Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. This week, we’re celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week here in Wisconsin. Folks, tourism is a powerhouse of economic development and prosperity in our state, including a record-breaking—get this—$25.8 billion in economic impact in 2024, generating
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Local leaders convene first meeting of Flood Mitigation Task Force to address current and future storm safety work
MILWAUKEE – Today, leaders and officials representing Milwaukee County, the City of Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) convened the first meeting of the combined Flood Mitigation Task Force to plan for both short-term and long-term flooding safety work. The
Rep. Rodriguez: Announces retirement from Wisconsin Assembly
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, (608) 237-9121 OAK CREEK, Wis. – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) announced her retirement from the Wisconsin Assembly after years of dedicated service. She made the following statement: “When I decided to run for office 13 years
Brunette campaign: Judge Lyndsey Brunette’s judicial support grows to 31 judges statewide
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Lyndsey Brunette’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court has added seven new judicial endorsements, expanding her coalition to 31 current and retired judges from across Wisconsin who are supporting her candidacy. “These current and former judges have
Cooke campaign: 50 local elected officials endorse Rebecca Cooke for Congress
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, adds to her broad coalition of support with endorsements from 50 local elected officials from every corner of the District. These endorsements from community leaders across
Institute for Reforming Government: Several Wausau schools among Wisconsin’s very best
Jefferson Elementary, Newman Catholic recognized for student success Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released on Thursday, “Wausau Wins: How Wausau Became a Wisconsin Education Leader,” a report highlighting the city’s standout educational performance. The report found
Hermening campaign: Marathon County Sheriff Chad Billed endorses Kevin Hermening for Congress
WAUSAU, WI — Marathon County Sheriff Chad Billeb today announced his endorsement of Republican candidate Kevin Hermening in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District race, citing Hermening’s leadership, public service, and longstanding commitment to northern Wisconsin communities. SEE VIDEO HERE Sheriff Billeb
Dept. of Transportation: One year since federal deadline, Wisconsin DMV continues helping residents obtain REAL ID
One year after the federal REAL ID deadline, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) notes that nearly 72% of Wisconsinites are REAL ID compliant, with more than 3.5 million REAL ID driver licenses or ID cards
Xiong campaign: Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Yee Leng Xiong for State Treasurer
WAUSAU – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today endorsed Yee Leng Xiong, Marathon County Supervisor and D.C. Everest School Board Treasurer, in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Treasurer. “Yee Leng Xiong has spent his career managing public dollars responsibly and
UW-Green Bay: Who can say ‘no’ to baby goats? No one. The latest on the UW-Green Bay campus as the semester winds down…
TODAY! Goat Flow and Goat Snuggles | Green Bay Campus It’s everyone’s favorite annual event today, Tuesday, May 7 in Phoenix Park. Goat Flow is being held from 1-3 p.m. and Goat Snuggles from 3-4 p.m. This annual event is one of
Dept. of Justice: Milwaukee woman charged for allegedly defrauding Wisconsin medicaid of nearly $2.2 million, illegally obtaining PPP loan, and money laundering
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Tuesday filed criminal charges against Debbie Long, 44, of Milwaukee, for allegedly defrauding Wisconsin Medicaid of nearly $2.2 million, fraudulently obtaining a federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, and laundering the
Healthy Climate Wisconsin: Wisconsin health professionals investigate energy unaffordability impacts on community health
MILWAUKEE– Today, Healthy Climate Wisconsin released its second Health Harms Report, contrasting WE Energies’ ((WEC) (WPS)) $804 million in first quarter profits with the effect of expanded fossil fuel generation and $700 million of stranded assets on Wisconsin communities and
WisDems: Whine Wednesday: Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 108 tweets. From a Covid denialism to his bathroom habits, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week
Law Forward: Files lawsuit against Wisconsin Elections Commission over order to reject 23 Madison spring election ballots
MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward filed a new lawsuit today in Dane County Circuit Court on behalf of two Madison voters whose legally cast absentee ballots were counted on Election Day and then ordered thrown out by the Wisconsin Elections
UW–Green Bay: Celebrates student‑led civic action strengthening Northeast Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. — At the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, students aren’t waiting to lead someday—they’re leading now. That momentum will be celebrated Friday, May 8, 2026 during UW–Green Bay’s Celebrating Civic Engagement event, recognizing students and community partners whose collaboration is creating real
Hulsey campaign: Celebrates Black Center for Excellence
Hulsey the man with a plan, only governor candidate who fought to get billions for WI residents, worked with Black citizens to cut energy bills and increase democracy in Mississippi Madison, WI—At the opening, former Representative, carpenter and Democratic governor
Dept. of Transportation: Public comment period open for two new Wisconsin DMV specialty license plate requests
Comment period open through June 5 for Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin and Wisconsin FFA Foundation A 30-day public comment period is now open as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reviews applications from two organizations
Protect Our Care: “Cruelty with a price tag”: State leaders, Medicaid experts expose how GOP Medicaid cuts are wreaking havoc on state health care systems
Protect Our Care Releases New Report Detailing How GOP Medicaid Cuts Are Blowing a Hole in State Budgets Watch the Full Event Here. Read the Report Here. Washington, D.C. – Today, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne
Associated Builders and Contractors: Midterm wake-up call for Trump: Study shows nonunion construction workers built the GOP coalition
WASHINGTON, May 6—Associated Builders and Contractors today released the results of a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll in six battleground states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin—which found that nonunion skilled trades workers—who make up nearly 90% of the construction workforce—are an influential voting