Sarah Keyeski: Charitableness, activism and resiliency: Gifts constituents bring to Senate District 14
In my first year as State Senator, I’ve learned so much about District 14 and the people living within it. While these have been really tumultuous times, they have also revealed so much goodness, and that deserves highlighting at the end of 2025.
DC Wrap: Wisconsin lawmakers split on GOP health care bill as ACA subsidy cutoff looms
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin lawmakers split on a GOP health care bill as an Affordable Care Act tax credit funding cutoff looms.
Milwaukee Public Schools: Buildings cleared of lead-paint risks after 10-plus months of work
All Affected Schools Now Meet or Exceed Standards (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced today that after 10 months of intense work, the district has completed its lead-paint stabilization efforts in 99 schools identified as needing intervention, and the buildings have been inspected and deemed safe from lead hazards. The completion of the work comes ahead of the district’s self-imposed deadline of
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Wisconsin bank CEO survey reflects steady economic outlook
WBA releases results of Bank CEO Economic Conditions Survey Madison, Wis. — The results of the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association’s biannual Economic Conditions Survey of Wisconsin bank CEOs reflect 79% of respondents rated Wisconsin’s current economic health as “good.” Fifty-five percent
UW-Milwaukee: To award more than 1,500 degrees at commencement Dec. 21
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 1,500 degrees at its 133rd commencement on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. The university will present 1,149 bachelor’s degrees, 293 master’s degrees,
Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves approximately $185 million in projects across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin State Building Commission met to approve approximately $185 million in construction projects across the state. “Closing Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake schools and getting our kids closer to home and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Watch: Senator Baldwin calls out Trump’s FCC on efforts to stifle free speech
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, called out the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on his efforts to stifle free speech and increase market consolidation.
Dept. of Justice, Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: AG Kaul, DATCP secure settlement with Menards regarding alleged deceptive rebate advertising and price gouging
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection today announced a $4.25 million multistate settlement with Menard Inc. d/b/a Menards, a home improvement retail chain. The settlement resolves claims that the company deceptively
Western Wisconsin Conservation Council: Farmers in western Wisconsin present sustainability progress and research insights at annual meeting
BALDWIN, Wis. — Farmers in western Wisconsin are actively working together to implement more sustainable farming practices. On Dec. 4, the Western Wisconsin Conservation Council held its annual meeting at Emmert & Sons in Baldwin. The meeting highlighted local research
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Demands HHS produce records linking children’s deaths to COVID-19 vaccines
Sen. Johnson also Questions HHS about COVID-19 vaccine liability shield WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. requesting records indicating that at
Barnes campaign: Statement from Mandela Barnes on Tom Tiffany’s vote to raise health care costs on Wisconsinites
“Tom Tiffany’s vote to kill the Affordable Care Act tax credits will spike health care costs for more than 300,000 Wisconsinites. Once again, it’s Tiffany choosing Donald Trump and billionaire donors over working families. “As Governor, I won’t play games
Dane County Exec Agard: Dane County launches ATTA Program, a game-changing approach to juvenile justice
DANE COUNTY — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced the launch of the Assessment, Treatment, Transition and Aftercare (ATTA) Program, a new pilot initiative designed to provide intensive, community-based support for at-risk youth and reduce the need for placement
Jones campaign: More current and retired judges endorse Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, another eight current and retired Wisconsin judges endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. The endorsements come from Dane County Judges Rick Niess (Ret.), Frank Remington (Ret.), and Amy
Law Forward: Jeff Mandell op-ed: “Michael Gableman should be disbarred — he’s earned it”
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Law Forward President and General Counsel Jeff Mandell outlined the case for disgraced former Justice Michael Gableman’s disbarment in a new op-ed in the Wisconsin State Journal. As the Wisconsin Supreme Court continues
WisDems: ICYMI: As ACA cliff approaches, Wisconsin small business owners, employees struggle to find affordable health care
“I don’t know how to make them see that children and small businesses, families, our farmers all need the ACA subsidies” – Macy Buhler, Child Care Center Owner MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report was released detailing the impact that failing to