U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Brings home more than $12.5 million for airports across Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced over $12.5 million in federal funding for airports across Wisconsin to upgrade terminals, accommodate more travelers, and increase passenger safety. Funding to support these upgrades comes from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure
WisDems: MJS: GOP candidate for Governor Tiffany backs FBI probe into 2020 vote, won’t say whether Biden won
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany is still pushing dangerous lies and conspiracy theories about the results of the 2020 election and is actively supporting the Trump administration’s probe into the election. Recently,
Dept. of Justice: Sues U.S. Department of Education over student loan rule limiting access to student loans for professional degree programs
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) joined a coalition Tuesday in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits full access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Pushes Army Secretary on new report that soldiers in Kuwait were denied medical supplies before deadly Iranian attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, following a new report from CBS News, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll about why the U.S. Army denied servicemember’s request for additional medical supplies just weeks before they were the target
Rep. Palmeri: State delivers investments in the 54th Assembly District
MADISON, WI – Recently, the 54th Assembly District was awarded more than $2,500,000 in state funding and grants for various projects. The State Building Commission (SBC) convened last week to approve state funding for capitol building projects and awardees of the
Libertarian Party: Unanimously endorses Elizabeth Fitzgibbon for Congress
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Executive Committee voted unanimously at its recent meeting to endorse independent congressional candidate Elizabeth Fitzgibbon in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District race. The endorsement reflects the LPWI’s continued commitment to supporting candidates willing to challenge entrenched
Baum Campaign: First to gain ballot access in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District
Rhinelander, WI — Congressional candidate Niina Baum became the first candidate in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District to secure ballot access for the August 11th Republican primary, submitting 1,232 nomination signatures to the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Monday, May 18th. Of
Milwaukee Area Health Education Center: Two Milwaukee AHEC Scholars receive National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship to support care in under-resourced communities
Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is proud to announce that two AHEC Scholars, Rebecca Odeh (Marquette Dental Student) and Cordero McCall (MCW Medical Student), have been selected as recipients of the competitive National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL’s America 250 student contest: “What America Means to Me”
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty today announced the launch of its statewide student contest, “What America Means to Me,” celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence. The contest invites Wisconsin students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics leaders celebrate opening of new manufacturing facility in Madison
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined leaders from FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics Inc. and local officials to celebrate the opening of the company’s new human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) development and manufacturing facility in Madison. The new Madison site is
Afterschool Alliance: The summer struggle is daunting for many Wisconsin families
Washington, D.C. – Too many Wisconsin parents who want their children in a structured summer program are unable to enroll them, according to a household survey released today. The Summer Struggle for Wisconsin Families finds that while 177,091 Wisconsin children are enrolled,
Milwaukee Co. Supv. Taylor: Celebrates reopening of Bender Park Boat Launch following critical restoration work
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor joined Milwaukee County Parks officials, community members, and local partners today to celebrate the official reopening of the Bender Park Boat Launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Bender Park. The reopening follows
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Highlights emission reductions in county operations
MILWAUKEE – Today, County Executive David Crowley highlighted the continued progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from County operations, as part of an annual Climate Action 2050 (CA50) Plan update report. The Milwaukee County Office of Sustainability reported a 48% decrease in
Leaders We Deserve: Endorses 4 new State Legislature candidates
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Leaders We Deserve, the grassroots organization co-founded by David Hogg to elect young progressives across the country, endorsed the following rising stars: Tyler Smith (TX-HD-138, age 26), Jacob Martinez (AZ-LD-09, age 24), Claire Heinrich (MO-HD-110, age 27),
Planned Parenthood: Launches first-in-the-nation partnership with the Clinton Foundation to expand access to life-saving overdose aid kits
Madison, WI — Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) today announced a first-in-the-nation partnership with the Clinton Foundation’s Overdose Respond Network to bring Overdose Aid Kits (O.A.K.s) to communities across Wisconsin—expanding access to life-saving tools and meeting urgent public health needs with compassion and care. Overdose
Common Ground: Former Veolia worker sounds the alarm: widespread, gross mismanagement at MMSD plants
Whistleblower Greg Gryskiewicz, as promised, has documented MMSD’s and Veolia’s gross mismanagement as he personally experienced it during his 14-year career working in various roles to maintain and operate MMSD’s wastewater treatment plants in a 37-page document: No doubt that
Democratic Governor Association: Tom Tiffany still won’t admit 2020 Election wasn’t stolen
At a campaign event on Monday, Congressman Tom Tiffany yet again refused to answer whether the 2020 election was stolen, while also endorsing a conspiracy theory-driven investigation of Wisconsin election officials. After voting against certifying the 2020 election and signing on to
Discover Whitewater Series: The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a title sponsor for the 14th Annual Discover Whitewater Series
WHITEWATER – May 19, 2026 – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater renews their title sponsorship for the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, Fit Kid Shuffle, and 5K Teams event! The University has supported the event ever since its inaugural
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce: Announces Winner of 2026 Wisconsin statewide National Civics Bee Competition
Eau Claire, WI — On Saturday, May 9, the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the Wisconsin statewide competition of the 2026 National Civics Bee, bringing together outstanding middle‑school students from across the state to demonstrate their civic knowledge,
Fond Du Lac Festivals: Walleye Weekend announces their 2026 Co-chairs
May 19, 2026 (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin) – Fond du Lac Festivals is excited to kick off the start of summer with Walleye Weekend (June 12th – 14th, 2026). 2026 marks Walleye Weekend’s 47th year as the largest free family-friendly