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The President of the United States is suing the IRS for billions of dollars, while simultaneously controlling the executive branch agencies responsible for defending and prosecuting the case.
No Wisconsin GOP member of Congress has protested Russian military aid to Iran, which is killing and wounding U.S. troops.
President Trump’s recent firing of all 22 members of the National Science Foundation board ignited the sort of institutional panic one normally associates with medieval villagers spotting a comet.
Washburn, WI – The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has won a partial stay from Wisconsin’s Iron County Circuit Court immediately halting some of Enbridge’s construction activities on the Line 5 reroute project. Following a packed court hearing last month, Judge John P. Anderson ruled that Enbridge must cease all work at four
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of State Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies across the state in the national Click It or Ticket campaign from May 18-31. The annual campaign reminds drivers that seat belts save lives with focused
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Maker Space is launching a series of programs to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Highlights include a NEW “Democracy in Action” walking tour and a Gen Z–focused pizza party centered on civics, democracy
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) congratulated Tom Tiffany after he secured the official endorsement for governor from the Wisconsin Republican Party at their convention over the weekend. Tom will now face off against one of the radical, far-left
Milwaukee, WI / Madison, WI — Local organizations in Milwaukee and Madison are expanding their work with restaurants to prevent wasted food and strengthen local food recovery systems. The City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office, Dane County Department of Waste
Marquette Elementary is the site of Madison’s School Street Pilot Project. Beginning Monday, May 18th and continuing every school day through Wednesday, June 10th, Jenifer Street, between Thornton Avenue and Rogers Street, will be closed during morning student arrival from 7:00am
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Blackhawk Technical College held two commencement ceremonies on May 16, celebrating more than 370 graduates at the Dream Center at Central Christian Church in Beloit. “Graduates, when you walk across that stage, take this moment in. You
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, today announced the 2026 Rustic Roads Guide is now available in print and online, showcasing Wisconsin’s 126 unique Rustic Roads and Wisconsin’s five Scenic Byways. A new
Madison, Wis., May 18, 2026 — Clean Lakes Alliance, in partnership with Public Health Madison & Dane County, is launching a pilot study to better understand elevated E. coli levels that frequently lead to beach closures across the Yahara chain
MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Becky Nichols announced her candidacy for the 53rd Assembly District. Nichols served on the Menasha Common Council from 2013-2025 and was a County Board member from 2022-2024. Nichols has been heavily involved in the Menasha community,
Appleton, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the Outagamie County Democratic Party Office located in Appleton, WI on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM to meet with community members, discuss
New Lisbon, WI – May 18, 2026 After a weekend of finger-pointing and recriminations, we hope legislators will use this opportunity for renewed conversations. Last week, Senate Democrats joined three conservative Republicans to kill the Budget Repair Bill, which had
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the award of $1.7 million in grant funding to improve access to and affordability of essential telecommunication services in Wisconsin. Projects receiving funding work to provide
“They believe that somehow putting money back into people’s pockets that are struggling financially across the state, apparently they don’t believe that’s an issue,” Evers told WISN 12’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
The President of the United States is suing the IRS for billions of dollars, while simultaneously controlling the executive branch agencies responsible for defending and prosecuting the case.
No Wisconsin GOP member of Congress has protested Russian military aid to Iran, which is killing and wounding U.S. troops.
President Trump’s recent firing of all 22 members of the National Science Foundation board ignited the sort of institutional panic one normally associates with medieval villagers spotting a comet.
Washburn, WI – The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has won a partial stay from Wisconsin’s Iron County Circuit Court immediately halting some of Enbridge’s construction activities on the Line 5 reroute project. Following a packed court hearing last month, Judge John P. Anderson ruled that Enbridge must cease all work at four waterway crossings and cannot recommence the work until the stay is lifted by the court. The
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of State Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies across the state in the national Click It or Ticket campaign from May 18-31. The annual campaign reminds drivers that seat belts save lives with focused enforcement and education efforts to promote buckling up. “With an
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Maker Space is launching a series of programs to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Highlights include a NEW “Democracy in Action” walking tour and a Gen Z–focused pizza party centered on civics, democracy and history. The lineup also features a series of FREE
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) congratulated Tom Tiffany after he secured the official endorsement for governor from the Wisconsin Republican Party at their convention over the weekend. Tom will now face off against one of the radical, far-left Democrats looking to succeed Gov. Tony Evers. Wisconsinites will have
Milwaukee, WI / Madison, WI — Local organizations in Milwaukee and Madison are expanding their work with restaurants to prevent wasted food and strengthen local food recovery systems. The City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office, Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables, and Sustain Dane have partnered with CET to
Marquette Elementary is the site of Madison’s School Street Pilot Project. Beginning Monday, May 18th and continuing every school day through Wednesday, June 10th, Jenifer Street, between Thornton Avenue and Rogers Street, will be closed during morning student arrival from 7:00am – 8:00am and afternoon student dismissal from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Blackhawk Technical College held two commencement ceremonies on May 16, celebrating more than 370 graduates at the Dream Center at Central Christian Church in Beloit. “Graduates, when you walk across that stage, take this moment in. You have worked hard. You’ve faced every challenge thrown your way,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, today announced the 2026 Rustic Roads Guide is now available in print and online, showcasing Wisconsin’s 126 unique Rustic Roads and Wisconsin’s five Scenic Byways. A new Rustic Roads Guide is developed each year by WisDOT and
Madison, Wis., May 18, 2026 — Clean Lakes Alliance, in partnership with Public Health Madison & Dane County, is launching a pilot study to better understand elevated E. coli levels that frequently lead to beach closures across the Yahara chain of lakes. Supported by funding from Dane County and the
MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Becky Nichols announced her candidacy for the 53rd Assembly District. Nichols served on the Menasha Common Council from 2013-2025 and was a County Board member from 2022-2024. Nichols has been heavily involved in the Menasha community, working as a music teacher, childcare worker, and currently works
Appleton, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the Outagamie County Democratic Party Office located in Appleton, WI on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM to meet with community members, discuss key issues affecting Wisconsin families, share his vision for responsible
New Lisbon, WI – May 18, 2026 After a weekend of finger-pointing and recriminations, we hope legislators will use this opportunity for renewed conversations. Last week, Senate Democrats joined three conservative Republicans to kill the Budget Repair Bill, which had passed with broad bipartisan support in the Assembly. For now,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the award of $1.7 million in grant funding to improve access to and affordability of essential telecommunication services in Wisconsin. Projects receiving funding work to provide eligible households with discounts on the cost of phone, cellphone,
“They believe that somehow putting money back into people’s pockets that are struggling financially across the state, apparently they don’t believe that’s an issue,” Evers told WISN 12’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.