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Nearly 250 years later, this promise of public education continues.

On July 4, 1986, President Ronald Reagan gave one of the most powerful addresses of his career.

Nothing screams the Fourth of July like signs ranting about ICE, cruelty, and taxing the “rich.” At least that’s the case in The World According to Chris Larson. … Other Wisconsin Democrats tried harder than Larson to camouflage, for a day at least, the fact that their party often paints a very grim and pessimistic picture of a dystopian America.

What does it mean to celebrate freedom from tyranny and the birth of a government founded on equal rights and the consent of the governed amid the current ICE surge?
(Stevens Point, Wis., July 6, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the agency is awarding the city of Lancaster with a $1.125 million grant to renovate its existing fire and

The Americans who signed that Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, were taking the first step to rid their fledgling country of authoritarian rule. Now, 250 years later, we have to wonder how to get rid of another authoritarian regime.

Trump takes different approach than Ford.
MILWAUKEE — Former Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief Judge Maxine White today announced her endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving the people of Milwaukee County in Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I.Judge White retired from the Court of
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Parks Foundation will celebrate the completion of a full kitchen renovation at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) as part of the center’s Ribbon Cutting & Grand Reopening Celebration on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 10:00
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) endorsed two new candidates for the State Legislature Monday. The new candidate support is part of AFP-WI’s latest efforts to prevent a Democrat trifecta in November and elect candidates who will lower taxes, cut

Vice President JD Vance will be in Milwaukee on Wednesday, state GOP Chair Brian Schimming tells WisPolitics.

GOP U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman says the national landmark status for the Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon, known as the birthplace of the Republican Party, remains intact despite previous notifications from the federal government that it was lost.

Nearly 250 years later, this promise of public education continues.

On July 4, 1986, President Ronald Reagan gave one of the most powerful addresses of his career.

Nothing screams the Fourth of July like signs ranting about ICE, cruelty, and taxing the “rich.” At least that’s the case in The World According to Chris Larson. … Other Wisconsin Democrats tried harder than Larson to camouflage, for a day at least, the fact that their party often paints a very grim and pessimistic picture of a dystopian America.

What does it mean to celebrate freedom from tyranny and the birth of a government founded on equal rights and the consent of the governed amid the current ICE surge?
(Stevens Point, Wis., July 6, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the agency is awarding the city of Lancaster with a $1.125 million grant to renovate its existing fire and rescue station. The building is the headquarters for the Lancaster

The Americans who signed that Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, were taking the first step to rid their fledgling country of authoritarian rule. Now, 250 years later, we have to wonder how to get rid of another authoritarian regime.

Trump takes different approach than Ford.
MILWAUKEE — Former Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief Judge Maxine White today announced her endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving the people of Milwaukee County in Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I.Judge White retired from the Court of Appeals earlier this year after a distinguished career spanning more
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Parks Foundation will celebrate the completion of a full kitchen renovation at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) as part of the center’s Ribbon Cutting & Grand Reopening Celebration on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1625 Northport Dr. The ribbon
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) endorsed two new candidates for the State Legislature Monday. The new candidate support is part of AFP-WI’s latest efforts to prevent a Democrat trifecta in November and elect candidates who will lower taxes, cut energy bills, and end Gov. Tony Evers’ unconstitutional 400-year property

Vice President JD Vance will be in Milwaukee on Wednesday, state GOP Chair Brian Schimming tells WisPolitics.

GOP U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman says the national landmark status for the Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon, known as the birthplace of the Republican Party, remains intact despite previous notifications from the federal government that it was lost.