Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce over $180 million to improve local roads statewide
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $180 million in the third quarterly payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing
AFP-WI: Welcomes Vice President Vance back to Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance back for his second visit to the Badger State in 2026 Wednesday. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement: “Vice President Vance’s visit is a reminder
Bukiewicz campaign: Former Ambassador and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett endorses Dan Bukiewicz for Assembly District 21
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Former U.S. Ambassador and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett today announced his endorsement of Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin 21st Assembly District, calling him a proven leader committed to working families and the communities he serves. “Dan Bukiewicz
Wisconsin Towns Association: Representative Chanz Green receives Friend of Towns Award
Representative Chanz Green was recently awarded the 2025-26 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association in recognition of his efforts supporting town government. “Representative Green has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing the real-world challengesfacing towns,” said
Milwaukee Public Schools: MPS to hold community meetings on Lincoln Avenue School’s future
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will hold meetings for the community on July 13 and 14 at the Boys & Girls Club at Rogers Street Academy, in the aftermath of the five-alarm fire June 30 that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School. At
Burgelis campaign: Burgelis helps deliver another win for neighborhoods, vows to bring the same results-driven leadership to Congress
WISCONSIN– Alderman and Democratic candidate for Congress Peter Burgelis today celebrated another major victory for residents following the announcement that a proposed large-scale data center has been removed from the Midtown Center redevelopment project. The decision comes after months of
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley statement on Vice President JD Vance bisit
MILWAUKEE – In response to Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement: “As Vice President JD Vance arrives in Milwaukee County to repeat the President’s false claims, working families here are asking
A Better Wisconsin Together: Amid rising cost crisis, JD Vance comes to Wisconsin to court ultra-wealthy for campaign cash
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are spending $3,000 more on everyday goods than we were two years ago and one of the architects of the rising cost crisis, JD Vance, is in the Badger State today to stand with Wisconsinites … but only if
Democratic Governors Association: New: Protect Our Wisconsin releases first Ads slamming Tom Tiffany’s extreme MAGA agenda
Today, Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched two ads, slamming Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany for his extreme anti-choice record and MAGA agenda that is harming Wisconsinites. The ads, which are airing on both TV and streaming
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers appoints Bernard Brunkow as Washburn County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Bernard Brunkow as Washburn County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Dennis Stuart’s retirement. Brunkow will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Bernard Brunkow will
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Wisconsin law jeopardizes secret ballot, new findings show
The News: A new report by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the MacIver Institute finds that a longstanding Wisconsin statute conflicts with the Wisconsin Constitution’s “secret ballot” guarantee. As a result, WILL and MacIver are calling for
Union of Concerned Scientists: Wisconsin regulatory loophole cuts public out while utilities court data centers with dirty fossil fuels
MILWAUKEE (July 8, 2026)—A fragmented Wisconsin regulatory process is allowing new methane gas plants built to serve Big Tech data centers to be evaluated without a full review of impacts to the public, according to a new policy brief from the Union
UW-Stout Polytechnic: UW-Stout Polytechnic’s Red Cedar Basin Monitoring Group trains next generation of water scientists
Biology and environmental science faculty, university students and high school students ventured into the marshes, creeks and wetlands surrounding UW-Stout Polytechnic and the Menomonie area this summer to understand and strengthen the health of the Red Cedar Watershed. Their research
Climate Power: As Vance heads to Wisconsin, new report finds Wisconsinites are paying more for utilities, groceries, gas and healthcare thanks to Trump and Vance
Milwaukee, WI – JD Vance’s visit to Milwaukee today to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to “combat fraud” comes on the heels of a recent report by Climate Power and the Center for American Progress Action Fund that highlights how
Schutt campaign: Schutt earns endorsement from Wisconsin Young Republicans
Clinton, WI: Proven conservative Ellen Schutt continues to build momentum in her campaign for State Senate, having earned the endorsement of the Wisconsin Young Republicans (WIYR), one of Wisconsin’s most active conservative grassroots organizations. WIYR’s endorsement recognizes Schutt’s record of
UW-Green Bay: UW-Green Bay and Schreiber Foods partner to build northeast Wisconsin’s next generation of leaders
Green Bay, Wis. – Two of Northeast Wisconsin’s most respected business executives will step into the classroom this fall as Schreiber Foods CEO Ron Dunford and Principal of Partner and Board Engagement Cheryl Conley, join UW-Green Bay to teach “Leadership
Berman campaign: Senator Mark Spreitzer endorses Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
RAYMOND, Wis. — Senator Mark Spreitzer today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Spreitzer represents Wisconsin’s Fifteenth Senate District, including the cities of Janesville, Beloit, Milton, and Whitewater within Wisconsin’s First CD. Spreitzer issued the following statement: “I’m
Forward Analytics: Forward Analytics study finds healthcare has overtaken manufacturing as Wisconsin’s largest employment sector
MADISON, Wis. – A brand new report released by Forward Analytics finds that Wisconsin’s workforce has reached a tipping point: for the first time, healthcare and social assistance professions have surpassed manufacturing as the state’s largest employment sector. From 2001 to 2025, manufacturing
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers wraps up annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour, highlights Evers administration’s investments in Wisconsin roads
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, this week, wrapped up his final statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour. The governor’s annual tour included 10 stops across the state to fill potholes and highlight the Evers Administration’s efforts over the last seven years to repair and improve transportation infrastructure throughout Wisconsin. This year’s tour marks the governor’s seventh and final
The Responsible Energy Alliance: Citizens group alleges in state filing that ATC transmission lines application is incomplete
Port Washington, Wis. – The Responsible Energy Alliance, a local coalition of concerned citizens and property owners, alleged today in a public filing with state regulators that the application of American Transmission Company (ATC) to run new extra high-voltage transmission