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Ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to plan ahead and be patient on Wisconsin roads and in work zones across the state. According to AAA, more than 744,000
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a statewide poll on Tuesday, May 26, at 12:01 a.m. CDT, via electronic distribution and web posting. There will not be an in-person release for this poll. * Please
WISCONSIN – This past week has seen a renewed focus on the results of Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election. When asked if President Biden won in 2020, a leading candidate for governor stated “the problem with the 2020 election was the improprieties that happened.” Meanwhile,
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – More than half of deer ticks tested by Marshfield Clinic Research Institute from its citizen science tick study were found to carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led 14 of her Senate colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to prioritize American workers during the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) and stand up to China. The lawmakers laid
MENOMONIE, Wis. — A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman will be the featured speaker at the annual Evergreen Memorial Day Ceremony, a longstanding local tradition honoring those who gave their lives in service to the nation. Ther service begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at
Commencement season is being celebrated across the Universities of Wisconsin throughout May, and May 20 will mark a special milestone in public higher education in the state. Today, eight graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will accept their bachelor’s
Washington, DC – The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the State and Local Best Practices for Home Construction Report, a series of regulatory actions for state and local governments to increase efficiency and ease regulatory barriers to housing construction
As part of his Wisconsin Way agenda to bring down prices, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes is announcing his Stop the Scams plan to take on the greedy out-of-state monopolies that are ripping off Wisconsinites. “Billionaires and greedy corporations are using AI to rip off
MADISON, Wis., May 20, 2026 – With the unofficial start to summer this weekend, Clean Lakes Alliance is excited to kick off its 14th season of monitoring the Greater Madison lakes. Beginning Thursday, May 21, lake users will once again
BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, Dylan Helmenstine’s campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer announced it has collected over 2700 nomination signatures to secure ballot access. The signatures were collected with the help of over 100 dedicated volunteers who knocked on doors,
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Gabriel Lebron Mejia, 27, Beloit, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 10 years in federal prison for possessing 100 grams or more of heroin
MADISON, Wis. — This summer, many Wisconsinites’ grills will remain closed and coolers dusty in garages because of the stark increase in grocery prices as a result of Republicans’ and the Trump administration’s illegal war with Iran. Every member of the Wisconsin
May 19, 2026 – Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court Anna Maria Hodges will be a candidate for reelection in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, August 11 and in the general election on Tuesday, November 3. “Four years ago, I promised
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced over $12.5 million in federal funding for airports across Wisconsin to upgrade terminals, accommodate more travelers, and increase passenger safety. Funding to support these upgrades comes from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany is still pushing dangerous lies and conspiracy theories about the results of the 2020 election and is actively supporting the Trump administration’s probe into the election. Recently,
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) joined a coalition Tuesday in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits full access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, following a new report from CBS News, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll about why the U.S. Army denied servicemember’s request for additional medical supplies just weeks before they were the target
MADISON, WI – Recently, the 54th Assembly District was awarded more than $2,500,000 in state funding and grants for various projects. The State Building Commission (SBC) convened last week to approve state funding for capitol building projects and awardees of the
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Executive Committee voted unanimously at its recent meeting to endorse independent congressional candidate Elizabeth Fitzgibbon in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District race. The endorsement reflects the LPWI’s continued commitment to supporting candidates willing to challenge entrenched
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to plan ahead and be patient on Wisconsin roads and in work zones across the state. According to AAA, more than 744,000 people will travel on Wisconsin roads this holiday weekend. Peak
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a statewide poll on Tuesday, May 26, at 12:01 a.m. CDT, via electronic distribution and web posting. There will not be an in-person release for this poll. * Please note that this release is Tuesday, rather than the traditional
WISCONSIN – This past week has seen a renewed focus on the results of Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election. When asked if President Biden won in 2020, a leading candidate for governor stated “the problem with the 2020 election was the improprieties that happened.” Meanwhile, FBI officials continue to probe results that have been audited
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – More than half of deer ticks tested by Marshfield Clinic Research Institute from its citizen science tick study were found to carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS) in the spring of 2024 to investigate tick species
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led 14 of her Senate colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to prioritize American workers during the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) and stand up to China. The lawmakers laid out a comprehensive plan and called on the Trump Administration
MENOMONIE, Wis. — A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman will be the featured speaker at the annual Evergreen Memorial Day Ceremony, a longstanding local tradition honoring those who gave their lives in service to the nation. Ther service begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at Evergreen Cemetery. This year’s featured speaker will be Marine Corps veteran…
Commencement season is being celebrated across the Universities of Wisconsin throughout May, and May 20 will mark a special milestone in public higher education in the state. Today, eight graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will accept their bachelor’s degrees in professional studies — graduates who have earned their
Washington, DC – The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the State and Local Best Practices for Home Construction Report, a series of regulatory actions for state and local governments to increase efficiency and ease regulatory barriers to housing construction and affordability. “HUD is encouraging our state and local partners
As part of his Wisconsin Way agenda to bring down prices, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes is announcing his Stop the Scams plan to take on the greedy out-of-state monopolies that are ripping off Wisconsinites. “Billionaires and greedy corporations are using AI to rip off Wisconsin families. Insurers are using AI to deny healthcare claims
MADISON, Wis., May 20, 2026 – With the unofficial start to summer this weekend, Clean Lakes Alliance is excited to kick off its 14th season of monitoring the Greater Madison lakes. Beginning Thursday, May 21, lake users will once again have more information about how to find the best spots
BLACK EARTH, WIS. – Today, Dylan Helmenstine’s campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer announced it has collected over 2700 nomination signatures to secure ballot access. The signatures were collected with the help of over 100 dedicated volunteers who knocked on doors, talked with neighbors, and helped spread the word in hundreds
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Gabriel Lebron Mejia, 27, Beloit, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 10 years in federal prison for possessing 100 grams or more of heroin intended for distribution and maintaining a drug trafficking premises. Lebron Mejia pleaded
MADISON, Wis. — This summer, many Wisconsinites’ grills will remain closed and coolers dusty in garages because of the stark increase in grocery prices as a result of Republicans’ and the Trump administration’s illegal war with Iran. Every member of the Wisconsin Republican congressional delegation has rubber-stamped this illegal war despite their
May 19, 2026 – Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court Anna Maria Hodges will be a candidate for reelection in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, August 11 and in the general election on Tuesday, November 3. “Four years ago, I promised our community that I would work tirelessly to achieve a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced over $12.5 million in federal funding for airports across Wisconsin to upgrade terminals, accommodate more travelers, and increase passenger safety. Funding to support these upgrades comes from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Our local airports are vital hubs that connect businesses
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany is still pushing dangerous lies and conspiracy theories about the results of the 2020 election and is actively supporting the Trump administration’s probe into the election. Recently, a Washington Post piece noted that if Tiffany, the election-denying extremist, were
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) joined a coalition Tuesday in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits full access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs, including many healthcare and other critical workforce fields. “We should
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, following a new report from CBS News, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll about why the U.S. Army denied servicemember’s request for additional medical supplies just weeks before they were the target of a deadly Iranian attack. The soldiers from the Army’s
MADISON, WI – Recently, the 54th Assembly District was awarded more than $2,500,000 in state funding and grants for various projects. The State Building Commission (SBC) convened last week to approve state funding for capitol building projects and awardees of the Non-State Grant Program. Additionally, the City of Oshkosh received a
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Executive Committee voted unanimously at its recent meeting to endorse independent congressional candidate Elizabeth Fitzgibbon in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District race. The endorsement reflects the LPWI’s continued commitment to supporting candidates willing to challenge entrenched party politics, defend individual liberty, and restore accountability to go…