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MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley is standing up for working families—against big tech billionaires—and that’s why working men and women across Wisconsin are supporting his vision for Wisconsin.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced over $32 million in federal funding for 49 local transportation improvement projects in communities across the state to help local governments build or expand safe, nonmotorized transportation options such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, trail projects, and Safe Routes to School Program projects.
LANCASTER, WI — Congressman Derrick Van Orden headlined the Grant County Fair Thursday evening, joining hundreds of residents for a night celebrating rural Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis. – Senate President Pro-Tempore, Senator Patrick Testin released the following statement after Jeff Smith and his allies at the Senate Democrat Campaign Committee (SSDC) failed miserably, in Dane County Court following their witch hunt and defamation campaign against local official, and upstanding Wisconsin citizen – Michele Magadance Skinner.
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) calls for the resignation of New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament amidst reports of anti-Muslim content he allegedly shared publicly on Facebook. Over recent weeks, Mayor Ament has shared multiple posts disparaging Islam and Muslims, including content suggesting that Muslims elected to public office are “traitors” and content questioning whether Muslim Americans can be loyal citizens.
Altoona, Wis. – Michele Magadance Skinner issued the following statement after today’s ruling by Dane County Judge in the case brought against her by Jeff Smith’s democratic allies:
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Representative Paul Melotik with the organization’s prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Melotik was honored for his support of initiatives to better Wisconsin’s economic climate during the 2025-2026 legislative session.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed 17 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) and Salmonella in Wisconsinites related to eating alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. One person has been hospitalized.
MADISON, WI – SSDC Executive Director Andrew Whitley on today’s Dane County Circuit Court ruling: “We respectfully disagree with the Judge’s decision today. The facts of the case remain the same: Michele Magadance Skinner and her husband benefited from thousands
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved its 2027-29 operating budget request proposal. The budget request is based on three promises the UWs are making to all Wisconsinites: The budget request includes several key initiatives: In addition
WIS 19 between WIS 113 and River Road in Waunakee, Dane County will be closed nightly August 24 to 28 and August 31 to September 2 for culvert replacements in the area. Closures will take place between 7:30 p.m. and
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, one of Rep. Bryan Steil’s constituents, Emma Widmar, wrote an op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sharing her personal experience with multiple chronic illnesses and how Bryan Steil’s vote to gut Medicaid through the “Big Ugly Bill” threatens
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, Aug. 24, Wisconsin Conservation Voters will host a press conference outside the We Energies office in Milwaukee to demand that Wisconsinites are not hit with yet another unaffordable rate increase. We Energies, which serves ratepayers in
August 20, 2026 – Door County, Wisconsin – Door County residents are invited to a free seminar designed to help individuals organize their estate plans and prepare for medical health events. “Planning for What Matters: Organizing Your Estate Plan will
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced a new grant award that will improve the safety, efficiency, and travel times of buses while helping increase bus ridership. It will also fund traffic signal projects to improve travel times along
August 20, 2026 – Door County, Wisconsin – Nonprofit staff, board members, volunteers, and others who work with nonprofit organizations are invited to a free training session focused on nonprofit insurance on Thursday, September 24 in the Captain’s Quarters of
MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Tom Tiffany has rubberstamped Washington Republicans’ extreme agenda that includes tariff-taxes that are squeezing farmers with higher operating costs while closing off export markets, gutting Medicaid in the “Big Ugly Bill,” and extending the war-of-choice in Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) backed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ appeal and called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to deny federal assistance to Wisconsin communities recovering and building back after severe storms and flooding
Madison, WI – Over the course of the past week, Tom Tiffany has told lie after lie, attempting to deflect the reality that he is the true pro-data center candidate in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race. Tiffany has a history of supporting
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting July 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Link to report: https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdwd.wisconsin.gov%2Fpress%2Funemployment%2F2026%2F260820-july-state.pdf/1/010001a0201ee6fb-4b614b14-2e63-4b81-8e76-e6f7ea014c85-000000/QVUwOWGOSYPB_-QSraWhnb3bJGBE5jzy8J3DOsfvS14=452
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley is standing up for working families—against big tech billionaires—and that’s why working men and women across Wisconsin are supporting his vision for Wisconsin.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced over $32 million in federal funding for 49 local transportation improvement projects in communities across the state to help local governments build or expand safe, nonmotorized transportation options such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, trail projects, and Safe Routes to School Program projects.
LANCASTER, WI — Congressman Derrick Van Orden headlined the Grant County Fair Thursday evening, joining hundreds of residents for a night celebrating rural Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis. – Senate President Pro-Tempore, Senator Patrick Testin released the following statement after Jeff Smith and his allies at the Senate Democrat Campaign Committee (SSDC) failed miserably, in Dane County Court following their witch hunt and defamation campaign against local official, and upstanding Wisconsin citizen – Michele Magadance Skinner.
The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) calls for the resignation of New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament amidst reports of anti-Muslim content he allegedly shared publicly on Facebook. Over recent weeks, Mayor Ament has shared multiple posts disparaging Islam and Muslims, including content suggesting that Muslims elected to public office are “traitors” and content questioning whether Muslim Americans can be loyal citizens.
Altoona, Wis. – Michele Magadance Skinner issued the following statement after today’s ruling by Dane County Judge in the case brought against her by Jeff Smith’s democratic allies:
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Representative Paul Melotik with the organization’s prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Melotik was honored for his support of initiatives to better Wisconsin’s economic climate during the 2025-2026 legislative session.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed 17 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) and Salmonella in Wisconsinites related to eating alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. One person has been hospitalized.
MADISON, WI – SSDC Executive Director Andrew Whitley on today’s Dane County Circuit Court ruling: “We respectfully disagree with the Judge’s decision today. The facts of the case remain the same: Michele Magadance Skinner and her husband benefited from thousands of dollars in tax breaks only given to households where
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved its 2027-29 operating budget request proposal. The budget request is based on three promises the UWs are making to all Wisconsinites: The budget request includes several key initiatives: In addition to chancellors, business leaders and students spoke to regents about
WIS 19 between WIS 113 and River Road in Waunakee, Dane County will be closed nightly August 24 to 28 and August 31 to September 2 for culvert replacements in the area. Closures will take place between 7:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Motorists should use alternative routes. Closures are weather
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, one of Rep. Bryan Steil’s constituents, Emma Widmar, wrote an op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sharing her personal experience with multiple chronic illnesses and how Bryan Steil’s vote to gut Medicaid through the “Big Ugly Bill” threatens her access to life-saving medications and could bankrupt her family.
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, Aug. 24, Wisconsin Conservation Voters will host a press conference outside the We Energies office in Milwaukee to demand that Wisconsinites are not hit with yet another unaffordable rate increase. We Energies, which serves ratepayers in southeast Wisconsin and the Fox Valley, is attempting to raise
August 20, 2026 – Door County, Wisconsin – Door County residents are invited to a free seminar designed to help individuals organize their estate plans and prepare for medical health events. “Planning for What Matters: Organizing Your Estate Plan will be offered on two dates: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10 to
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced a new grant award that will improve the safety, efficiency, and travel times of buses while helping increase bus ridership. It will also fund traffic signal projects to improve travel times along two major County Trunk Highways (CTH). The Milwaukee County Department
August 20, 2026 – Door County, Wisconsin – Nonprofit staff, board members, volunteers, and others who work with nonprofit organizations are invited to a free training session focused on nonprofit insurance on Thursday, September 24 in the Captain’s Quarters of the Door County Maritime Museum. Registration and a light breakfast
MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Tom Tiffany has rubberstamped Washington Republicans’ extreme agenda that includes tariff-taxes that are squeezing farmers with higher operating costs while closing off export markets, gutting Medicaid in the “Big Ugly Bill,” and extending the war-of-choice in Iran that has raised fuel and fertilizer costs. “MAGA extremist Congressman
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) backed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ appeal and called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to deny federal assistance to Wisconsin communities recovering and building back after severe storms and flooding in April. While the Trump Administration approved some disaster assistance,
Madison, WI – Over the course of the past week, Tom Tiffany has told lie after lie, attempting to deflect the reality that he is the true pro-data center candidate in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race. Tiffany has a history of supporting the billion-dollar corporations developing these data centers with no guardrails.
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting July 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Link to report: https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdwd.wisconsin.gov%2Fpress%2Funemployment%2F2026%2F260820-july-state.pdf/1/010001a0201ee6fb-4b614b14-2e63-4b81-8e76-e6f7ea014c85-000000/QVUwOWGOSYPB_-QSraWhnb3bJGBE5jzy8J3DOsfvS14=452