MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is assisting with an investigation of soil suspected to be contaminated along Enbridge Line 5 south of Ashland. On the evening of Aug. 3, Enbridge reported to the DNR that a contractor had encountered soil suspected to be contaminated near Old Airport Road and Holmes Road, approximately 1 mile west of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa reservation. Enbridge told DNR staff they believe the contamination was from a historical discharge and not an ongoing release. Enbridge excavated and stockpiled all suspect material. DNR staff have been on site several

An explosive report today from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel uncovers that Eric Toney, speaking with longtime personal friends, shared that he could not vote for President Donald Trump. This is the latest report stemming from Toney’s personal network of friends that show that Toney finds himself at odds with Trump and did not vote for him. Toney went so far as to give Trump the moniker “Dumb Dumb Donald.” Said one of Toney’s close friends: ​​”Nothing about him was ever going to vote for Trump.” Voters shouldn’t find this report entirely surprising. During the extreme lockdowns of 2020, Toney was

Efforts to support former foster care youth on campus receive major boost Menomonie, Wis. — A groundbreaking program at University of Wisconsin-Stout that helps former foster care youth has been awarded state funding. Fostering Success recently was approved to receive $70,000 this fiscal year, a major boost for a program that has relied largely on donations and community grants to support students who have been in foster care or were orphaned or homeless. The program has tripled in size, from 15 to 45 students, since 2018. Thus, the timing of the state aid couldn’t be better, said Angie Ruppe, director

Sturtevant, WI— The FRIENDS OF ADAM STEEN campaign committee received notice on August 1, 2022 of a complaint filed on July 29 by Robert Jensen of Racine, WI. The complaint alleges that twelve lines of the campaign finance report through June 30, 2022, filed timely by the campaign committee’s Finance Team in July, reflect individual anonymous contributions in excess of $10.00 in violation of Wisconsin Statute Section 11.1108 reporting requirements. FRIENDS OF ADAM STEEN Treasurer, Carol Vaclavicek, has investigated the complaint submission and believes that the allegations are without merit. The campaign committee maintains a formal, documented financial reporting control

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led a discussion of medical professionals at Hillsdale College in Washington, D.C. focused on the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, federal health agency failures and adverse reactions. Dr. Pierre Kory, Dr. Robert Malone and Dr. Peter McCullough joined Sen. Johnson on the panel.   As the Senate’s leading advocate for early treatment, healthcare freedom, and individuals who have experienced adverse reactions, Sen. Johnson has held numerous events to investigate COVID-19. In June 2021, he held a press conference in Milwaukee with vaccine injured from Wisconsin and around the country. In November 2021, he held

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Thursday assured voters across Wisconsin that voting absentee remains a secure and reliable way to vote following isolated attempts by individuals to submit fraudulent absentee ballot requests to “demonstrate” a perceived flaw in the MyVote website. Following the attempts, the Commission has taken steps to prevent and identify efforts to submit fraudulent absentee ballot requests. At this time, there is no indication of unlawful, unauthorized absentee ballot requests beyond those identified in media reports. The WEC takes alleged unlawful election activity seriously and, during an open meeting Wednesday, the Commission directed WEC

NEENAH, WI — Today, Republican candidate for Secretary of State, Jay Schroeder, called on County Clerks across the state to follow the law and not listen to the Wisconsin Election Commission’s (WEC) guideline to break the law. Recently, according to the MacIver News Service, “The Joint Committee on the Review of Administrative Law (JCRAR) voted to suspend an emergency rule that allowed clerks to cure witness statements that accompany absentee ballots. Those statements must include a complete address, according to state law. WEC’s emergency rule would allow clerks to fill in the missing information themselves. JCRAR said that would be

MILWAUKEE — Energy-saving upgrades at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center that have resulted in millions of dollars in savings have been recognized with a statewide honor. The hospital recently received the Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from Focus on Energy, which works with Wisconsin businesses and residents to identify and execute energy-saving projects. The Milwaukee VA was nominated for the award by We Energies. It was one of 10 organizations to receive the honor. “It’s nice to receive recognition,” said Linda Sue Schwarz, Facilities Management director for the Milwaukee VA. “Energy savings is something that we’re always looking at.” Working with

“As states escalate bans and restrictions on abortion, there is more urgency than ever to take immediate steps to expand access to medication abortion” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging concrete actions the Department can take to help meet President Biden’s goal of protecting and expanding access to medication abortion. This letter comes ahead of the deadline set by the President Executive Order Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services. For more than two decades, people have used

[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Tim Michels’ record on the Keystone XL Pipeline doesn’t match up with his new position now that he’s running for governor, according to a story from the Milwaukee Business Journal that was uncovered in a column by Dan Bice in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. After more than one flip-flop in the waning days of this campaign, it’s clear that you can’t trust Tim.   Read excerpts of Bice’s story below or read the full story here. Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels appears to be of two minds about the Keystone XL Pipeline: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Daniel