One City Schools: New advocacy organization launched to support excellence and equity in education
A new local non-profit advocacy organization looks to increase awareness and public dialogue, advocating for the educational well-being and success of our next generation of learners. One City Advocates, created by the leadership at Dane County’s One City Schools, aims
Underly campaign: ICYMI: Support for Jill Underly for State Superintendent continues to grow
Madison, WI – Today, Jill Underly’s re-election campaign for State Superintendent provided a growing list of statewide organizations, elected officials, and grassroots leaders from all corners of Wisconsin supporting returning her to the Department of Public Instruction. Underly is endorsed
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces legislation to provide clarity on merger process
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to repeal the FTC’s final rule making changes to the Premerger Notification Form under Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR). “When Congress passed the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act,
Wright campaign: Latest finance reports show grassroots schools Superintendent candidate Jeff Wright maintaining cash advantage over struggling incumbent Underly; Underdog Wright fueled by teachers principals & administrators
MADISON-The most recent campaign finance filings show that Sauk Prairie Schools Superintendent, a grassroots candidate to be Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, maintained his cash advantage over the incumbent Underly. What’s more, Wright’s $102,000 to $79,000 cash on hand
Dane County Exec Agard: Announces county’s readiness for first significant snowfall of the season
Madison, WI — With a significant snowstorm set to impact the region tomorrow, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard assures residents that county departments are fully prepared to respond. From road maintenance to emergency management, the county is mobilized to keep
Dept. of Justice: Hartford man sentenced to prison for stealing employees’ 401(k) funds
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced today that Shone M. Bagley, 54, of Hartford, Wis., has been sentenced to 3 years of initial confinement and 5 years extended supervision for stealing his employees’ 401(k) funds. The court ordered
City Forward Collective: New poll: Milwaukee voters demand urgent reforms to address MPS’ continued shortcomings
City Forward Collective, along with our advocacy partners at CFC Action Fund, are sharing the first portion of findings from our poll of Milwaukee voters regarding K12 education issues. Today’s release includes responses on Milwaukee Public Schools; CFC will release
Dairy Business Association: Applauds Gov. Evers DATCP budget announcement
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauds Gov. Tony Evers for his state budget proposal to fund the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The 2025-27 Executive Budget will be announced later
Rep. Hurd: Announces Athens and Medford office hours
MADISON – Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) will be holding in-district office hours next Friday, February 21st in Athens and Medford. These meetings will allow constituents to meet one-on-one or in family groups to discuss issues important to them with Representative Hurd.
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Advocates for continued support of Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is calling on local communities, farmers, and advocates across the state to rally behind the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) as it prepares for critical funding decisions in the
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 2025 nomination period open for Ginseng Board of Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for two seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Nomination forms must include signatures
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands VA secretary defend veterans’ private information from Elon Musk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues called on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to take immediate actions to secure veterans’ personal information provided by the VA or other agencies from
Underly campaign: ICYMI: Support for Jill Underly for State Superintendent continues to grow
Adds Citizen Action of Wisconsin to endorsements Madison, WI – Today, Jill Underly’s re-election campaign for State Superintendent provided a growing list of statewide organizations, elected officials, and grassroots leaders from all corners of Wisconsin supporting returning her to the
Universities of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue seeks grant proposals
MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas. WICCD offers grants
Schimel campaign: George Soros’ war on law and order comes to Wisconsin
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — Monday’s campaign finance reports revealed that the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is funded by George Soros, JB Pritzker, and Reid Hoffman – and Susan Crawford is funded by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Soros, Pritzker, and Hoffman’s cash
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces appointment of Julie Lassa as administrator
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Julie Lassa as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Development. “Julie has decades of experience with the agriculture industry, stakeholder relationships, and leadership,” said Romanski. “DATCP
Sen. Wimberger: Governor flips on protections for PFAS victims
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) today sent a letter requesting Governor Evers respond to a December request for the Governor’s engagement on protecting innocent landowners from government overreach. The letter comes after the Governor recently announced he would include innocent landowner protections in his
Wisconsin National Guard: Red Arrow Brigade welcomes new commander
CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s most storied unit welcomed a new commander to its formation during a Feb. 1 ceremony at its headquarters in Camp Douglas. The famed 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team, held
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins lawsuit against Deere & Company to protect farmers from unfair corporate tactics, high repair costs
Suit alleges that Deere’s monopoly practices unfairly drive-up farming equipment repair costs, restrict farmers ability to quickly seek repairs necessary for planting, harvesting MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined four states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Institute for Reforming Government: Court watch: How the Wisconsin Supreme Court can impact 2nd Amendment and sportsmen rights
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer, this time outlining how the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling can impact 2nd Amendment and Sportsmen rights. The primer outlines how the Court may have the final