Jones campaign: Madison Teachers Union endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON — Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI), representing thousands of educators and public school professionals in the Madison area, announced its endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for a full term on the Dane County Circuit Court. MTI becomes the first labor
Tiffany campaign: Announces statewide ad buy to end utility sticker shock and lower costs
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor, today announced a statewide digital and streaming ad focused on lowering utility costs as Wisconsin families face skyrocketing bills. Since 2019, Governor Evers’ appointees for the Public Service Commission (PSC) have approved $2.2
Wisconsin Environmental Health Network: To host health & environment conference at University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum
MADISON, WI — Community members, health professionals, students, policymakers, and scientists will gather March 5–6 for the annual conference, hosted by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Network (WEHN). Held at the University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum, the event will explore how environmental conditions, from toxic
Dept. of Natural Resources: Learn about fisheries management in the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds fish enthusiasts of the fisheries management meeting set to occur online on Thursday, Feb. 19 to discuss the fisheries in the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. For the past century, the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
UW-Madison: Morgridge Hall opens: A transformative model for interdisciplinary research, sustainability, and human-centered design
Kahler Slater and LMN proudly announce the completion of Morgridge Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This landmark facility ushers in a new era for interdisciplinary research and education, serving as the new home for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences
Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health: Highlighting middle school mental health
The middle school years, generally ages 10-14, are a time of profound physical, cognitive, emotional, and social change. This amount of change is second only to the amount that happens in infancy. Known as tweens (between childhood and teenage years), this group
Acts Housing: Awarded $1 million in federal funding to increase supply of affordable housing
Funding Secured by US Senator Tammy Baldwin as Part of Recently Passed Bipartisan Government Funding Bill Milwaukee, February 17, 2025 –Nonprofit Acts Housing has been awarded $1,000,000 in federal funding, secured by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin), as part of the recently
National Federation of Independent Business: Tax relief compromise delivers relief for WI small businesses
NFIB urges Governor Evers to accept proposal from legislative leaders MADISON, WI (February 17, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading voice for small business, announced strong support today for a tax relief package proposed by legislative
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrates 75 years Of State Natural Areas
MADISON, Wis. – This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with over 60 partners, cares for nearly 700
Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin: To host legislative education event on February 18, 2026
Madison, Wisconsin. Child Advocacy Centers of Wisconsin will host Together We Can Light the Path on February 18, 2026, from 10 am to 11 am in the North Hearing Room at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The event will bring together
Karas campaign: Files year-end campaign finance report, calls Secretary of State race a breakthrough opportunity for voters ready to challenge the two-party system
Madison, WI — Pete Karas, Wisconsin Green Party candidate for Secretary of State, has filed his year-end campaign finance report, announcing $30,495 raised in cash donations during the current election cycle—a strong showing for a third-party candidate powered by grassroots donors
UW-Madison: Music Hall to be renamed Herb Kohl Hall, will serve as future home of La Follette School
With a gift honoring Sen. Herb Kohl’s legacy, Music Hall to be renamed and serve as future home of La Follette School The gift from Herb Kohl Philanthropies, totaling $30 million, dedicates $10 million to support ongoing programming and $20
Rep. Taylor: To host ReEntry Unblemished as part of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Black History Month programming
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, February 23, 2026, Representative Taylor, Vice Chair of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, will host ReEntry Unblemished – Policy Focused Edition as part of the caucus’ month-long Black History Month events. The program will take place
Opportunity Wisconsin: Constituents deliver Valentine’s Day cards to Reps. Steil and Van Orden, calling on them to reverse Medicaid cuts
KENOSHA AND EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – In case you missed it, last week constituents delivered nearly 200 Valentine’s Day cards to Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden calling on them to reverse their votes for devastating cuts to Medicaid.
Sen. Hutton: Hutton bill eliminating overtime tax clears key Senate committees
$150 million tax cut proposal is one step closer to Governor’s desk MADISON – Legislation by State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) that eliminates Wisconsin’s income tax on overtime earnings cleared two key Senate committees in recent days, setting the bill up
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Election Day reminders for February 17, 2026
MADISON – In anticipation of Tuesday’s Spring Primary, the Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing guidance to ensure voters are prepared. Here’s what to know: There are no statewide contests in this year’s Spring Primary. Ballots will instead feature local or
Sen. Jacque: Human trafficking victims services funding advances
MADISON, WI…Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to provide critical services to victims of human trafficking unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety today, and now moves to the full Senate for a vote.
Minocqua Brewing Company: Pro-democracy marketplace built to boycott Amazon raises $100,000 in two weeks
MINOCQUA, WI — The Minocqua Marketplace, a pro-democracy e-commerce platform designed to help consumers boycott major corporations that financially support MAGA-aligned politics, announced today that it has raised more than $100,000 in just two weeks through a national Kickstarter campaign.
Dept. of Veteran Affairs: 40,000 greetings from around the globe
WDVA’s Valentines for Veterans Program Elicits Overwhelming Response MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) once again saw an incredible outpouring of support through its annual Valentines for Veterans program. This year, WDVA received more than 40,000 valentines from individuals and groups across
Rep. McGuire: Legislators introduce “Buy American – Buy Wisconsin” package
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin legislators led by Senators Brad Pfaff and Chris Larson and Representatives Tip McGuire and Lisa Subeck introduced legislation that would help ensure the purchases that the State of Wisconsin makes are made in Wisconsin and in