Platform Communications: ICYMI: Badger Battleground poll offers first look at Wisconsin gubernatorial race
MADISON, Wis. – Platform Communications released its latest bipartisan Badger Battleground Poll, offering a national first look at battleground Wisconsin’s gubernatorial matchup between 7th District Congressman Tom Tiffany (R) and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley (D). Crowley pulled off a narrow
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Pocan, healthcare advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss new report highlighting how health care cuts supported by Congressman Tom Tiffany hit home
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan and healthcare advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss a new report laying bare the damage being done across Wisconsin after Congressman Tom Tiffany and Donald Trump slashed more than $1
UW-Eau Claire: True Blu: Blugold alumna promotes outdoor adventure as the Girl of 10,000 Lakes
Here in the Upper Midwest, camping, hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities are part of the fabric of life for many people. For most people who enjoy the outdoors, it’s a time to enjoy the peace and quiet it can
Democratic Governors Association: New Protect Our Wisconsin ad contrasts David Crowley’s record, plans to cut costs with congressman Tom Tiffany’s cost-raising agenda
Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, is launching a new ad highlighting the stark differences between David Crowley’s plans to make life more affordable and extreme MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s record of voting for policies
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, Film Wisconsin announce first film tax credit awards, bolstering economic development, tourism, and film industry growth
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin’s new film office, Film Wisconsin, today announced that six Wisconsin productions have been awarded more than $1 million through the state’s new film tax credit program. Aimed at bringing creative endeavors to Wisconsin’s doorstep, bolstering the state’s travel and tourism economy, and strengthening the film industry
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin secure over $140 million federal rail grant to modernize passenger rail locomotives serving Wisconsin, Midwest rail routes
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with Amtrak, today celebrated the state’s efforts to successfully secure over $140 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to update up to 41 Charger locomotives, which serve Amtrak’s Midwest and Pacific Northwest routes,
Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association: ICIA to Indigenous enterprises: Prepare to lead the next era of cannabis
Cambridge, Wis., August 18, 2026 — The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) believes the federal shift placing medical cannabis in Schedule III — and the pending administrative hearing on broader rescheduling — represents a transformative moment for Indigenous economic development, healthcare and Tribal
Milwaukee Public Schools: 5 MPS schools ranked among nation’s best high schools
(MILWAUKEE) — Five high schools in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report released today. Ronald Reagan College Preparatory High School, Golda Meir School, Hmong American
Dept. of Transportation: County F at US 18/151 in Blue Mounds to close August 21
County F at US 18/151 in Blue Mounds, Dane County will be closed starting August 21 for excavation, paving, shouldering and other work in the area. US 18/151 will remain open to traffic. For more information regarding traffic impacts in
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: League of Wisconsin Municipalities announces Government Affairs leadership transition
MADISON, Wis. – The League of Wisconsin Municipalities today announced a planned transition within its Government Affairs team. Government Affairs Director Toni Herkert will transition to a new role as Director of Strategic Projects effective September 1, 2026, and will retire
Dept. of Health Services: DHS confirms cases of measles in Grant County
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Grant County Health Department have confirmed two cases of measles in Grant County residents. The two new cases are related to confirmed cases in Lafayette and Iowa Counties, and are part of
Van Orden campaign: Cooke’s “Coming Together Tour” comes with a MAGA exclusion policy
LA CROSSE, WI — Now that the primary is over, Rebecca Cooke is desperately attempting to convince Wisconsin voters she is a moderate who will listen to anyone, even people wearing MAGA hats. Cooke went on MS NOW on primary
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers slams President Trump, Congressional Republicans for kicking thousands of Wisconsinites off their healthcare coverage due to sky-high costs
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed President Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress, including Republican members of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, after a new report shows Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment dropped by 45,000 after Republicans allowed ACA tax credits
Dane County Public Safety Communications: Dane County launches virtual assistant for non-emergency calls
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Public Safety Communications has launched a new virtual assistant to help manage calls to the county’s non-emergency line, allowing 911 telecommunicators to spend more time responding to urgent situations and providing lifesaving instructions. The Aurelian
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Video: Breaking down the Governor race | Ep. 4 Wisconsin Competitiveness Report
MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the fourth episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report — highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the episode, WMC’s President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL applauds Trump Admin. for investigation into race-based discipline practices at MPS
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is applauding the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for opening a Title VI investigation into Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) over allegations that its policies require or encourage
UW-Eau Claire: Six UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff recognized with excellence awards
Chancellor Edwin Martini recognized six faculty and staff members for excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Blugold Breakfast and academic year opening meeting on Aug. 18. The 2026 excellence award winners are, from left, Nichole Miller, Nicole Owen, Brian
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Magadance Skinner faces lawsuit to remove name from November ballot
MADISON, WI – Michele Magadance Skinner is facing a lawsuit stating that as a Georgia resident she is ineligible to hold or seek elected office in Wisconsin. The suit states that she and her husband asserted their residency in Georgia in order to receive
Wisconsin Transparency Project: CVMIC agrees to follow public records and open meetings laws
Cities & Villages Mutual Insurance Company (CVMIC) has agreed in an enforceable court settlement that it is a governmental entity subject to both Public Records and Open Meetings Laws. The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought by Greg Gilsinger, CVMIC’s former
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany tries to dodge, duck, dip, and dive when confronted with his extremist record, Trump endorsement
MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Tom Tiffany, who scrubbed his website days before announcing his run for governor, spent much of an interview that aired this past weekend dodging questions about his record of right-wing extremism and the endorsement of Donald Trump for his loyalty to