U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin leads bipartisan group of colleagues in calling on Trump Admin to crack down on mislabeling of dairy imitation products
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives in calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to crack down on the misuse of dairy terms for plant-based products, which unfairly
Gov. Evers: Read: Gov. Evers slams Trump Administration for forcing coal plants to stay online, raising energy costs for Wisconsinites and impeding clean energy efforts
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the Trump Administration for forcing coal plants to stay online, which will raise energy costs for Wisconsinites and impede the state’s ongoing clean energy efforts. A recent analysis outlined in the governor’s letter shows that
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Milwaukee VA Medical Center receives funding for continued infrastructure improvements
MILWAUKEE – The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year. The funding is part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair,
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers approves new emergency rule to allow qualified Registered Nurses to teach clinical courses to continue addressing Wisconsin’s healthcare workforce shortage
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has approved new changes to Wisconsin’s faculty approval process for nursing schools, allowing for qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) to teach clinical courses if they meet certain criteria. The emergency rule change follows a recommendation by the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce, established by Gov. Evers in 2024, to expand the
NFIB: New data: Wisconsin Small Business Optimism falls below national index
MADISON, WI (July 20, 2026) – A new Wisconsin Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report, produced by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center and released today, highlights responses from Wisconsin small business owners on a variety of issues compared to national averages from the NFIB’s monthly SBET surveys throughout the year. The Small Business Optimism Index for Wisconsin small businesses in Winter (October-March) 2025-26 was 98.8, 0.3 points above the national average.
Lorenzo campaign: Lorenzo Santos warns the Trump Administration fits the definition of a domestic terrorist organization and will attempt to interfere with 2026 midterm election
As a Homeland Security practitioner, a veteran of our military and an emergency manager trained to handle crises ranging from terrorist attacks, pandemics to natural disasters, it is my job to assess risks and plan for them. In doing so,
ACLU of Wisconsin: ACLU of Wisconsin files brief advocating for transgender students to use bathrooms consistent with their gender identity
NEW RICHMOND – The ACLU of Wisconsin filed a brief last Friday at the Western District of Wisconsin concerning a case in which a parent-led organization, New Richmond Parents for Strong Schools, are trying to push the New Richmond School
Dept. of Workforce Development: DWD warns of sophisticated email scams targeting injured workers
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is alerting the public about a possible multi-state fraud scheme targeting injured workers in which fraudsters trick individuals into participating in fake worker’s compensation hearings, leading the injured worker to believe
Gov. Evers: Announces more than 23,400 State Park passes sold since launch of new Evers Administration partnership between WisDot and DNR
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than 23,400 Wisconsin State Park passes have been purchased while Wisconsinites renewed their annual vehicle registration online under a new cross-agency initiative announced by the governor and the Evers Administration just last month. Thanks
Ratcliff campaign: Senator Melissa Ratcliff endorses David Crowley’s Campaign for Governor of Wisconsin
COTTAGE GROVE, WI – As Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley re-enters the race for governor, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) is announcing her endorsement of his campaign. Statement by Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove): “Wisconsin needs a leader like David
Roys campaign: Roys outlines plan to end voucher experiment
MADISON – Senator Kelda Roys released her plan to responsibly end vouchers as Wisconsin’s next governor. The plan is a commonsense approach to end taxpayer funding of unaccountable private schools and return our tax dollars to local public schools that
Dept. of Transportation: WisDOT celebrates aircraft innovation, history during Aviation Week in Wisconsin
OSHKOSH, WI—Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed July 20-26, 2026, as Aviation Week in Wisconsin in recognition of the world’s largest air show and aviation celebration. This will be the 73rd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture that takes place at
Dairy Business Association: Dairy Business Association endorses Nic Cravillion in Wisconsin Senate District 1 race
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, endorses Wisconsin Senate District 1 candidate Nic Cravillion in the upcoming Fall Election. Cravillion was raised on a family farm in New Franken, Wis. He is an army
Wisconsin Historical Society: Calvary Baptist Church listed in the National Register of Historic Places
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Calvary Baptist Church in the National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 2026. The church was designed by prominent local architect William Wenzler and constructed in 1971, northwest
Young Democrats of Wisconsin, 3rd CD Democrats: Young Democrats of Wisconsin is excited to host Democratic Primary Forum for State Treasurer
On Tuesday, July 21th, the Young Democrats of Wisconsin and the 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin will host the only Democratic Primary Forum for Wisconsin State Treasurer. Both Democratic candidates Dylan Helmenstine and Yee Leng Xiong will both be participating.
Crowley campaign: Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council endorses David Crowley for Governor
ILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council today endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. The District Council, an affiliation of five Laborers local unions, represents 10,000 active and retired members across Wisconsin. “David Crowley doesn’t just
Skinner Campaign: Michele Magadance Skinner: Happy Birthday America!
Altoona, Wis. – Celebrating Our Communities and Our Country This Fourth of July was especially meaningful as communities across western Wisconsin celebrated our nation’s 250th anniversary. It was a wonderful reminder of the people, traditions, and hometown pride that make
Wisconsin National Guard: Wisconsin Soldiers conduct explosive demolition training in Bitterroot National Forest
BITTERROOT NATIONAL FOREST — Traveling 1,200 miles from Superior, Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 950th Route Clearance Company recently partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for a unique, high-impact training mission June 22-25. The joint operation was conducted as part
Barnes campaign: “This past week is why people want nothing to do with the democratic establishment”
Yesterday, Mandela Barnes attended the Driftless Area Gubernatorial Forum in Belmont. This was his first time speaking out since David Crowley—who dropped out after never getting above 3% in a single Marquette poll—re-entered the race for Governor with the backing of big corporations
Forward Latino: Forward Latino reaffirms support for Milwaukee Law Enforcement Masking Ordinance
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Forward Latino today reaffirmed its staunch support for the City of Milwaukee’s Law Enforcement Identification and anti-masking ordinance (Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 105-140). The organization also praised the City Attorney’s defense of theordinance’s legality, and the