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The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will host its next quarterly Town Hall on Saturday, July 4, at 1:00 PM, streaming live on Facebook. The Town Hall will provide updates on party activities, recent developments, and opportunities for members and
Gubernatorial candidate Joel Brennan became the first Dem contender to go up on TV, releasing an ad that features his kids saying he “cleaned up Scott Walker’s mess.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 2, the Secure America Act. “Today, I was proud to vote to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE and CBP, through the reconciliation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) discontinuation of awarded grants under the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) program. These competitive grants provide critical funding for the professional
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Rohini Potluri of U.S. Bank stresses the importance of effective planning for both importers and exporters amid currency volatility. “Rather than trying to predict exactly where currencies are going, I think the bigger
MADISON — The Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance (WSAA) is accepting applications for the position of Director of Government Relations. SAA advocates on behalf of school and district leaders to ensure Wisconsin students receive the highest-quality education possible. The Director of
MADISON, Wis. — Today, state legislators, healthcare providers, advocates, and community leaders gathered in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol to mark the 61st anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, the landmark Supreme Court decision that established the constitutional
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College has established a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator program. The 15-month program is designed to prepare experienced nurses to teach, mentor, and lead in academic and clinical settings. Set to welcome its
GREEN BAY, WIS. – Today, Dylan Helmenstine’s campaign announced The Green Bay Blueprint: Improving Property Tax Transparency. This new initiative is designed to support and elevate proven local and grassroots efforts that make property tax bills clearer and more understandable.
MADISON, Wis. — Kristin Silva, Community Development Manager for Waukesha County, has been appointed to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Board of Directors. Silva has focused her career on advancing affordable housing and currently oversees the Community
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Blackhawk Technical College held its Fifth Annual Golden Brick Awards on June 9 to honor community members, industry partners, alumni, faculty and staff who have reached higher in pursuit of excellence. The sports-themed event recognized the winners
According to new data released today by The National Federation of Independent Business, small businesses throughout America continue to suffer under Donald Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans. With everything — from food and utilities to gas and building materials — becoming more
MADISON, Wis. — While Trump’s USDA threatens access to SNAP retailers in rural Wisconsin, the USDA also recently announced that starting in November, retailers who accept SNAP benefits must carry seven types of food in each category of dairy, vegetables or fruits,
NEW NORTH, June 9, 2026 – Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW), a regional nonprofit providing employment and financial wellness services funded by retail of donated items, has been named as the winner of the 2026 New North Workplace Excellence Award.
MADISON, Wis. – June 9, 2026 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County (BGCDC) is deeply saddened to share that its President and CEO, Michael Johnson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 7th, 2026. Michael Johnson was an extraordinary leader and
APPLETON, WI — Mark Scheffler for Congress campaign calls a press conference for 3:00 p.m. this afternoon at Houdini Plaza in Appleton to issue the following statement and to take questions from the media: “Last week, the Secretary of the Brown County
MADISON, Wis. – Tune in to wiseye.org to watch live coverage of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s convention on June 13 and 14. On-demand video will be available following the conclusion of the events on wiseye.org. CLICK TO WATCH 2026 WISDEMS STATE CONVENTION
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers a special license plate from Iola Car Show, Inc. This organization coordinates the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet which has been held annually for more than
Milwaukee, Wis., June 9, 2026 – Reflecting the community’s extraordinary generosity, especially during times of hardship and change, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation issued $96.9 million in grants in 2025, the largest annual amount in its 110-year history, according to preliminary data.*
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is praising today’s news that Milwaukee County’s tourism industry generated a record $4.431 billion in total economic impact in 2025, contributing to Wisconsin’s fourth consecutive record-breaking year for tourism. According to data released by the Wisconsin Department
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will host its next quarterly Town Hall on Saturday, July 4, at 1:00 PM, streaming live on Facebook. The Town Hall will provide updates on party activities, recent developments, and opportunities for members and supporters to become more involved. The event will also include
Gubernatorial candidate Joel Brennan became the first Dem contender to go up on TV, releasing an ad that features his kids saying he “cleaned up Scott Walker’s mess.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 2, the Secure America Act. “Today, I was proud to vote to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE and CBP, through the reconciliation 2.0 process,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “Republicans will never back down when
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) discontinuation of awarded grants under the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) program. These competitive grants provide critical funding for the professional development of special education staff and support services for children
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Rohini Potluri of U.S. Bank stresses the importance of effective planning for both importers and exporters amid currency volatility. “Rather than trying to predict exactly where currencies are going, I think the bigger opportunity is preparedness,” she said, adding “currency markets can move
MADISON — The Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance (WSAA) is accepting applications for the position of Director of Government Relations. SAA advocates on behalf of school and district leaders to ensure Wisconsin students receive the highest-quality education possible. The Director of Government Relations will serve as a key voice for more
MADISON, Wis. — Today, state legislators, healthcare providers, advocates, and community leaders gathered in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol to mark the 61st anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, the landmark Supreme Court decision that established the constitutional right to contraception, and to highlight growing threats to that
KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College has established a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator program. The 15-month program is designed to prepare experienced nurses to teach, mentor, and lead in academic and clinical settings. Set to welcome its first students in February 2027, the program responds to a
GREEN BAY, WIS. – Today, Dylan Helmenstine’s campaign announced The Green Bay Blueprint: Improving Property Tax Transparency. This new initiative is designed to support and elevate proven local and grassroots efforts that make property tax bills clearer and more understandable. The Blueprint highlights Green Bay’s transparency reform and commits the
MADISON, Wis. — Kristin Silva, Community Development Manager for Waukesha County, has been appointed to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Board of Directors. Silva has focused her career on advancing affordable housing and currently oversees the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the four-county HOME Consortium for
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Blackhawk Technical College held its Fifth Annual Golden Brick Awards on June 9 to honor community members, industry partners, alumni, faculty and staff who have reached higher in pursuit of excellence. The sports-themed event recognized the winners as MVPs and included trading cards featuring each winner. “You
According to new data released today by The National Federation of Independent Business, small businesses throughout America continue to suffer under Donald Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans. With everything — from food and utilities to gas and building materials — becoming more expensive under Trump, the share of small businesses who plan
MADISON, Wis. — While Trump’s USDA threatens access to SNAP retailers in rural Wisconsin, the USDA also recently announced that starting in November, retailers who accept SNAP benefits must carry seven types of food in each category of dairy, vegetables or fruits, grains and protein. This is nearly impossible for small retailers
NEW NORTH, June 9, 2026 – Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW), a regional nonprofit providing employment and financial wellness services funded by retail of donated items, has been named as the winner of the 2026 New North Workplace Excellence Award. It was selected through a multi-phase evaluation process that is
MADISON, Wis. – June 9, 2026 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County (BGCDC) is deeply saddened to share that its President and CEO, Michael Johnson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 7th, 2026. Michael Johnson was an extraordinary leader and tireless advocate for young people whose impact transformed the organization
APPLETON, WI — Mark Scheffler for Congress campaign calls a press conference for 3:00 p.m. this afternoon at Houdini Plaza in Appleton to issue the following statement and to take questions from the media: “Last week, the Secretary of the Brown County Republican Party and one of my Democratic primary challengers asked
MADISON, Wis. – Tune in to wiseye.org to watch live coverage of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s convention on June 13 and 14. On-demand video will be available following the conclusion of the events on wiseye.org. CLICK TO WATCH 2026 WISDEMS STATE CONVENTION – DAY 1CLICK TO WATCH 2026 WISDEMS STATE CONVENTION –
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers a special license plate from Iola Car Show, Inc. This organization coordinates the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet which has been held annually for more than 50 years and serves as a fundraiser for approximately 120
Milwaukee, Wis., June 9, 2026 – Reflecting the community’s extraordinary generosity, especially during times of hardship and change, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation issued $96.9 million in grants in 2025, the largest annual amount in its 110-year history, according to preliminary data.* Grants awarded by the Foundation are made possible by the
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is praising today’s news that Milwaukee County’s tourism industry generated a record $4.431 billion in total economic impact in 2025, contributing to Wisconsin’s fourth consecutive record-breaking year for tourism. According to data released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Milwaukee County welcomed $2.507 billion in direct visitor spending in