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End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption and voting rights organization, today endorsed Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul for reelection. “Since taking office, Attorney General Kaul has fought back against repeated attacks on voting rights, using the power of
GOP businessman and attorney Paul Wassgren has suspended his campaign for the 7th CD, saying he plans to instead support fellow Wisconsin Republicans and get more involved in the Catholic Church.
MADISON, Wis. – April 22, 2026 – In celebration of Earth Day, Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct‑sold college savings plan, is partnering with Neighborhood Forest, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring environmental responsibility, to give away thousands of free trees to children and
Milwaukee, WI—As record floods ravaging Wisconsin communities and families, Democratic Candidate for Governor and award-winning conservationist Brett Hulsey was on Lake Michigan to announce his Better Wisconsin Plan to saving lives, jobs, and money by protecting wetlands, critical habitat, stop
A $30 million U.S. Navy contract recently awarded to Fincantieri Marinette Marine will lay the groundwork for building four or more new landing vessels at its shipyards in the state. The company last week announced the contract for materials procurement
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health is meeting or exceeding several national benchmarks for health care sustainability. UW Health created a sustainability program in 2016, and in 2024 identified formal goals and metrics to increase energy efficiency, reduce waste and source materials
RHINELANDER — State Representative Rob Swearingen (R–Rhinelander) announced today that he is running for an eighth two-year term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, with the election set for November 2026. A lifelong resident of Rhinelander and longtime small business owner,
Fond du Lac, WI – April 22, 2026 – Today, on Earth Day, Tiffany Brault officially announces her campaign as an Independent candidate for Wisconsin’s 60th Assembly District. “Celebrating Earth Day reminds us that we share common values. We all
MARINETTE, WI — Bayshore Arts Center, located on the UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus announces Theatre on the Bay’s production of Reunion – a new play written by local playwright, Tristian Schuh. Reunion takes the stage May 28-31, 2026 for four public performances. Since 1966,
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds 75% approve of the cease-fire in the U.S.-Iran war and 24% disapprove. At the same time, only 21% say the U.S. has achieved its goals in the war, while
End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption and voting rights organization, today endorsed Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul for reelection. “Since taking office, Attorney General Kaul has fought back against repeated attacks on voting rights, using the power of his to protect free and fair access to the ballot
GOP businessman and attorney Paul Wassgren has suspended his campaign for the 7th CD, saying he plans to instead support fellow Wisconsin Republicans and get more involved in the Catholic Church.
MADISON, Wis. – April 22, 2026 – In celebration of Earth Day, Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct‑sold college savings plan, is partnering with Neighborhood Forest, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring environmental responsibility, to give away thousands of free trees to children and families throughout Wisconsin. “Edvest 529 is sponsoring this statewide tree
Milwaukee, WI—As record floods ravaging Wisconsin communities and families, Democratic Candidate for Governor and award-winning conservationist Brett Hulsey was on Lake Michigan to announce his Better Wisconsin Plan to saving lives, jobs, and money by protecting wetlands, critical habitat, stop Artificial Intelligence Megacenters, and invest in cost-effective energy efficiency and
A $30 million U.S. Navy contract recently awarded to Fincantieri Marinette Marine will lay the groundwork for building four or more new landing vessels at its shipyards in the state. The company last week announced the contract for materials procurement and engineering activities for these first four ships out of
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health is meeting or exceeding several national benchmarks for health care sustainability. UW Health created a sustainability program in 2016, and in 2024 identified formal goals and metrics to increase energy efficiency, reduce waste and source materials responsibly by 2040. These goals include improving energy efficiency by
RHINELANDER — State Representative Rob Swearingen (R–Rhinelander) announced today that he is running for an eighth two-year term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, with the election set for November 2026. A lifelong resident of Rhinelander and longtime small business owner, Swearingen pointed to his record of supporting economic growth and
Fond du Lac, WI – April 22, 2026 – Today, on Earth Day, Tiffany Brault officially announces her campaign as an Independent candidate for Wisconsin’s 60th Assembly District. “Celebrating Earth Day reminds us that we share common values. We all care about clean air and safe drinking water. We care
MARINETTE, WI — Bayshore Arts Center, located on the UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus announces Theatre on the Bay’s production of Reunion – a new play written by local playwright, Tristian Schuh. Reunion takes the stage May 28-31, 2026 for four public performances. Since 1966, Theatre on the Bay has been producing theatre and providing
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds 75% approve of the cease-fire in the U.S.-Iran war and 24% disapprove. At the same time, only 21% say the U.S. has achieved its goals in the war, while 78% say the goals have not been met. The public