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MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details how Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden are complicit in D.C. corruption by greenlighting wealthy politicians’ self-enrichment while in public service. The article also explains how Steil’s bill to stop insider
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help keep the state’s deer herd healthy by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans
WAUSAU, WI – On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Tom Tiffany called for Wisconsin to require schools to teach students about 9/11, ensuring future generations understand the attacks, the Americans who lost their lives, and the heroism
Madison, WI—A confrontation is escalating between Wisconsin regulators and Enbridge Energy over the company’s construction of a temporary bypass intended to allow its Line 5 pipeline to resume operation following a construction accident last month in Iron County that resulted in the largest reported
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Statehouse Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the Republican midterm convention, absentee ballots heading to voters amid a legal battle over a Trump administration order regarding mail-in voting, the state Supreme Court’s new term and more.
“While my opponent is out of town, we’re in the district actually talking about the issues that matter to people.” -Democratic Nominee for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District Mitchell Berman MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on how Democratic nominee Mitchell
OSHKOSH, WI –– Yesterday, patient storytellers, and local partners joined Free & Just, to highlight how Trump Republican officials are working to ban abortion across the country––even in states where it is legally protected. The event featured speakers who have repeatedly sought meetings with
“We have to understand one thing: Bryan Steil is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.” – Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District Mitchell Berman MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Rep. Mark Pocan, Rep. Gwen Moore, and Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s First Congressional
LA CROSSE, WI — Representative Tara Johnson (D-Town of Shelby) released the following statement on her recent meetings with Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis) and key stakeholders regarding bills aimed at lowering housing costs, and transitioning Wisconsin onto clean energy: “As
SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN — The Coalition Against MariBel 765, Inc. (CAM 765) calls on all candidates to join the growing bipartisan chorus opposing the proposed 765 kV MariBell transmission line project in Wisconsin that would build 765 kV lines – the
Expectations for business conditions declined, labor market conditions eased MADISON, WI (Sept. 11, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dipped in August to 98.7, just 1.1 points below July’s highest level since August 2025, but remaining above the 52-year average of
Nearly 25% of the Packers’ games in 2026-2027 season are set to air exclusively on streaming platforms WISCONSIN – As the Green Bay Packers season kicks off Sunday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling for the passage of her For the
Preliminary estimates show 32% enrollment growth since 2020, fastest growing in the Universities of Wisconsin Green Bay, WI — Preliminary enrollment estimates released by the Universities of Wisconsin today will show continued momentum for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, including
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — David Crowley is running for governor to fully fund our public education system, making sure every child gets a good education that sets them up for success for the rest of their life. This week, David met with Mary
More than 5,000 new undergraduates call UWM home MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is welcoming a growing student body this fall, with 5,056 new undergraduate students, including 3,903 first-year students and 1,153 transfer students. First-year student enrollment increased 0.7% over last
Enrollment remains steady despite declines of approximately 1,100 international students statewide MADISON, Wis.—After three years of consecutive enrollment growth, overall enrollment levels remain steady at the Universities of Wisconsin, according to preliminary estimates based on Day One student counts. Enrollment
Congressman Tom Tiffany to participate; state legislators and community organizations invited to discuss Wisconsin energy policy and what comes next WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — Residents, landowners, local officials, and community leaders are invited to attend a Wisconsin Energy Policy Town
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin says the recent disposition involving former Beloit police officer Terrell English highlights a larger issue the state must confront: Who gets a second chance in Wisconsin? English entered no-contest pleas to disorderly conduct, battery and
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Republicans joined tens of thousands of fellow conservatives in Dallas this week for the first midterm convention in Republican Party history: a two-day showcase of President Donald Trump’s record, the Republican agenda, and the candidates who will
Port leaders call for a new Wisconsin Maritime Plan and sustained state and federal investment GREEN BAY, WI – Leaders representing Wisconsin’s commercial ports convened in Green Bay on Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11 for the 2026 Annual
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel details how Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden are complicit in D.C. corruption by greenlighting wealthy politicians’ self-enrichment while in public service. The article also explains how Steil’s bill to stop insider trading is a “watered down” version of Democratic legislation and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help keep the state’s deer herd healthy by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect. Baiting is the intentional placement of any
WAUSAU, WI – On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Tom Tiffany called for Wisconsin to require schools to teach students about 9/11, ensuring future generations understand the attacks, the Americans who lost their lives, and the heroism and unity that followed. “Twenty-five years ago, America was forever
Madison, WI—A confrontation is escalating between Wisconsin regulators and Enbridge Energy over the company’s construction of a temporary bypass intended to allow its Line 5 pipeline to resume operation following a construction accident last month in Iron County that resulted in the largest reported oil and gas spill in Wisconsin history. On Thursday, the Wisconsin
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Statehouse Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the Republican midterm convention, absentee ballots heading to voters amid a legal battle over a Trump administration order regarding mail-in voting, the state Supreme Court’s new term and more.
“While my opponent is out of town, we’re in the district actually talking about the issues that matter to people.” -Democratic Nominee for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District Mitchell Berman MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on how Democratic nominee Mitchell Berman is standing up against D.C. corruption while Bryan Steil
OSHKOSH, WI –– Yesterday, patient storytellers, and local partners joined Free & Just, to highlight how Trump Republican officials are working to ban abortion across the country––even in states where it is legally protected. The event featured speakers who have repeatedly sought meetings with Senator Johnson or his team this summer, but have been
“We have to understand one thing: Bryan Steil is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.” – Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District Mitchell Berman MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Rep. Mark Pocan, Rep. Gwen Moore, and Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District Mitchell Berman held a press conference to discuss Bryan
LA CROSSE, WI — Representative Tara Johnson (D-Town of Shelby) released the following statement on her recent meetings with Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis) and key stakeholders regarding bills aimed at lowering housing costs, and transitioning Wisconsin onto clean energy: “As the lead authors on the ‘Green Energy by 2050 bill,’
SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN — The Coalition Against MariBel 765, Inc. (CAM 765) calls on all candidates to join the growing bipartisan chorus opposing the proposed 765 kV MariBell transmission line project in Wisconsin that would build 765 kV lines – the largest in Wisconsin’s history – straight through the heart of
Expectations for business conditions declined, labor market conditions eased MADISON, WI (Sept. 11, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dipped in August to 98.7, just 1.1 points below July’s highest level since August 2025, but remaining above the 52-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index fell 2 points to 89, remaining
Nearly 25% of the Packers’ games in 2026-2027 season are set to air exclusively on streaming platforms WISCONSIN – As the Green Bay Packers season kicks off Sunday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling for the passage of her For the Fans Act to ensure Wisconsin fans always have a free, live
Preliminary estimates show 32% enrollment growth since 2020, fastest growing in the Universities of Wisconsin Green Bay, WI — Preliminary enrollment estimates released by the Universities of Wisconsin today will show continued momentum for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, including 3.3% growth over last fall. UW-Green Bay remains the fastest
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — David Crowley is running for governor to fully fund our public education system, making sure every child gets a good education that sets them up for success for the rest of their life. This week, David met with Mary Salisbury, a mom with two kids living in Madison who
More than 5,000 new undergraduates call UWM home MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is welcoming a growing student body this fall, with 5,056 new undergraduate students, including 3,903 first-year students and 1,153 transfer students. First-year student enrollment increased 0.7% over last year and is the university’s largest entering first-year class in
Enrollment remains steady despite declines of approximately 1,100 international students statewide MADISON, Wis.—After three years of consecutive enrollment growth, overall enrollment levels remain steady at the Universities of Wisconsin, according to preliminary estimates based on Day One student counts. Enrollment decreased approximately 1% across the 13 UWs, which included significant
Congressman Tom Tiffany to participate; state legislators and community organizations invited to discuss Wisconsin energy policy and what comes next WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — Residents, landowners, local officials, and community leaders are invited to attend a Wisconsin Energy Policy Town Hall on Friday, September 18, at 6:00 p.m. in the
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin says the recent disposition involving former Beloit police officer Terrell English highlights a larger issue the state must confront: Who gets a second chance in Wisconsin? English entered no-contest pleas to disorderly conduct, battery and false imprisonment. The court withheld findings of guilt under an
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Republicans joined tens of thousands of fellow conservatives in Dallas this week for the first midterm convention in Republican Party history: a two-day showcase of President Donald Trump’s record, the Republican agenda, and the candidates who will protect it on November 3. Chairman Brian Schimming led the
Port leaders call for a new Wisconsin Maritime Plan and sustained state and federal investment GREEN BAY, WI – Leaders representing Wisconsin’s commercial ports convened in Green Bay on Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11 for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Commercial Ports Association (“WCPA” or “Wisconsin