U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Tours Oaks of Jackson, highlights housing legislation inspired by Washington County initiative
JACKSON, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) toured the Oaks of Jackson, a Washington County Next Generation Housing development, to highlight the county’s efforts to expand attainable homeownership opportunities and discuss his recently introduced Working Families Home Construction Act, which was inspired by
Americans for Good Policy: Rep. Steil’s vote for devastating SNAP cuts costs 6300 constituents their food assistance
Kenosha, WI — More than 23,900 Wisconsinites have lost food assistance as a result of devastating SNAP cuts backed by Rep. Bryan Steil, including 6300 of his own constituents. According to the CBPP SNAP Tracker, SNAP participation in Wisconsin dropped
UW-Platteville: Urges readiness in face of regional measles outbreak, asks for voluntary immunization records
Southwestern Wisconsin is experiencing an outbreak of measles with rising numbers of cases in Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties. UW-Platteville’s top priority is the safety of our students, faculty and staff. No cases have been reported on campus so far, but the
We Energies: Awards $150,000 to improve public safety through Rewarding Responders Grant
Nearly 80 emergency response agencies to receive grants for lifesaving equipment Key points at a glance The We Energies Foundation is strengthening its commitment to first responders with $150,000 in grants to help police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS)
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Onalaska roundtable addresses rising back-to-school costs
Parents, educators and State Rep. Tara Johnson said families are being squeezed by rising costs as Congress fails to act ONALASKA, Wis. — In case you missed it, yesterday Opportunity Wisconsin, Family Friendly WI, and Americans for Healthy Families hosted
WisDems: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany touts business success, but for years owed no taxes
“The dam man didn’t pay his damn taxes” — Scot Ross MADISON, Wis. — New investigative reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposes MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany’s business as a failure. Congressman Tiffany has been selling himself as a successful Northwoods small
Dept. of Natural Resources, Dept. of Health Services: Issue 2026-2028 fish consumption booklet
New Choose Wisely Booklet Outlines Updated Safe-Eating Guidelines MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced the online publication of the 2026-2028 Choose Wisely booklet, which outlines consumption
Marquette University Law School: Marquette Law Poll finds Crowley leading Tiffany among likely voters, tied among all registered voters
Also: Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin finds Democrat David Crowley leading Republican Tom Tiffany among likely voters by 49% to 44%, with
Democratic Governors Association: Congressman Tom Tiffany boasts of his business success, but went years without paying taxes
Political Analyst: “Tiffany wants us to trust his economic judgment to run Wisconsin after he couldn’t earn a taxable profit for his businesses.” New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals how Congressman Tom Tiffany’s businesses went years without paying state income
Gov. Evers: Requests disaster declaration from President Trump to assist with recovery efforts after destructive July storms
Governor’s request comes as Wisconsin Emergency Management and FEMA joint preliminary damage assessment determines nearly $14 million in public sector damages, more than $8.2 million in damages to residential properties MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has formally requested a disaster declaration from President Donald J. Trump in response to
Dept. of Workforce Development: July local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for July 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Milwaukee County Clerk: Milwaukee County committee advances “Quality-of-life” capital investments, including IJCC project
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County’s Capital Improvements Committee advanced a package of “quality of life amendments” Wednesday that would invest in parks, playgrounds, senior centers, transit safety, and other critical infrastructure, while also recommending the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex (IJCC) project
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin parties vie for control of state legislature in 2026
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker spoke with Channel 3000’s Elly Laliberte about the critical importance of the November election for shaping the balance of power in the state capitol. Wisconsinites are tired of feeling like they can’t
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Booker demand FTC investigate Sysco–restaurant depot merger, protect consumers & small businesses from higher costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) are demanding the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) thoroughly investigate Sysco’s proposed $29.1 billion acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, over concerns that the deal could further consolidate the nation’s
GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin: Judge sides with Pierce County residents in major victory in Ridge Breeze Challenge
Pierce County, WI — Pierce County residents have won a major victory in their three-year fight to protect their water, homes, and farming communities from the consequences of Ridge Breeze Dairy’s massive expansion. On August 24, Administrative Law Judge Angela
Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers: Wisconsin Freshwater Research Institution joins initiative to fully use each fish
(Bayfield, Wisconsin) – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility signed the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge, becoming the third research institution to join the initiative. Their participation brings the growing binational movement to 48 companies and
Crowley campaign: ICYMI: As Dem Gov nominee David Crowley travels Wisconsin, voters respond to forward looking vision
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Since winning the August 11 primary, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, has traveled across the state talking with voters about affordability and healthcare. At recent stops in Menasha and Madison, Crowley highlighted his plan
WisGOP: ICYMI: Tom Tiffany unveils plan to put more money back in Wisconsinites’ pocket
MADISON, WI — Republican nominee for governor Tom Tiffany is putting Wisconsin families first with a bold eight-point affordability agenda to lower taxes, reduce everyday expenses and let hardworking Wisconsinites keep more of their own money. Tiffany’s plan would freeze property taxes, deliver
Madison Area Technical College: Ready to succeed in business? Leadership learning series launches Sept. 28
MADISON, Wis. — Running a business is one job. Leading the people who make it successful is another. Business owners, managers and emerging leaders can build the skills to do both through Running the Business, Leading the People, a new five-session leadership development series from Madison
Opportunity Wisconsin: Tonight: Eau Claire town hall meeting gives Van Orden’s constituents an opportunity to share their concerns with rising costs
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Tonight, Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s constituents will participate in an Eau Claire town hall meeting where they will share concerns they have about their congressman’s votes in Congress to raise prices on working families. The event