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MANITOWOC, Wis. – The Luling School was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 2025, at the statewide level of significance. The property was constructed in 1892 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County. The Luling School, later renamed

MADISON, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) called on Governor Tony Evers to hold Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly accountable. Superintendent Underly was set to testify before a State Assembly Committee today on the cover-up of more than 200

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to discuss his Shutdown Fairness Act, which ensures that all federal employees reporting to work during a shutdown receive pay and allowances on a regular basis during a lapse in

CASHTON, WI – Senate Democrats continued the Affordable Wisconsin Tour today in Cashton, Wisconsin at Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center. Senators Brad Pfaff, Sarah Keyeski, and Representative Jenna Jacobson toured the facility and heard from healthcare providers on the struggles rural Wisconsinites face is accessing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced and tried to pass a measure to pay all federal workers, servicemembers, and federal contractors who are currently missing paychecks due to President Donald Trump’s and Congressional Republicans’

MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced a package of bills that honors veterans. Representative Brienne Brown proudly co-authored this package and is the second lead author on the bill that would fully fund The UW MIA Recovery and Identification Project. Representative

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $4.8 million multistate settlement with TFG Holding, Inc., an online clothing retailer that offers shoes, clothing, and accessories across several different brands, including JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids. The settlement resolves

MADISON–Rep. Jodi Emerson (D–Eau Claire) joined Democratic colleagues today to announce the Veterans Promise package. The package includes investments in veterans’ mental health, funding for the UW Missing-in-Action Recovery Project, and legislation to make Veterans Day a state holiday. Rep Emerson issued the following statement:

Legislation Strengthens the Services, Support, and Recognition due to Wisconsin Veterans Today, Wisconsin Democratic Legislators unveiled three bills in the “Veterans Promise” Package, which will strengthen the services, support and recognition due to Wisconsin Veterans. The group of legislators spearheading development of

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement after Thursday’s informational hearing on sexual misconduct and grooming in Wisconsin schools. Nedweski, who chairs the Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency, said the hearing exposed the Department

Hi folks, State Senator Jesse James here. Something very exciting happened last week in the Wisconsin State Senate. Senate Bill 407 was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and now heads to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. I

Enjoy a Gilded Age Christmas Event at the Upper Mississippi River Home of the Dousman Family PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. – Step back in time as the elegance of the Gilded Age comes to life at Villa Louis, a National Historic Landmark

MADISON, Wis. – The La Follette School of Public Affairs is hosting renowned scholar Professor Sendhil Mullainathan on Thursday, November 6 at 3:30 p.m. for a sold-out public presentation on the profound changes AI will bring to the economy and public policy. In his talk,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting against President Trump’s pick for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Rebecca Taibleson: “Wisconsinites expect judges who have relevant experience, respect everyone’s rights

Below is a statement from Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann calling for State Superintendent Jill Underly’s resignation as a consequence of the ongoing Department of Public Instruction teacher misconduct coverup scandal: “Today, as lawmakers from both parties in Madison held

MADISON, WI — Today, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) praised Senator Ron Johnson for his leadership in introducing legislation to ensure that essential federal workers, including members of the U.S. Military, Border Patrol, and Transportation Security Administration continue to receive their paychecks

MADISON, Wis. — Under the watch of Democrat State Superintendent Jill Underly, over 200 cases of teacher sexual misconduct and grooming in Wisconsin schools have been shamefully covered up by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), putting our children at risk. No Show

MILWAUKEE – Today, Senator Chris Larson and Representative Russell Goodwin announced the release of legislation to curb reckless driving and speeding with the use of Speed Assistance (ISA) devices, also known as speed limiters. Joining them were advocacy groups, Mothers Against

Trump and USDA are not using their ability to fund SNAP, in turn cutting off 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on Food Share to get food assistance in November WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group

APPLETON, Wis. —In celebration of National Transfer Student Week, Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and UW–Green Bay are proud to announce two new transfer pathways that make earning a bachelor’s degree more accessible, affordable and streamlined for students pursuing careers in