Gov. Evers: Declares state of emergency in response to severe storms throughout eastern Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #300, declaring a state of emergency as communities throughout Eastern Wisconsin experienced severe storms on Monday, July 27, that resulted in at least one confirmed tornado with preliminary surveys indicating EF3 damage in the Menasha/Appleton area, along with high winds, hail, power outages, and disruptions to public water systems, causing widespread and significant damage.
Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin: Madison community to commemorate Hiroshima and Nagasaki with Lanterns for Peace on August 6 as nuclear risks rise
Madison, WI — July 2026 — With the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki just days away, Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) is inviting the community to gather for Lanterns for Peace on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM at Tenney Park’s John Wall Family Pavilion.
U.S. Rep. Pocan: ICYMI: Punchbowl News: Pocan’s FSGG oversight wish list
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Punchbowl News profiled U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and his goals for the House Appropriations’ Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee in their Portal newsletter:
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Senator Baldwin introduces bill to restore and protect the Mississippi River
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (MRRRI) Act,legislation to restore and protect the Mississippi River corridor amid growing threats that put this vital waterway, and the economy that depends on it,
Dept. of Natural Resources: New mapping site to track chimney swift roosts launches
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group has launched a new and efficient tool for those interested in monitoring chimney swift roost and nest sites. The tool will be available in
UW-Green Bay: Receives $2.3M gift to benefit music program, The Weidner, Veterans Services and UWGB Women’s Basketball
Green Bay, WI – Brand new pianos for music students is one of the many ways that the recent $2.3 million gift from Dean Emeritus Robert “Bob” J. Bauer will benefit students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. A decades-long professor
Dunn County: Dunn County’s Law Enforcement Deflection and Diversion program nearly triples community contacts in one year
MENOMONIE — Officials credit increased public trust in the Dunn County’s Law Enforcement Deflection and Diversion (LEDD) program, a joint effort with the city of Menomonie intended to keep people out of the criminal justice system, for the program’s explosive
Dept. of Natural Resources: Boat safe and share the water this summer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters to share the water and boat safe this summer on the state’s waterways. Wisconsin’s waters are enjoyed by swimmers, anglers, recreational boaters and paddlers alike during the summer
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Insurance Commissioner shares tips for Wisconsinites impacted by storm damage
Madison, Wis. – Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips for filing an insurance claim with Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage from this week’s severe storms. “Monday’s devastating storms produced high winds, tornadoes, and hail which caused significant property
Hermening campaign: Hermening launches “Ready on Day One Tour” across Wisconsin’s largest congressional district
WAUSAU, Wis. Republican congressional candidate Kevin Hermening today announced his “Ready on Day One Tour,” a 10-day campaign swing through every county in Wisconsin’s largest congressional district, stretching from Lake Superior to central Wisconsin, ahead of the August 11 Republican
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Dairy Processor Grant applications open until September 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 1, 2026. Dairy Processor Grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain
American Bridge 21st Century: IICYMI: Embarrassment runs in the Duffy/Alfonso Family
Nepo baby Michael Alfonso is running on his Trump endorsement, while taking money from the very contractor who caused a national story embarrassing Trump. Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of Sean Duffy — Trump’s Transportation Secretary who launched a road trip reality TV show while
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL sues UW-Madison over race-based scholarships
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a new lawsuit challenging at least 20 UW-Madison scholarships and grants that contain race-based criteria and are administered with support from taxpayer funds. WILL represents Young America’s Foundation and Citizens
UW Health: Begins offering proton therapy to treat cancer
MADISON, Wis. – Today, UW Health officially began offering proton therapy at Eastpark Medical Center. The new treatment gives patients with cancer access to a highly precise form of radiation therapy designed to target tumors while limiting radiation exposure to
Kids Win Wisconsin: Releases 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Side-by-Side and Walk & Talk interview series
WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Kids Win Wisconsin, founded by Brittany Kinser, is a nonpartisan organization committed to ending Wisconsin’s reading crisis and building a future where 95% of Wisconsin’s children read proficiently, today announced the release of its 2026 Wisconsin Gubernatorial
Berman campaign: Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses ER Nurse Mitchell Berman in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorsed Mitchell Berman, the union member and ER nurse running in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Moore represents Wisconsin’s Fourth Congressional District, which includes the city of Milwaukee and several Milwaukee County suburbs, and
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Calls for immediate action on Madison police body cameras
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin believes government accountability is fundamental to protecting individual liberty. When government agents are entrusted with the authority to use deadly force, transparency should already be in place, not promised after another controversial incident. The recent
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Wraps up statewide tour honoring record number of conservation leaders
MADISON – Fresh off a milestone legislative session under Wisconsin’s new fair maps, Wisconsin Conservation Voters wrapped up a statewide tour celebrating its 2025-26 Conservation Scorecard and its conservation champions this week. The Scorecard Party tour hit Madison, Appleton, Milwaukee, Ashland,
Sec. Godlewski: Highlights record-setting BCPL results as new fiscal year begins
MADISON, Wis. – As the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) begins a new fiscal year, Secretary of State and BCPL Board Chair Sarah Godlewski is highlighting a record-setting year of investments in Wisconsin’s public schools, universities, and local communities.
Forward Party: Endorses Niina Baum in Wisconsin and Alissa Ellman in New York
WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 23, 2026 — The Forward Party today announced its endorsement of two congressional candidates: Niina Baum, a Republican running in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, and Alissa Ellman, a Democrat running in New York’s 24th Congressional District. The endorsements reflect