Dane County Executive Agard: Highlights local hospitality industry efforts to support unpaid TSA workers at Dane County Regional Airport
DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today is uplifting and applauding the efforts of local hospitality partners and the United Way of Dane County who are stepping up to support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers at the Dane County Regional
AARP Wisconsin: Economic value of family caregiving in Wisconsin reaches $11 billion annually, new AARP report shows
The report finds that over one million family caregivers of Wisconsin adults contribute 560 million hours of care each year MADISON, WI – Wisconsin’s one million-plus family caregivers now provide $11.1 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new
Silver Badgers: Expect 1,000 at No Kings rally
ICE tactics spur growth MADISON—The rapidly growing Silver Badgers, founded in spring 2025 by a group of West Madison senior citizens, expect 1,000 cheering rally supporters to join them March 28 at 2 p.m. for No Kings Day 3 at
Climate Power: ICYMI: POLITICO: It’s three times harder for blue states to get disaster funding under Trump
The president has approved just 23 percent of blue state requests for disaster aid, compared to 89 percent for red states Madison, WI – New analysis from POLITICO highlights how President Trump is cherrypicking which states get relief after a climate
Dept. of Instruction: Wisconsin’s 2026 outstanding educators recognized by Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
$1.4 million in awards honor exceptional Wisconsin teachers and administrators MILWAUKEE — The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation proudly announces the 2026 Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership award recipients. These distinguished educators from traditional public, charter and private schools across the state are recognized
Affordable Wisconsin Agenda: In the news: “Wisconsin Democrats want to make frequent school referendums ‘a thing of the past’”
MADISON, WI – New reporting this morning from the Wisconsin Independent highlights Senate Democrats commitment to lowering property taxes across Wisconsin while ensuring our children have access to the best possible education, and how the failures of Wisconsin Republicans have led to this
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Wisconsin Republicans’ failure forces false choice for Wisconsin voters
MADISON, Wis. — After adjourning the 2026 session of the state legislature only three months into the year and leaving mountains of urgent work undone, the GOP majority is now forcing public schools and taxpayers to once again pay the price
WisDems: ROUND UP: Gas prices skyrocket in competitive Assembly districts, Republicans have no answers to economic crisis they created
MADISON, Wis. — For nearly a month, Wisconsinites have watched gas prices skyrocket across the state as a result of Trump’s illegal war with Iran, adding another layer of pain to the affordability crisis that has been driven by Trump’s tariff
Cooke campaign: Leading Derrick Van Orden in new poll
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A new poll shows Rebecca Cooke leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 49-48 in a race that could decide control of the House of Representatives. The poll shows Rebecca with a 39-32 favorable rating (+7) while Van Orden’s favorability is
Dunn County: Highlights critical need for social workers during National Social Work Month
Menomonie, Wis. — March is National Social Work Month, and Dunn County Human Services officials say it has become difficult to recruit the social workers who work to protect children, support families, respond to crises and provide mental health care. “There are so many good things involved in being a social worker,” said
Badger Institute: Launches 2026 Mandate for Madison
The Badger Institute today launches its 2026 Mandate for Madison, a comprehensive policy agenda to preserve and promote opportunity for Wisconsin and its citizens. The 2026 Mandate will help inform public debate about the most important issues heading into November’s election and provide
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking volunteers for help with frog and toad calling surveys
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer. This survey helps the DNR follow trends
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights $15 million to organizations across Wisconsin to reduce crime, prevent violence, and keep kids, families, and communities safe
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Violence, including intimate partner violence and gun violence, doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion, but today, it is a statewide problem that affects kids, families, and communities in every corner of the state. That’s
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Moreno: Call on Trump admin to open investigation into heavy equipment manufacturers, protect American jobs
Manufacturers like John Deere, CNH, and Caterpillar have offshored operations and laid off thousands of workers while doling out billions in stock buybacks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) called on the Trump administration
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association: Emergency load restrictions STH 70
Emergency load restrictions placed on WIS 70 in Sawyer, Price counties Limits to be lifted following completion of resurfacing project from County GG to WIS 13 Emergency load restrictions have been put in place on WIS 70 between the intersections
Crowley campaign: Announces plan for first 30 days as governor
Contact: press@crowleyforwi.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his 30-Day Plan with five areas he will focus on during his first 30 days in office. Working with the Wisconsin Legislature and through Executive Orders, Crowley will take an aggressive
Fair Wisconsin PAC: Issues endorsements in Spring 2026 races
Fair Wisconsin PAC, the political action committee of Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements in April’s statewide, local, and school board races. “Wisconsin needs elected officials who will work to protect the LGBTQ+