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Madison, WI — The Republican Assembly Campaign Committee submitted its July continuing finance report today, raising more than $7 million during the period and ending with over $12.5 million cash on hand across its state and seg accounts. Majority Leader
Statewide: Citizen Action of Wisconsin is endorsing Francesca Hong for Governor as the best candidate to lead Wisconsin at a time of unprecedented threats to basic freedoms when democracy must deliver again for most people. “Wisconsinites in every region and
Madison… The Oscar Mayer property, which has sat idle for nearly a decade, has experienced new life with the creation of OM Station. Owners Dan Seibel and Randy Goll, two Wisconsin-based real estate businessmen, have owned the property for a
TOWN OF ELBA – Farmer and small business owner Nate Pollnow announced that he raised $103,894 during the first half of 2026, the most ever raised by a Secretary of State candidate in a single filing period and a clear
(Berlin, WI…) Republican candidate for the 57th Assembly District, Kevin Krentz filed his campaign’s finance report today posting more than $66,000 in total contributions and roughly $30,000 cash-on-hand. Krentz, a lifelong dairy farmer and agriculture leader, recently was endorsed by
MILWAUKEE — Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is proud to announce that its Facebook page has been named a Gold Winner in the prestigious dotComm Awards. In addition, the firm’s “DNT TXT N DRV” public service announcement received an Honorable Mention, recognizing its
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the release of the final Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access annual report. The 2026 report highlights the work accomplished over the last year
Washington, DC – On Saturday, July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) became law. This package of bills increases housing supply, reduces government regulation, cuts red tape for building and lending, and addresses high housing costs. It includes the Accelerating Home Building Act
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals two complaints have been filed against Elon Musk by the bipartisan Wisconsin Election Commission for violating state election bribery law during his failed attempt to elect a conservative judge to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson is reportedly next in line to take control of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, but even a cursory look at his record in office shows that Johnson should be nowhere near taxpayer money.
A new report reveals that Democrat Rebecca Cooke is backed by the Human Rights Campaign, a far-left activist group pushing the same radical agenda House Democrats would move to enact if they ever regained power. Among the Human Rights Campaign’s
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Realta Fusion announced that its new corporate headquarters and fusion energy R&D facility will be developed on Madison’s east side. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Realta Fusion is a world leader in nuclear
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Derrick Van Orden made an appearance on Fox Business, where he complained about the term “affordability,” claiming it was a word Democrats invented. This comes at a time when healthcare, gas, and groceries are becoming increasingly unaffordable for
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed two of President Donald Trump’s top health nominees on vaccine skepticism and promotion of conspiracy theories and the ongoing politicization of public health and research threatening the health of Americans. During the confirmation hearing in
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Waukesha County Circuit Court Branch 3 candidate Paul Dedinsky announced today that his campaign has raised more than $87,900 in just over two months, a total believed to be the strongest early fundraising effort by a Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI – Waukesha County Board Chair and Acting County Executive Jim Heinrich announced today the nomination of Thomas Farley to serve as Interim Waukesha County Executive. Farley retired in 2016 after a distinguished 31-year career with Waukesha County, serving 25
Madison, July 15, 2026 — Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC-WI) is celebrating a new record: 1,132 member companies have joined the association for 2026 so far, and the growth continues. This achievement highlights the association’s commitment to safety
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and company leaders in announcing that Realta Fusion will locate its corporate headquarters and fusion research facility at OM Station, the site of the former Oscar Mayer plant, in Madison. “Fusion energy is
Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement in response to Realta Fusion’s announcement to develop its corporate headquarters and fusion research facility in Wisconsin: “Today’s announcement places Wisconsin at the forefront of fusion energy. Our
Through a collaboration with Sierra Space, a leading defense-tech space company, UW-Stout Polytechnic students are validating critical systems that may be part of missions that return humanity to the moon. Under the mentorship of alumnus Todd Treichel, Ph.D., a principal manufacturing engineer at
Madison, WI — The Republican Assembly Campaign Committee submitted its July continuing finance report today, raising more than $7 million during the period and ending with over $12.5 million cash on hand across its state and seg accounts. Majority Leader Tyler August issued the following statement: “Republicans in the Assembly
Statewide: Citizen Action of Wisconsin is endorsing Francesca Hong for Governor as the best candidate to lead Wisconsin at a time of unprecedented threats to basic freedoms when democracy must deliver again for most people. “Wisconsinites in every region and walk of life are fed up with the artificial constraints
Madison… The Oscar Mayer property, which has sat idle for nearly a decade, has experienced new life with the creation of OM Station. Owners Dan Seibel and Randy Goll, two Wisconsin-based real estate businessmen, have owned the property for a year. Realta Fusion, the world’s leading magnetic fusion energy company,
TOWN OF ELBA – Farmer and small business owner Nate Pollnow announced that he raised $103,894 during the first half of 2026, the most ever raised by a Secretary of State candidate in a single filing period and a clear sign of growing momentum behind Nate’s message of transparency and
(Berlin, WI…) Republican candidate for the 57th Assembly District, Kevin Krentz filed his campaign’s finance report today posting more than $66,000 in total contributions and roughly $30,000 cash-on-hand. Krentz, a lifelong dairy farmer and agriculture leader, recently was endorsed by Rep. Kevin Petersen (R-Waupaca) who announced in the spring his
MILWAUKEE — Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is proud to announce that its Facebook page has been named a Gold Winner in the prestigious dotComm Awards. In addition, the firm’s “DNT TXT N DRV” public service announcement received an Honorable Mention, recognizing its efforts to promote safer driving habits and raise awareness about
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the release of the final Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access annual report. The 2026 report highlights the work accomplished over the last year and describes the significant improvements made under Gov. Evers’ leadership
Washington, DC – On Saturday, July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) became law. This package of bills increases housing supply, reduces government regulation, cuts red tape for building and lending, and addresses high housing costs. It includes the Accelerating Home Building Act (H.R. 5907), a bill co-led by Congressman Bryan Steil&n… Please log in
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals two complaints have been filed against Elon Musk by the bipartisan Wisconsin Election Commission for violating state election bribery law during his failed attempt to elect a conservative judge to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025. One of the recipients of Musk’s $1 million bribes was
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson is reportedly next in line to take control of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, but even a cursory look at his record in office shows that Johnson should be nowhere near taxpayer money. A Better Wisconsin Together notes that while Johnson brags about doubling his
A new report reveals that Democrat Rebecca Cooke is backed by the Human Rights Campaign, a far-left activist group pushing the same radical agenda House Democrats would move to enact if they ever regained power. Among the Human Rights Campaign’s crazy priorities are: Supporting gender transition procedures for minors, including
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Realta Fusion announced that its new corporate headquarters and fusion energy R&D facility will be developed on Madison’s east side. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Realta Fusion is a world leader in nuclear fusion technology, and their new Madison headquarters will create an
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Derrick Van Orden made an appearance on Fox Business, where he complained about the term “affordability,” claiming it was a word Democrats invented. This comes at a time when healthcare, gas, and groceries are becoming increasingly unaffordable for Wisconsinites just trying to get by. “It’s easy for D.C
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed two of President Donald Trump’s top health nominees on vaccine skepticism and promotion of conspiracy theories and the ongoing politicization of public health and research threatening the health of Americans. During the confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HEL…
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Waukesha County Circuit Court Branch 3 candidate Paul Dedinsky announced today that his campaign has raised more than $87,900 in just over two months, a total believed to be the strongest early fundraising effort by a Wisconsin circuit court candidate at this stage of an election cycle.
Waukesha, WI – Waukesha County Board Chair and Acting County Executive Jim Heinrich announced today the nomination of Thomas Farley to serve as Interim Waukesha County Executive. Farley retired in 2016 after a distinguished 31-year career with Waukesha County, serving 25 of those years as Corporation Counsel, the county’s lead attorney.
Madison, July 15, 2026 — Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC-WI) is celebrating a new record: 1,132 member companies have joined the association for 2026 so far, and the growth continues. This achievement highlights the association’s commitment to safety training, investments in apprenticeship and building relationships between contractors across
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and company leaders in announcing that Realta Fusion will locate its corporate headquarters and fusion research facility at OM Station, the site of the former Oscar Mayer plant, in Madison. “Fusion energy is not only good for our planet and our power grid,
Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement in response to Realta Fusion’s announcement to develop its corporate headquarters and fusion research facility in Wisconsin: “Today’s announcement places Wisconsin at the forefront of fusion energy. Our state’s combination of robust research, development and manufacturing sectors set
Through a collaboration with Sierra Space, a leading defense-tech space company, UW-Stout Polytechnic students are validating critical systems that may be part of missions that return humanity to the moon. Under the mentorship of alumnus Todd Treichel, Ph.D., a principal manufacturing engineer at Sierra Space, students from UW-Stout Polytechnic’s Robert F. Cervenka School … Please