Dane County Park Commission: Public Hearing scheduled on proposed 2027 Dane County parks fees
MADISON, WI – May 19, 2026 -The Dane County Park Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m. to review proposed 2027 park fees. Community members may attend in person or virtually via Zoom. Each year,
UW-Stout: Outstanding Student Leaders empower others, bring people together, build relationships
Alongside more than 100 of their peers, three UW-Stout students were honored as Outstanding Student Leaders of the Year at the annual Leadership Awards on May 6, for their commitment, involvement and service around campus and the Menomonie community: Brett Bender, a computer
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, New Horizons, and Trempealeau County District Attorney’s Office: Partner to raise awareness of crime victims’ rights
WHITEHALL, Wis. – The Trempealeau County District Attorney’s Office collaborated with Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and New Horizons on May 18th to help spotlight the rights and resources readily available to victims. Through a series of eight silhouettes inside the courthouse,
Institute for Law & Liberty: USDA settles WILL lawsuit, removes race-based discrimination in nationwide farming [rograms
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has successfully secured a major settlement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), triggering the end of race- and sex-based programs that harmed American farmers for decades. Following a federal
Xiong Campaign: To visit Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the Winnebago County Democratic Party Office located in Oshkosh, WI on May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM to meet with community members, discuss
Transgender and Gender Diverse Elected Officials Delegation: Call For UW Health and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin To resume gender affirming care for minors
[MADISON, WI, May 19, 2026] As Transgender and Gender Diverse legislators from across the state of Wisconsin, we understand the importance of working with community partners. We also rely on our partners to make decisions that care for our constituents
Madison Parks: Ribbon cutting celebrates Country Grove Park improvements
The community is invited to join City leaders and neighbors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Country Grove Park at 3:30pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The event celebrates a new park shelter, futsal court, and relocated basketball court in this nearly 45-acre community
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, PSC announce $60 million to expand access to high-speed internet across unserved communities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced $60 million to expand access to high-speed internet in unserved communities through the State Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The grant funding is available to organizations, telecommunications utilities, or a
Sen. Quinn: Endorses Marine Veteran Kevin Hermening for Congress
State Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) today announced he is endorsing marine veteran Kevin Hermening in the 7th congressional district Republican primary. “When our community, our state, and our nation was in need – Kevin Hermening has always answered the call. From
Common Ground: Statement in response to Corey Zetts: “Time to call in the State Legislative Audit Bureau”
While we appreciate that Corey Zetts and the MMSD Commission finally announced an independent audit, we have several concerns. Zetts is short on details. She does not specify a timeline, scope, level of access, nor whether she will commit to
UW-Green Bay: Is among the first in 51 years to graduate incarcerated students with a bachelor’s degree completed inside prison walls
GREEN BAY, Wis. – In a ceremony today, members of Oakhill Correctional Institute’s first class of UW-Green Bay bachelor’s degree graduates celebrated their persistence to a degree in Organizational Leadership. UW–Green Bay is part of the University of Wisconsin Coalition for
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Democrats: Statement on the attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego
Milwaukee, WI: The Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is horrified and heartbroken by today’s violent attack on a Islamic Center of San Diego. We unequivocally condemn this act of hate and stand in full solidarity with our
WisDems: Van Orden admits high gas prices are a result of war he supports
MADISON, Wis. — At the WisGOP convention over the weekend, Derrick Van Orden admitted that Trump’s war with Iran — a war Van Orden has loudly cheered on — is driving up higher gas prices and hurting Wisconsinites’ wallets. Van Orden admitted that things
Democratic Governor Association: Republican members of Congress running for Governor still need to answer for their votes hiking gas prices
As gas prices hit record highs across the country, House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI) voted last week to continue Trump’s costly war in
Marquette University: Marquette President Ah Yun named to Board of Directors for Children’s Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun has been named to the board of directors for Children’s Wisconsin, the region’s only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. Children’s Wisconsin is governed by a
Dept. of Corrections: UW System awards first bachelor’s degrees to incarcerated students in more than 50 years
MADISON, Wis. – Cristobal Guerrero-Kresovich’s world is expanding. He’s currently working a job in the community and making plans for a brighter future. “I’m looking forward to turning in my blue collar for a white collar,” Guerrero-Kresovich said. “When I go
Rep. Fitzgerald: Applauds state funding awarded to two community projects with positive impact for the 46th District
MADISON – Last week, the Wisconsin State Building Commission awarded funding to community development projects from around the state through the Non-State Grant Program. State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) celebrated the approval of funds for two community projects with
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans completely ignore cost crisis at convention
MADISON, Wis. — Over the weekend the WisGOP hosted their convention where they endorsed their favorite MAGA candidates and cemented their extreme midterm agenda. All the while they completely avoided the most important issue their constituents have been crying out for them
Pellitteri Waste Systems: Pellitteri Waste Systems adds two municipalities for curbside waste & recycling collection
DANE COUNTY, Wis. (May 18, 2026) — Pellitteri Waste Systems — a leading independent, family-owned and operated, waste and recycling service provider — started 2026 with two new municipal contracts, bringing the total local communities served by Pellitteri to 46 and more
Barnes Campaign: Tom Tiffany campaigns With union-buster Scott Walker
“Tom Tiffany standing side-by-side with Scott Walker is a slap in the face to every Wisconsin worker. “There’s no greater enemy to teachers, firefighters, and union workers than union-buster Scott Walker. He gutted workers rights, cut pay and benefits, and