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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D-WI) bipartisan legislation to block key elements of President Trump’s effort to shut down the Department of Education advanced on a bipartisan vote out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP)

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address, highlighting efforts of the Evers Administration to cut down emissions and reduce the state’s climate impact, while investing in a more sustainable future for the state. The governor’s radio address features

Milwaukee, WI, July 29, 2026 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education (UWM SCE) is proud to introduce the Applied Agile Professional Microcredential, a new professional development pathway developed with support from the HERA Micorcredential Grant. The four-course microcredential provides

MADISON, WI – The Customers First Coalition is pleased to announce the release of its policy brief, Understanding Energy Costs in 2026. As Wisconsin’s energy needs continue to evolve, understanding what drives customer energy costs has never been more important. This

MADISON, Wis. – Individuals and households impacted storms and flooding from April 13-23, 2026, have one month remaining to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance or U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) physical disaster loan. Those impacted by the disaster are urged to apply by Aug. 31, 2026.  “The

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Josh Kaul for Wisconsin Attorney General: “As Attorney General, Josh Kaul has a strong record of protecting the rights and freedoms of working

MADISON – Today, Volunteers for Agriculture®, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, announced several endorsements in partisan primaries for state Senate and state Assembly races ahead of the August 11 Primary Election.   The VFA® endorsement process began with candidate engagement at the local county Farm Bureau level. Farm

Madison, Wis. — In a letter sent today, PETA urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate likely violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) after multiple fights among caged, stressed monkeys at the federally funded

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that in fiscal year 2026, which ended June 30, 2026, WEDC invested $229 million in 67 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, supporting hundreds of local businesses,

WASHINGTON, DC –– Today marks the 61st anniversary of Medicaid being signed into law. The program is a lifeline for pregnant patients, working families, and rural communities across the country who need comprehensive health care — including reproductive care. Despite Medicaid’s critical

MADISON, WI. — This summer, a report from the Center for American Progress found that federal Republican policies increased the cost of living for Wisconsin families by between $2,000 and $3,500 in eighteen months since the start of Trump’s second

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Emily Randall (WA-06), and Mark Takano (CA-39) led 113 of their colleagues in a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director, Russell Vought, regarding reports that the Trump Administration

Port Washington, Wis. – The Responsible Energy Alliance (“REA”), a local citizen alliance, filed a petition with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (“PSC”) Wednesday asking the PSC to revoke its Dec. 15, 2025, determination that American Transmission Company’s (“ATC”)

MADISON, Wis. — Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Andersen Buckingham as its new Vice President of Advancement, a key executive leadership position responsible for advancing the organization’s mission through strategic fundraising, cross-sector

Delafield, Wis. — July 30, 2026 — A new statewide poll commissioned by the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) finds a Wisconsin governor’s race that is far less settled than topline approval numbers suggest. Democratic officeholders remain net-positive on job

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources leaders (DNR) met in July to discuss their shared commitment to conserving the state’s natural resources and how to continue providing excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation. The WCC

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), & Americans who have been impacted by Washington Republicans’ attacks on health care joined a press call alongside Unrig Our Economy, Social Security Works, Protect Our Care, and Caring Across

UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education connects people with possibilities by providing degrees and certificates for working adults, professional and workforce development, youth and community programs and resources for business. Following are upcoming programs that provide the opportunity for individuals to grow

MADISON, Wis. — 61 years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicaid into law and helped generations of Americans find and afford essential healthcare. Six decades later, Wisconsin’s very own Republican Congressman – and now gubernatorial candidate – Tom Tiffany voted to gut the

Green Bay, WI – From the 1800s to today, American Football has shaped generations of Americans. This fall, learners will have a unique opportunity to explore that history with Mark Murphy, former President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers,