Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee: Free event calls attention to attacks on reproductive rights in Wisconsin and honors all lives lost since 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade
Milwaukee, WI – In a continued response to the overturn of Roe V. Wade in 2022, Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee (RJAM) is hosting its 4th annual No Roe, No Rest community event on Saturday, June 27th at 6:30 p.m. This
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR celebrates 75 years of state natural areas
MADISON, Wis. – This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with over 60 partners, cares for nearly 700
Pro Life Wisconsin: Statement on the 4th anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, June 24, 2026
Today, June 24, 2026, marks the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Four years ago, the Supreme Court of the United States corrected a grave constitutional error. Dobbs v. Jackson
Crowley campaign: Statement on Trump delaying housing affordability relief for Wisconsin families
Following Donald Trump’s cancellation of today’s housing bill signing, Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley released the following statement: “Every day this housing affordability bill remains unsigned is another day relief is delayed for families struggling with rising
Dept. of Workforce Development: May local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2026.In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin
American Dairy Coalition: ADC applauds Rep. Wied’s new bill to crack down on lab-created products posing as real butter
CHILTON, Wis. — American Dairy Coalition (ADC) is applauding the introduction of the bipartisan legislation Recognizing Engineered Alternatives as Lab-Created (REAL) Butter Act, introduced by Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.) and Congressman Josh Riley (D-N.Y.) to require fake-butter made through laboratory or
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Launches ‘Destined for Greater’ public safety initiative
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley launched “Destined for Greater,” a comprehensive public safety and community violence intervention initiative within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that brings together existing community violence intervention programs, mental wellness services
Dept. of Health Services: DHS marks 50 years of the Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System (WCRS), an essential tool that increases the understanding of cancer in Wisconsin and informs prevention and treatment strategies. Established in 1976 to
UW-Health: Looming crisis: Experts urge awareness and education for parents about e-bikes and e-scooters
MADISON, Wis. – Over the past four years, electric bike and scooter use has been rising, and with that increase has come a surge in injuries in Wisconsin, especially among children. E-bikes and e-scooters are powered by a rechargeable battery
WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats on anniversary of Dobbs decision
MADISON, Wis. — On the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Democratic Party of Wisconsin 1st Vice Chair Sarah Godlewski released the following statement: “Four years ago today, Donald Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court handed
A Better Wisconsin Together: 4 years after overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion rights still on the line in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — On the fourth anniversary of the MAGA United States Supreme Court justices’ decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion care, Wisconsin Republicans at the federal, state, and local levels have not let up on
UW-Stout Polytechnic: Video production program work highlights viability of Wisconsin as film hub
Los Angeles-based Wisconsin filmmaker Nathan Deming believes that there is an immense, untapped wealth of authentic storytelling in his Midwestern home state, and his goal is to continue highlighting regional characters and communities that audiences instantly recognize. With his latest film, “Winter Hymns,”
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Fire, EMS providers in Wisconsin adapt to fewer volunteers, more 911 calls
With fewer volunteers and increasing calls for service, fire departments in Wisconsin have opted to increase their ranks of paid staff positions, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The report finds that volunteer fire departments in Wisconsin have lost
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR announces 2026 ruffed grouse and pheasant survey results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that 2026 data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant. Pheasant observations were above the 5-year average for the third consecutive year. The
Democracy Defense Project: New poll: Voter confidence falls, reverting to pre-2024 election levels
WISCONSIN – New polling unveiled at a WisPolitics luncheon in Madison yesterday reveals shocking changes in voter confidence as midterms approach. Continued rhetoric on the issue of election integrity has driven voter confidence in election systems back to pre-2024 election levels,
Wisconsin Right to Life: Celebrates the four-year anniversary of the reversal of Roe v. Wade
Today, June 24, 2026, marks the four-year anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. “Today and every day, Wisconsin Right to Life is unwavering in our commitment to supporting women through pregnancy and
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Wisconsin food prices increase 7.5% ahead of Fourth of July
MADISON – According to the latest informal Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey, the total cost of 12 food items used to host a summer cookout for ten totaled $75.50, an increase of 7.5% from last year’s state average. At $7.55 per
Marquette Law School: Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence draws limited attention from Americans
MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that only 26% of Americans have read or heard a lot about the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence coming on July 4. Another 57% say they have
Milwaukee Area Labor Council: These heroes wear capes
West Allis, Wisc. — Donning capes, current and former workers at Rogers Behavioral Health will protest poor conditions for patients, severe understaffing and retaliation against workers who have expressed concerns about the treatment of the clinics’ patients beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thurs.,
FEMA: Makes $775,000 available in pre-disaster mitigation grant funds for resilience projects in Wisconsin
CHICAGO – FEMA recently announced that federal funding for hazard mitigation projects is available to the state of Wisconsin to address flood risks. This funding will empower states to take decisive, proactive steps to protect their communities from future disasters. Congress