Spano Pratt Executive Search: War Memorial Center announces new president and CEO
November 2025 – Spano Pratt Executive Search is pleased to announce Major General (Ret.) Brian Winski as the new President and CEO of the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. General Winski will become the sixth leader in the Center’s 68-
Rep. Jenna Jacobson: Introduces Keep Wisconsin Fed bill package for food security and farmer support
MADISON, Wis. – Making sure families are fed is a Wisconsin value that Legislative Democrats are working to protect. Upcoming bills would turn this value into action and security for Wisconsinites. “Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland, and in America’s Dairyland, feeding
City Forward Collective: Milwaukee school report cards: What the numbers really say
New report cards show widening gaps: 90% of charter students attend schools meeting expectations, compared to just half of MPS students. Milwaukee, WI — City Forward Collective (CFC) has released its annual analysis of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) 2024–25 School
Wisconsin Catholic Conference: Urges legislators to oppose online sports gambling
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of the Catholic bishops of Wisconsin, sent a memo to all lawmakers urging them to oppose SB 592 and AB 601, which begins the process of legalizing online sports gambling in
Dept. of Transportation: Automated vehicle advisory committee explores potential benefits of telematics
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) on Thursday hosted the fall meeting of the Wisconsin Automated Vehicle External (WAVE) Advisory Committee, an industry stakeholder group that advises the department on emerging vehicle technologies. The committee’s discussions focused on the potential
Democratic Governors Association: Tom Tiffany ducks questions after sending Wisconsinites’ health care costs surging
As Wisconsin families see their health care costs soar thanks to congressional Republicans, GOP Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is refusing to commit to protecting critical Affordable Care Act tax credits that allow families to pay for health insurance. Asked repeatedly
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Public comments push DATCP to modify livestock regulation fee increases
In response to hundreds of public comments providing feedback on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) proposed livestock regulation fee increases, the Department is collaborating with stakeholder groups, like Wisconsin Farmers Union, to lower fees and
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers delivers weekly radio address on restoring FoodShare funding for nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites
Hello. Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, empty cupboards and stomachs are not abstract outcomes. They are the very real consequences of the dysfunction in Washington, D.C. The Trump Administration has had repeated opportunities to do the right thing and make
Cooke campaign: When you struggle next year to pay your health care bills, Derrick Van Orden is to blame
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, issued the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives passing a bill to end the government shutdown without addressing the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits: “Last
Rep. Duchow: Assembly education approves comprehensive study bill
Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly Committee on Education passed Assembly Bill 646. Authored by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield), this bill requires the Department of Public Instruction to contract with an external entity to complete a comprehensive top-down analysis of
A Better Wisconsin Together: What is Tom Tiffany hiding? Republican gubernatorial candidate skips another public forum
MADISON, Wis. — Today marks the second time in as many weeks that Republican Tom Tiffany won’t bother to show up to a public forum for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial candidates. In addition to skipping out on tonight’s forum, Tiffany was also noticeably absent from
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Issues statement on reopening of government following needless shutdown
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after the federal government reopened following the longest shutdown in our nation’s history: “I’m glad Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Thune, and President Trump prevailed in reopening the government,” said Congressman
Rep. Goeben: Assembly Democrats put politics before safety of teachers and students
Madison – In a stunning display of partisanship, Assembly Democrats on the Assembly Education Committee voted against Assembly Bill 614, commonsense legislation designed to protect teachers and students from violence and chronic classroom disruption. AB 614, authored by Rep. Joy Goeben,
Rep. Ortiz-Velez: DACA Occupational Licensing
A Bi- Partisan Group of Legislatures in Wisconsin, introduced DACA Occupational Licensing. Rep. Ortiz-Velez gives a special thank you to; “Reps. Kitchens, Snyder, Duchow, Franklin, Novak, Rodriguez, Krug, Allen, Rivera-Wagner. Senators James and Tomczyk Madison, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and a bi-partisan
Wisconsin Technology Council: Announces 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Award winners
Seven winners were honored last week from a field of 27 finalists and more than 300 nominees at the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Awards at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. The event celebrated standout products and services across industry
Edvest 529: Give the gift of a brighter future—and unwrap up to a $100 college savings bonus
Edvest 529 Announces a Special Offer for New Accounts Opened Between Nov. 17 – Dec. 5, 2025 MADISON, Wis. (November 13, 2025) – This holiday season, imagine giving a gift that doesn’t just bring joy for a day, but one that
Wisconsin Historical Society: Check out festive holiday happenings at the History Maker Space in Madison
Gather with family and friends for vintage holiday fun—from a 1960s Evergleam-inspired evening to a festive crafting session—at the Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Maker Space on Madison’s Capitol Square MADISON, Wis. – Get ready to gleam, glow and make it
Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin: Slams Governor Evers and Public Service Commission for another round of crippling energy bill hikes
Evers’ appointees drive $300 million in new hikes for 2026-27 on top of $2 billion since 2019 Madison, WI— Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Governor Tony Evers and his Public Service Commission for yet another round of devastating rate
Cooke campaign: Reproductive Freedom For All endorses Rebecca Cooke for Congress
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Reproductive Freedom For All endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Every woman deserves the freedom to decide if, when and how they’re going to start a family or grow a family, free
Dept. of Corrections: Releases expert report identifying agency successes, strategies to improve evidence-based approach to corrections
Year-long expert review validates key agency reforms and initiatives, outlines roadmap to continue building upon improvements Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) today released a report conducted by an expert team of correctional consultants that identifies DOC strengths