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MADISON, Wis. — As GOP policies in Washington drive costs higher, a dark money outside group is launching a new ad campaign trying to prop up Tom Tiffany with a new ad called “Affordable.” Ironically, just recently Tom Tiffany dismissed concerns
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages folks to check out new items in DNR’s merchandise store and represent Wisconsin’s great outdoors. Warmer weather patterns have started to settle in and t-shirt weather is officially here. The DNR’s new selection of
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a hearing titled, “Unmasked: How Biden Health Officials Purposely Turned a Blind Eye Toward COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Signals.” In conjunction with the hearing, the chairman released an
Applications Now Open for the Vets Ready Employer Initiative MADISON – This National Military Appreciation month, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is inviting Wisconsin employers who prioritize hiring and retaining veterans to apply for its Vets Ready Employer
La Crosse, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) officially endorsed Joel Brennan for Governor, joining Brennan at a press conference at Riverside Park in La Crosse to make the announcement. “Joel Brennan isn’t your typical candidate, he’s a workhorse,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected fifteen members for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Members will attend monthly virtual sessions from September 2026 to May 2027 during their senior year
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) joined Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today in announcing a new apprenticeship program for building inspectors. The Commercial Building Inspector Registered Apprenticeship
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week met with clean energy stakeholders, utility partners, and conservation groups across the state to highlight his administration’s efforts to bolster clean energy and sustainability, advance Wisconsin’s nuclear energy potential, and build a 21st-century clean energy
Kimberly, WI — 5/1/2026 — Yesterday afternoon Kell Bales officially announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate District 1, pledging to bring principled leadership, practical solutions, and a strong voice for the people of Northeast Wisconsin. “I am running for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #290 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 3, 2026, as a mark of respect for the state’s firefighters
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is concerned by the decision to lift federal protections in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. At issue is not simply mining, but the role of government in managing public lands and granting access
UW-Milwaukee’s Student Affairs department announced its plan to consolidate all multicultural and student advocacy centers into one centralized “hub” by Fall, 2026. Students advocating to preserve the centers raise concerns regarding the potential for institutional suppression of cultural and racial
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: “Today, the House of Representatives took an important step forward
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from the County Highway P Bluff Creek bridge removal project in Walworth County. Incidental take refers
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. “This legislation delivers the certainty Wisconsin farmers have been asking for. For too long, our producers have been
MADISON – WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network brings you exclusive live coverage of the 2026 Civics Games, airing at 9 a.m. on May 1, in partnership with event organizers: Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the Universities of Wisconsin. On-demand video will be available following the conclusion
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, applauds the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the U.S. House today. The bill
Wauwatosa, WI – The American Public Policy Special Emphasis (APPSE) class at Wauwatosa West High School placed fourth in the country out of 48 teams at the national We the People competition. The result stands as one of the program’s
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) voted to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, better known as the Farm Bill. “For years, our farmers have asked Congress to pass a new Farm Bill,
WEST BEND, WI – The 2026 Washington County Law Enforcement Officer Memorial ceremony, hosted this year by the Jackson Police Department, will take place on Friday, May 15 at the Jackson Municipal Complex at noon. The public is invited to attend.
MADISON, Wis. — As GOP policies in Washington drive costs higher, a dark money outside group is launching a new ad campaign trying to prop up Tom Tiffany with a new ad called “Affordable.” Ironically, just recently Tom Tiffany dismissed concerns about affordability as nothing more than a “buzzword.” “Affordability is
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages folks to check out new items in DNR’s merchandise store and represent Wisconsin’s great outdoors. Warmer weather patterns have started to settle in and t-shirt weather is officially here. The DNR’s new selection of shirts, crewnecks, park posters, magnets and more feature designs inspired
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a hearing titled, “Unmasked: How Biden Health Officials Purposely Turned a Blind Eye Toward COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Signals.” In conjunction with the hearing, the chairman released an interim Majority Staff Report, along with approximately 600 pages of …
Applications Now Open for the Vets Ready Employer Initiative MADISON – This National Military Appreciation month, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is inviting Wisconsin employers who prioritize hiring and retaining veterans to apply for its Vets Ready Employer Initiative. The Vets Ready designation recognizes employers that go above
La Crosse, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) officially endorsed Joel Brennan for Governor, joining Brennan at a press conference at Riverside Park in La Crosse to make the announcement. “Joel Brennan isn’t your typical candidate, he’s a workhorse, not a show horse. He shows up, gets things done,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected fifteen members for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Members will attend monthly virtual sessions from September 2026 to May 2027 during their senior year of high school. Members include: Adalina Adsit, East Troy Isabelle
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) joined Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today in announcing a new apprenticeship program for building inspectors. The Commercial Building Inspector Registered Apprenticeship program is the first of its kind in Wisconsin. The
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week met with clean energy stakeholders, utility partners, and conservation groups across the state to highlight his administration’s efforts to bolster clean energy and sustainability, advance Wisconsin’s nuclear energy potential, and build a 21st-century clean energy economy and workforce in the state. Gov. Evers last week blasted the Trump…
Kimberly, WI — 5/1/2026 — Yesterday afternoon Kell Bales officially announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate District 1, pledging to bring principled leadership, practical solutions, and a strong voice for the people of Northeast Wisconsin. “I am running for State Senate because our communities deserve leadership that listens, works
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #290 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 3, 2026, as a mark of respect for the state’s firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is concerned by the decision to lift federal protections in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. At issue is not simply mining, but the role of government in managing public lands and granting access to politically connected corporations. When government controls vast amounts of
UW-Milwaukee’s Student Affairs department announced its plan to consolidate all multicultural and student advocacy centers into one centralized “hub” by Fall, 2026. Students advocating to preserve the centers raise concerns regarding the potential for institutional suppression of cultural and racial identities – and a complete disregard for the UW-System’s own
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: “Today, the House of Representatives took an important step forward in passing a long overdue Farm Bill. Wisconsin farmers appreciate
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from the County Highway P Bluff Creek bridge removal project in Walworth County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. “This legislation delivers the certainty Wisconsin farmers have been asking for. For too long, our producers have been expected to feed America while operating under outdated, short-term program
MADISON – WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network brings you exclusive live coverage of the 2026 Civics Games, airing at 9 a.m. on May 1, in partnership with event organizers: Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the Universities of Wisconsin. On-demand video will be available following the conclusion of the event on wiseye.org. WisconsinEye is an essential public service
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, applauds the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the U.S. House today. The bill passed on a bipartisan vote of 224 to 200. “We’re
Wauwatosa, WI – The American Public Policy Special Emphasis (APPSE) class at Wauwatosa West High School placed fourth in the country out of 48 teams at the national We the People competition. The result stands as one of the program’s finest achievements in its 19-year history. The competition, held at
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) voted to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, better known as the Farm Bill. “For years, our farmers have asked Congress to pass a new Farm Bill, and I was proud to join my colleagues in the
WEST BEND, WI – The 2026 Washington County Law Enforcement Officer Memorial ceremony, hosted this year by the Jackson Police Department, will take place on Friday, May 15 at the Jackson Municipal Complex at noon. The public is invited to attend. The event honors Washington County law enforcement officers killed in