Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WI Appeals Court rules in favor of property owners in vacation rental dispute
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has secured a major legal victory for property owners in Sister Bay after the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that the Village’s four-bedroom cap for vacation rentals operates as an illegal “back-door prohibition
Waukesha County: Judge Michael P. Maxwell appointed Presiding Judge of Waukesha County Circuit Court
WAUKESHA, Wis. — The Honorable Michael P. Maxwell has been appointed Presiding Judge of the Waukesha County Circuit Court, a leadership role that will assist in overseeing the administration and operation of one of Wisconsin’s busiest circuit court systems. Judge Maxwell
UW-Eau Claire: True Blu: Next-gen workforce advocate Omid Razmpour
Omid Razmpour, a 2020 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire nursing graduate, did not set out to become an entrepreneur. Nor did he set out to build an analytics framework and technology platform designed to overhaul the nursing management system in one
3rd CD Democrats: Young Democrats of Wisconsin and the 3rd CD Democrats host only Democratic Primary Forum for Wisconsin State Treasurer
On Tuesday, July 21, the Young Democrats of Wisconsin and the 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin will host the only Democratic Primary Forum for WI State Treasurer. The forum will be from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the Concordia Ballroom, 1129 La Crosse
Dept. of Workforce Development: DWD announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Wisconsinites impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today that federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for eligible workers in Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Manitowoc, Marathon, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Racine, Rock, Sauk, Vernon, Washington, Waukesha,
U.S. Small Business Administration: SBA opens Business Recovery Centers in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of a Business Recovery Centers in Marathon, Milwaukee, and Outagamie Counties to assist businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding occurring April 13 – 23. Beginning Monday, July 13, SBA customer service
Dept. of Health Services: First confirmed West Nile Virus activity in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces the first confirmed West Nile virus (WNV) activity in the state this year. Mosquitoes collected from Milwaukee County have tested positive for WNV and a wild bird from Bayfield County tested positive for the
Baney campaign: Katie Baney becomes only NRA-endorsed candidate in Wisconsin’s First Senate District race
De Pere, Wis. – Katie Baney announced today that she has received the official endorsement of the National Rifle Association, making her the only candidate in Wisconsin’s First Senate District race to earn the organization’s endorsement. The endorsement recognizes Baney’s
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Wisconsin Conservation Voters launches 25,000-door canvass to counter rising We Energies bills
MADISON – Building on a successful digital campaign, Wisconsin Conservation Voters announced today a door-to-door canvassing effort across southeast Wisconsin. Starting this week, organizers will knock on 25,000 doors in southeast Wisconsin to talk with We Energies ratepayers about rising
The Responsible Energy Alliance: Citizens group alleges in PSCW filing that ATC transmission lines application violates state law, and Vantage opposes proposed routing
Port Washington, Wis. – The Responsible Energy Alliance, a citizen coalition (“REA”), filed an expedited motion Monday with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (“PSC”), asking the regulatory agency to revoke its December 15, 2025, determination that American Transmission Company’s
Republican State Leadership Committee: RSLC launches second spot in “States Don’t Wait” campaign celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
Washington, D.C. — The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) is continuing its “States Don’t Wait” campaign with the release of its second spot, “Pact,” running across the same five battleground states this summer as part of the organization’s celebration of America’s
Violence Policy Center: Wisconsin has third highest black homicide victimization rate in the nation
WASHINGTON — Wisconsin has the nation’s third-highest Black homicide victimization rate according to the 20th edition of the Violence Policy Center’s (VPC) annual report Black Homicide Victimization in the United States. Both Wisconsin and Illinois had a Black homicide victimization rate of 38.6 per 100,000
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers slams President Trump and Trump Administration for playing politics with disaster relief, pledges to appeal decision to deny Wisconsin disaster relief
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Public Assistance for Bayfield, Manitowoc, Marathon, and Racine counties and Hazard Mitigation statewide after severe storms and flooding caused severe damage to public infrastructure in April. In a letter sent to the governor dated July 8, 2026, FEMA
Milwaukee Public Schools: MPS TO close Summer Academy and indoor rec sites Tuesday, Wednesday due to heat
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will close its Summer Academy, Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) and indoor Milwaukee Recreation sites Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15 due to heat, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced in consultation with Milwaukee Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Totoraitis.
UW-Green Bay: Theatre on the Bay produces “The Music Man” as the 2026 summer musical
Marinette, WI — Bayshore Arts Center, located on the UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus announces Theatre on the Bay’s production of The Music Man – Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy. The Music Man is a classic, family-friendly story that has been entertaining audiences since
UW Alumni: UW Now Live: Global hot spots — risks and realities
MADISON, WI (July 13, 2026) — As global tensions rise and shift, UW Now Live will explore some of the hot spots that are shaping the world’s future. From a rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in Central Africa to a fragile ceasefire framework
Madison Common Council: Alder John W. Duncan announces resignation from Madison Common Council
Alder John W. Duncan, District 1, is resigning from the Madison Common Council, effective July 31, 2026. “My last day as your alder will be Friday, July 31, 2026. My husband and I have decided to move from Madison. While
Rpys campaign: Statement from Kelda Roys’ campaign
“The public is getting far too familiar with hearing Sara Rodriguez apologize. One year ago, Rodriguez launched her campaign claiming Gov. Evers gave her a special heads-up that he was not running for re-election. We soon learned from Gov. Evers
Brennan campaign: Joel Brennan: Sara Rodriguez fails to take responsibility or answer many serious, mounting questions
MILWAUKEE, WI — Democratic candidate for Governor Joel Brennan released the following statement following Sara Rodriguez’s press conference about her campaign: “Sara Rodriguez failed to answer many serious and mounting questions about her campaign’s mismanagement and, more importantly, failed to take responsibility