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Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak published an op-ed piece in DrydenWire on Monday defending Wisconsin’s historic school choice program. The piece ran to mark the start of National School Choice Week to highlight the difference the state’s program

Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that the Eastern District of Wisconsin joins the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in observing National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and reaffirming the administration’s commitment to

The attacks are scary, infuriating, painful, and anxiety inducing. In community we commit to taking care of each other, and it is devastating that in community we are under attack.  Instead of being applauded for standing up to terror, those standing courageously are violently being silenced.  We always commit to coalition building and narrative change, but most

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident who contracted the disease while traveling internationally. The individual followed appropriate precautions after symptoms appeared. Waukesha County Public Health, alongside the Wisconsin Department of

MADISON, Wis. — In his first press appearance of the year, GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany claims he has not seen the video of the ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Tiffany has been relentlessly campaigning on Minnesota politics including a

“Tom Tiffany spent years in our State Assembly and State Senate voting to underfund public education, and now Wisconsinites are seeing their property taxes skyrocket because of his negligence. Then he went to Congress, where he has voted time and

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to the recent brutality and killings of law-abiding citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis: “Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security  remain completely unchecked in their blatant

Madison, WI—Former UW-Madison student, State Rep. and carpenter Brett Hulsey made the following statement on Chancellor Mnookin’s departure to Columbia University: “I want to thank Chancellor Mnookin for her service to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the state, and students. During her

GREEN Bay, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the fisheries management meetings set to occur online and in person on Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Wednesday, Jan. 28.   Join DNR staff online or in person

MADISON, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, joined Dane County homeowners to unveil his plan to end Governor Evers’ 400-year property tax hike and deliver lasting tax relief to every Wisconsinite. “As our nation marks its

The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are calling for action to stop the violence of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as new video footage shows ICE agents shooting and killing ICU nurse Alex Pretti. The call comes just days

ARENA, Wis. – Today, Ben Gruber announced his candidacy for Assembly District 51. Gruber, a lifelong Wisconsinite, has served the 51st Assembly District as a conservation warden, an EMT, police officer, a firefighter, and as a AFSCME Local 1215 Union

Health officials investigating, no known public exposures identified The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Waukesha County Health and Human Services have confirmed one case of measles in a resident of Waukesha County, representing the first confirmed case of measles in

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) sent a letter to the U.S Postal Service’s Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee requesting that Bob Uecker be commemorated on a U.S. Forever stamp and issued the following statement: “Today is Bob Uecker’s birthday. He would

MADISON, Wis. — In response to ICE murdering American citizen and Green Bay Preble High School graduate Alex Pretti, Rep. Derrick Van Orden spread conspiracy theories about the victim, claiming that Pretti had attacked law enforcement. In addition, Van Orden accused peaceful

The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) is deeply troubled by Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman’s participation in a counterterrorism training program in Israel from December 1–7, 2024, sponsored by the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA). This trip,

Computer science students from UW-Stout, UWEC, UWRF exercise ‘exceptional’ AI acumen for leading financial institution Menomonie, Wis. – Computer science students from three Universities of Wisconsin campuses leveraged their knowledge of machine learning to address real-world questions for one of

Unnecessary delays in Wisconsin’s statewide outdoor recreation economic impact data leaves state and industry partners without critical information needed to make strategic investments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to release the 2024

“Make no mistake: the Democrats’ constant demonization of our ICE officers and their inflammatory rhetoric are the cause of this violence. Until they stop riling up their base, we won’t see an end to this political violence.” — Rep. Tony Wied

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the announcement of Chancellor Mnookin’s departure from UW Madison to Columbia University: “I want to thank Chancellor Mnookin for her service to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and applaud her