Dept. of Workforce Development: February local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for February 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
National Union of Healthcare Workers: Wisconsin mental health workers vote to unionize
By strong majorities, workers at Rogers Behavioral Health facilities in suburban Milwaukee and Madison voted Wednesday to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers The two elections were held after the National Labor Relations Board and a federal judge rejected
Marquette Law School Poll: New national survey finds partisan divides on most Supreme Court cases, with varying views of Trump playing a large role, including within Republican opinion
Also: MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that 66% of respondents favor the United States Supreme Court’s Feb. 20 ruling that President Donald Trump did not have authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates Earth Week
Hey there. Governor Tony Evers here. This week, we’re celebrating Earth Week. Here in Wisconsin, conservation and protecting our natural resources are core to who we are as Wisconsinites—it’s in our DNA. And our work to conserve and protect our lands, water, and air,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Condemns Trump’s illegal war in Iran, forces vote on her war powers resolution to immediately end it
War has gone on for more than 50 days, taken 13 servicemembers’ lives, increased cost of gas and fertilizer, and cost taxpayers tens of billions of dollars WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) forced the Senate to vote
U.S. Attorney Elgersma: Eau Claire man sentenced to 10 years for receiving child pornography
Scott Graham was exchanging images with a woman from New Jersey MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Scott Graham, 41, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D.
WisDems: Whine Wednesday: Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped
Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for Whine Wednesday! MADISON, Wis. — Van
UW-Milwaukee: More than 300 UWM students to present research at 18th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will highlight student discoveries at the 18th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. It’s set for Friday, April 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the UWM Student Union, Wisconsin Conference Center. The event is free and
UW-Stout: Recent graphic design graduate helps alumni business rebrand, prepare for expansion
Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s polytechnic approach gave industrial and product design alum Trevor James the skills to create his own business and carve out a niche in large-scale graphic installations. It’s also what prompted him to connect with
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden abandons afghans who served alongside American troops
MADISON, Wis. — In a complete betrayal of the Afghan people he served alongside, Derrick Van Orden once again refuses to stand up to Trump’s reckless international agenda by remaining silent as the Trump administration forces Van Orden’s Afghan allies to choose between
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Nominations now open for WMC’s Business Friend of the Environment Awards
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – opened nominations for its annual Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Awards Program on Wednesday as a nod to Earth Day. The program, sponsored by
Protect Our Care: New report: The Real Fraud: Trump Pardoned the Nation’s Biggest Health Care Fraudsters
U.S. Reps Neal and Doggett Join Protect Our Care to Call Out Donald Trump for Pardoning Over $2 Billion in Fraud While Republicans Gutted Over $1 Trillion From American Health Care Read the Full Report Here. Washington, D.C. – Today,
Universities of Wisconsin: Edwin Martini named chancellor of UW-Eau Claire
MADISON, Wis.—Edwin Martini has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. He is the university’s 9th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved Martini’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He will
Progress Action Fund: New viral Earth Day ad: Republicans are killing EV trucks and pissing on everyone
Los Angeles, CA – On Earth Day, the creators of “Keep Republicans Out of Your Bed” and “Republican Kidnappers,” Democratic super PAC Progress Action Fund, along with Team Energy Everywhere, have released a new ad, “Republicans Pissing on You,” highlighting something
Brunette campaign: State Senator Jamie Wall endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Wall: “I’m proud to endorse Judge Lyndsey Brunette because she will always protect our rights and freedoms and stop extremists who want to use our courts to take us backward” MADISON, Wis. – State Senator Jamie Wall has endorsed Judge
State Senate Democratic Committee: WI Republicans finally find “Candidate” in critical 21st district
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee Communications Director Will Karcz on a Republican candidate announcing in the 21st Senate district: “The 21st Senate District is a must-win for Republicans if they want to hang on to their manufactured Senate
Mount Mary University: Welcomes new leadership
MILWAUKEE (April 22, 2026) – Greg Rutzen, J.D. has been named Vice President of Advancement for Mount Mary University. Rutzen joins the university with extensive leadership experience in higher education and law. He previously served as Vice President for Advancement
Climate Power: Earth Day reality: Trump’s EPA decimates environmental protections while energy costs skyrocket
Madison, WI – Over the past year, Trump’s EPA has rolled back protections and canceled crucial funding for communities across Wisconsin. These actions threaten Wisconsinites’ access to clean air and water and make communities across the state less resilient to