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MADISON, Wis. — Today, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski will join State Treasurer candidate Yee Leng Xiong, State Assembly candidate John Kroll and seniors to discuss skyrocketing gas prices and how Congressman Tom Tiffany’s support for cost-raising policies like the war-of-choice
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Releases August 2026 Real Estate Report Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its August 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing existing home sales in Wisconsin fell 8.3% in August compared with August 2025, reversing the
MADISON, WI – Today, the CAP Times published an article revealing that the Joint Finance Committee, led by Republican co-chairs Senator Howard Marklein and Rep. Mark Born, slashed the proposed Division of Vocational Rehabilitation budget, despite warnings that insufficient funding
The most comprehensive legislation to prevent companion animals from barbaric testing practices WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressmen Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today announced the introduction of the Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing (COMPACT) Act, the most
VERONA, Wis. ― After a successful first year, the Wisconsin Beef Council, in partnership with Gather Wisconsin, is bringing back the Wisconsin Prime Rib Trail, inviting beef lovers to hit the road and discover classic Prime Rib at 16 new
League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County Hosting 2nd Webinar in a 3-Part Series on October 8, 2026 Milwaukee – Wisconsin energy demand is expected to rise 40 percent by 2032 [https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-energy-demand-to-rise-driven-by-data-centers ]. The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee
Data Center Revolt Bus Tour Stops in Janesville; Efforts to Slow Development Could Slam the Brakes on Jobs, Investment and Transformational Local Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations,
America’s college-admissions debate has been shaped by a small number of universities with many more qualified applicants than seats. Most colleges — and many programs inside selective universities — operate under very different conditions. As international graduate enrollment falls, the
Milwaukee, WI (Sept. 23, 2026) — Friends, colleagues and supporters of quality journalism will gather on Wednesday Sept. 30 from 5–7 p.m. at The Fitzgerald, 1119 N Marshall St., to celebrate the launch of the Daniel Bice Investigative Reporting Endowment, a new fund dedicated to
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association, announced that Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu has been honored with the organization’s Champion of Free Enterprise Award, recognizing his leadership and steadfast commitment
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Court of Appeals – District III. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Presiding Judge Lisa K. Stark’s retirement, effective Dec. 28, 2026. The
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association, announced that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has been honored with the organization’s Champion of Free Enterprise Award, recognizing his leadership and steadfast commitment to
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski will join State Treasurer candidate Yee Leng Xiong, State Assembly candidate John Kroll and seniors to discuss skyrocketing gas prices and how Congressman Tom Tiffany’s support for cost-raising policies like the war-of-choice in Iran is hurting Wisconsinites on a fixed income. Families,
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Releases August 2026 Real Estate Report Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its August 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing existing home sales in Wisconsin fell 8.3% in August compared with August 2025, reversing the upward trend seen in June and July, as declining affordability
MADISON, WI – Today, the CAP Times published an article revealing that the Joint Finance Committee, led by Republican co-chairs Senator Howard Marklein and Rep. Mark Born, slashed the proposed Division of Vocational Rehabilitation budget, despite warnings that insufficient funding would do long-term damage to the livelihoods and futures of
The most comprehensive legislation to prevent companion animals from barbaric testing practices WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressmen Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today announced the introduction of the Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing (COMPACT) Act, the most comprehensive legislation in history to modernize federally funded biomedical research
VERONA, Wis. ― After a successful first year, the Wisconsin Beef Council, in partnership with Gather Wisconsin, is bringing back the Wisconsin Prime Rib Trail, inviting beef lovers to hit the road and discover classic Prime Rib at 16 new restaurants and supper clubs across the state. The Prime Rib
League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County Hosting 2nd Webinar in a 3-Part Series on October 8, 2026 Milwaukee – Wisconsin energy demand is expected to rise 40 percent by 2032 [https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-energy-demand-to-rise-driven-by-data-centers ]. The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County (LWVMC) will host the second webinar in a 3-part
Data Center Revolt Bus Tour Stops in Janesville; Efforts to Slow Development Could Slam the Brakes on Jobs, Investment and Transformational Local Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Edge Project (AEP), a coalition of nearly two dozen domestic organizations, highlighted the economic and community benefits artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure
America’s college-admissions debate has been shaped by a small number of universities with many more qualified applicants than seats. Most colleges — and many programs inside selective universities — operate under very different conditions. As international graduate enrollment falls, the consequences can reach well beyond campus. MADISON, Wisconsin, September 21,
Milwaukee, WI (Sept. 23, 2026) — Friends, colleagues and supporters of quality journalism will gather on Wednesday Sept. 30 from 5–7 p.m. at The Fitzgerald, 1119 N Marshall St., to celebrate the launch of the Daniel Bice Investigative Reporting Endowment, a new fund dedicated to supporting investigative reporting interns at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. To register
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association, announced that Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu has been honored with the organization’s Champion of Free Enterprise Award, recognizing his leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing pro-growth policies that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy and enhance
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Court of Appeals – District III. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Presiding Judge Lisa K. Stark’s retirement, effective Dec. 28, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2029.
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association, announced that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has been honored with the organization’s Champion of Free Enterprise Award, recognizing his leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing pro-growth policies that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy and enhance the