Sen. Spreitzer: Slams President Trump for ignoring the rule of law, threats to citizens
BELOIT – State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement reacting to the decisions of President Trump and his administration to willfully ignore a unanimous ruling from the United States Supreme Court in Noem v. Abrego Garcia which directed the Trump
Secretary of State Godlewski: Celebrates two years in office with record investment in Wisconsin school libraries during library week
Madison, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), marked her second anniversary in office by launching a statewide tour during National School Library Month and delivering a record-breaking $70 million
Milwaukee GOP: Statement on new WISGOP by-laws
Milwaukee, WI— “Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government,” and “Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom – and no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech.”. – Benjamin Franklin
Opportunity Wisconsin: TAX DAY: Reps. Steil and Van Orden must start prioritizing working Wisconsin families over tax breaks for the ultra-rich
MADISON, WI – As Wisconsinites file their tax returns today, many big corporations and the wealthiest Americans are poised to strike it rich if Representatives Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden get their way. Last week, Congressional Republicans advanced a budget resolution
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help birds during spring migration
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages bird watchers to enjoy the return of migratory birds to Wisconsin this spring and take a few simple steps to help our feathered friends. Because Wisconsin is next to the Mississippi River
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Urges Green Bay Common Council to support tax transparency measure
GREEN BAY, WI — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) is calling on the Green Bay Common Council to vote yes on a tax transparency proposal at the April 15th Council meeting. The measure would add a simple line item to property tax
Reps. Clancy, Phelps: Thank disability advocates for stopping Assembly Bill 163
Denounce committee Republicans for advancing 164, 165 MADISON, WI – Today, Assembly Bills 164 and 165 passed out of the Assembly Committee on Public Benefit Reform on 4-2 party-line votes. Ranking member Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Christian Phelps
Lead-Safe Schools MKE: MPS Board of Directors ask city to review possible lawsuit against lead paint manufacturers
Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Director Missy Zombor proposed a resolution requiring MPS administration to consult with the Office of the Milwaukee City Attorney to explore legal options available to the district to “hold lead paint companies accountable” for
UW System: Dr. Manohar Singh named chancellor of UW-Oshkosh
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Manohar Singh, interim president of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn., has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He is its 12th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today unanimously approved Singh’s
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Milwaukee VA offers free oral cancer screenings April 30 for all Veterans
MILWAUKEE — To mark Oral Cancer Awareness Month, free oral cancer screenings will be available for all Veterans during an April 30 event at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. No appointments are needed for the screenings, which will take place 10
Dept. of Natural Resources: Publishes final decision on variance to add facilities to Newport State Park day-use area
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a final decision on a proposed variance to the management of Newport State Park. After reviewing public input on the proposed variance, the DNR has decided to approve it. The
Office of Children’s Mental Health: Understanding boys’ mental health
In a newly released Fact Sheet, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) calls for more attention to boys’ mental health. American society stigmatizes talking about male mental health. Boys are discouraged from identifying and sharing their feelings. The
Dept. of Natural Resources: Thanks volunteers, clubs for successful snowmobile season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the close of another successful snowmobile season. Although snow conditions proved challenging at times, Wisconsin continues to rank among the top snowmobiling states in the country, with more than 200,000 registered
Rep. Hysell: Calls for state action on teacher health insurance
MADISON – Wisconsin public school teachers should have benefits at least as good as those offered to part-time legislators, according to State Representative Andrew Hysell. This week, Representative Hysell announced plans to introduce legislation to require the Department of Employee
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Beware Romans bearing gifts
President Trump, as a part of his tariff the planet agenda, has begun to announce that companies have already committed to investing hundreds of millions to billions of dollars in the United States as a result of his trade policies.
UW–Eau Claire: Timing is everything: Q&A with UW-Eau Claire music alumnus Miles Plant
When Miles Plant graduated with a bachelor’s of music in applied piano from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2015, he knew that a music industry career was the goal, but he did not yet know what it might look
Steil campaign: Raises $860,000 in Q1, reports more than $2.75 million cash on hand
Contact: Michael Donatello Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised $860,000 for his campaign committees in the first quarter of 2025. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign also reported over $2.75 million cash on hand. After the announcement, Congressman
One City Schools: Releases groundbreaking historical analysis of Black education in Madison
MADISON, WI (April 14, 2025) — One City Advocates, an affiliate of One City Schools, today released “Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: Black Education in Madison (1960-2025),” a comprehensive report documenting six decades of efforts to address educational disparities affecting Black students
AWSA: Names Beloit’s Samuel Karns Wisconsin Elementary School Principal of the Year
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has named Samuel Karns as the 2025 Elementary School Principal of the Year. Karns serves as principal of Todd Elementary School, a 4K-5th grade building in the School District of Beloit. In just