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Russ Feingold is on a new mission: preserving nature to save the planet.
President loves Florsheim shoes. But company certainly doesn’t love him.
There was no flourish, no attempt to cast himself as hero or whistleblower. Alexander Butterfield simply answered the question he was asked, fully and honestly. In doing so, he demonstrated a kind of integrity that feels increasingly rare in today’s Washington.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is calling for public hearings on the ongoing war in Iran, which she said represents “yet another broken promise” by President Donald Trump.
Fitchburg, WI – Representative Randy Udell will be seeking re-election in the 47th Assembly District in 2026. First elected in 2024, Udell has been a strong and effective voice for his constituents in Fitchburg, Stoughton, McFarland, and the towns of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Alexis Nash to serve as Price County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former Price County District Attorney Matthew McElroy’s resignation. Nash will serve for the remainder of the
Since Taking Office, the Trump Administration Has Launched an All-Out Assault on Access to Health Care Watch the Full Event Here MILWAUKEE, WI –Today, U.S. Representative Gwen Moore and healthcare advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss a new
MADISON — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) has introduced a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution that would create a citizen led ballot initiative process, allowing Wisconsin voters to propose or reject laws and constitutional amendments directly. Currently, only the
Green Bay, Wis. – Today, State Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) announced his bid for a second term in the state assembly. Spaude was elected to represent the 89th Assembly District in 2024. The district covers the West Side of Green
Waukesha – County Executive Paul Farrow has endorsed Rep Scott Allen for mayor of Waukesha. “Having worked with Scott during his time in the State Legislature, I’ve seen firsthand his commitment to getting things done and delivering results,” said Farrow.
Audio File of Radio Address. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Tourism is a powerhouse of economic development and prosperity in our state, and today, Wisconsin’s welcoming more visitors than ever before. Investing in our tourism industry has been an important
Property taxes are going through the roof across Wisconsin as local officials struggle to address tight municipal budgets and families lose more of their spending capital. But taxpayers shouldn’t face a choice between cuts to critical services and funding more
Chelsea Domer Joins Forward Together Wisconsin as Deputy Executive Director MILWAUKEE — Forward Together Wisconsin (FTW) today announced a staff expansion, with Chelsea Domer, an experienced non-profit leader, joining the organization in the new role of Deputy Executive Director. Chelsea Domer has
Undergraduates demonstrate applied learning at annual Research in the Rotunda event Menomonie, Wis. – From the depths of outer space to the cutting edge of cyberspace, University of Wisconsin-Stout undergraduates presented wide-ranging, impactful research March 11 at the annual Research
MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following response to a federal lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin alleging that several students at Oconto Falls High School were subjected to sexual grooming and abuse by school
LA CROSSE, Wis. — During last week’s Farm Bill markup in the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Derrick Van Orden repeatedly voted against his constituents, blocking efforts to restore food assistance cuts already harming Wisconsin families, rejecting relief for rural hospitals,
Madison, Wis., March 12, 2026—Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), in partnership with We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to purchase solar capacity from the Dawn
Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement in response to a federal lawsuit against the Oconto Falls School District alleging a pattern of grooming and sexual abuse within the high school: “Teachers and school staff
ASHLAND — Conservative businessman and fifth-generation Ashland native Paul Wassgren announced today he is committing an additional $1 million to his campaign to represent Northern Wisconsin in Congress. Paul ended 2025 with nearly $1.5 million cash on hand, the most of
Legislation includes bill to rein in corporate landlords WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to advance legislation to boost housing supply and bring down costs for Wisconsinites, including new steps to ban large institutional investors from buying
Russ Feingold is on a new mission: preserving nature to save the planet.
President loves Florsheim shoes. But company certainly doesn’t love him.
There was no flourish, no attempt to cast himself as hero or whistleblower. Alexander Butterfield simply answered the question he was asked, fully and honestly. In doing so, he demonstrated a kind of integrity that feels increasingly rare in today’s Washington.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is calling for public hearings on the ongoing war in Iran, which she said represents “yet another broken promise” by President Donald Trump.
Fitchburg, WI – Representative Randy Udell will be seeking re-election in the 47th Assembly District in 2026. First elected in 2024, Udell has been a strong and effective voice for his constituents in Fitchburg, Stoughton, McFarland, and the towns of Albion, Dunkirk, Dunn, Pleasant Springs, and Rutland, and is seeking
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Alexis Nash to serve as Price County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former Price County District Attorney Matthew McElroy’s resignation. Nash will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2029. “Alexis Nash’s years of
Since Taking Office, the Trump Administration Has Launched an All-Out Assault on Access to Health Care Watch the Full Event Here MILWAUKEE, WI –Today, U.S. Representative Gwen Moore and healthcare advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss a new report kicking off Protect Our Care’s March Madness campaign, which
MADISON — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) has introduced a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution that would create a citizen led ballot initiative process, allowing Wisconsin voters to propose or reject laws and constitutional amendments directly. Currently, only the Legislature has the authority to place statewide questions on the
Green Bay, Wis. – Today, State Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) announced his bid for a second term in the state assembly. Spaude was elected to represent the 89th Assembly District in 2024. The district covers the West Side of Green Bay and Ashwaubenon. He released the following statement: “I’m excited
Waukesha – County Executive Paul Farrow has endorsed Rep Scott Allen for mayor of Waukesha. “Having worked with Scott during his time in the State Legislature, I’ve seen firsthand his commitment to getting things done and delivering results,” said Farrow. “Scott has the leadership, vision, and dedication needed to serve
Audio File of Radio Address. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Tourism is a powerhouse of economic development and prosperity in our state, and today, Wisconsin’s welcoming more visitors than ever before. Investing in our tourism industry has been an important part of our work over the last seven years—and it’s paid off. We’ve
Property taxes are going through the roof across Wisconsin as local officials struggle to address tight municipal budgets and families lose more of their spending capital. But taxpayers shouldn’t face a choice between cuts to critical services and funding more government. Hi, this is State Senator Rob Hutton. Elected officials
Chelsea Domer Joins Forward Together Wisconsin as Deputy Executive Director MILWAUKEE — Forward Together Wisconsin (FTW) today announced a staff expansion, with Chelsea Domer, an experienced non-profit leader, joining the organization in the new role of Deputy Executive Director. Chelsea Domer has fifteen years of non-profit leadership experience and has expertise in
Undergraduates demonstrate applied learning at annual Research in the Rotunda event Menomonie, Wis. – From the depths of outer space to the cutting edge of cyberspace, University of Wisconsin-Stout undergraduates presented wide-ranging, impactful research March 11 at the annual Research in the Rotunda event in the Wisconsin State Capitol in
MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following response to a federal lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin alleging that several students at Oconto Falls High School were subjected to sexual grooming and abuse by school employees and that school district officials ignored warning signs and
LA CROSSE, Wis. — During last week’s Farm Bill markup in the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Derrick Van Orden repeatedly voted against his constituents, blocking efforts to restore food assistance cuts already harming Wisconsin families, rejecting relief for rural hospitals, and refusing to require basic transparency before new tariffs hit
Madison, Wis., March 12, 2026—Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), in partnership with We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to purchase solar capacity from the Dawn Harvest Solar Energy Center. Located in the Rock County communities
Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement in response to a federal lawsuit against the Oconto Falls School District alleging a pattern of grooming and sexual abuse within the high school: “Teachers and school staff have the essential responsibility to protect our students, and I
ASHLAND — Conservative businessman and fifth-generation Ashland native Paul Wassgren announced today he is committing an additional $1 million to his campaign to represent Northern Wisconsin in Congress. Paul ended 2025 with nearly $1.5 million cash on hand, the most of any candidate in the race. “My friends and neighbors in
Legislation includes bill to rein in corporate landlords WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to advance legislation to boost housing supply and bring down costs for Wisconsinites, including new steps to ban large institutional investors from buying up single-family homes. The package passed the Senate 89-10 and