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Washington, D.C. – Today, as part of our month-long June campaign, Protect Our Care launches “Faces of the GOP Health Care Crisis” — a new hub where readers can scroll and find an interactive state-by-state repository with over 400 testimonies
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Pedro Colón announced the endorsement of more than 100 current and former elected officials from across Wisconsin, including 65 judges who represent the state’s municipal, circuit, appellate, and Supreme courts. “The breadth of
Derrick Van Orden rolled out the red carpet for RJK Jr. yesterday, reminding everyone that he has only made life more expensive and less healthy for West Central Wisconsin families. Van Orden is making health care harder to access and more expensive, voting to gut
BELOIT – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit) kicked off his re-election campaign for a second term representing Wisconsin’s 15th State Senate District, which includes most of Rock County and the Whitewater area in Walworth and Jefferson Counties.
On Monday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy spoke with Wisconsin farmers in Elk Mound “highlighting the importance of the nation’s farmers.” “Congressman Derrick Van Orden and the Trump administration
In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council’s annual Juneteenth recognition. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for their achievements. Networking will
While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country. Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where
Madison, WI, June 2, 2026 – Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. (WHPC), a leader in the preservation and development of quality affordable housing for low- to moderate-income populations in Wisconsin, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Hammond as Senior
LA CROSSE, WI. – New reporting from Fox News revealed that Rebecca Cooke proudly touted an endorsement from AFSCME, a union that sued the Trump Administration over efforts to keep illegal aliens from obtaining CDLs. AFSCME has also published a
MADISON – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) announced she will be hosting “Transparency Talks” in Senate District 14. These events will be listening sessions focused on topics related to legislative procedure. The following topics will be discussed at the “Transparency
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded over $2.4 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants to 17 Wisconsin employers across the state to train more than 1,000 workers to meet workforce needs in the agriculture, construction, health
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Maya Anderson wanted to create something ambitious to cap off her B.S. video production degree at University of Wisconsin-Stout – something that would encapsulate her years of experience behind the camera, demonstrate her personal vision and set herself on a path toward professional
Wear Orange Day returns this weekend, bringing together public officials, concerned citizens, and community organizations, to call for an end to gun violence. The Violence Prevention Unit at Public Health Madison & Dane County is organizing the event at Centro Hispano
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is inviting public comment and feedback on the 2027 State Freight Plan’s draft Public Involvement Plan (PIP). WisDOT updates the State Freight Plan every four years so that it accurately reflects, considers and addresses
Commie Rebecca Cooke touted the endorsement of a group that “sued the Trump administration for imposing federal requirements through the Department of Transportation that would require states to secure proof of lawful immigration status” and “published a toolkit instructing businesses how to circumvent restrictions
MENOMONIE, Wis. — In recognition of May being National Treatment Court Month, participants in the Dunn County Adult Treatment Court joined community partners for a clean-up project that reinforced the importance of recovery through service. Individuals, including Treatment Court participants, worked throughout May 14 remov… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
[Neenah, WI] – Elizabeth Fitzgibbon today announced her Independent campaign for the United States Congress in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District after submitting the nomination petitions required to seek ballot access. Fitzgibbon received significant support in the petition process, garnering hundreds
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin‑Green Bay is advancing its commitment to career growth, impact and lifelong learning through an expanded portfolio of for-credit graduate certificate programs. These new graduate certificate offerings are designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s professionals
WAUKESHA, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez released the following statement on the news that President Donald Trump is preparing to visit the Chippewa Valley on Friday to tout his “support” for Wisconsin farmers: “President Trump coming to the Chippewa Valley to
Washington, D.C. – Today, as part of our month-long June campaign, Protect Our Care launches “Faces of the GOP Health Care Crisis” — a new hub where readers can scroll and find an interactive state-by-state repository with over 400 testimonies from Americans reeling from premium hikes, hospital closures, and coverage
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Pedro Colón announced the endorsement of more than 100 current and former elected officials from across Wisconsin, including 65 judges who represent the state’s municipal, circuit, appellate, and Supreme courts. “The breadth of this support, from Congress to county boards and courtrooms to
Derrick Van Orden rolled out the red carpet for RJK Jr. yesterday, reminding everyone that he has only made life more expensive and less healthy for West Central Wisconsin families. Van Orden is making health care harder to access and more expensive, voting to gut Medicaid, jeopardizing rural health care, threatening to defund the Mayo Clinic, and crusading
BELOIT – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit) kicked off his re-election campaign for a second term representing Wisconsin’s 15th State Senate District, which includes most of Rock County and the Whitewater area in Walworth and Jefferson Counties. Spreitzer turned in more than 1,000 signatures from district residents
On Monday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy spoke with Wisconsin farmers in Elk Mound “highlighting the importance of the nation’s farmers.” “Congressman Derrick Van Orden and the Trump administration remain a steadfast voice for Wisconsin’s farmers. Van Orden continues
In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council’s annual Juneteenth recognition. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for their achievements. Networking will take place on Tuesday, June 9th, from 5:30 to 6:30
While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country. Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the
Madison, WI, June 2, 2026 – Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. (WHPC), a leader in the preservation and development of quality affordable housing for low- to moderate-income populations in Wisconsin, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Hammond as Senior Vice President of Development, Acquisition and Construction. In his role,
LA CROSSE, WI. – New reporting from Fox News revealed that Rebecca Cooke proudly touted an endorsement from AFSCME, a union that sued the Trump Administration over efforts to keep illegal aliens from obtaining CDLs. AFSCME has also published a toolkit advising illegal aliens on how to evade U.S. Immigration
MADISON – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) announced she will be hosting “Transparency Talks” in Senate District 14. These events will be listening sessions focused on topics related to legislative procedure. The following topics will be discussed at the “Transparency Talks:” 1) How a Bill Becomes a Law, 2) The Committee
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded over $2.4 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants to 17 Wisconsin employers across the state to train more than 1,000 workers to meet workforce needs in the agriculture, construction, health care, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. The grants provide $2,412,209 in
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued
Maya Anderson wanted to create something ambitious to cap off her B.S. video production degree at University of Wisconsin-Stout – something that would encapsulate her years of experience behind the camera, demonstrate her personal vision and set herself on a path toward professional success. To meet these goals, Anderson traveled halfway around the
Wear Orange Day returns this weekend, bringing together public officials, concerned citizens, and community organizations, to call for an end to gun violence. The Violence Prevention Unit at Public Health Madison & Dane County is organizing the event at Centro Hispano on Saturday, June 6. “Gun violence is a serious and
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is inviting public comment and feedback on the 2027 State Freight Plan’s draft Public Involvement Plan (PIP). WisDOT updates the State Freight Plan every four years so that it accurately reflects, considers and addresses the state’s current and future freight needs. The draft PIP
Commie Rebecca Cooke touted the endorsement of a group that “sued the Trump administration for imposing federal requirements through the Department of Transportation that would require states to secure proof of lawful immigration status” and “published a toolkit instructing businesses how to circumvent restrictions on CDLs for illegal aliens.” “Democrat Rebecca Cooke’s fa… Please log
MENOMONIE, Wis. — In recognition of May being National Treatment Court Month, participants in the Dunn County Adult Treatment Court joined community partners for a clean-up project that reinforced the importance of recovery through service. Individuals, including Treatment Court participants, worked throughout May 14 remov… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on
[Neenah, WI] – Elizabeth Fitzgibbon today announced her Independent campaign for the United States Congress in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District after submitting the nomination petitions required to seek ballot access. Fitzgibbon received significant support in the petition process, garnering hundreds more signatures than required. People have responded enthusiastically to her
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin‑Green Bay is advancing its commitment to career growth, impact and lifelong learning through an expanded portfolio of for-credit graduate certificate programs. These new graduate certificate offerings are designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s professionals and the workforce demands of Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Built
WAUKESHA, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez released the following statement on the news that President Donald Trump is preparing to visit the Chippewa Valley on Friday to tout his “support” for Wisconsin farmers: “President Trump coming to the Chippewa Valley to tout his support for Wisconsin farmers is like an arsonist