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RAYMOND, Wis. — U.S. Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Ryan, a combat veteran who represents a swing district in New York’s Hudson Valley, was the top-performing frontline candidate in the country in
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Bryan Steil told a reporter that he remains “optimistic” that Trump’s illegal war in Iran, which he voted to continue, was worth it, despite the fact that Wisconsinites spent months suffering under skyrocketing prices. Experts believe that Trump’s and Bryan
La Crosse, WI (June 17, 2026) – Today, Hmong Organizing & Mobilizing for Empowerment (HOME) announced their endorsement of Francesca Hong for governor following a bilingual community-led endorsement process. The organization believes Hong’s common sense policies will keep Hmong families safe, secure
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Borgerding as vice president – government relations. Borgerding brings over a decade of experience to the role and will lead WBA’s advocacy efforts at the state
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #299, raising the Juneteenth Flag at the Wisconsin State Capitol for the seventh year in a row in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2026, as “Juneteenth” throughout the state of Wisconsin. Video of
Kenosha, WI – June 11, 2026 – The proposed $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Kenosha County faces mounting challenges as surging regional competition and reliance on stale economic data undermine its justification and render key supporting documents obsolete.
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GREEN BAY, Wis.— Mark Murphy Endowed Director of Athletics Josh Moon has signed a contract extension with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay that will keep him at the University through 2031, Chancellor Michael Alexander announced on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. “Josh Moon continues to
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions today announced a $300,000 competitive grant program to help support the expansion of financial literacy education statewide. Public and private schools, community-based organizations and consortia
On a cloudy Tuesday morning, eight middle school Construction Pathways campers with UW-Stout Polytechnic’s summer STEAM experience watched a crane lift an air conditioning unit onto the new Aspirus Clinic that is being built in Chippewa Falls. The site tour, led by
Madison, Wis. – One of nature’s most dangerous and underestimated threats can change lives in a flash. ReadyWisconsin is encouraging Wisconsinites to be aware of lightning and take action before a single strike affects you and your loved ones. “Lightning is
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services (DAS) are announcing the opening of two new sites for programming previously available at McGovern Senior Center,
Eau Claire, Wis., (June 16, 2026) – Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) received the AAA Steering Wheel Award from AAA – The Auto Club Group today, in recognition of his leadership on traffic safety measures during the 2025-2026 legislative session.
MILWAUKEE, WI —State Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. announced today that he has earned the support of the Milwaukee Police Association, the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter Political Action Committee (NASW-WI PAC),
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced grant awards through the Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program to help provide healthy, high-quality, and culturally traditional food to thousands
RHINELANDER, Wis. — WJFW Newswatch 12 will host two live debates in July featuring candidates seeking to represent Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The first debate, featuring Republican candidates, will take place on Tuesday, July 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), slammed the Trump Administration’s latest move in their effort to shut down the Department
MADISON — Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly announced today she has appointed Kaylee Jackson as director of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Office of Literacy. Jackson is an educational leader and literacy strategist with more than 15 years of experience helping schools and districts
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Heartland Signal reveals that Rep. Derrick Van Orden has skipped nearly half of the Agricultural Committee hearings since 2024, even though he was in Washington during the times several of those meetings took place. While Derrick Van
MADISON, Wis. — As Republican attorneys general from across the country take their baseless attacks on abortion care to a new extreme, it raises serious concerns about Fond Du Lac County District Attorney and GOP candidate for attorney general Eric Toney’s own anti-abortion extremism.
RAYMOND, Wis. — U.S. Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18) today endorsed Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. Ryan, a combat veteran who represents a swing district in New York’s Hudson Valley, was the top-performing frontline candidate in the country in 2024, winning re-election by over 14 points. Congressman Ryan issued
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Bryan Steil told a reporter that he remains “optimistic” that Trump’s illegal war in Iran, which he voted to continue, was worth it, despite the fact that Wisconsinites spent months suffering under skyrocketing prices. Experts believe that Trump’s and Bryan Steil’s illegal actions abroad will have long-lasting impacts, and that it
La Crosse, WI (June 17, 2026) – Today, Hmong Organizing & Mobilizing for Empowerment (HOME) announced their endorsement of Francesca Hong for governor following a bilingual community-led endorsement process. The organization believes Hong’s common sense policies will keep Hmong families safe, secure and healthy. HOME identified three priority issues for Hmong Wisconsinites:
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Borgerding as vice president – government relations. Borgerding brings over a decade of experience to the role and will lead WBA’s advocacy efforts at the state level. He starts his new role with WBA on July
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #299, raising the Juneteenth Flag at the Wisconsin State Capitol for the seventh year in a row in celebration of Juneteenth. Gov. Evers also proclaimed June 19, 2026, as “Juneteenth” throughout the state of Wisconsin. Video of the flag raising was live streamed on the governor’s YouTube Channel. “Juneteenth
Kenosha, WI – June 11, 2026 – The proposed $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Kenosha County faces mounting challenges as surging regional competition and reliance on stale economic data undermine its justification and render key supporting documents obsolete. The Seminole Tribe’s newly announced hotel and convention center expansion
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GREEN BAY, Wis.— Mark Murphy Endowed Director of Athletics Josh Moon has signed a contract extension with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay that will keep him at the University through 2031, Chancellor Michael Alexander announced on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. “Josh Moon continues to grow Phoenix Athletics,” shared Chancellor Michael Alexander. “His belief in … Please
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions today announced a $300,000 competitive grant program to help support the expansion of financial literacy education statewide. Public and private schools, community-based organizations and consortia may apply for Personal Financial Literacy Innovation Grants of up to $7,500
On a cloudy Tuesday morning, eight middle school Construction Pathways campers with UW-Stout Polytechnic’s summer STEAM experience watched a crane lift an air conditioning unit onto the new Aspirus Clinic that is being built in Chippewa Falls. The site tour, led by the Boldt Company, introduced the campers to different career opportunities
Madison, Wis. – One of nature’s most dangerous and underestimated threats can change lives in a flash. ReadyWisconsin is encouraging Wisconsinites to be aware of lightning and take action before a single strike affects you and your loved ones. “Lightning is unpredictable and dangerous,” said Greg Engle, Wisconsin Emergency Management administrator.
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and Milwaukee County Department of Administrative Services (DAS) are announcing the opening of two new sites for programming previously available at McGovern Senior Center, which closed in August following the historic floods. Two sites,
Eau Claire, Wis., (June 16, 2026) – Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) received the AAA Steering Wheel Award from AAA – The Auto Club Group today, in recognition of his leadership on traffic safety measures during the 2025-2026 legislative session. “Senator James was an indispensable partner for AAA this session,”
MILWAUKEE, WI —State Representative Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. announced today that he has earned the support of the Milwaukee Police Association, the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter Political Action Committee (NASW-WI PAC), and the Wisconsin State Conference of the International Brotherhood of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced grant awards through the Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program to help provide healthy, high-quality, and culturally traditional food to thousands of Tribal Elders and their families across the state. Amidst
RHINELANDER, Wis. — WJFW Newswatch 12 will host two live debates in July featuring candidates seeking to represent Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The first debate, featuring Republican candidates, will take place on Tuesday, July 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Confirmed participants are Michael Alfonso, Jessi Ebben, and Niina
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), slammed the Trump Administration’s latest move in their effort to shut down the Department of Education and kick oversight and support of special education
MADISON — Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly announced today she has appointed Kaylee Jackson as director of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Office of Literacy. Jackson is an educational leader and literacy strategist with more than 15 years of experience helping schools and districts strengthen reading instruction, improve student o… Please log in to access
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Heartland Signal reveals that Rep. Derrick Van Orden has skipped nearly half of the Agricultural Committee hearings since 2024, even though he was in Washington during the times several of those meetings took place. While Derrick Van Orden gallivants around D.C., Wisconsin farmers continue to struggle under
MADISON, Wis. — As Republican attorneys general from across the country take their baseless attacks on abortion care to a new extreme, it raises serious concerns about Fond Du Lac County District Attorney and GOP candidate for attorney general Eric Toney’s own anti-abortion extremism. A letter filed last week by several GOP attorneys general seeks to