Wisconsin Sporting Alliance: Honors Representative Shannon Zimmerman with Conservation Partner Award
RIVER FALLS, WI, September 18, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) has been selected to receive the organization’s Conservation Partner Award for his support of policies benefiting Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, outdoor enthusiasts and natural resources. The Conservation
Wisconsin Sporting Alliance: Names Rep. Todd Novak 2026 Assembly Sportsman of the Year
MADISON, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Todd Novak (R–Dodgeville) has been selected as its 2026 Sportsman of the Year for his outstanding legislative leadership on behalf of Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, conservationists and outdoor recreation community. Novak represents
Wisconsin Sporting Alliance: Names Senator Howard Marklein 2026 Senate Sportsman of the Year
SPRING GREEN, WI, September 8, 2026, … The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that Wisconsin State Senator Howard Marklein (R–Spring Green) has been selected as its 2026 Wisconsin Senate Sportsman of the Year in recognition of his leadership in advancing
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation: Gubernatorial debate canceled
Madison, Wis. – The WBA Foundation’s televised 2026 gubernatorial debate, which was originally scheduled for Oct. 9, has been canceled. Based on legal precedent, for the foundation to air a debate, multiple candidates must participate. Two invitations were sent and both
Johnsonville: Amid political ad bombardment, sausage declares its candidacy… for dinner
New Johnsonville / Harris Poll research finds political overload is making everyday dinner decisions, feel more difficult The Johnsonville-backed candidate hits the campaign trail across the nation’s most politically overserved cities, offering up delicious, affordable dinner solutions, and a partnership
Gov. Evers: Read: Slams Wisconsin Republicans in Congress for repeatedly caving on President Trump’s erratic tariffs, enabling latest reckless trade war with Wisconsin’s largest export partner as retaliatory tariffs take effect
As retaliatory tariffs go into effect today that are expected to send costs skyrocketing, Gov. Evers blasts Wisconsin Republicans in Congress for voting in lockstep with President Trump on his disastrous economic policies and enabling chaotic trade wars that are hurting Wisconsin
UW-Milwaukee: Students can now wish on their own star
New UWM Star celebrates Panther pride and astronomy research MILWAUKEE_University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students, alumni and supporters now have a star to call their own. UWM is officially naming binary star system Gaia Black Hole 1 (Gaia BH1) as the UWM
UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics: Is first American business school to earn Global Impact certification
WHITEWATER, Wis. – September 8, 2026 Written by Jessica Berge | Photo by Craig Schreiner The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics has made history as the first business school in the United States to earn the Business School
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2026 archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons to open Sept. 12
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds deer hunters that the archery and crossbow seasons open this Saturday, Sept. 12, and run through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027. (*Archery/crossbow seasons will continue through Jan. 31, 2027 in select Metro
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Announce grants to support 42 new electric vehicle charging stations across Wisconsin
Federal funding Gov. Evers fought for and secured to be awarded to 42 communities across the state to expand Wisconsin’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced 42 locations will receive
Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy: Report: Wisconsin’s talent problem is not who leaves. It’s who never comes.
New analysis finds Wisconsin has relatively low departure rates among college-educated residents but attracts too few newcomers, especially from farther away and among people born in other states MADISON, Wisconsin, September 8, 2026 – Wisconsin has spent years worrying about
Berman campaign: “We’re going fishing” – ER nurse and Democrat Mitchell Berman launches first ad of general election in Wisconsin’s First District Congressional race
Spot features Berman fishing and focuses on ending corruption in Washington, contrasting Berman’s working class background and Republican Bryan Steil’s corporate special interests RAYMOND, Wis. — Today, Mitchell Berman, ER nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, launched
Tiffany campaign: Releases new ad: How many victims have to be terrorized before Crowley acts?
MILWAUKEE, WI – Tom Tiffany today released a new ad holding David Crowley accountable for Milwaukee County’s inmate tablet program after devices were used to intimidate victims and witnesses, threaten a police officer, and access child pornography. “More than 1,500 attempts to contact a domestic violence
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election results announced
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election results. Two certified candidates ran for each of the two open board member positions and the election closed
Governmental Research Association: Nonpartisan research groups in five states win national awards for work on courts, budgets, and housing
BIRMINGHAM September 8, 2026 — The Governmental Research Association presented its 2026 national awards to five independent, nonpartisan state and local policy research organizations. This year’s award winners demonstrate how to engage, inform, and elevate the public’s understanding of pressing
UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Study shows overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer remains high
Reducing certain ultrasounds could safely lower diagnoses without increasing deaths MADISON, Wis. – Most cases of papillary thyroid cancer in the United States may have been overdiagnosed over the past three decades, meaning they were detected and treated surgically without
Hospital Watch: New study: Wisconsin hospital prices 26 percent higher than Illinois for same inpatient services
All 24 procedures examined cost more in Wisconsin; 23 percent gap persists even within the same health system September 8, 2026 Washington, D.C., September 8, 2026 — A new analysis of commercial hospital prices finds Wisconsin hospitals receive 26 percent higher negotiated rates
Smith campaign: Brad Smith Earns Wisconsin AFL-CIO Endorsement in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District Race
MEQUON, Wis. — Brad Smith, Democratic nominee for Congress in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, has earned the endorsement of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO. “I’m incredibly proud to have the Wisconsin AFL-CIO and union members standing with our campaign,” Smith said. “Unions
Van Orden campaign: ICYMI: Van Orden Announced as RNC Convention Speaker
DALLAS, TX — Congressman Derrick Van Orden has been announced as a featured speaker at the 2026 Republican Convention in Dallas, Texas. Van Orden, a retired Navy SEAL and the longest-serving enlisted veterans ever elected to Congress, will use the
WisDems: WisDems Statement on Labor Day
MADISON, Wis. — In recognition of Labor Day, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Working Wisconsinites are the backbone of our state, and organized labor is at the heart of the Democratic Party. Today, we celebrate and honor them,