City of Madison: Temporary closure of Midland Street for equipment removal
On Saturday, February 28, from 7 am to 9 am, Ideal Crane will close Midland Street, between Fish Hatchery Road and South Street, for equipment removal at 1211 Fish Hatchery Road. Pedestrian access will remain open on the north side of
Dane County: To release $1 million in funding to support communities’ efforts to accelerate housing development
Partnership Between Dane County Human Services, Planning and Development Departments Addresses Regional Housing Strategy Priority MADISON, WI – Today, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard announced $1 million in grant funds will be released to accelerate housing development and help address the
Rep. Cruz: Time to deliver a living wage for Wisconsin
Madison – Rep. Angelina Cruz today introduced legislation to raise the state’s minimum wage to a living wage. Under this bill, the minimum wage would increase to $15 per hour upon enactment, then rise by $1.25 annually until it reaches
WisDems: Trump’s yes-men Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden throw Wisconsin businesses under the bus — again
MADISON, Wis. — Multiple Wisconsin businesses are suing the Trump administration over its illegal tariffs, which Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden support. Retailers like Kohl’s and Milwaukee Tool have filed lawsuits, citing the costs the tariff taxes have imposed on their
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Biosecurity premises mapping workshops available
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, is offering a series of no cost, hands‑on workshops to help veterinarians, livestock producers, and others strengthen their
Morgridge Institute: CEO Brad Schwartz announces retirement
MADISON — Morgridge Institute for Research CEO Brad Schwartz, who is leading efforts to build Wisconsin’s Morgridge Institute for Research into a thriving hub for curiosity-driven biomedical research, has announced plans to retire from that role. The Morgridge Institute is a private,
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Warns of lawsuit against DEI grant program in Wisconsin
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a formal cease-and-desist to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the ColorBold Business Association, SCORE Mentors, and UW-Madison regarding the “Entrepreneur of Color Collective Grant” (ECC Grant). The grant, funded by a
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Award $250,000 in Commercial Driver Training Grants, bolstering statewide driver workforce
Grants support businesses and organizations in eight counties across the state that offer training for in-demand driving occupations MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced nine businesses and organizations in eight Wisconsin counties across the state will collectively receive
Madison Area Technical College: 2026 Madison College Pitch competition seeks teen innovators
Turn your idea into the next big thingMADISON, Wis. — The 2026 Madison College Pitch invites aspiring teen entrepreneurs to develop, refine and launch their business ideas, with a chance to win up to $500. High school students will team up
U.S. Attorney Schimel: Pennsylvania man sentenced to 15 years in prison for exploitation of Oshkosh minor
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 23, 2026, Zachary J. Vogt (age: 20) of West Chester, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 180 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Byron B. Conway
U.S. Attorney Schimel: Former Omro alderman sentenced for receipt of child pornography
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 20, 2026, Jason A. Reeves (age: 44), of Omro, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 66 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to a charge of Receipt of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Awards Brownfield Grant to City of Berlin
Funds Will Support Environmental Assessment MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the award of a Brownfield Grant to the city of Berlin to assist with the investigation of potential contamination at the former location of
Dept of Transportation: New research reaffirms salt brine effectively clears Wisconsin highways
Salt brine used between 40% and 72% less salt than traditional rock salt application The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is sharing results from a recent university-led research project that reinforces the effectiveness of salt brine applications in winter highway maintenance compared to
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Goes to Washington, D.C. to advocate for voter ID & election security
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) will be in Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for Voter ID as well as efforts to protect elections through improved voter roll maintenance, oversight, and other election integrity measures. Deputy Counsel Lucas Vebber will
Rep. Anderson: Running for re-election to 45th Assembly district
Beloit, WI — State Representative Clinton Anderson announced today that he is seeking re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, saying the fight for working families in southern Wisconsin is far from over and the stakes in the next election could
UW-Stout: Among Wisconsin manufacturing leaders uniting to accelerate AI adoption across the state
MKE Tech Hub, WMEP and UW-Stout form strategic partnership to support mid-market manufacturers Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 24, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Three of Wisconsin’s leading manufacturing support organizations announced today a groundbreaking partnership to help mid-market manufacturers strategically
Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Public notice: Submit comments by March 2 for Linex® 4L use on potatoes
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through March 2, 2026 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control weeds in potatoes. The special registration proposed by DATCP is for Linex® 4L herbicide,
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Funding the first years and beyond: Options to raise revenue for child care
Report looks at state and local possibilities under current state law, and examples in other states As the availability and affordability of child care has become an increasingly pressing issue, most potential options in Wisconsin to generate new child care
Opportunity Wisconsin: New ad highlights how Van Orden-backed tariffs are squeezing Wisconsin small businesses and families
WATCH: Viroqua coffee roaster TJ shares how Van Orden’s support for tariffs is crushing his small business and forcing him to raise prices VIROQUA, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin today released a new ad holding Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for his
WisDems: GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden support more tariff taxes
MADISON, Wis. — Continuing their relentless bootlicking campaign, both Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden doubled down for their support of Trump tariff taxes after the president announced a 15% global tariff tax. Last year alone, families paid $1,000 more as a result