Wisconsin Bankers Foundation: Announces 2026 grant awards
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) has awarded six grants to nonprofit organizations advancing financial education initiatives across Wisconsin. The mission of the WBF, the non-profit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, is to promote financial literacy and capability
GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin: Western Wisconsin residents demand end to data center tax exemption co-authored by Rep. Shannon Zimmerman
100+ western Wisconsin residents gathered at “No Blank Checks for Big Tech” in River Falls on Wednesday River Falls, Wis.. — More than one hundred residents from across western Wisconsin gathered at Veterans Park in River Falls Wednesday evening to
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Underly’s State of Education Address follows failed results
MADISON, WI — As State Superintendent Jill Underly delivers her 2026 State of Education Address, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) called on her to account for declining standards, stalled reading results, and the widest racial student achievement gap in the country. AFP-WI
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Releases urgent questions for Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
MADISON — Today, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jill Underly, will deliver her sixth State of Education Address. Since becoming State Superintendent, Underly has repeatedly requested massive education spending increases. At a time when families are demanding accountability and
Wisconsin Technology Council: Luncheon in Wausau to explore rural AI innovation
WAUSAU, Wis. — Business and technology leaders from the Wausau area will explore how companies outside Wisconsin’s largest metropolitan areas are putting artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to work during the Tech Council’s Thursday, Oct. 15 luncheon at the
Rep. Udell: Federal broadband non-deployment funding withheld again
MADISON, WI. — The future for $21 billion in federal non-deployment broadband funds remains unknown as the National Telecommunications and Information Administration misses its “end of summer” guidance deadline. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “This week
Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly to call for urgent action to fix Wisconsin’s school funding system
Event takes place today at noon at the Wisconsin State Capitol; livestream available via WisconsinEye MADISON — In her sixth State of Education Address this afternoon, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly will celebrate public schools’ foundational role in building strong
Wisconsin Democrats: Hold Round Table to Address Skyrocketing Gas Prices and Rising Costs
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski will join State Treasurer candidate Yee Leng Xiong, State Assembly candidate John Kroll and seniors to discuss skyrocketing gas prices and how Congressman Tom Tiffany’s support for cost-raising policies like the war-of-choice
Wisconsin Realtors Association: August home sales slide as affordability continues to decline
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Releases August 2026 Real Estate Report Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its August 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing existing home sales in Wisconsin fell 8.3% in August compared with August 2025, reversing the
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Joint Finance Committee co-chair, Sen. Marklein knowingly underfunded crucial disability program
MADISON, WI – Today, the CAP Times published an article revealing that the Joint Finance Committee, led by Republican co-chairs Senator Howard Marklein and Rep. Mark Born, slashed the proposed Division of Vocational Rehabilitation budget, despite warnings that insufficient funding
U.S. Reps. Pocan, Langworthy: Introduce bipartisan COMPACT Act to end taxpayer-funded biomedical testing on dogs and cats
The most comprehensive legislation to prevent companion animals from barbaric testing practices WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressmen Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today announced the introduction of the Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing (COMPACT) Act, the most
Wisconsin Beef Council: Wisconsin Prime Rib Trail returns for second year with 16 new stops and people’s choice
VERONA, Wis. ― After a successful first year, the Wisconsin Beef Council, in partnership with Gather Wisconsin, is bringing back the Wisconsin Prime Rib Trail, inviting beef lovers to hit the road and discover classic Prime Rib at 16 new
League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County: Soaring energy demands, rising costs and Wisconsin’s aging power grid … citizens need affordable electricity
League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County Hosting 2nd Webinar in a 3-Part Series on October 8, 2026 Milwaukee – Wisconsin energy demand is expected to rise 40 percent by 2032 [https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-energy-demand-to-rise-driven-by-data-centers ]. The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee
American Edge Project: Highlights local data center benefits in Wisconsin
Data Center Revolt Bus Tour Stops in Janesville; Efforts to Slow Development Could Slam the Brakes on Jobs, Investment and Transformational Local Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations,
Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy: New CROWE report: Most colleges don’t have Harvard’s admissions problem
America’s college-admissions debate has been shaped by a small number of universities with many more qualified applicants than seats. Most colleges — and many programs inside selective universities — operate under very different conditions. As international graduate enrollment falls, the
Milwaukee Press Club Endowment: Daniel Bice Investigative Reporting Endowment kick-off fundraiser
Milwaukee, WI (Sept. 23, 2026) — Friends, colleagues and supporters of quality journalism will gather on Wednesday Sept. 30 from 5–7 p.m. at The Fitzgerald, 1119 N Marshall St., to celebrate the launch of the Daniel Bice Investigative Reporting Endowment, a new fund dedicated to
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Senator Devin LeMahieu receives WMC Champion of Free Enterprise Award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association, announced that Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu has been honored with the organization’s Champion of Free Enterprise Award, recognizing his leadership and steadfast commitment
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Court of Appeals – District III
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Court of Appeals – District III. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Presiding Judge Lisa K. Stark’s retirement, effective Dec. 28, 2026. The
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Speaker Robin Vos receives WMC Champion of Free Enterprise Award
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association, announced that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has been honored with the organization’s Champion of Free Enterprise Award, recognizing his leadership and steadfast commitment to
Crowley campaign: Hammers MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for Iran war support causing climbing gas and diesel prices in PBS interview
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As gas and diesel prices continue to climb throughout Wisconsin, David Crowley hammered MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for not standing up to Donald Trump on the war with Iran. Fast forward to yesterday, and following a report