Bales campaign: Announces candidacy for Wisconsin state Senate District 1
Kimberly, WI — 5/1/2026 — Yesterday afternoon Kell Bales officially announced his candidacyfor Wisconsin State Senate District 1, pledging to bring principled leadership, practical solutions,and a strong voice for the people of Northeast Wisconsin. “I am running for State Senate
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Encouraged by House passage of Farm Bill
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, applauds the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the U.S. House today. The bill
Wauwatosa School District: Wauwatosa West students finish 4th in nation at We the People Competition, overcoming teacher’s heart attack and raising $113,000 in 10 weeks
Wauwatosa, WI – The American Public Policy Special Emphasis (APPSE) class at Wauwatosa West High School placed fourth in the country out of 48 teams at the national We the People competition. The result stands as one of the program’s
U.S. Rep. Wied: House passes Farm Bill with Rep. Wied’s amendments included
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) voted to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, better known as the Farm Bill. “For years, our farmers have asked Congress to pass a new Farm Bill,
Washington County: Law Enforcement Officer Memorial ceremony
WEST BEND, WI – The 2026 Washington County Law Enforcement Officer Memorial ceremony, hosted this year by the Jackson Police Department, will take place on Friday, May 15 at the Jackson Municipal Complex at noon. The public is invited to attend.
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: State Senator Sarah Keyeski urges Republican majority to work for Wisconsinites
MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Sarah Keyeski (SD-14) called upon Republicans in Madison to get back to work improving the lives of people throughout Wisconsin. Senator Keyeski highlighted that over the past 15 months, Senate Republicans have only allowed 11
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Contractors sue New Jersey over forced unionization and race-based quotas
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), alongside the Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) filed a federal lawsuit against the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), Ocean County and Evesham Township on behalf of Earle Asphalt Company, a transportation contractor. The lawsuit challenges unconstitutional mandates that force
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to combat wildlife disease outbreaks
Bill comes as avian flu has killed 11 million birds in Wisconsin since 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to prevent transmission of wildlife diseases like avian flu and chronic wasting disease between wildlife, livestock,
U.S. Rep. Steil: Racine Vietnam War veteran Sister Linda McClenahan awarded Veteran of the Year
RACINE, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Racine veteran Sister Linda “Sister Sarge” McClenahan as the recipient of the First Congressional District’s 2025 Veteran of the Year Award. First Congressional District 2026 Veteran of the Year Award Winner: Linda McClenahan Sgt. McClenahan, nicknamed “Sister
Dane County Exec Agard: Announces new senior staff appointment
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard announced today the addition of Lacy Fox to her Executive Office staff. Fox most-recently served as Government Affairs Director for Dane County. Fox is a native of northcentral Wisconsin, and has lived in
UW-Green Bay: Expands pathways for future educators
New statewide transfer agreement offers a seamless, affordable route from technical college to teacher licensure Green Bay, Wis.— Aspiring educators across Wisconsin now have a clearer, more affordable pathway to becoming licensed teachers, thanks to a new statewide articulation agreement
Rep. Udell: Response to horrific Louisiana V. Callais ruling
MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, April 29th, the United States Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision to strip protections from the Voting Rights Act which, since 1965, has protected racial minorities from discriminatory redistricting. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Celebrates rescue of 1,500 Ridglan dogs from misery, cruelty
PETA is celebrating the great news that nearly 1,500 beagles will never be sold to laboratories to be caged, injected, infected, cut up, and killed, and we’re grateful to Big Dog Ranch Rescue and Center for a Humane Economy, and
Milwaukee Black Media: Milwaukee Courier and 101.7 The Truth become community-owned under new Milwaukee Black Media Trust
Wisconsin’s oldest Black newspaper and Milwaukee radio station placed in employee benefit trust, ensuring independent Black media ownership in perpetuity MILWAUKEE, WI — The Milwaukee Courier and 101.7 The Truth are now united under the Milwaukee Black Media Trust, a new community ownership
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Capriolo moderates Wisconsin Women in Government leadership panel
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Sky Z. Capriolo recently served as moderator for a featured leadership panel at the Wisconsin Women in Government 2026 Scholarship & Recognition event in Madison, highlighting women in public service. The bipartisan panel brought together Wisconsin Department of Administration
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Applauds U.S. House of Representatives passage of new, five-year Farm Bill
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded passage of a long-awaited new five-year Farm Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives on a bipartisan vote of 224-200. WCMA released this statement from Rebekah Sweeney, WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy:
Universities of Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named
MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Chris Patton, Executive-in-Charge of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed a 23-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW–Madison chancellor. Regent Bogost will
Weekly GOP radio address: Evers’ commutation plan puts criminals first
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data: Wisconsin March employment numbers released; unemployment ticks up to 3.5%
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting March 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: