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Madison – State Treasurer John Leiber announced his agreement with a court decision today that found the diversion of millions of dollars from the Common School Fund to Milwaukee County was unconstitutional. A Waukesha circuit court today heard arguments on
LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke declined today an invitation to debate Congressman Derrick Van Orden, despite spending months saying she was eager to debate him. On July 24, Wisconsin Firearm Owners invited both candidates to participate in a one-hour
MADISON, Wis. — MAGA Extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany skipped out on the first day of votes after a five week paid vacation to campaign for governor. Congressman Tiffany has skipped votes before — earlier this year, Tiffany skipped three votes on landmark bipartisan legislation that would cut red
A Community Program MILWAUKEE, Wis. — [August 28, 2026] — A community program designed to make business acquisition a real possibility for people who are ready to pursue it takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:30 – 6:30
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — While David Crowley shows up for work to deliver results for his community, MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany has made a habit of skipping votes—unless they’re to secure massive tax breaks for big tech billionaires. Most recently, after a five-week, taxpayer-funded
Community invited to participate in Hunger Action Month events throughout September. MADISON, WI (September 1, 2026) – As food insecurity reaches unprecedented levels across southwestern Wisconsin, Second Harvest Foodbank is calling on community members to take action during Hunger Action Month
TO: Interested PartiesFROM: Leslie Dach and Brad Woodhouse, Protect Our CareDATE: September 1, 2026SUBJECT: Trump Has Done Nothing But Sell Out Americans To Enrich Big Drug Companies No President has done more to enrich big drug companies and gaslight Americans
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the number of measles cases associated with the outbreak in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties. The latest information can be found on the DHS Measles Dashboard and Outbreaks and Investigations webpage. Please continue to monitor
The News: A Wisconsin judge today issued an oral ruling siding with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) in its lawsuit challenging an unconstitutional carve-out that allows Milwaukee County to withhold millions of dollars from Wisconsin’s Common School Fund—just
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state chamber of commerce – is again partnering with local chambers from across the state to celebrate September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin. Throughout the month, WMC and its affiliate
Plan Ensures Funds Will Be Used for Local Relief, Not DNR Side Projects MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Finance voted today spend the $10 million the State received from a
OCONOMOWOC, WISC. – September 1st begins a new academic year for students in Wisconsin’s K-12 education system. As neurodivergent students begin a new school year, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly has failed to publish data on seclusion and
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Startup founders and entrepreneurs can attend the Oct. 6 Launch Wisconsin conference at Marquette University at no charge, with opportunities to connect one-on-one with investors from Wisconsin and beyond. Hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council, Launch Wisconsin brings together
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2027 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. The winning entries will be featured on the next editions of the wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamps. Many talented
Wisconsin families and small businesses could shoulder the cost of a $480 million rate hike over two years while the utility rakes in record profits MILWAUKEE – Today, the Public Service Commission (PSC) will hear public feedback on We Energies’
KAUKAUNA, Wis. — Today, David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, hosted a roundtable in Kaukauna with union leaders to discuss his plans to make life better for labor and more affordable for working class families across Wisconsin. Crowley’s pro-worker agenda includes
FOREST JUNCTION, WI — State Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) is asking friends and neighbors across the 3rd Assembly District to remember the victims of 9/11. With your help, we will place small United States flags on Sunday, after church, at
MADISON, Wis. —As kids across Wisconsin head back to school, parents have been feeling the pinch as the trade wars, foreign wars, and MAGA agenda that Congressman Tom Tiffany supports have increased costs across the board, including back to school supplies.
Early bird rates available until Nov. 1 – secure your spot today GREEN BAY, Wis. — Registration is now open for the 2027 Dairy Strong conference, presented by the Voice of Milk. On Jan. 13-14, be part of the conversations
Three-year initiative, backed by the 2026 Strategic Funding Award from Common Good Philanthropies, will equip nonprofit leaders serving older adults and people with disabilities with tools to plan for the future GREEN BAY, Wis. (Aug. 10, 2026) — Envision Greater Green
Madison – State Treasurer John Leiber announced his agreement with a court decision today that found the diversion of millions of dollars from the Common School Fund to Milwaukee County was unconstitutional. A Waukesha circuit court today heard arguments on a motion in the Stueland v Cullen lawsuit, finding that
LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke declined today an invitation to debate Congressman Derrick Van Orden, despite spending months saying she was eager to debate him. On July 24, Wisconsin Firearm Owners invited both candidates to participate in a one-hour debate focused on the issues facing rural Wisconsin. Congressman Van
MADISON, Wis. — MAGA Extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany skipped out on the first day of votes after a five week paid vacation to campaign for governor. Congressman Tiffany has skipped votes before — earlier this year, Tiffany skipped three votes on landmark bipartisan legislation that would cut red tape to bring down costs and build more housing and
A Community Program MILWAUKEE, Wis. — [August 28, 2026] — A community program designed to make business acquisition a real possibility for people who are ready to pursue it takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:30 – 6:30 PM at the UWM Lubar Entrepreneur Center and is the
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — While David Crowley shows up for work to deliver results for his community, MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany has made a habit of skipping votes—unless they’re to secure massive tax breaks for big tech billionaires. Most recently, after a five-week, taxpayer-funded vacation, Congressman Tiffany couldn’t be bothered to show back up to
Community invited to participate in Hunger Action Month events throughout September. MADISON, WI (September 1, 2026) – As food insecurity reaches unprecedented levels across southwestern Wisconsin, Second Harvest Foodbank is calling on community members to take action during Hunger Action Month this September. According to new data from Feeding America’s annual Map
TO: Interested PartiesFROM: Leslie Dach and Brad Woodhouse, Protect Our CareDATE: September 1, 2026SUBJECT: Trump Has Done Nothing But Sell Out Americans To Enrich Big Drug Companies No President has done more to enrich big drug companies and gaslight Americans on prescription drug costs than Donald Trump. While Trump makes
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the number of measles cases associated with the outbreak in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties. The latest information can be found on the DHS Measles Dashboard and Outbreaks and Investigations webpage. Please continue to monitor these pages for updates.
The News: A Wisconsin judge today issued an oral ruling siding with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) in its lawsuit challenging an unconstitutional carve-out that allows Milwaukee County to withhold millions of dollars from Wisconsin’s Common School Fund—just in time for the start of the school year. Additional
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state chamber of commerce – is again partnering with local chambers from across the state to celebrate September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin. Throughout the month, WMC and its affiliate organization, Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE), will spotlight the
Plan Ensures Funds Will Be Used for Local Relief, Not DNR Side Projects MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Finance voted today spend the $10 million the State received from a civil settlement in State of Wisconsin v. Tyco on a community-approved plan
OCONOMOWOC, WISC. – September 1st begins a new academic year for students in Wisconsin’s K-12 education system. As neurodivergent students begin a new school year, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly has failed to publish data on seclusion and restraint incidents during the 2024-2025 academic year as required by
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Startup founders and entrepreneurs can attend the Oct. 6 Launch Wisconsin conference at Marquette University at no charge, with opportunities to connect one-on-one with investors from Wisconsin and beyond. Hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council, Launch Wisconsin brings together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and others from across Wisconsin’s innovation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2027 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. The winning entries will be featured on the next editions of the wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamps. Many talented artists from around Wisconsin submitted artwork for judging, which took
Wisconsin families and small businesses could shoulder the cost of a $480 million rate hike over two years while the utility rakes in record profits MILWAUKEE – Today, the Public Service Commission (PSC) will hear public feedback on We Energies’ proposal for a 16% rate hike starting in 2027, totaling
KAUKAUNA, Wis. — Today, David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, hosted a roundtable in Kaukauna with union leaders to discuss his plans to make life better for labor and more affordable for working class families across Wisconsin. Crowley’s pro-worker agenda includes restoring collective bargaining, supporting guaranteed wages, raising the minimum wage,
FOREST JUNCTION, WI — State Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) is asking friends and neighbors across the 3rd Assembly District to remember the victims of 9/11. With your help, we will place small United States flags on Sunday, after church, at 11AM on September 6, 2026. This September marks 25 years
MADISON, Wis. —As kids across Wisconsin head back to school, parents have been feeling the pinch as the trade wars, foreign wars, and MAGA agenda that Congressman Tom Tiffany supports have increased costs across the board, including back to school supplies. But it doesn’t end there with Tiffany. A review of
Early bird rates available until Nov. 1 – secure your spot today GREEN BAY, Wis. — Registration is now open for the 2027 Dairy Strong conference, presented by the Voice of Milk. On Jan. 13-14, be part of the conversations and understand the emerging policy and market trends shaping the
Three-year initiative, backed by the 2026 Strategic Funding Award from Common Good Philanthropies, will equip nonprofit leaders serving older adults and people with disabilities with tools to plan for the future GREEN BAY, Wis. (Aug. 10, 2026) — Envision Greater Green Bay (Envision) today announced a new three-year partnership with Common