WisDems: Tomfoolery: Tom Tiffany curses the Packers, forces Wisconsinites to pay more at the pump, and is bankrolled by billionaires
A recap of Tom Tiffany’s week – the bad, the worse, and the WTF BANNING PRESS: The campaign heat is getting to Tiffany. At an event yesterday in Milwaukee, he pulled a page straight from Trump’s playbook and blocked the
Van Orden campaign: Accepts third debate offer
LA CROSSE, WI — Yesterday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden accepted Hunter Nation’s invitation to debate Democrat Rebecca Cooke. Van Orden has now accepted three debates, including invitations from the Wisconsin Gun Owners Association, Wisconsin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Hunter
Dept. of Health Services: Update on measles in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated case counts on the Measles Dashboard. Additional information about measles cases in the state can be found on the Outbreaks and Investigations webpage. Since August, confirmed measles cases have been reported
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on construction worker death in crash in her district
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, a road construction worker was struck and killed by a vehicle near Pflaum and Alder Roads in Madison, in close proximity to Sennett Middle School and La Follette High School. As a result of the incident,
WisDems: ICYMI: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story that got under Congressman Tom Tiffany’s skin so badly he banned reporters from an event
MADISON, Wis. — Days after Trump banned major news networks from the White House press pool because he didn’t like their coverage, Congressman Tom Tiffany followed suit, blocking Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters from covering an event following this story that
UW-Milwaukee: Inaugurates Thomas Gibson as 10th chancellor, unveils vision for the university’s next chapter
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee celebrated the inauguration of its 10th chancellor, Thomas Gibson, on the university’s 70th anniversary, marking a historic milestone in UWM’s continued growth and impact. The ceremony was held Friday, Sept. 25, at the UWM Zelazo Center
WisGOP: Crowley: Do as I say, not as I do
Crowley linked golf to “racial inequity.” Then he showed up on the golf course himself. MADISON, Wis.— David Crowley has apparently adopted a new standard for Wisconsin: do as I say, not as I do. In a resurfaced 2021 social media
UW-Platteville: Lab, job market driving eye-popping increase in UW-Platteville construction management enrollment
Enrollment in UW-Platteville’s construction management program has grown nearly sevenfold since its inception thanks to the university’s hands-on building laboratory and a wide-open job market. In the seven years since the construction management major was created, the number of students
U.S. Reps. Pocan, Quigley: Lead 41 members calling for the release of detained Palestinian physicians and healthcare workers
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Mike Quigley (IL-05) led a letter, signed by 41 Members of Congress, sent yesterday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on him to engage with his Israeli counterparts to ensure
Lead-Safe Schools MKE: MPS must provide the lead safety data families were promised
Milwaukee Public Schools presented a “quarterly report” on its Lead Action Plan to the Board of School Directors on September 24. The presentation described schedules, precautions, and future work, along with a few district wide figures. But it did not
Dept. of Transportation: Public meeting scheduled for US 151 in Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed improvements on US 151 from Main Street to South Junction of County VV in Sun Prairie, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October
WisDems: Cook Political Report moves WI-01 closer to Dems
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Cook Political Report moved its rating of Wisconsin’s First Congressional District closer to Democrats. This rating shift is the latest indication that Republicans are worried about losing this district. In recent weeks, Mitchell Berman was
Rep. Cruz: It’s time to end the voucher system drain on Wisconsin’s public schools
MADISON, WI – State Representative Angelina Cruz released the following statement in response to State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s 2026 State of Education Address: “Dr. Underly laid it out clearly: We have a constitutional duty to fund public education, and
Wisconsin Historical Society: Wisconsin marks a historic milestone: 100th shipwreck added to State Register of Historic Places
Unexpectedly discovered by a local boater last year, the Frank D. Barker joins Wisconsin’s official list of historic places MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin is celebrating the addition of the Frank D. Barker shipwreck to the State Register of Historic Places,
Wisconsin Counties Association: Fond du Lac County Clerk Lisa Freiberg named 2026 WCA Friend in County Government
The Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) has named Fond du Lac County Clerk Lisa Freiberg the recipient of their 2026 Friend in County Government Award, recognizing her dedication to public service, her leadership in Fond du Lac County and her commitment
Rep. Phelps: Response to State of Education Address
MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement Friday after Superintendent Jill Underly provided her State of Education Address: “Dr. Underly’s address made clear both the promise of Wisconsin’s public schools and the responsibility we
Wisconsin DOJ Division of Criminal Investigation Marks 50 Years of Death Investigation School
MADISON, Wis. — This month, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is marking the 50th anniversary of its Death Investigation School, an annual training bringing law enforcement professionals from across Wisconsin together for specialized instruction on
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty
MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 26, 2026, and Sat., Oct. 10, 2026, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at
Crowley, Godlewski campaign: Met working people across Wisconsin, voters confirmed what we already know: affordability is not a buzzword
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Over the last week, David Crowley and Sarah Godlewski traveled across Wisconsin to hear from working Wisconsinites about the impacts of record-high gas and diesel costs being driven by MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s and Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Tom
Dept. of Justice: Announces $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labcorp over American Medical Collection Agency data breach
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a multistate coalition in announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp), resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp’s debt