State Senate Democratic Committee: Democrats call out vicious cycle of school funding referendums
MADISON, WI – This morning, Democratic Leader Senator Dianne Hesselbein, joined by Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker and former Middleton-Cross Plains Board of Education President Sheila Hibner, called for greater investment in public education and an end to the cycle of
Crowley campaign: ICYMI: Washington Post profiles David Crowley’s improbable comeback journey from childhood instability to Wisconsin’s Democratic nominee for governor
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A new Washington Post feature by Karen Tumulty traces the remarkable personal story behind David Crowley’s stunning primary victory, ranking him as “the most surprising winner in this year’s turbulent primary season”, and noting that his path to politics is
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: To present ‘Champion of Victims’ Rights’ Award to leading Madison crime victim advocate Dana Pellbon
RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center leader to receive award MADISON, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will recognize Dana Pellebon, a Madison crime victim advocate and Executive Director of the RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center, with its Champion of Crime Victims’
Democratic Governors Association: Washington Post profile highlights David Crowley’s “against-the-odds” story
A new Washington Post profile of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley highlights how his “stunning upset” in last month’s gubernatorial primary was just the latest twist in a remarkable “against-the-odds” personal story. As the Post’s Karen Tumulty reports, Crowley “roots his priorities
Crowley campaign: Announces new anti-corruption policy focused on accountability and transparency
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, David Crowley announced his anti-corruption policy platform which focuses on accountability, transparency, and restoring public trust in government. At a press conference in Madison, Crowley highlighted four key policies that aim to limit regulators from using their
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Evers administration sued over race-based barrier for new teachers
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) over the Minority Teacher Loan Program (MTL), which provides loan forgiveness only for minority teachers. We argue that the
Wisconsin Historical Society, Old World Wisconsin: Five new spinetingling experiences debut at Old World Wisconsin’s Halloween Legends & Lore
Popular evening event opens on October 9 for six nights only! EAGLE, Wis. – Mysterious legends, Victorian traditions and eerie tales take center stage when Old World Wisconsin opens for Halloween Legends & Lore. Held on six Friday and Saturday
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Rejecting division: Wisconsin organizations call for voters to vote no on anti-equity amendment
As organizations committed to protecting the rights of all Wisconsinites, we write against the harmful constitutional amendment on the November ballot. We strongly urge voters to oppose this amendment and vote no. Most Wisconsinites believe that no matter our background, race,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Dedication planned for historical marker at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area
SPOONER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend a special ceremony at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area on Sept. 26, 2026 to celebrate the dedication of an official state historical marker at the property. The event is organized
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition: Wisconsin celebrates Disability Voting Rights Week September 14-18
The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (DVC) is excited to announce September 14-18, 2026, has officially been proclaimed Disability Voting Rights Week in Wisconsin. Disability Voting Rights Week is a national, nonpartisan initiative to build the power of the disability vote
UW-Milwaukee: Will reimagine how to transfer knowledge from lab to marketplace with $6 million NSF grant
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has received a four-year, $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to rethink how the university moves research discoveries from the laboratory into practical use. Led by Ilya Avdeev, director of the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
LeaderEthics: Former federal appellate judges to visit La Crosse Sept. 17 to discuss rule of law and 2026 election
LA CROSSE, WI — Two former federal appellate judges will make a special visit to La Crosse on Thursday, September 17, bringing an important message about the rule of law, the judicial system and the integrity of the November 2026 election. Judge
Tiffany campaign: Recounts emergency plane landing in Lake Wausau, thanks first responders
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany on Sunday addressed the emergency plane landing in Lake Wausau that sent him and the pilot to the hospital Saturday night, thanking the pilot and first responders whose actions helped bring both men to safety. “We
Crowley campaign: Statement on Congressman Tiffany’s emergency landing
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, David Crowley released the following statement after a plane carrying Congressman Tom Tiffany made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau: “I’m grateful to God that Congressman Tiffany and no one else was hurt in this horrifying incident, which could
Tiffany campaign: Provides update following emergency plane landing
Contact: Press@TomTiffany.com WAUSAU, WI – The Tiffany for Wisconsin campaign released the following update Sunday morning after Saturday night’s emergency water landing in Lake Wausau: “Tom wants to thank everyone across Wisconsin and around the country who has reached out with prayers
Sen. Patrick Testin: Statement on Congressman Tiffany
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Tiffany campaign: Issues statement following emergency plane landing in Lake Wausau
Contact: Press@TomTiffany.com WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany issued the following statement after the plane carrying him home from tonight’s La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner made an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau: “While returning home from the La Crosse County
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reminds hunters to boat and hunt safely this waterfowl season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to take extra precautions when heading out on the water this fall. Cooler temperatures, unpredictable weather and heavy gear can turn a routine outing into a dangerous situation
Dept. of Health Services: Update on measles outbreak in southwest Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the number of measles cases associated with the outbreak in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties. Please note that the data on the Measles Dashboard shows the year-to-date totals of measles cases in Wisconsin.
WisDems: ICYMI: Where Wisconsin’s delegation stands on banning stock trades in Congress
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details how Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden are complicit in D.C. corruption by greenlighting wealthy politicians’ self-enrichment while in public service. The article also explains how Steil’s bill to stop insider