High Road Strategy Center: Releases The State of Working Wisconsin 2026: 30th anniversary edition
To celebrate and honor workers this Labor Day, the High Road Strategy Center has released The State of Working Wisconsin 2026. Since our first edition in 1996, we’ve been providing a view of the economy from the perspective of working
A Better Wisconsin Together: A Labor Day reminder that Tom Tiffany voted against firefighters, teachers, healthcare workers, and more
MADISON, Wis. — It’s no secret that Congressman Tom Tiffany’s support for trade wars, foreign wars, and cuts to healthcare and food assistance at the behest of billionaires is driving up costs and hurting working people across Wisconsin. In recognition of the
MacIver Institute: Election integrity push forces accountability
MADISON — Recent action by the Wisconsin Elections Commission shows that MacIver’s commitment to election integrity is forcing officials to take notice and address key failings in our election system. The Wisconsin Elections Commission recently took up two high-profile issues MacIver has doggedly
Gov. Evers: Read: Calls on Wisconsin Congressional delegation for timely reauthorization of federal transportation funding package
As Biden-era Bipartisan Infrastructure Law approaches its end, Gov. Evers emphasizes importance of maintaining critical investments to support 21st-century infrastructure for Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urging them to swiftly pass a federal surface transportation reauthorization
Camacho campaign: Responds to opponent’s deceitful and offensive mailer
This week, my opponent sent out a mailer that was disrespectful, untrue, and deeply disappointing. He called me “un-American.” I am a third-generation Wisconsinite, a fourth-generation American, and a proud son of Waukesha. This community knows who I am—not because
Dept. of Corrections: Staff training for a new kind of correctional facility
Youth counselors get first look at Southeast Regional Care Center for Youth Milwaukee, Wis. – As construction crews put the final touches on the Southeast Regional Care Center for Youth, 33 of the center’s first employees are graduating from the Department
UW-Stout Polytechnic: Before they started Stout: Polytechnic students do more before ‘Day One’
Whether it’s space-oriented research, welding prowess or Science Olympiad successs, Blue Devils arrive with talent and motivation MENOMONIE, Wis. – Because of its polytechnic focus on applied learning, industry collaborations, and career-oriented experiences, students at University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic are
Dept. of Transportation, Iowa Dept. of Transportation: Iowa and Wisconsin announce early November opening for Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River Crossing at Lansing
LANSING, Iowa – Sept. 3, 2026 – The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are announcing that the Iowa 9 / WIS 82 Mississippi River Crossing at Lansing is proceeding well ahead of the original
Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association: Awarded Minority Cannabis Business Association Community Partnership Award
MADISON, Wis. (September 4, 2026) The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) was awarded the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) Community Partnership Award. The prestigious award recognizes advocacy organizations that bridge the gap between policy and community leadership. Founded in 2015, the MCBA is
WisDems: WisGOP Chair has “never gotten any sense” of MAGA Congressman Tiffany distancing himself from Trump
MADISON, Wis. — On the heels of the glitzy White House Rose Garden dinner where Trump promised to campaign for MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany, saying “I will be with you 100% all the way to November,” WisGOP Chair Brian Schimming was
Crowley campaign: Focuses on lowering costs for working families as Tom Tiffany supports Trump’s MAGA policies that cause new all time high for gas and diesel prices
“Diesel prices have risen nearly 60 percent in the past 12 months as the U.S. war against Iran has scrambled oil shipments…” MILWAUKEE, Wis. — This week, ahead of Labor Day, David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, visited union halls in Kenosha and Kaukauna.
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Celebrates latest code update
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth joined union and industry leaders Monday, to officially sign the state’s new electrical code. Wisconsin is adopting the 2023 National Electric Code, moving away from using the 2017
UW-Platteville: Named one of top 50 best rural colleges in new rankings
UW-Platteville ranks among the top 50 rural colleges in the nation, according to Washington Monthly magazine’s new Best Colleges for Rural America rankings. The magazine said it worked off a list of more than 1,000 rurally located schools identified by the
WisDems: Gas and diesel prices sky high and rising thanks to MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting shows oil prices have risen so much that the average cost of diesel has reached the highest level since 2022 as a result of Congressman Tom Tiffany’s MAGA policies and continued support for the war-of-choice in Iran. Gasoline prices continue
Dept. of Revenue: Warns senior homeowners about viral property tax scam
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is warning homeowners about a viral online video promoting a nonexistent federal property tax relief program. The video claims that Congress passed a law providing significant property tax relief for older
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Rose Garden rager: Bryan Steil parties in D.C. while Wisconsinites face higher costs
Hardworking Wisconsinites are continuing to get crushed by Bryan Steil’s reckless economic agenda that’s raising prices across the board: from gas, to groceries, to health care. And rather than fulfilling his campaign promise to lower costs, Steil was spotted partying it up at an exclusive Rose Garden
Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: Court ruling protects Wisconsin’s Common School Fund
MADISON, Wis. — The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) applauds Tuesday’s Waukesha County Circuit Court ruling finding that a legislative amendment to the state budget which diverted millions of dollars from Wisconsin’s Common School Fund was unconstitutional. In
Save MPM: Calls on Milwaukee County to inspect museum property before it is irreversibly disposed of
Advocacy campaign publishes an evidentiary packet documenting an unresolved title question in the disposition of Milwaukee Public Museum property. MILWAUKEE — Save MPM, a public advocacy campaign, is calling on Milwaukee County to exercise the inspection and records rights it
Colón campaign: International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 7 endorses Judge Pedro Colón for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE – The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 7 (IUPAT DC7) endorses Pedro Colón for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Our members spend years in apprenticeship learning their craft the right way, safely and with skill,” said IUPAT
Van Orden campaign: Cooke talks health care while leaving her own staff without benefits
LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke has repeatedly pointed to health care as a top concern for western Wisconsin and made promises about ensuring Americans can access affordable coverage. New reporting from The Heartland Post shows Rebecca Cooke’s campaign has