Washington County: Urges regulatory reform to protect lake homeowners facing restrictive state floodplain rules
WEST BEND, WI – In response to mounting concerns from Druid Lake property owners, Washington County is taking a strong stance against Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulations that could drastically impact the future of dozens of homes and families
UW-Green Bay: Mental Health America Lakeshore launch Addiction Recovery Certificate Program to meet growing need
Green Bay, Wis. — Addiction continues to pose a serious public health challenge across Wisconsin, with the state experiencing a sharp rise in substance-related harms. Statewide, alcohol-induced deaths have surged by 142% over the past two decades, and synthetic opioid fatalities—primarily linked to
Wisconsin GOP: launches ChrisTaylorForWI.com to expose radical progressive Chris Taylor’s extreme agenda
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin launched ChrisTaylorForWI.com to highlight Chris Taylor’s radical policies and inconsistent record. The site highlights her far-left record as one of the most liberal state legislators, her backtracking on policies, and her unfitness for the
Lawmakers tout competing GOP, Dem election packages at joint presser
GOP state Rep. Scott Krug and Dem members of the Assembly touted competing election packages at a joint press conference Wednesday, hoping it would spark a conversation about overhauling the state’s policies ahead of the 2026 contests.
Gov. Evers: DVA announce nine organizations to receive Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grants
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), today announced nine nonprofit organizations are receiving funding through the Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant program. The grants will support nonprofit efforts to promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services that enhance the
WisDems: ICYMI: Tom Tiffany refuses to say if he’d veto six-week abortion ban bill
MADISON, Wis. — To kick off his campaign, Tom Tiffany went on live radio to proclaim that the six-week abortion ban bill he cosponsored in Congress is not his current position, and that instead he supports Wisconsin’s current law. Now, Tom Tiffany
Hulsey campaign: Former State Rep. Hulsey to run for governor as a democrat to protect his family and yours
Madison, WI– Former State Representative Brett Hulsey put his hat in the ring for the Wisconsin Governor’s race. “I am running for governor to make Wisconsin better for my family and yours. My grandkids and yours deserve the best schools,
Tiffany declines to say if he still backs 6-week abortion ban
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany declined to say if he still backs a six-week ban on abortion like the one he co-sponsored in Congress, telling WisPolitics he supports the state law he voted for while in the Legislature barring the procedure after 20 weeks.
Dem Party ad labels Tiffany ‘tariff lover’
The state Dem Party announced a new TV ad dubbing the new gubernatorial candidate “tariff lover Tom Tiffany.” The party declined to say how much it spent on the buy, which will include broadcast, cable and digital. It will run
Hulsey launches campaign for governor
Hulsey, A Democrat, has drawn headlines in the past for using campaign funds to buy himself a red convertible, a disorderly conduct charge for flipping a 9-year-old boy off an inner tube, and threatening to hand out Ku Klux Klan hoods to Republicans to protest GOP policy.
House Majority Forward ad knocks Van Orden over high costs, possible government shutdown
The ad is part of a $3 million campaign targeting House Republicans. That includes $300,000 for the spot knocking Van Orden that will run on broadcast TV in La Crosse for three weeks.
Environmental Defense Fund Action ad targets Van Orden over tax cuts for the wealthy
The Environmental Defense Fund Action launched new ads criticizing U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden for voting to “give wealthy elites another tax break.”
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Forest Service invests $804,281 in MN, MA, ME, & WI to reduce wildfire risk to communities
Milwaukee, WI, Sept. 24, 2025 – Communities that have limited resources and face high risk from wildfire are getting additional support from the USDA Forest Service. In an announcement made today, states within the Eastern Region will receive $804,281 in Community Wildfire
Capitol Chats: GOP guv candidate Tiffany declines to say if he supports six-week abortion ban
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, guv candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, talks about his newly announced campaign and declines to say if he would support a six-week abortion ban after cosponsoring one in Congress.
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Statement on package of voting bills announced today
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities applauds the bipartisan work of Representatives Scott Krug (R )and Lee Snodgrass (D) for their joint press conference held earlier today to announce a package of proposed voting bills aimed at making