Sen. Roys: Federal appeals court blocks mifepristone

MADISON – A federal appeals court blocked mifepristone — a medication used to induce an abortion — from being sent through the mail Friday, the latest attempt by the far right to eliminate reproductive freedom for Americans. Following the breaking

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Krentz campaign: rolls out first wave of endorsements for AD57

BREAKING NEWS — Kevin Krentz, local dairy farmer and former President of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF), released a first wave of endorsements demonstrating a deep level of support for his campaign in the 57th Assembly District. Well-known conservative Jon P. Wilcox, veteran Don Nelson and multiple local officials 

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

MADISON — Wisconsin proudly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, 2026, recognizing the significant impact educators have on the lives of students across the state.  Teacher Appreciation Week is an opportunity to honor Wisconsin teachers’ deep commitment to their students’ academic growth, wellbeing and success—an impact that extends far beyond the classroom and helps shape the future of the state

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Hughes campaign: Kicks off National Small Business Week with comprehensive plan to strengthen Wisconsin’s small businesses

VIROQUA, WI – This morning, Democrat for Governor and former head of Wisconsin Economic Development, Missy Hughes kicked off Small Business Week by outlining her comprehensive strategy to help Wisconsin’s small businesses start and grow despite the national economic chaos caused by the Trump administration and aided and abetted by Tom Tiffany.

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Gov. Evers: Recognizes public employees, celebrates Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message celebrating Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day throughout the state of Wisconsin and recognizing the good work public servants and state employees do for kids, families, and communities across the state. Earlier this year, Gov. Evers declared 2026 the Year of the Neighbor, underscoring

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Sen. Roys: Federal appeals court blocks mifepristone

MADISON – A federal appeals court blocked mifepristone — a medication used to induce an abortion — from being sent through the mail Friday, the latest attempt by the far right to eliminate reproductive freedom for Americans. Following the breaking news, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) published this video and issued the following

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Universities of Wisconsin: Wauwatosa West team 2 wins 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games State Finals

MADISON, Wis.—A team from Wauwatosa West High School has won the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games state championship, the Universities of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation (WNAF) announced today after a day-long competition focused on civics, history, government, and current events. The Civics Games, presented by the Universities of Wisconsin in partnership with the

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WisDems: ICYMI: You deserve more than lazy legislative leadership

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, State Senator Sarah Keyeski wrote an op-ed calling out Legislative Republicans for failing to show up to work this legislative session. While most Wisconsinites would get fired for not doing their job, Republicans in the legislature shamelessly refuse to address the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites including lowering

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Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers: New research agenda supports sustainable agriculture in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region

(CHICAGO, IL) – The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) today released the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Sustainable Agriculture Research Agenda, a regional resource created to guide collaborative research, spur innovation, and strengthen agricultural sustainability and resilience. The release of the Research Agenda is a key milestone of the Great Lakes

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WisDems: No hot meals—GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany votes for tariffs, SNAP cuts, and against hot rotisserie chicken for SNAP recipients in farm bill

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Tom Tiffany voted for the House Farm Bill that fails to address Trump’s tariffs that are bankrupting farmers and locks in a $187 billion cut to SNAP, all while working Wisconsinites struggle with skyrocketing costs. Tiffany also voted against allowing SNAP recipients to purchase hot rotisserie chicken, a petty and

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