Milwaukee Public Schools: MPS expands literacy training for teachers ahead of new school year
(MILWAUKEE) — More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) teachers and support staff will take part in expanded literacy professional development ahead of the new school year, as MPS moves to accelerate reading proficiency for students across all grade levels. MPS
Black Men Vote PAC: Black Men Vote PAC endorses Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Black Men Vote PAC is proud to officially endorse Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. Black Men Vote PAC supports candidates who understand that earning the support of Black men requires delivering results on
Crowley campaign: Wisconsin families can’t afford more of Trump and Tiffany’s failed economy
MILWAUKEE – Following last week’s disappointing jobs report showing the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, with previous months revised sharply downward, Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley said Wisconsin cannot afford Congressman Tom Tiffany’s continued support for Donald Trump’s
Tiffany campaign: Tiffany unveils plan to unlock homeownership in Wisconsin
OCONOMOWOC, WI – Tom Tiffany today unveiled his “Unlocking Homeownership in Wisconsin” agenda, a comprehensive plan to make homeownership more attainable by increasing housing supply, cutting costly regulations, lowering property taxes, and keeping Wisconsin homes out of the hands of Wall Street
Universities of Wisconsin: Universities of Wisconsin announce budget proposals to advance life-saving discoveries
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin Interim President Renée Wachter and several university representatives announced today budget proposals focused on advancing life-saving discoveries in cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other devastating diseases. The Cures for Tomorrow proposal represents a new initiative from the
We Energies: Introducing Mia, the 2026 We Energies ‘ambassadog’
Introducing Mia, the 2026 We Energies ‘ambassadog’ Mamma Mia, here we go again! A record number of dog lovers voted to make Mia the next We Energies safe digging “ambassadog.” More than 30,000 votes were cast in this year’s contest.
Wisconsin Beef Council: Wisconsin Beef Council partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs to provide nutritious beef snacks for State’s youth
VERONA and MADISON, Wis. — Powered by purpose and fueled by beef, the Wisconsin Beef Council is launching its annual apparel fundraiser to combat youth food insecurity. Running now through the end of August, the Beef Council is selling exclusive
Waukesha County Public Health: Waukesha County Public Health awarded Pathways Recognition through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)
Waukesha County, WI — Waukesha County Public Health, a division of Health and Human Services, has been recognized with the prestigious Pathways Recognition by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Established in 2007, PHAB is the non-profit organization that administers national
Bennett campaign: Juliana Bennett campaign passes more than 20,000 doors knocked across Assembly District 76
MADISON, WI — Juliana Bennett’s campaign for Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District announced today that its grassroots field operation has knocked over 20,600 doors across the district, including more than 3,600 doors knocked over the past weekend alone. From the beginning,
UW-Stout Polytechnic: Cadaver Lab trains future medical professionals through STEAM camps, high school programs
As a high school student from Ellsworth captivated by anatomy and physiology, Shelby Saenger was amazed when she had the opportunity to tour UW-Stout Polytechnic’s Cadaver Lab. Now, she’s helping teens experience that same wonder as they investigate medical careers at the Human
UW-Milwaukee: Universities of Wisconsin to announce workforce and technology budget initiative
MILWAUKEE – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Thomas Gibson will join Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly, UWs Interim President Renée Wachter, UW-Stout Chancellor Katherine Frank and UW-Parkside Chancellor Lynn Akey to announce a UWs new budget initiative focused on building
Berman campaign: End Citizens United endorses ER Nurse Mitchell Berman in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District
Raymond, WI — End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption organization, today endorsed ER nurse Mitchell Berman in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. As part of ECU’s Unrig Washington program, Berman rejects corporate PAC money, supports a ban on congressional stock trading, and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take for La Crosse County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog and fish, which may result from the Tomah BL Mississippi River Civil Remediation Project in La Crosse County. Incidental
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Colleagues demand EPA drop its effort to weaken PFAS drinking water protections for millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are demanding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdraw their proposal to roll back drinking water protections – which, if finalized, would remove federal public health limits on the amount of
City of Milwaukee: City of Milwaukee to unveil internationally recognized artist’s memorial honoring civil rights leader Vel R. Phillips
MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee will celebrate the unveiling of “I Didn’t Do It Alone,” a permanent public artwork by internationally recognized artist Karyn Olivier honoring the life and legacy of Milwaukee trailblazer Vel R. Phillips. The unveiling ceremony will take
Universities of Wisconsin: Universities of Wisconsin announce budget proposals to train 35,000 new health care professionals over the next 10 years
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin Interim President Renée Wachter and several university representatives announced today budget proposals focused on training 35,000 new health care professionals in the next decade. The Healthy Wisconsin proposal represents the first major initiative from the UWs’
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: USDA invests $2.5 million in new solid waste infrastructure for the City of Viroqua
(Stevens Point, Wis., Aug. 10, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the agency is making a $2.518 million loan available to the city of Viroqua. The investment will help the
Luna campaign: Former State Representative and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa: Vote for Ismael Luna for Wisconsin’s 8th Assembly District
To the people of Milwaukee, I am writing to urge you to support Ismael Luna for State Assembly District 8. As the first Latina to serve in the Wisconsin Legislature, I know this district. I know its people, its culture,
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin DMV extends hours ahead of primary election
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will extend hours at customer service centers on Monday (August 10) and Tuesday (August 11). DMV service centers will remain open until 6 p.m. The extended hours will enable
Dept. of Justice: Update: Officer involved death investigation in Madison, Wis.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Madison on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Madison Police Department officers