, Wis. – One of nature’s most dangerous and underestimated threats can change lives in a flash. ReadyWisconsin is encouraging Wisconsinites to be aware of lightning and take action before a single strike affects you and your loved ones. “Lightning is
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Announces long-term temporary Northwest Senior Center sites
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services (DAS) are announcing the opening of two new sites for programming previously available at McGovern Senior Center,
AAA-The Auto Club Group: AAA honors State Senator Jesse James for traffic safety leadership
Eau Claire, Wis., (June 16, 2026) – Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) received the AAA Steering Wheel Award from AAA – The Auto Club Group today, in recognition of his leadership on traffic safety measures during the 2025-2026 legislative session.
Goodwin campaign: Rep. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. earns key endorsements in re-election campaign
MILWAUKEE, WI —State Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. announced today that he has earned the support of the Milwaukee Police Association, the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter Political Action Committee (NASW-WI PAC),
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, DATCP announce grants to help provide healthy, locally sourced, and culturally relevant food to thousands of Tribal Elders and their families
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced grant awards through the Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program to help provide healthy, high-quality, and culturally traditional food to thousands
WJFW: To host two live debates in 7th Congressional District Race
RHINELANDER, Wis. — WJFW Newswatch 12 will host two live debates in July featuring candidates seeking to represent Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The first debate, featuring Republican candidates, will take place on Tuesday, July 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin slams Trump’s latest illegal move to shut down Department of Education, kick special education, civil rights out of department
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), slammed the Trump Administration’s latest move in their effort to shut down the Department
Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly appoints Kaylee Jackson to lead DPI Office of Literacy
MADISON — Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly announced today she has appointed Kaylee Jackson as director of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Office of Literacy. Jackson is an educational leader and literacy strategist with more than 15 years of experience helping schools and districts
Wis Dems: ICYMI: records reveal Rep. Van Orden skipped 10 key agriculture hearings as farm bankruptcies surge
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Heartland Signal reveals that Rep. Derrick Van Orden has skipped nearly half of the Agricultural Committee hearings since 2024, even though he was in Washington during the times several of those meetings took place. While Derrick Van
A Better Wisconsin Together: Latest action by right-wing attorneys general raises red flags about Eric Toney’s anti-abortion extremism
MADISON, Wis. — As Republican attorneys general from across the country take their baseless attacks on abortion care to a new extreme, it raises serious concerns about Fond Du Lac County District Attorney and GOP candidate for attorney general Eric Toney’s own anti-abortion extremism.
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Gov. Evers, WHEDA announce new allocation plan for housing tax credit, continue efforts to expand access to safe, reliable, affordable housing
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), today announced the final 2027-28 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). The QAP is the plan for administering tax credits that finance low- to moderate-income housing
Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp.: WHPC strengthens development team with addition of workforce housing expert Nicole Solheim
MADISON, Wis. (June 16, 2026) – Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. (WHPC), a leading nonprofit dedicated to preserving and expanding affordable housing throughout Wisconsin, has announced the appointment of Nicole Solheim as Vice President of Development. In her new role, Solheim will lead
WisDems: Records reveal Rep. Van Orden skipped 10 key Agriculture hearings as farm bankruptcies surge
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Heartland Signal reveals that Rep. Derrick Van Orden has skipped nearly half of the Agricultural Committee hearings since 2024, even though he was in Washington during the times several of those meetings took place. While Derrick Van