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MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to the news regarding the passing of Dr. William Finlayson. “Milwaukee has lost a true trailblazer. For nearly forty years, Dr. William Finlayson dedicated his life to the women

As costs continue to climb La Crosse families and students are looking for sustainable ways to save money this summerLA CROSSE, Wis. — News 8000 (WKBT) covered Opportunity Wisconsin’s free bike repair event at UW-La Crosse on Monday, where trained mechanics offered

Madison – Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) issued the following statement regarding the proposed 1.8-billion-dollar surplus spending deal: “In the 2025-2027 biennium, Wisconsin taxpayers overpaid the State of Wisconsin by $2.3 billion. Over the past months, negotiations have been ongoing

Madison, Wis. – Last night, more than 300 voters, community leaders, and media from across the state joined the first of two statewide, virtual forums to hear gubernatorial candidates share their policy approaches to clean energy, fossil fuels, data center

MADISON, Wis. — Reporting last week from WPR details how DOGE cuts to the VA under the Trump administration, which Derrick Van Orden personally called for, has resulted in 30,000 VA jobs cut nationwide and caused staffing shortages at every VA hospital in Wisconsin.

WISCONSIN – Following news that President Donald Trump and Republicans are trying to use $1 billion for the White House ballroom, Senator Baldwin released a fact sheet on how the $1 billion could be invested to actually lower costs for Wisconsinites. “Everywhere I

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced five educators selected as 2026-27 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. Over the past week, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly traveled across Wisconsin to surprise each honoree during school celebrations alongside students, colleagues, families, and members of their school communities.  “Among more than

Madison, WI – The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Ellen Tyler as its new Executive Director. WLGCC (www.wlgcc.org) provides a coordinated voice for local governments that are

MADISON, WI – This morning, reporting in the Ashland Daily Press highlighted SD 25 Democratic candidate Chaly Ray’s call for the Department of Natural Resources to receive funding for core operations. Brown trout stock, the fish raised in Northern Wisconsin’s Brule hatchery, will

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has partnered with global venture firm and startup accelerator, gener8tor, to announce the second gBETA UW-Green Bay pre-accelerator powered by gener8tor cohort. The accelerator focuses on early-stage companies working across all industries. The latest

MADISON, Wis. — May 12, 2026 — As Wisconsin families look ahead to exciting summer milestones, Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct‑sold college savings plan, is encouraging them to plan for future opportunities with a special $50 deposit when they open a new Edvest

Yesterday, the Governor and Republican State Assembly announced a proposal for a one-time tax rebate and permanent reductions in the amount of money the state collects to support state programs and services in exchange for some increases in education spending.

The Governor’s and Republican leader’s proposal does not solve the problems with the existing state budget, and it may make the next budget worse. The bill claims to increase special education funding, but does not guarantee schools will actually get

MADISON, Wis. — Bryan Steil still hasn’t said a word since reporting broke nearly three weeks ago that Steil cornered a female reporter in an attempt to protect his Republican buddy, disgraced congressman Mike Green, from sexual impropriety. Steil tried fearmongering the reporter

MADISON, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany announced on the Benjamin Yount Show that he opposes Governor Evers’ so-called “relief deal,” calling it another Madison gimmick that fails to deliver lasting tax relief for Wisconsin taxpayers. “Governor Evers is acting like