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Madison, WI – Today, the Senate made a second formal request for records from the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the relationship between DOJ and outside influences. In response to the initial request for records made by the Senate Special
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A coalition of residents, business owners, artists, historians, nonprofit leaders, and community stakeholders has submitted a letter to Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and members of the Brown County Board of Supervisors calling for greater public
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 6, 2026 – Even as Milwaukee sees encouraging signs, such as the fact that homicides are down 15% compared to this point last year, gun violence remains the leading cause of death for children and teenagers
Chippewa Falls, WI—Former State Rep. and Wisconsin Democraticgovernor candidate, carpenter and farmer Brett Hulsey warned Wisconsin citizens about the invasion of President Donald Trump, U.S. Reps. Tom Tiffany and Dereck Van Orden. Brett highlighting all the ways they have tried
MEQUON, WI — Independent congressional candidate Mike Thurow, a union fire captain, lifelong Mequon resident, and father of four, is leading Grothman 46%-39% on an informed ballot in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, according to one of the two most recent
MADISON, WI – This morning, Senator Jeff Smith (SD-31) was joined by US Senator Tammy Baldwin and President of Chippewa Valley Bean, Cindy Brown, to speak on the negative effects the Trump administration’s commitment to chaos is having on Wisconsin farmers
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a hearing titled, “Plausible Mechanisms of COVID-19 Injections Causing Cancer and Attacks on Scientific Publications and Research.” The seven witnesses testified in the following order: The hearing
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. “America’s food security is national security, and this bill puts farmers,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) led a letter signed by 85 Members of Congress to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to use every available diplomatic tool to halt the advancement of settlement construction in
Washington, DC – Later today, President Trump will head to Chippewa County, Wisconsin, to try to spin his economic agenda that has raised costs while leaving Wisconsinites to foot the bill. While he tries to spin Wisconsin communities and convince them
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to head outdoors for the 14th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 6-7, 2026. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
This week once again proved that Democrats are going on offense across the country. From Iowa and Montana to California and New Jersey, Democratic candidates — for Governor, Senate, and House — are expanding the map and forcing Trump’s extremist
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Fire Station No. 4 in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The station was erected in 1941 to
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the City Hall in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The building was constructed in 1970 at 400 La
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the John Evenson Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 2026. The tugboat is located in Lake Michigan near the town of Ahnapee and
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Congregation Sons of Abraham in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Designed in the Modern Movement style, the
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Sandy Bay Pier in the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2026. The pier was active in Kewaunee County from 1851 to circa 1885. The
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the HSR Building in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. This is the first earth shelter building listed in
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Michell Park Horticultural Conservancy in the city of Milwaukee (Milwaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Therese
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Tostenson Pier Archaeological District on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Tamara Thomsen and Amy Rosebrough. The
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate made a second formal request for records from the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the relationship between DOJ and outside influences. In response to the initial request for records made by the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice in December
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A coalition of residents, business owners, artists, historians, nonprofit leaders, and community stakeholders has submitted a letter to Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and members of the Brown County Board of Supervisors calling for greater public involvement in decisions regarding the future of the Neville Public
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 6, 2026 – Even as Milwaukee sees encouraging signs, such as the fact that homicides are down 15% compared to this point last year, gun violence remains the leading cause of death for children and teenagers across the United States. On Saturday, June 6, three Milwaukee
Chippewa Falls, WI—Former State Rep. and Wisconsin Democraticgovernor candidate, carpenter and farmer Brett Hulsey warned Wisconsin citizens about the invasion of President Donald Trump, U.S. Reps. Tom Tiffany and Dereck Van Orden. Brett highlighting all the ways they have tried to destroy Wisconsin farmers, families, and future from the Iran
MEQUON, WI — Independent congressional candidate Mike Thurow, a union fire captain, lifelong Mequon resident, and father of four, is leading Grothman 46%-39% on an informed ballot in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, according to one of the two most recent polls that suggest voters are responding to his working-class, independent
MADISON, WI – This morning, Senator Jeff Smith (SD-31) was joined by US Senator Tammy Baldwin and President of Chippewa Valley Bean, Cindy Brown, to speak on the negative effects the Trump administration’s commitment to chaos is having on Wisconsin farmers and our economy. Ahead of Trump’s visit to the Chippewa
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a hearing titled, “Plausible Mechanisms of COVID-19 Injections Causing Cancer and Attacks on Scientific Publications and Research.” The seven witnesses testified in the following order: The hearing exposed the corruption facing the field of scientific research and
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. “America’s food security is national security, and this bill puts farmers, ranchers, and rural communities first,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “Not only does
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) led a letter signed by 85 Members of Congress to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to use every available diplomatic tool to halt the advancement of settlement construction in the E-1 area of the West Bank. In recent months,
Washington, DC – Later today, President Trump will head to Chippewa County, Wisconsin, to try to spin his economic agenda that has raised costs while leaving Wisconsinites to foot the bill. While he tries to spin Wisconsin communities and convince them that the worsening affordability crisis is somehow good for them,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to head outdoors for the 14th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 6-7, 2026. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails,
This week once again proved that Democrats are going on offense across the country. From Iowa and Montana to California and New Jersey, Democratic candidates — for Governor, Senate, and House — are expanding the map and forcing Trump’s extremist Republicans to go on defense. Democrats are on the front
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Fire Station No. 4 in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The station was erected in 1941 to modernize and fit the growing needs of the fire department
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the City Hall in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The building was constructed in 1970 at 400 La Crosse Street to serve as the city’s third courthouse. La
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the John Evenson Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 2026. The tugboat is located in Lake Michigan near the town of Ahnapee and city of Algoma, in Kewaunee County. The tugboat John Evenson
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Congregation Sons of Abraham in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Designed in the Modern Movement style, the synagogue was constructed in 1948. The Congregation Sons of Abraham
KEWAUNEE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Sandy Bay Pier in the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2026. The pier was active in Kewaunee County from 1851 to circa 1885. The Sandy Bay Pier is a surviving early resource that reflects
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the HSR Building in the city of La Crosse (La Crosse County) on the State Register of Historic Places. This is the first earth shelter building listed in the Wisconsin State Register. The architectural firm of Hackner, Schroeder,
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Michell Park Horticultural Conservancy in the city of Milwaukee (Milwaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Therese Hanson, Claire Tilton and Shannon Winterhalter. The Michell Park Horticultural
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Tostenson Pier Archaeological District on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Tamara Thomsen and Amy Rosebrough. The pier and two shipwrecks are submerged in Lake Michigan near