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As working families struggle to afford basic necessities in Donald Trump’s failing economy, he is announcing yet another disastrous round of tariffs that will only raise prices even higher for Americans. From the beginning, Trump’s reckless trade war has spiked
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Jeffrey Erickson to the Grant County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Craig R. Day’s retirement. Erickson will complete a term
MADISON, Wis. — Eric Toney is calling out Francesca Hong’s reckless rhetoric after the Madison police shooting, and he’s right. Hong showed up to the protest and labeled the officer-involved shooting an “execution.” She didn’t wait for facts. She didn’t wait for
MOSES grieves the killing of Corey Ruiz by a Madison police officer, who shot and killed him on July 22 in broad daylight on Williamson Street in Madison. We lift up our prayers and support for the family, friends and
Milwaukee, WIs. — The Republican Governors Association (RGA) is escalating its unprecedented effort to influence Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, launching another six-figure television advertising buy in support of the candidate Republicans have chosen as their preferred general election opponent. With
Contact: Rep. Jill Billings 608-237-9195 La Crosse – Yesterday, Wisconsin Conservation Voters recognized Representative Jill Billings as a Conservation Champion with a 100% voting record on their score card and named her as one of four legislators on their Conservation
CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org Opportunity Wisconsin outlines questions constituents deserve answered before their members of Congress return to Washington MADISON, Wis. — As Congress heads home for recess, Opportunity Wisconsin is calling on Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil to use the
CONTACT: Fair Elections Center, media@fairelectionscenter.orgLaw Forward, media@lawforward.org Problems with mail delivery threaten to disenfranchise more voters MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward and Fair Elections Center, on behalf of League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and a Dane County voter, have filed suit
MADISON, Wis. — More than 25 current and former local elected officials and community leaders from across Wisconsin today endorsed State Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) for governor, adding new momentum to the broad, statewide coalition powering her campaign. The new
MAPLE BLUFF, WI — Jon Aleckson’s campaign for State Assembly 50 (Southwestern Dane County and Green County, WI) held a well-attended fundraising event this week at Maple Bluff Country Club, drawing more than 50 supporters for an evening featuring U.S.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Statehouse Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley rejoining the Dem gubernatorial field, the latest Marquette University Law School Poll, reaction to a police shooting in Madison, a lawsuit challenging Elections Commission guidance on spoiling absentee ballots and more.
Contact: Jennifer Semrau, DNR Waste Reduction and Diversion CoordinatorJennifer.Semrau@wisconsin.gov or 608-381-0960 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 14. The Recycling Excellence Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education, blasted the Trump Administration for abruptly canceling $94 million in funding for 150 grants supporting health research and programs
Contact: Lisa Dixon ldixon@electionconfidence.org Following the non-partisan Center for Election Confidence’s (CEC) efforts to draw attention to the matter and offer its assistance, the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) voted unanimously to open an investigation into Green Bay’s mishandling of absentee ballots
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the use of Trump surrogates campaigning on behalf of GOP candidates in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. Follow “The Insiders” on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong called the police killing of a Madison resident an “execution,” while presumptive GOP nominee Tom Tiffany pushed back on “rushing to judgment.”
As working families struggle to afford basic necessities in Donald Trump’s failing economy, he is announcing yet another disastrous round of tariffs that will only raise prices even higher for Americans. From the beginning, Trump’s reckless trade war has spiked the cost of groceries and other products, hurting hardworking Americans.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Jeffrey Erickson to the Grant County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Craig R. Day’s retirement. Erickson will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “Jeffrey Erickson is a respected attorney
MADISON, Wis. — Eric Toney is calling out Francesca Hong’s reckless rhetoric after the Madison police shooting, and he’s right. Hong showed up to the protest and labeled the officer-involved shooting an “execution.” She didn’t wait for facts. She didn’t wait for the investigation. She just went straight to the inflammatory talking
MOSES grieves the killing of Corey Ruiz by a Madison police officer, who shot and killed him on July 22 in broad daylight on Williamson Street in Madison. We lift up our prayers and support for the family, friends and neighbors of Mr. Ruiz and for the impact on the
Milwaukee, WIs. — The Republican Governors Association (RGA) is escalating its unprecedented effort to influence Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, launching another six-figure television advertising buy in support of the candidate Republicans have chosen as their preferred general election opponent. With the new investment, the RGA has now committed $3.6 million
Contact: Rep. Jill Billings 608-237-9195 La Crosse – Yesterday, Wisconsin Conservation Voters recognized Representative Jill Billings as a Conservation Champion with a 100% voting record on their score card and named her as one of four legislators on their Conservation Honor Roll. Rep. Billings released the following statement: “I am
CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org Opportunity Wisconsin outlines questions constituents deserve answered before their members of Congress return to Washington MADISON, Wis. — As Congress heads home for recess, Opportunity Wisconsin is calling on Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil to use the time in their districts to actually listen to constituents and
CONTACT: Fair Elections Center, media@fairelectionscenter.orgLaw Forward, media@lawforward.org Problems with mail delivery threaten to disenfranchise more voters MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward and Fair Elections Center, on behalf of League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and a Dane County voter, have filed suit in Dane County Circuit Court to ensure that Wisconsin voters
MADISON, Wis. — More than 25 current and former local elected officials and community leaders from across Wisconsin today endorsed State Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) for governor, adding new momentum to the broad, statewide coalition powering her campaign. The new endorsers represent 13 counties and communities across the state, including
MAPLE BLUFF, WI — Jon Aleckson’s campaign for State Assembly 50 (Southwestern Dane County and Green County, WI) held a well-attended fundraising event this week at Maple Bluff Country Club, drawing more than 50 supporters for an evening featuring U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, who joined remotely, and Wisconsin State Senator
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Statehouse Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley rejoining the Dem gubernatorial field, the latest Marquette University Law School Poll, reaction to a police shooting in Madison, a lawsuit challenging Elections Commission guidance on spoiling absentee ballots and more.
Contact: Jennifer Semrau, DNR Waste Reduction and Diversion CoordinatorJennifer.Semrau@wisconsin.gov or 608-381-0960 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 14. The Recycling Excellence Award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance by
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education, blasted the Trump Administration for abruptly canceling $94 million in funding for 150 grants supporting health research and programs to train the next generations of scientists. As a result
Contact: Lisa Dixon ldixon@electionconfidence.org Following the non-partisan Center for Election Confidence’s (CEC) efforts to draw attention to the matter and offer its assistance, the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) voted unanimously to open an investigation into Green Bay’s mishandling of absentee ballots for the April and August elections, and the City placed
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the use of Trump surrogates campaigning on behalf of GOP candidates in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. Follow “The Insiders” on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Francesca Hong called the police killing of a Madison resident an “execution,” while presumptive GOP nominee Tom Tiffany pushed back on “rushing to judgment.”