While polling has led Wisconsin Republicans to abruptly reverse course and posture as AI data center opponents, their record is clear: Wisconsin congressional Republicans gave massive tax breaks to the AI industry in Trump’s signature budget bill of 2025 while also gutting investment in cheaper, home-grown clean energy at a

MADISON, WI – New reporting from Spectrum News 1 highlights Representative Jenna Jacobson and Senator Brad Pfaff’s Back-to-School Tax Holiday bill. The legislators are redoubling their efforts to lower the cost of everyday goods, identifying the nearly $43 billion expected to be spent during the back-to-school season as an opportunity to deliver tangible

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, visited the Bread of Healing Clinic to discuss his plan to expand healthcare for working families. Crowley highlighted the importance of investing in clinics that are serving vulnerable communities to keep kids and families healthy and safe. “In

MADISON, Wis. — Multiple MAGA election deniers will be topping the ticket for Wisconsin Republicans with Jay Schroeder as the GOP candidate for Secretary of State joining gubernatorial nominee Congressman Tom Tiffany. Tiffany’s efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss and his support for January 6 insurrectionists mixed with Schroeder’s remarkable election

Madison, WI – On August 14, 2026, esteemed Senior Pastor of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Racine, Wisconsin’s oldest Black congregation, and revered community leader Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby passed away. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of

(Madison, WI) — As Wisconsin voters increasingly feel the impact of higher electric bills, a new statewide poll finds strong bipartisan support for a balanced energy approach that includes both natural gas and renewables to maintain affordability and reliability while continuing to reduce emissions. A complete poll memo is available here. The survey

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. New this fall, the DNR published an online version of the hunting regulations, including a drop-down filter that can help people navigate to the info they need faster. There

Marathon County Courthouse will feature a silhouette display highlighting rights under Wisconsin’s crime victims’ rights constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law  WAUSAU, Wis. — Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with The Women’s Community and the Marathon County District Attorney’s Office to raise awareness about the rights and resources available to crime

Board elevates long-time Milwaukee executive from interim president role MILWAUKEE – Cristy Garcia-Thomas has been named president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC), announced Friday morning by the GMC board of directors. Garcia-Thomas was named interim president in December when Joel Brennan left his role as president to

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions reported sound financial performance through the second quarter of 2026, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of June 30, 2026, there were 96 state-chartered credit unions serving Wisconsin residents. At the end of the second quarter,

MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin voters increasingly feel the impact of higher electric bills, a new statewide poll finds strong bipartisan support for a balanced energy approach that includes both natural gas and renewables to maintain affordability and reliability while continuing to reduce emissions. A complete poll memo is available

Madison, WI, August 24, 2026—The Wisconsin Firearm Owners invited both candidates for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District to participate in a debate on October 29 in Adams, Wisconsin. Congressman Derrick Van Orden has accepted our invitation. As of today, we have not received confirmation from the Cooke campaign. Van Orden and Cooke

Milwaukee – League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County is hosting a community forum, “Healthcare and Food Equity Issues in Milwaukee County,” on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10:30 am to noon. The event is free, and members of the public are encouraged to attend. Three local experts will discuss the

WAUSAU, Wis. – Today, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, discussed his plan to expand healthcare for working families in Wausau. Crowley was joined by leaders in the Wausau area working to improve access to healthcare for families in the community. “It was great to be at the

KEWASKUM, Wis. — August 27, 2026 — Drexel Building Supply recently hosted U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany at its Kewaskum Manufacturing and Fulfillment Center for a facility tour and round-table regarding the construction industry, housing crisis, and how to support local builders.  They discussed building constraints, high costs of builds, and

This is Senator Eric Wimberger. As we approach Labor Day, we honor the hardworking men and women who keep Wisconsin moving. From nurses and first responders to factory workers, truck drivers, farmers, and skilled tradespeople, countless Wisconsinites put in long hours to provide for their families. That’s why Senate Republicans

MADISON, WI –  The Marquette Law Poll has found property taxes to be a top issue for voters. Wisconsinites want their property taxes reduced. That’s why David Crowley’s record of increasing both sales and property taxes on Wisconsin families faces growing scrutiny, Wisconsinites are finding out just how much the Milwaukee County Executive

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through the second quarter of 2026, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of June 30, 2026, there were 114 state-chartered commercial banks serving Wisconsin residents. Total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stood at

Eau Claire, Wis. – On Tuesday, August 25, State Senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner and Senator Jesse James (SD-23) held a press conference at the former HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire where they detailed exactly how Jeff Smith’s votes and lack of action closed two essential hospitals in

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. President Trump’s chaotic trade wars and tariff taxes and disastrous economic policies are driving up costs on working families. Whether it’s healthcare costs that are sky high or prices at the pump and grocery store checkout, families are stretched thin. And now, President