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MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Housing Services convened local housing leaders, developers, advocates, and community partners at the Marcia P. Coggs Health & Human Services Center for a Fair

MADISON, Wis. — April 20, or 4/20, is widely recognized as a day to highlight efforts to advance reforms to marijuana laws in the U.S. But another session of inaction by Republicans to enact commonsense state reforms means Wisconsinites will spend

Vote comes one day before fragile and crumbling ceasefire ends and tensions are rising in the Strait of Hormuz WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tomorrow, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) will force the Senate to vote on her War Powers Resolution to end

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Representative Joe Sheehan (D- Sheboygan) announced today that he will seek re-election for the 26th Assembly District. He has served one term in the Assembly as a member of the Committee on Education and the Committee on

Error Makes Clear that MPS Can Afford MTEA Demand for Full 2.63% COLA on July 1 MILWAUKEE – As part of the bargaining process with the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA), Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Administration issued three proposals. In

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today announced that Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April as Safe Digging Month, raising awareness of the simple measures Wisconsinites can take to keep their communities safe this digging season. “As the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $117 million in the second quarterly payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to repair, maintain, and improve

Cuba City, WI — State Representative Travis Tranel joined Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, on Saturday, April 18, for a full-day tour across southwest Wisconsin, visiting communities in Grant, Lafayette, and Iowa counties. Six stops throughout the day highlighted

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger and burn permit restrictions before conducting outdoor burning activities, as the spring fire season is underway and recent storms have increased the amount of debris on the landscape across

Last week, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted in support of the reckless war of choice in the Middle East.  As a result, costs are rising for hardworking Wisconsin families who are paying more at the gas pump after already facing

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today kicked off Earth Week and joined the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in inviting Wisconsinites to celebrate all week long by taking action around their own homes and communities to reduce waste, recycle, conserve water,

Madison, WI — Wisconsin Women in Government is proud to announce a distinguished panel of women leaders who will headline the organization’s 2026 Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The featured panel will

On April 9, 2026 Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 759, now Wisconsin Act 240, into law, allowing recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to obtain certain occupational credentials for high-need jobs. Wisconsin Farmers Union celebrates

Menomonie, Wis. – Two University of Wisconsin-Stout professors will have a unique opportunity this year to collaborate with other exceptional Universities of Wisconsin educators, representing various disciplines of study. Selected as Universities of Wisconsin 2026-27 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars,

MADISON, WI (April 20, 2026) —  As the war with Iran continues, it is causing economic shockwaves and raising new questions about military operations and relations with Israel. This conversation will examine evolving military and diplomatic strategies and their effects on relations

Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), a leading provider of advanced shipbuilding solutions for the U.S. Navy, announced today it plans to construct Saildrone’s Spectre, a new class of high-speed unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed for multi-mission naval operations. The Spectre program

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. — The Wisconsin Cranberry Board has approved more than $1 million in funding for 2026 initiatives that strengthen the state’s cranberry industry through research, education, and market development. The grower-led board is comprised of seven elected cranberry

Milwaukee, Wis. – The weather is warming in some parts of the country, inspiring people to clean up or clear the clutter. The one area many overlook isn’t the corner of a room or a forgotten closet; it’s the digital device you’re

Grand View, WI – Chanz Green issued the following statement after announcing he will run for re-election in the 74 th Assembly District: “After careful thought and consideration, I have decided to remain in the Assembly and run for a

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) continues to support response efforts following severe storms and flooding this past week. The SEOC remains in contact with county and tribal emergency managers across the state as they conduct