Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ announces two settlements totaling $325,000 with WRR Environmental Services Co., Inc. for alleged air pollution control and hazardous waste management law violations
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced two settlements with WRR Environmental Services Co., Inc. (WRR) totaling $325,000. The settlements resolve civil environmental enforcement actions against the company for alleged violations of its air
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Judge blocks Milwaukee’s food truck ordinance following WILL’s lawsuit
The News: Today, a Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge blocked enforcement of Milwaukee’s 10:00 p.m. food truck curfew while the case continues through litigation. The order follows a lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) on behalf
Xcel Energy: Proposal protects customers from higher bills as data center demands grow
EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- June 22, 2026 — Xcel Energy today filed a proposal with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, establishing transparent rules ensuring that any new large electric customers pay 100% of the cost needed to serve them. If approved
Hughes campaign: Missy Hughes suspends campaign for Governor; endorses LT. Governor Sara Rodriguez
VIROQUA, WI – Today, Missy Hughes announced the suspension of her campaign for Governor, and her endorsement of Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez in the August 11th Democratic Primary, releasing the following statement: “A close friend recently shared that “sometimes the greatest power
Van Orden campaign: Cooke embraces sex changes for minors and men in girls’ sports
LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke’s moderate act is collapsing. Cooke is once again embracing the support of the far-left activists driving today’s most extreme agenda. Today, The Federalist published an article slamming Cooke for touting an endorsement from The
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: New: Gallup Poll shows “U.S. adults’ ability to afford health care at five-year low” following Republicans’ historic health care cuts
Gallup released a new poll revealing that fewer than half of Americans could consistently afford their health care. Conducted in 2025 after Trump and congressional Republicans made the largest health care cuts in American history to bankroll tax breaks for
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Wisconsin DSPS announces Manufactured Home Grant Award
Madison – Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dan Hereth announced that Tomorrow’s Home Foundation has earned the department’s $80,000 Manufactured Home Rehabilitation and Recycling Grant. The funding supports the critical repair and responsible recycling of manufactured homes in Wisconsin. “Manufactured homes provide thousands of
WJFW Newswatch 12: WJFW to host 7th Congressional District Primary Debates
RHINELANDER, Wis. — WJFW Newswatch 12 will host two live debates in July featuring candidates seeking to represent Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The first debate, featuring Republican candidates, will take place on Tuesday, July 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Confirmed participants
National Republican Congressional Committee: Radical Rebecca Cooke endorsed by group that supports sex changes for kids
Out of touch Democrat Rebecca Cooke is touting the endorsement of a group that advocates for “biological males competing in women’s sports” and “gender mutilation for trans-confused children.” “Radical Rebecca Cooke continues to show her true colors by aligning herself
Gov. Evers: Requests Small Business Administration Rapid Disaster Declaration for Wisconsin communities affected by severe weather
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare a Rapid Disaster Declaration in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred this spring, which caused widespread destruction throughout the state of Wisconsin. Based on joint damage
Medical College of Wisconsin: Michels Family donates $27 million to the Medical College of Wisconsin to expand personalized cancer care, accelerate cancer research
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 22, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) today announced a landmark $27 million gift from Tim and Barbara Michels and the Michels Family Foundation to the MCW Cancer Center — this represents the largest personal gift ever to the
CASA of Brown County: Recognizes Family Reunification Month
GREEN BAY, WI — June 2026 — June is Family Reunification Month, a time to recognize and celebrate families who have worked hard to safely reunite after involvement with the child welfare system. At CASA of Brown County, Family Reunification Month
Dave Zweifel: Obama Center harks back to when presidents had dignity
They opened the Obama Presidential Center on the south side of Chicago this week in a ceremony that recalled the years when American presidents served with dignity.
Sarah Keyeski: How I’m working for Wisconsin’s farmers and dairy industry
Wisconsin truly is America’s Dairyland, and we are proud of it! Our state is home to 5,000 dairy farms — the most in the country!
Kristopher Tazelaar: Don’t let food insecurity worsen students’ ‘summer slide’
For thousands of families across south-central Wisconsin, the end of the school year doesn’t feel like a celebration — it feels like a strain.