STANLEY, WI – Today, Republican congressional candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th District, Jessi Ebben, announced that her campaign has launched a coalition of local leaders comprised of 43 elected and former elected officials, including eight sheriffs, from counties across the district. “It is an honor to have the support of leaders from all around the district

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today named the recipients of several awards recognizing exceptional work of those who prevent and reduce the impact of alcohol, commercial tobacco, and other drugs in their communities. DHS selected the award winners from a pool of 100 nominations submitted through a statewide

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the kickoff of the 175th Wisconsin State Fair. Each year, the Wisconsin State Fair welcomes over 1 million fairgoers and is a celebration of Wisconsin history, culture, and traditions, as well as Wisconsin’s proud agricultural industry with hundreds of animal

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from The Wisconsin Independent highlights the expensive impacts of Trump’s prescription drug tariffs — which mirror what MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany has pushed in D.C. — on Wisconsin’s healthcare system. Congressman Tiffany, Trump’s endorsed candidate for governor, cosponsored generic prescription drug import taxes in a 2020 bill that was

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today acknowledged the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s 10-11 vote on the Farm Bill, encouraging lawmakers to continue working collaboratively on a bill that advances key priorities for the U.S. dairy processing industry.  “Dairy businesses depend on a strong

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education, released the following statement after the Trump Administration’s latest attack on Head Start, the pre-K and childcare program that serves nearly 800,000 children and their families. The

MILWAUKEE – After days of self-inflicted controversy over her past calls to “cancel Thanksgiving,” Francesca Hong has unveiled a new position: it is now her favorite holiday. This highlights a growing problem of flip-flops and unclear answers on crucial issues facing Wisconsin including taxes, public safety, and vouchers.  Hong previously

WEST ALLIS — Gov. Tony Evers, a longtime connoisseur of the Original Cream Puff, today, while helping kick off the grand opening of the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair, which is set to run from August 6-16, was honored with the surprise unveiling of the newly named “Tony Evers Bakery” in The

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced a new ad entitled “Sold Us Out.” The ad calls attention to one of the top issues on people’s minds, data centers, but more importantly it highlights how Derrick Van Orden turned his back on

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the 2024 Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, an OB/GYN doctor and longtime healthcare advocate, today endorsed Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Rick Crosson in the August 11 Democratic primary. Lyerly, who carried the Democratic banner in the district last cycle and remains

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Senator Dora Drake, Chair of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus and Vice Caucus Chair for Senate Democrats, today announced her endorsement of David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin, citing his proven record of delivering results, his readiness to lead on day one, and his ability to build

BARABOO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a parking lot repaving project on the North Shore of Devil’s Lake State Park will begin in early August 2026. Work will include pulverizing and repaving the existing lots and parking lot improvements for water conveyance, which may include culverts,

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is voicing strong opposition to a newly released federal proposal that would eliminate most Head Start Program Performance Standards, undoing the safeguards that have helped make Head Start one of the nation’s most effective public investments in young children and families.  For more than six decades, Head Start has combined early learning with health, developmental, and family support services

MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds 47% of adults approve of the way the United States Supreme Court is handling its job, while 53% disapprove. In May, 46% approved and 54% disapproved. Approval has remained below 50% since November 2025, after an approval rating consistently

Milwaukee – The 4th Annual Future Voters Fest/Festival de Futuros Votantes, an informative fun event to promote voting on Milwaukee’s Southside, will be held August 19 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at La Plazita Parklet, S.16th St. & Forest Home Ave. The 13 Event Sponsors are: League of Women Voters

MADISON, Wis. — Comments made by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche where he pledged to make Dobbs permanent even in states that have laws protecting it are a reminder that in Wisconsin, abortion access is once again on the ballot with extreme anti-choice Congressman Tom Tiffany running for governor. In Congress, Tiffany advanced a national

MADISON, Wis. — SEIU Wisconsin, Progressives for Democracy in America and Young Progressive Democrats of America today endorsed Francesca Hong for governor, adding the support of healthcare and service workers, young organizers and grassroots progressives to Hong’s people-powered campaign. SEIU Wisconsin’s member leaders voted overwhelmingly to endorse Hong after months

LA CROSSE, WI. – Rebecca Cooke is once again trying to reinvent herself for Wisconsin voters. Cooke now claims she wants to protect Wisconsin farmland from foreign nationals. That would be more believable if she wasn’t simultaneously touting the support of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), an organization whose

MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning past two weeks as evidenced by his 75 tweets. From continuing to lie about BadgerCare funding to creating even more AI generated videos, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #302, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Aug. 10, 2026, in honor of Eau Claire Fire Department firefighter Bryce A. Jungbluth, who, following a sudden medical emergency, passed away in