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MADISON, Wis. – Today, UW Health officially began offering proton therapy at Eastpark Medical Center. The new treatment gives patients with cancer access to a highly precise form of radiation therapy designed to target tumors while limiting radiation exposure to
WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Kids Win Wisconsin, founded by Brittany Kinser, is a nonpartisan organization committed to ending Wisconsin’s reading crisis and building a future where 95% of Wisconsin’s children read proficiently, today announced the release of its 2026 Wisconsin Gubernatorial
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorsed Mitchell Berman, the union member and ER nurse running in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Moore represents Wisconsin’s Fourth Congressional District, which includes the city of Milwaukee and several Milwaukee County suburbs, and
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin believes government accountability is fundamental to protecting individual liberty. When government agents are entrusted with the authority to use deadly force, transparency should already be in place, not promised after another controversial incident. The recent
MADISON – Fresh off a milestone legislative session under Wisconsin’s new fair maps, Wisconsin Conservation Voters wrapped up a statewide tour celebrating its 2025-26 Conservation Scorecard and its conservation champions this week. The Scorecard Party tour hit Madison, Appleton, Milwaukee, Ashland,
MADISON, Wis. – As the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) begins a new fiscal year, Secretary of State and BCPL Board Chair Sarah Godlewski is highlighting a record-setting year of investments in Wisconsin’s public schools, universities, and local communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 23, 2026 — The Forward Party today announced its endorsement of two congressional candidates: Niina Baum, a Republican running in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, and Alissa Ellman, a Democrat running in New York’s 24th Congressional District. The endorsements reflect
The Wisconsin State Patrol is seeking certified law enforcement officers interested in serving communities across the state. Applications will be accepted now through the current recruitment period, which closes on Sunday, August 30. The Wisconsin State Patrol is a statewide, multi-role law
MADISON, WI – Fox News Digital published a new op-ed written by Wisconsin Congressman Tony Wied. The piece warns about the rising socialist influence spreading through the Democrat party. Below you will find excerpts from the letter, which can be viewed
The Wisconsin Association of School Boards announces the upcoming retirement of Executive Director DanRossmiller, who informed the WASB Board of Directors in June that he will retire effective Feb. 1, 2027. “Dan has been a tireless advocate for Wisconsin’s children,
WASHINGTON — Friends of the Earth Action is endorsing Francesca Hong for governor of Wisconsin. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Hong is a single mother and former chef who has represented the 76th Assembly district in the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2021. Hong knows well the triumphs
MILWAUKEE— Ahead of tomorrow’s gubernatorial debate for the Democratic primary, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Black Caucus is announcing their candidate certifications for the race with all candidates supporting the caucus policy agenda. This platform was adopted by the membership of
NEW LONDON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Lt. Jonathan Kaiser was named the 2025 Warden of the Year. Known among the DNR Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection’s conservation wardens as the go-to
MILWAUKEE (July 27, 2026) — WRTP | BIG STEP has been awarded a nearly $1.3 million YouthBuild grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide education, workforce training and career opportunities for youth in Milwaukee. YouthBuild is a pre-apprenticeship
MILWAUKEE – This month, Senator Dora Drake was appointed to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Cryptocurrency. This bipartisan committee will look at how cryptocurrency staking works, decide if state laws should cover it, and suggest any new rules. It
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes tag or purchase a preference point is Aug. 1, 2026 for the upcoming 2027 sturgeon spearing season. Within the Winnebago
MADISON, Wis. – The back-to-school season is a busy time of year for both students and guardians. Consumers of all ages will be searching for the best deals on the supplies and products they need, and for scammers, this presents
MILWAUKEE — Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis B. Butler Jr. today announced his endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I. “Judge Nathan Petrashek is a good man who has the skill,
MADISON, Wis. – Today, UW Health officially began offering proton therapy at Eastpark Medical Center. The new treatment gives patients with cancer access to a highly precise form of radiation therapy designed to target tumors while limiting radiation exposure to nearby healthy tissue. This milestone is meaningful to patients and
WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Kids Win Wisconsin, founded by Brittany Kinser, is a nonpartisan organization committed to ending Wisconsin’s reading crisis and building a future where 95% of Wisconsin’s children read proficiently, today announced the release of its 2026 Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Side-by-Side and the launch of its Walk & Talk
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorsed Mitchell Berman, the union member and ER nurse running in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Moore represents Wisconsin’s Fourth Congressional District, which includes the city of Milwaukee and several Milwaukee County suburbs, and borders the First Congressional District. “Mitchell Berman is exactly who
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin believes government accountability is fundamental to protecting individual liberty. When government agents are entrusted with the authority to use deadly force, transparency should already be in place, not promised after another controversial incident. The recent fatal police shooting in Madison has once again highlighted the
MADISON – Fresh off a milestone legislative session under Wisconsin’s new fair maps, Wisconsin Conservation Voters wrapped up a statewide tour celebrating its 2025-26 Conservation Scorecard and its conservation champions this week. The Scorecard Party tour hit Madison, Appleton, Milwaukee, Ashland, and La Crosse, drawing nearly 150 advocates and representatives from
MADISON, Wis. – As the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) begins a new fiscal year, Secretary of State and BCPL Board Chair Sarah Godlewski is highlighting a record-setting year of investments in Wisconsin’s public schools, universities, and local communities. Working alongside fellow Commissioners Attorney General Josh Kaul and State
WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 23, 2026 — The Forward Party today announced its endorsement of two congressional candidates: Niina Baum, a Republican running in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, and Alissa Ellman, a Democrat running in New York’s 24th Congressional District. The endorsements reflect the Forward Party’s continued mission of supporting candidates across the
The Wisconsin State Patrol is seeking certified law enforcement officers interested in serving communities across the state. Applications will be accepted now through the current recruitment period, which closes on Sunday, August 30. The Wisconsin State Patrol is a statewide, multi-role law enforcement agency dedicated to providing exceptional public safety services, including
MADISON, WI – Fox News Digital published a new op-ed written by Wisconsin Congressman Tony Wied. The piece warns about the rising socialist influence spreading through the Democrat party. Below you will find excerpts from the letter, which can be viewed in its entirety here. Fox News Digital: Socialism’s rise inside the Democratic
The Wisconsin Association of School Boards announces the upcoming retirement of Executive Director DanRossmiller, who informed the WASB Board of Directors in June that he will retire effective Feb. 1, 2027. “Dan has been a tireless advocate for Wisconsin’s children, dedicating his career at the WASB to strengtheningpublic education and
WASHINGTON — Friends of the Earth Action is endorsing Francesca Hong for governor of Wisconsin. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Hong is a single mother and former chef who has represented the 76th Assembly district in the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2021. Hong knows well the triumphs and challenges of hard-working Wisconsinites, and as governor she will seek to expand Medicaid and BadgerCare, guarantee paid
MILWAUKEE— Ahead of tomorrow’s gubernatorial debate for the Democratic primary, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Black Caucus is announcing their candidate certifications for the race with all candidates supporting the caucus policy agenda. This platform was adopted by the membership of the caucus at the recent Democratic Party of Wisconsin State
NEW LONDON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Lt. Jonathan Kaiser was named the 2025 Warden of the Year. Known among the DNR Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection’s conservation wardens as the go-to dependable teammate, Lt. Kaiser has spent his entire career perfecting
MILWAUKEE (July 27, 2026) — WRTP | BIG STEP has been awarded a nearly $1.3 million YouthBuild grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide education, workforce training and career opportunities for youth in Milwaukee. YouthBuild is a pre-apprenticeship program that prepares young people for family-sustaining careers through education,
MILWAUKEE – This month, Senator Dora Drake was appointed to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Cryptocurrency. This bipartisan committee will look at how cryptocurrency staking works, decide if state laws should cover it, and suggest any new rules. It will also explore other ways cryptocurrency is used and may
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds spearers that the deadline to apply for an Upriver Lakes tag or purchase a preference point is Aug. 1, 2026 for the upcoming 2027 sturgeon spearing season. Within the Winnebago System, the Upriver Lakes are shallower than Lake Winnebago. Due
MADISON, Wis. – The back-to-school season is a busy time of year for both students and guardians. Consumers of all ages will be searching for the best deals on the supplies and products they need, and for scammers, this presents an opportunity. No matter how consumers are preparing for the
MILWAUKEE — Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis B. Butler Jr. today announced his endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I. “Judge Nathan Petrashek is a good man who has the skill, experience, and sound judgment needed on the Court of Appeals,”