Schimming: Trump has my back
State GOP Chair Brian Schimming says he’s not worried about recent attempts to push him out of his post for a simple reason: President Trump has his back.
Candidates in 4 statewide races unopposed for state GOP convention endorsement votes
Republican candidates in four statewide races will be unopposed for the party’s endorsement at this weekend’s convention. The party said Tiffany was the only candidate to meet its prerequisites to be considered for its backing in the governor’s race. The
Xiong Campaign: To visit La Crosse, WI
La Crosse, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the La Crosse Democratic Party Office in La Crosse, WI on May 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM to meet with community members,
RMHC-Madison: Opens Wisconsin’s second family room to support behavioral health patients
Madison, WI – May 15, 2026 – Today, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison (RMHC-Madison) celebrated the grand opening of the newest Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Rogers Behavioral Health East Madison Clinic, which will provide services to families
Tiffany’s suite to have supper club theme, cheese curds & chance to win his mother’s homemade pickles
Gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany will have a suite with a supper club theme tonight. His campaign said it will include pull tabs, cheese curds and prime rib sliders, along with the chance to win some of his mother’s homemade pickles.
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to support veterans, military families, and strengthen military readiness
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. “America’s veterans and servicemembers deserve a system that delivers timely, high-quality care and strong
Gov. Evers: Extends application deadline for Waukesha County Circuit Court
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers previously announced that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branches 3 and 11. The governor announced today that he is extending the application deadline. Application materials must now be received no later
WisDems: FLASHBACK FRIDAY: One year ago Van Orden called for VA cuts
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, Derrick Van Orden called for VA staffing cuts at a congressional hearing, asking Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, “So when are we going to cut the VA?” Van Orden then told Collins that he hoped cuts
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Tom Tiffany casts deciding vote to continue unpopular war in Iran
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, MAGA Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany cast the deciding vote to allow Trump’s unpopular and costly war of choice in Iran to continue with no added oversight as Wisconsinites continue to feel the consequences. Since Trump
Gov. Evers: Continues to seek applicants for Oconto County district attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers previously announced on March 25, 2026, that he is seeking applicants for Oconto County District Attorney. The governor announced today that he is accepting applications on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled. The appointment will
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Milwaukee VA Medical Center receives funding for continued infrastructure improvements
MILWAUKEE – The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding for other facility improvement projects in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The funding is part
Rewind: Your week in review for May 15
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Jessie Opoien discuss the surplus deal failing to pass the state Senate, an FBI investigation into the 2020 election in Wisconsin, this weekend’s state GOP convention and more.
UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics: AMA Whitewater wins Case Competition at 2026 AMA International Collegiate Conference
WHITEWATER, Wis. – April 13, 2026 Students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) American Marketing Association chapter (AMA Whitewater) earned international recognition, winning first-place in the AMA Collegiate Case Competition at the AMA International Collegiate
Dept. of Revenue: Collections, April FY2026
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Urges ATV/UTV operators to prep for a safe season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds riders to earn their ATV/UTV safety certification by completing an approved course. ATV/UTV operators at least 12 years old and born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, are required to