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MADISON, WI – State Representative Angelina Cruz released the following statement in response to State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s 2026 State of Education Address: “Dr. Underly laid it out clearly: We have a constitutional duty to fund public education, and

Unexpectedly discovered by a local boater last year, the Frank D. Barker joins Wisconsin’s official list of historic places MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin is celebrating the addition of the Frank D. Barker shipwreck to the State Register of Historic Places,

The Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) has named Fond du Lac County Clerk Lisa Freiberg the recipient of their 2026 Friend in County Government Award, recognizing her dedication to public service, her leadership in Fond du Lac County and her commitment

MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) released the following statement Friday after Superintendent Jill Underly provided her State of Education Address: “Dr. Underly’s address made clear both the promise of Wisconsin’s public schools and the responsibility we

MADISON, Wis. — This month, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is marking the 50th anniversary of its Death Investigation School, an annual training bringing law enforcement professionals from across Wisconsin together for specialized instruction on

MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 26, 2026, and Sat., Oct. 10, 2026, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Over the last week, David Crowley and Sarah Godlewski traveled across Wisconsin to hear from working Wisconsinites about the impacts of record-high gas and diesel costs being driven by MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s and Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Tom

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining a multistate coalition in announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp), resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp’s debt

Goodwin Mourns 21-Year-Old Iyanah Pryor, Calls for Statewide Action on Reckless Driving MILWAUKEE, WI. – State Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. issued the following statement following the death of Iyanah Pryor, a 21-year-old Certified Nursing Assistant and mother of a

MADISON, Wis. — A Milwaukee County inmate accused of strangling and slamming a 19-year-old woman against a wall allegedly used a county jail tablet to pressure and threaten the same victim while behind bars. According to prosecutors, Damian Cosme-Torres contacted the

WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN— This week, multiple media outlets reported on the criminal history of Diego Rodriguez, a name familiar to many in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties through political campaigns and State Party Caucuses. It is with disappointment that I make this

More Than 65,000 Wisconsinites Have Lost Coverage; $2.4B loss for Hospitals over next decade putting access At Risk Watch the Full Event Here WISCONSIN – On Thursday, September 24th, Gwen Moore, Mitchell Berman and 1st Congressional District residents impacted by

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Mon., Oct. 5, 2026, will be the final day to submit an application for a pardon in order to be eligible for consideration before the end of Gov. Evers’ second and final

The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) will honor the life and legacy of Dave Anderson on Oct. 1 in Wausau by posthumously presenting him with the Bill Kraus Lifetime Achievement in Civic Leadership Award and announcing a

MADISON – Five teachers of the year were honored during the annual State of Education address today at the state Capitol, including Jonathan Etter (Wauwatosa) and Allison Urban (Elmbrook). Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Every year, the

Madison Community Foundation and the City of Madison today announced a plan that will accelerate the implementation of body-worn cameras for the Madison Police Department. In this plan, Madison Community Foundation will award the City a $350,000 grant to cover

MADISON, Wis. — Kids Win Wisconsin Founder and CEO Brittany Kinser released the following statement following today’s State of Education Address: “I walked into today’s State of Education Address hopeful. I walked out deeply disappointed. I expected to hear about

PreserveMKE urges state and county leaders to explore a preservation alternative before Milwaukee’s historic museum is dismantled or redeveloped MILWAUKEE, Wis. — September 23, 2026 — Earlier this year, representatives of PreserveMKE met with State Representative Russell Goodwin to discuss

Republicans, for the 13th time, greenlit the war as diesel prices hit a record high in Wisconsin at more than $6.60/gallon WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the U.S. Senate’s vote on a War Powers Resolution to end the President’s war

Madison, WI – Senator Chris Larson, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Education Committee, offered this statement of support for Dr. Jill Underly’s State of Education address. “Guaranteeing a quality public education for every child is the bedrock of a