Thurow campaign: The PFFW endorses Mike Thurow for WI-6
Mequon, WI – The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin proudly announced today their endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. The PFFW represents professional firefighters and emergency medical personnel who serve their communities across Wisconsin with
City of Madison: Green Avenue/Troy Drive – sanitary sewer & asphalt replacement project
Starting the week of March 30, 2026, Speedway Sand and Gravel will begin work on the Green Avenue/Troy Drive Sanitary Sewer and Asphalt Replacement Project. Key Project Objectives: Remove and replace all the asphalt pavement along Troy Drive/Green Avenue from Lerdahl
Wisconsin Technology Council: Higher-ed leaders to explore campus-driven entrepreneurship at April 15 Tech Council luncheon
MADISON, Wis. – Leaders from four Wisconsin higher-education institutions will discuss the growing role of colleges and universities in fostering entrepreneurship during a Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon on Wednesday, April 15, in Whitewater. Panelists are Phyllis King, chief innovation strategist of Waukesha County
Milwaukee Election Commission: In-person absentee voting begins for April 7 spring election
The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) announces the start of In-Person Absentee Voting (IPAV), commonly known as early voting, for the April 7, 2026 Spring Election. Early voting will be available at seven locations across the City of Milwaukee from Tuesday, March
Law Forward, ACLU, Common Cause: Fight to protect Wisconsin voters’ private data from Trump administration demand
Groups urge federal court to dismiss DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted statewide voter file MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a brief Friday on behalf of Common Cause and individual Wisconsin voters urging a federal
Wisconsin National Guard: Sharpens readiness during presidio endeavor wargame
MADISON, Wis. – The inaugural event included participants from the Wisconsin National Guard’s Joint, Army and Air Staffs, Wisconsin Emergency Management, U.S. Northern Command, and National Guard Bureau. Ryan Kennedy and John Griese, wargame designers and facilitators supporting NGB’s Wargaming and
Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association: Commends Senator Van Wanggaard on a life of public service
Madison – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA) extends its heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation to State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) for his many years of public service to the people of Wisconsin, particularly as he prepares to retire from
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Milwaukee County releases RFP for redevelopment of medical examiner’s office site
MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified developers to acquire and redevelop the soon-to-be-former Medical Examiner’s Office property at 933 West Highland Avenue in Downtown Milwaukee. Originally built in 1931, the 1.07‑acre parcel includes an approximately 58,000‑square‑foot
UW-Green Bay: Together we rise! Make your mark during UW-Green Bay’s annual Giving Day
For one day only, Thursday, April 2, 2026, you can spark change that lasts! Green Bay, WI –On Thursday, April 2, 2026, UW-Green Bay is rallying the region to Rise with them. The University’s annual Giving Day is back – fueled
Dept. of Transportation: Merrimac Ferry opens for the 2026 season
The COLSAC III ferry across the Wisconsin River has opened for the 2026 season. Commonly known as the Merrimac ferry, the COLSAC III operates free of charge 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to carry WIS 113 traffic
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on Markwayne Mullin DHS Secretary confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on the confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: “The mission of the Department of Homeland Security has never been more important. Securing our borders
Van Orden campaign: Cooke touts NRDC endorsement from radical anti-energy climate group
LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke is touting an endorsement from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a radical climate group that is hellbent on destroying American energy. NRDC has a long record of backing Biden-Harris’ extreme anti-energy policies that would crush Wisconsin’s
Barnes campaign: Talks Freezing the Rates with civic media
WATCH HERE Mandela Barnes sat down with Civic Media’s Daybreak with Brian Noonan and Jamie Martinson to talk about his plan to Freeze the Rates. Wisconsin families have seen the highest rate increases in the Midwest. Mandela Barnes laid out his plan to stand
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Juneau County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which could be possible from a timber harvest in Juneau County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional
WisDems: Leader-Telegram: GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany did not vote for Blatnik Bridge funding he recently touted
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Leader-Telegram points out that Tom Tiffany did not vote for funding to replace the Blatnik Bridge, despite releasing a recent statement seemingly taking a victory lap for the funding that neglects to mention this fact. The
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On the 16th anniversary of the ACA, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil are to blame for Wisconsin families facing rising health care costs
Today is the sixteenth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, and hardworking Wisconsin families are paying for Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil’s failure to extend ACA tax credits. Premiums are higher and affordable options are shrinking, leaving many families in Wisconsin
Sen. Drake: And Milwaukee residents call out state Legislature for failing to keep Milwaukee streets safe
MADISON- Today Senator Dora Drake was joined by Milwaukee Vision Zero advocates for a press conference on the legislature’s failure to keep Milwaukee streets safe from reckless driving incidents by failing to advance Senate Bill 375 despite public outcry from victims
Forward Together Wisconsin, Green Homeowners United: Wisconsin home natural gas rates spiked in March, MKE area sees 58% increase in one year
A review of consumer bills shows large market price jumps in home natural gas costs. Energy assessments are an important first step to providing homeowners with relief through low-cost or free home insulation. MILWAUKEE—If you felt your energy bills seemed higher, it
WisDems: ICYMI: Many ACA customers are paying higher premiums. Most blame Trump and Republicans, poll finds
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, new KFF polling found that most Affordable Care Act customers blame Trump and Republicans like Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany, and Derrick Van Orden for their higher premium costs. The poll also found that Republican slashes to healthcare caused about
Rep. Gustafson: Wisconsin Democratic leaders put Wisconsin last
Democrats claim to be in favor of helping Wisconsinites, but the actions of their party leadership tell a different story. Recent vetoes make it clear that when given the chance to lower costs, expand access, and strengthen security, they choose