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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

Award-winning journalist Mike Gousha to speak at Graduate School and Graduate School of Management ceremony MILWAUKEE — Chris Duffey, best-selling author and leader in artificial intelligence, will serve as Marquette University’s 2026 undergraduate Commencement speaker, and Mike Gousha, award-winning journalist

First of Four Meetings Will Be on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. James Madison Academic Campus  (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools is holding informational budget meetings for the public around the city and virtually in February and March, as the district prepares for the 2026-27 budget and addresses a gap identified in the

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of the state’s Catholic bishops, expresses deep dismay at the Assembly’s passage of AB 601, which begins the process of expanding online sports gambling in Wisconsin, and AB 742, which weakens

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (February 23, 2026) – High school students will get a front-row view of the Wisconsin appellate process when the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I hold oral arguments at Rufus King International High School on Thursday, March 19.

MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing judge Maria Lazar is continuing to court support from right-wing extremists in her bid for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, this time as the featured guest at a Feb. 24 Wolf River Area Patriots event. Wolf River

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as coroner in Price County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by James D. Dalbesio III, who passed away on Feb. 10, 2026. Mr. Dalbesio