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A series of 7th CD residents, local officials and business owners tout their support for Michael Alfonso in a new ad from the Republican 7th CD candidate.
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A series of 7th CD residents, local officials and business owners tout their support for Michael Alfonso in a new ad from the Republican 7th CD candidate.

Third CD Dem Rebecca Cooke in a new ad says “we need more working-class fighters” in Congress as she touts an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont.
Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2026) Driving Force Action is endorsing Tom Tiffany for governor of Wisconsin, the SuperPAC’s first endorsement of the 2026 election cycle. The endorsement is reflective of Tiffany’s impressive track record as a champion of the automotive and motorsports industries,
Last night, I had a conversation with my staff, we are proud of everything we have accomplished and the resources we have raised to spread our message, but it’s become clear who our Democratic nominee is going to. I said from
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he has activated the Wisconsin National Guard to support Winnebago County’s ongoing recovery response after devastating and destructive storms earlier this week. This announcement also comes as, earlier today, Gov. Evers

The CEO of We Energies’ parent company says he has “confidence” that Oracle will meet the collateral requirements imposed on it by state regulators to receive power service in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE – The Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters today endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. The union represents thousands of carpenters, millwrights, and other skilled tradespeople across Wisconsin. “Wisconsin’s carpenters are proud to endorse David
Milwaukee, WI — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan released the following statement: “It’s unfortunate for voters that this primary has gotten more attention for chaos than the stakes of this election. From the start of this campaign, my focus has been

Dem Mandela Barnes has dropped his bid for governor, saying it’s become clear who the party’s nominee will be.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D-WI) bipartisan legislation to block key elements of President Trump’s effort to shut down the Department of Education advanced on a bipartisan vote out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP)
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address, highlighting efforts of the Evers Administration to cut down emissions and reduce the state’s climate impact, while investing in a more sustainable future for the state. The governor’s radio address features
Milwaukee, WI, July 29, 2026 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education (UWM SCE) is proud to introduce the Applied Agile Professional Microcredential, a new professional development pathway developed with support from the HERA Micorcredential Grant. The four-course microcredential provides

WEDC provided $229 million to 303 businesses and other recipients in Wisconsin in the latest fiscal year, exceeding the prior year’s total of $198 million. That’s according to Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO John Miller, who discussed the
MADISON, WI – The Customers First Coalition is pleased to announce the release of its policy brief, Understanding Energy Costs in 2026. As Wisconsin’s energy needs continue to evolve, understanding what drives customer energy costs has never been more important. This
MADISON, Wis. – Individuals and households impacted storms and flooding from April 13-23, 2026, have one month remaining to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance or U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) physical disaster loan. Those impacted by the disaster are urged to apply by Aug. 31, 2026. “The
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Josh Kaul for Wisconsin Attorney General: “As Attorney General, Josh Kaul has a strong record of protecting the rights and freedoms of working
MADISON – Today, Volunteers for Agriculture®, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, announced several endorsements in partisan primaries for state Senate and state Assembly races ahead of the August 11 Primary Election. The VFA® endorsement process began with candidate engagement at the local county Farm Bureau level. Farm
Madison, Wis. — In a letter sent today, PETA urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate likely violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) after multiple fights among caged, stressed monkeys at the federally funded
WEDC invested $229 million across Wisconsin in fiscal year 2026 to support entrepreneurs and startups, small businesses, housing, child care, Main Street development, job creation and workforce retention, and more MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that in fiscal year 2026, which
WASHINGTON, DC –– Today marks the 61st anniversary of Medicaid being signed into law. The program is a lifeline for pregnant patients, working families, and rural communities across the country who need comprehensive health care — including reproductive care. Despite Medicaid’s critical

A series of 7th CD residents, local officials and business owners tout their support for Michael Alfonso in a new ad from the Republican 7th CD candidate.

Third CD Dem Rebecca Cooke in a new ad says “we need more working-class fighters” in Congress as she touts an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont.
Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2026) Driving Force Action is endorsing Tom Tiffany for governor of Wisconsin, the SuperPAC’s first endorsement of the 2026 election cycle. The endorsement is reflective of Tiffany’s impressive track record as a champion of the automotive and motorsports industries, along with his unwavering belief in American manufacturing, especially that
Last night, I had a conversation with my staff, we are proud of everything we have accomplished and the resources we have raised to spread our message, but it’s become clear who our Democratic nominee is going to. I said from the moment I launched this campaign, my number one goal
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he has activated the Wisconsin National Guard to support Winnebago County’s ongoing recovery response after devastating and destructive storms earlier this week. This announcement also comes as, earlier today, Gov. Evers toured storm damage in Menasha, where he met and spoke

The CEO of We Energies’ parent company says he has “confidence” that Oracle will meet the collateral requirements imposed on it by state regulators to receive power service in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE – The Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters today endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. The union represents thousands of carpenters, millwrights, and other skilled tradespeople across Wisconsin. “Wisconsin’s carpenters are proud to endorse David Crowley because he understands that strong unions and a highly
Milwaukee, WI — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan released the following statement: “It’s unfortunate for voters that this primary has gotten more attention for chaos than the stakes of this election. From the start of this campaign, my focus has been on the families, workers, businesses, and communities being squeezed by

Dem Mandela Barnes has dropped his bid for governor, saying it’s become clear who the party’s nominee will be.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D-WI) bipartisan legislation to block key elements of President Trump’s effort to shut down the Department of Education advanced on a bipartisan vote out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The bill would block some of the deals, called
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address, highlighting efforts of the Evers Administration to cut down emissions and reduce the state’s climate impact, while investing in a more sustainable future for the state. The governor’s radio address features the state’s new Clean Fleet Policy, which requires state agencies to purchase
Milwaukee, WI, July 29, 2026 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education (UWM SCE) is proud to introduce the Applied Agile Professional Microcredential, a new professional development pathway developed with support from the HERA Micorcredential Grant. The four-course microcredential provides a practical, multi-framework foundation in Agile approaches, helping professionals lead

WEDC provided $229 million to 303 businesses and other recipients in Wisconsin in the latest fiscal year, exceeding the prior year’s total of $198 million. That’s according to Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO John Miller, who discussed the state agency’s annual impact yesterday during a meeting of its
MADISON, WI – The Customers First Coalition is pleased to announce the release of its policy brief, Understanding Energy Costs in 2026. As Wisconsin’s energy needs continue to evolve, understanding what drives customer energy costs has never been more important. This report examines the many factors that influence energy bills—from infrastructure
MADISON, Wis. – Individuals and households impacted storms and flooding from April 13-23, 2026, have one month remaining to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance or U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) physical disaster loan. Those impacted by the disaster are urged to apply by Aug. 31, 2026. “The deadline is more than just a date on a calendar,
Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Josh Kaul for Wisconsin Attorney General: “As Attorney General, Josh Kaul has a strong record of protecting the rights and freedoms of working people in Wisconsin,” said Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale. “Attorney
MADISON – Today, Volunteers for Agriculture®, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, announced several endorsements in partisan primaries for state Senate and state Assembly races ahead of the August 11 Primary Election. The VFA® endorsement process began with candidate engagement at the local county Farm Bureau level. Farm Bureau members engaged candidates and learned about their backgrounds and
Madison, Wis. — In a letter sent today, PETA urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate likely violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) after multiple fights among caged, stressed monkeys at the federally funded Wisconsin National Primate Research Center caused severe injuries, including the
WEDC invested $229 million across Wisconsin in fiscal year 2026 to support entrepreneurs and startups, small businesses, housing, child care, Main Street development, job creation and workforce retention, and more MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that in fiscal year 2026, which ended June 30, 2026, WEDC invested $229 million in 67
WASHINGTON, DC –– Today marks the 61st anniversary of Medicaid being signed into law. The program is a lifeline for pregnant patients, working families, and rural communities across the country who need comprehensive health care — including reproductive care. Despite Medicaid’s critical role in making health care accessible to millions of Americans,