Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District: MMSD Commission selects firm to conduct independent, third-party performance audit
(Milwaukee, WI) – The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Commission today voted to select EMA, Inc, an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, to conduct an independent, third-party audit of recent complaints regarding the performance of wastewater management in
UW-Milwaukee: UWM invites job seekers to campus for July 20 job fair
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host a job fair to hire for a range of full-time and part-time campus positions, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, July 20, at the UWM Student Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. The event will
Brennan campaign: Five critical questions Sara Rodriguez needs to answer after reported financial mismanagement within her campaign
MILWAUKEE, WI — In the wake of significant campaign mismanagement and inaccurate financial reports, Sara Rodriguez must answer the following questions and be transparent with Wisconsinites. 1. When were you first aware of the malfeasance and misreporting that appears to have taken
NFIB Wisconsin PAC: NFIB-WI PAC endorses Rep. Mark Born in Republican Primary
MADISON, WI (July 13, 2026) – Today, NFIB Wisconsin PAC announced its endorsement of incumbent Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) for the 37th District. Endorsements from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) are earned by candidates with a proven track record of standing
American Dairy Coalition: ADC applauds progress on farmers’ right-to-repair
CHILTON, Wis., July 13, 2026 — The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) applauds the proposed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) right-to-repair settlement with Deere & Company that could save farmers millions in repair costs. “This proposed settlement represents important progress toward reducing unnecessary
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol and Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association team up to promote safe driving
Wisconsin State Patrol troopers will be riding alongside semitruck drivers this week in the annual Trooper in a Truck enforcement and education campaign. In partnership with the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA), Wisconsin State Patrol troopers use the higher vantage
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Tomorrow: Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin presents ‘Champion of Victims’ Rights’ Award to leading Eau Claire County crime victim advocates
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will recognize three of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates with its Champion of Crime Victims’ Rights Award, honoring professionals who have worked to strengthen the implementation and enforcement of victims’ rights in the
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: GOP’s Big Beautiful Bill is failing Wisconsin families
MADISON, Wis. — One year after congressional Republicans passed their tax law, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh highlights how Wisconsin families are still paying the price in a new op-ed for the Cap Times. The op-ed details the law’s
Defend America Action: Watch & Read: Defend America Action releases new report on how Trump’s big, ugly bill is making America unaffordable
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Defend America Action is releasing a new report, first published by Common Dreams, on how Donald Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill is making America unaffordable. Because Trump and Republicans gutted health care and food assistance to pay for tax breaks for the
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Cranberry Board election underway
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified two nominees that are eligible to be elected to two seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Beginning July 10, 2026, cranberry growers have until August
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce: Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce launches “The Ballot Brief” podcast featuring all democratic candidates for governor
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (July 13, 2026) — The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce will launch its new Ballot Brief podcast series on Monday, July 13, providing Chippewa Valley voters with the opportunity to hear directly from each of the
Berman campaign: Assembly Representative Christine Sinicki endorses Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
RAYMOND, Wis. — Wisconsin Assembly Representative Christine Sinicki (AD-20, D-Milwaukee) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Sinicki issued the following statement: “Mitchell Berman brings the needed input of a hard-working union nurse who has dedicated his livelihood
Helmenstine campaign: School & Village Board Member Dylan Helmenstine raises over $122,000 for State Treasurer Race
BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, Dylan Helmenstine’s campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer announced it has raised more than $122,000 to date. This comes as the campaign raised more than $85,000 from over 500 contributions during the first half of 2026.
Rodriguez campaign: Statement
CONTACT: press@saraforwi.com The Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin campaign released the following statement tonight: “The Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin campaign has terminated its campaign manager, effective today, after discovering serious mismanagement and inaccuracies in campaign finance filings she prepared. “An initial
International Crane Foundation: Responds to rollback of Endangered Species Act habitat protections
BARABOO, WIS. — Today the Trump administration finalized their decision to rescind the longstanding regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a change that removes habitat destruction from the law’s core protections for threatened and endangered wildlife. This
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin-backed Housing Bill becomes law at midnight, despite President Trump refusing to sign bipartisan legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At midnight tonight, the U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)-backed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will become law, despite the over two-week delay from President Donald Trump and his refusal to sign the bill. The legislation, which is set to
Institute for Reforming Government: Wisconsin State Legislature v. Kaul ruling creates AG slush fund
Delafield, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) issued the following analysis in response to Friday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court (SCOWIS) decision in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Kaul (2026 WI 28). WHAT HAPPENED The Wisconsin Supreme Court held that Attorney
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ joins lawsuit to prevent U.S. Department of Education’s cuts to school mental health grants
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining 14 other states today in filing a complaint to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP issues public health alert for Rackow Family Sausage’s “Rueben Flavored Bratwurst” due to misbranding and undeclared allergens
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a public health alert for raw “Rueben Flavored Bratwurst” with Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, and Corned Beef Type Flavors produced by Rackow Family Sausage in Juda, Wisconsin.
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in four counties next week
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air next week. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Monday, July 13 · US 51 – Oneida County