Dept. of Transportation: 50th Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety brings transportation partners together to address safety on Wisconsin’s roads
Transportation safety leaders and advocates gathered this week in Wisconsin Dells for the 50th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety, hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The event focused on collaborative efforts to improve highway safety with
JFC Dems: Urge action to modernize unemployment insurance
MADISON — Today, the Joint Committee on Finance once again met without addressing Wisconsin’s outdated unemployment insurance (UI) system, an issue made more urgent after their DC counterparts cut funding to delay Wisconsin’s modernization efforts. During the state budget, Republicans
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Forward exam scores continue to lag pre-pandemic levels, new comparison shows
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U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs: Blood drive slated at Oconomowoc VA Clinic
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. —The Milwaukee VA’s new community-based outpatient clinic in Oconomowoc will host a public blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 12:30 to 4:45 p.m. The clinic is located at 1289 Olympia Fields Drive, north of I-94 just off Highway 67
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights over $8.7 million in first round of child care bridge payments to over 3,000 providers statewide, supporting care of over 126,000 Wisconsin kids and retaining over 25,000 child care staff
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. I’ve spent my entire career fighting for Wisconsin’s kids because I’ve always believed that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state. And I’ve made investing in the state’s child
UW-Milwaukee: Students begin moving into residence halls Aug. 26
MILWAUKEE_More than 4,400 students are moving into University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee residence halls starting Tuesday, Aug. 26, ahead of the start of the 2025-26 school year. UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson will be helping out and greeting students and families from 9:45
UW Stout: Stoutward Bound scholars buildcommunity as they arrive early to campus
Early-start bridge program helps students transition to college life Menomonie, Wis. – Arriving on campus early at University of Wisconsin-Stout helps students build community and begin the transition from high school to college life. For 55 incoming Stoutward Bound scholars, their
Democracy Defense Project: ICYMI: Bipartisan group of former Wisconsin leaders criticize Trump election proposal
WISCONSIN – On Monday, President Trump announced a series of proposed executive orders that would limit mail-in balloting and electronic voting machines. In response, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP-WI) made it clear that Wisconsin, not the federal government, manages
Milwaukee Public Schools: Ranked among the best in Wisconsin by U.S. News & World report
Six schools listed in Wisconsin’s top 100 (MILWAUKEE)—U.S. News & World Report has ranked six Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) high schools as among the best in Wisconsin in the publication’s annual Best High Schools list released today. Three MPS schools rank in the
Forward Latino: The general conference of the National Gaurd Association of the United States will be held this weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee will host the 147th General Conference and Exhibition of the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) this weekend. Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of
Americans for Autism Advocacy: Statement on lawsuit filed by former University of Wisconsin student athletes in federal court
A lawsuit filed in the Western District of Wisconsin federal court alleges that a former women’s basketball head coach penalized neurodivergent student athletes and violated privacy rights. SUN PRAIRIE, WISC. – Five former members of the Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball
First Liberty: University grants housing request for Jewish student to accommodate Sabbath observance
The University previously refused to accommodate student’s religious request despite granting exceptions for non-religious reasons. Madison, WI—First Liberty Institute and the law firm Eimer Stahl LLP announced that the University of Wisconsin granted a religious accommodation request for incoming Jewish
Dept. of Workforce Development: July 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 July 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Rep. Jenna Jacobson: Holds press conference on her new back-to-school tax holiday legislation
MADISON, WI – This morning State Representative Jenna Jacobson held a press conference with State Senator Brad Pfaff to promote their new back-to-school tax holiday legislation. In which, Rep. Jacobson emphasized her commitment to lowering costs on Wisconsin’s working families and
Dept. of Natural Resources: Accepting applications for special trapping season at Sandhill State Wildlife Area
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for a special trapping season within Sandhill State Wildlife Area. The deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 trapping season is Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. This unique opportunity will provide
WisGOP: Names executive director
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin has named Stephen Mueller as its new Executive Director. Mueller will direct the RPW’s operations and strategy for the 2026 cycle. “I am thrilled to announce Stephen Mueller as our new Executive Director.
Milwaukee Public Schools: WI Department of Public Instruction releases $16M in state aid to Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS Superintendent Cassellius Strengthening the District’s Financial Reporting Functions (MILWAUKEE) — Wisconsin State Superintendent for Public Instruction Jill Underly and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced the release of more than $16 million in state aid that previously had
EMILYs List: Endorses Justice Anita Earls and Judge Chris Taylor for North Carolina and Wisconsin state Supreme Courts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for electing women, endorsed Justice Anita Earls for reelection to the North Carolina state Supreme Court and Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin state Supreme Court. With the chaos coming
WisGOP: Names executive director
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin has named Stephen Mueller as its new Executive Director. Mueller will direct the RPW’s operations and strategy for the 2026 cycle. “I am thrilled to announce Stephen Mueller as our new Executive Director.
Wisconsin Utilities Association: Response to Ratepayer Protection Coalition release
Anti-ROFR Group Misses the Mark MADISON — A recent press release from an out of state, anti-Wisconsin utility group paints a deeply distorted picture of the costs, benefits and economic importance of Wisconsin’s transmission grid. First, it compares short-term increases