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Slinger – Attorney Russell Jones announced a series of high-profile endorsements he has secured in his race for Washington County Circuit Court Branch 1. The list includes: Rebecca Kleefisch – Former Wisconsin Lt. Governor Honorable Rebecca Bradley – Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice

Madison, Wis. – Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Danielle Williams as Assistant Deputy Secretary. Williams previously served in this role at the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) since 2019. During her tenure at DWD, Ms. Williams guided

New Richmond, St. Croix County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the New Richmond Commercial Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 2022. The district encompasses approximately four blocks of South

Town of Marshfield, Fond du Lac County WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Palm Tree Road Bridge in the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 2022. The bridge spans the Sheboygan River in

MILWAUKEE — The 102nd Wisconsin State Education Convention, held Jan. 18-20 in Milwaukee, convenes education leaders from across the state to learn from each other. The convention — the largest gathering of education officials in the state, with more than

 MADISON, Wis. – In Jan. 2022, the George A. Fait Family Charitable Trust provided $2.6 million in continued support for American Family Children’s Hospital, the UW Carbone Cancer Center and the George Fait Cardiomyopathy Research Fund.        

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County’s Retzer Nature Center is thrilled to be a recipient of Kohl’s Hometown Giving Program grant that was awarded to the Friends of Retzer Nature Center to support the current Discovery Trail project. The Friends of Retzer

MADISON — Platform Communications, a Midwest-based strategic communications firm, announced today a series of promotions and a staff addition made by the company, including the launch of a new Public Affairs Division to be headed by Rusty Schultz. The changes reflect

MADISON, WI. – In 2022, IRG embarked on an ambitious community engagement campaign, driving over 5,200 miles across Wisconsin and holding over 40 listening sessions with community leaders in over 20 cities and towns. As IRG continues carrying out these efforts

MADISON, WI. – Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced a new School Finder Tool designed to help parents find a school that fits the needs of their children.By entering your address, the free School Finder Tool – powered by Schoolahoop and designed by Lincoln

As women across the country endure the unimaginable, brutal consequences of Republican’s war on women, Derrick Van Orden and House Republicans are doubling down on their anti-choice agenda in the early days of serving in the majority. Earlier this week,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the January board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, fish and wildlife matters, and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2022, originating from

MILWAUKEE – On Wednesday, January 4, 2023, a second public information meeting was held at the Washington Park Senior Center to review progress and the preferred design for the Washington Park bridge replacement project. A 2016 Milwaukee County Parks report recommended replacement, and construction is planned for late summer/ early fall 2023.   District 15 County Supervisor Peter Burgelis made the

The majority of Americans support access to abortion care. But with their narrow House majority, Republicans are still doubling down on their extreme and unpopular anti-abortion policies. By advancing today’s resolution, the GOP ignores dangerous anti-choice violence that continues to

MADISON, Wis. – At a time when more military veterans are expressing interest in becoming entrepreneurs, the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2023 competition through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.  Over a dozen veterans have

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Alan Burkard, chair and professor of counseling psychology in Marquette University’s College of Education, has been awarded a $2.66 million Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant by the U.S. Department of Education to expedite the training of diverse

MADISON, Wis. — At a recent forum, right-wing Wisconsin Supreme Court hopeful Dan Kelly stood by his opposition to strengthening anti-corruption rules for Wisconsin judges while fellow radical Jennifer Dorow didn’t back down from her criticism of a landmark U.S. Supreme

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) has issued the following statement on DPI State Superintendent Jill Underly’s statement on the direction of public education in Wisconsin:  I will not support adding one more dollar to a broken education