Weekly GOP radio address: You deserve more money in your pocket
Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra $600 in your pocket right now? Groceries, school supplies, gas; the bills pile up. Too bad Every. Single. Senate. Democrat. voted against the bill to put the state surplus back in the
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol joins law enforcement agencies across the state in effort to end impaired driving
From Aug. 19 through Sept. 7, Wisconsin State Patrol will be working alongside local law enforcement agencies to prevent impaired driving through the Labor Day holiday weekend with the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over education and enforcement campaign. “Strong
Platform Communications: ICYMI: Badger Battleground poll offers first look at Wisconsin gubernatorial race
MADISON, Wis. – Platform Communications released its latest bipartisan Badger Battleground Poll, offering a national first look at battleground Wisconsin’s gubernatorial matchup between 7th District Congressman Tom Tiffany (R) and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley (D). Crowley pulled off a narrow
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Pocan, healthcare advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss new report highlighting how health care cuts supported by Congressman Tom Tiffany hit home
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan and healthcare advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss a new report laying bare the damage being done across Wisconsin after Congressman Tom Tiffany and Donald Trump slashed more than $1
UW-Eau Claire: True Blu: Blugold alumna promotes outdoor adventure as the Girl of 10,000 Lakes
Here in the Upper Midwest, camping, hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities are part of the fabric of life for many people. For most people who enjoy the outdoors, it’s a time to enjoy the peace and quiet it can
Democratic Governors Association: New Protect Our Wisconsin ad contrasts David Crowley’s record, plans to cut costs with congressman Tom Tiffany’s cost-raising agenda
Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, is launching a new ad highlighting the stark differences between David Crowley’s plans to make life more affordable and extreme MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s record of voting for policies
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, Film Wisconsin announce first film tax credit awards, bolstering economic development, tourism, and film industry growth
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin’s new film office, Film Wisconsin, today announced that six Wisconsin productions have been awarded more than $1 million through the state’s new film tax credit program. Aimed at bringing creative endeavors to Wisconsin’s doorstep, bolstering the state’s travel and tourism economy, and strengthening the film industry
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin secure over $140 million federal rail grant to modernize passenger rail locomotives serving Wisconsin, Midwest rail routes
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with Amtrak, today celebrated the state’s efforts to successfully secure over $140 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to update up to 41 Charger locomotives, which serve Amtrak’s Midwest and Pacific Northwest routes,
Banking lobby, DFI urge Wisconsin lawmakers not to deregulate crypto staking
Representatives from Wisconsin’s banking lobby and the Department of Financial Institutions told a legislative committee examining crypto staking that they oppose deregulating the practice.
WED AM Update: Prediction market platform files suit to prevent Wisconsin DOJ from enforcing gaming laws against company
From WisPolitics … — Novig has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to prevent the Wisconsin Department of Justice from enforcing state gaming laws against the prediction market platform. The state agency has already sued Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, Crypto.com and
Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association: ICIA to Indigenous enterprises: Prepare to lead the next era of cannabis
Cambridge, Wis., August 18, 2026 — The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) believes the federal shift placing medical cannabis in Schedule III — and the pending administrative hearing on broader rescheduling — represents a transformative moment for Indigenous economic development, healthcare and Tribal
Milwaukee Public Schools: 5 MPS schools ranked among nation’s best high schools
(MILWAUKEE) — Five high schools in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report released today. Ronald Reagan College Preparatory High School, Golda Meir School, Hmong American
Dept. of Transportation: County F at US 18/151 in Blue Mounds to close August 21
County F at US 18/151 in Blue Mounds, Dane County will be closed starting August 21 for excavation, paving, shouldering and other work in the area. US 18/151 will remain open to traffic. For more information regarding traffic impacts in
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: League of Wisconsin Municipalities announces Government Affairs leadership transition
MADISON, Wis. – The League of Wisconsin Municipalities today announced a planned transition within its Government Affairs team. Government Affairs Director Toni Herkert will transition to a new role as Director of Strategic Projects effective September 1, 2026, and will retire
Dept. of Health Services: DHS confirms cases of measles in Grant County
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Grant County Health Department have confirmed two cases of measles in Grant County residents. The two new cases are related to confirmed cases in Lafayette and Iowa Counties, and are part of