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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 victims through a powerful silhouette display at the Marathon County Courthouse.
MADISON, Wis., August 26, 2026 – Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin is highlighting new data from Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap study, which shows a significant increase in the number of families, children, and seniors considered food-insecure across
MADISON, Wis. — The possibility of a new trifecta at the state Capitol has been dominating recent headlines in Wisconsin. But there’s a different kind of trifecta brewing at the top of the GOP ticket, and Republicans are hoping Wisconsinites won’t
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Jennibel Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 2026. The schooner is located in Lake Michigan near the Town of Gibraltar, in Door
DE PERE, Wis. – The State Bank of De Pere was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 2026. The former bank was originally constructed in 1877 as a commercial building east of the Fox River.
MADISON, Wis. – Laughter is the best medicine for Rachael Lund, and laughter and friendship helped her through some very scary times living with Type 1 diabetes. “Over the course of six years, I had three close calls,” she said.
Manitowoc, Wis.— This fall, 83 high school students will walk into a college building and call it their new home. The Manitowoc Public School District’s Lakeshore School of Innovation (LSI) is relocating to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus beginning in the 2026-27
Eau Claire, Wis. – This morning, State Senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner and Senator Jesse James held a press conference outside the former HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire where they laid out exactly what happened when the Chippewa
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, called out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for calling the men and women who built Wisconsin “kingpins.” These same “kingpins” are the ones who have lost healthcare, are going hungry,
DANE COUNTY— Dane County leaders and project partners broke ground Tuesday on the new Dane County Elections Center in Madison. The project will create a dedicated, modern facility for the Dane County Clerk’s Office and countywide election operations. The center
Tour of the Oaks of Jackson showcases Washington County’s housing model and its influence on new federal legislation JACKSON, Wis. – Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann welcomed U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald to the Oaks of Jackson on Tuesday for a tour
MADISON, Wis. – Today, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, discussed his plan to expand healthcare for Wisconsinites in Madison at the Joyce and Marshall Erdman Clinic. Crowley was joined by community leaders working to improve access to
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are suffering under MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany’s cost-raising policies, and his 100% voting record with Trump shows he won’t stop tanking our economy with his toxic agenda that raises the costs of everyday goods by driving up inflation
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the number of measles cases associated with the outbreak in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties. The latest information can be found on the DHS Measles Dashboard and Outbreaks and Investigations webpage. Please continue to monitor
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is notifying residents of the various ways to participate in or observe the pending electric and natural gas utility rate cases coming before the Commission this fall. The PSC is the
LA CROSSE – On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Wisconsin Conservation Voters will deliver signatures to Representative Derrick Van Orden (CD-3) at his office in La Crosse to demand he fight for affordability for all Wisconsinites. Rep. Van Orden has spent his
Crowley’s proposal to repeal the minimum mark-up on gas was the subject of a June ad MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany said he’d repeal the minimum mark-up on gas, a policy County Executive David Crowley has championed
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, All in Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Voices invite all Wisconsin residents to add their voice to a community-driven policy platform MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Our Wisconsin People’s Platform – a new coalition between All in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Voices, and Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin banks continue a strong performance midway through 2026 with total assets up 11.99% year over year from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026. While concerns about the rising cost of living remain top of mind,
Northeast Wisconsin-Based State Agency’s Financial Scandal Raises Serious Financial Concerns Over Statewide Program MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement ahead of today’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee hearing, where the Committee is expected to order an audit
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 victims through a powerful silhouette display at the Marathon County Courthouse. On Aug. 28, eight red silhouettes will be displayed inside
MADISON, Wis., August 26, 2026 – Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin is highlighting new data from Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap study, which shows a significant increase in the number of families, children, and seniors considered food-insecure across southwestern Wisconsin. The data shows that within Second Harvest’s 16-county
MADISON, Wis. — The possibility of a new trifecta at the state Capitol has been dominating recent headlines in Wisconsin. But there’s a different kind of trifecta brewing at the top of the GOP ticket, and Republicans are hoping Wisconsinites won’t notice. A Better Wisconsin Together notes that a radical, anti-abortion
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Jennibel Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 2026. The schooner is located in Lake Michigan near the Town of Gibraltar, in Door County. The schooner Jennibel is located in over 100 feet
DE PERE, Wis. – The State Bank of De Pere was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 2026. The former bank was originally constructed in 1877 as a commercial building east of the Fox River. It was re-designed in Beaux Arts style in 1904 by
MADISON, Wis. – Laughter is the best medicine for Rachael Lund, and laughter and friendship helped her through some very scary times living with Type 1 diabetes. “Over the course of six years, I had three close calls,” she said. “I did not like those odds, and I was not
Manitowoc, Wis.— This fall, 83 high school students will walk into a college building and call it their new home. The Manitowoc Public School District’s Lakeshore School of Innovation (LSI) is relocating to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus beginning in the 2026-27 school year. LSI builds upon the foundation of McKinley Academy,
Eau Claire, Wis. – This morning, State Senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner and Senator Jesse James held a press conference outside the former HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire where they laid out exactly what happened when the Chippewa Valley lost Sacred Heart and Saint Joseph Hospitals. “One of
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, called out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for calling the men and women who built Wisconsin “kingpins.” These same “kingpins” are the ones who have lost healthcare, are going hungry, and can’t get a good paying job thanks to the
DANE COUNTY— Dane County leaders and project partners broke ground Tuesday on the new Dane County Elections Center in Madison. The project will create a dedicated, modern facility for the Dane County Clerk’s Office and countywide election operations. The center will support secure storage, voting equipment testing, ballot-related operations, recounts
Tour of the Oaks of Jackson showcases Washington County’s housing model and its influence on new federal legislation JACKSON, Wis. – Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann welcomed U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald to the Oaks of Jackson on Tuesday for a tour highlighting the county’s Next Generation Housing Initiative and its growing
MADISON, Wis. – Today, County Executive David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, discussed his plan to expand healthcare for Wisconsinites in Madison at the Joyce and Marshall Erdman Clinic. Crowley was joined by community leaders working to improve access to healthcare for Wisconsin families. “Every day, this organization serves their
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are suffering under MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany’s cost-raising policies, and his 100% voting record with Trump shows he won’t stop tanking our economy with his toxic agenda that raises the costs of everyday goods by driving up inflation and protecting tariffs. “Congressman Tiffany’s only plan for Wisconsin’s economy
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the number of measles cases associated with the outbreak in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties. The latest information can be found on the DHS Measles Dashboard and Outbreaks and Investigations webpage. Please continue to monitor these pages for updates.
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is notifying residents of the various ways to participate in or observe the pending electric and natural gas utility rate cases coming before the Commission this fall. The PSC is the independent agency that regulates public utilities in Wisconsin and reviews
LA CROSSE – On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Wisconsin Conservation Voters will deliver signatures to Representative Derrick Van Orden (CD-3) at his office in La Crosse to demand he fight for affordability for all Wisconsinites. Rep. Van Orden has spent his time in Congress defending the interests of corporate polluters and
Crowley’s proposal to repeal the minimum mark-up on gas was the subject of a June ad MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany said he’d repeal the minimum mark-up on gas, a policy County Executive David Crowley has championed since June. Crowley has campaigned on repealing the minimum mark-up
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, All in Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Voices invite all Wisconsin residents to add their voice to a community-driven policy platform MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Our Wisconsin People’s Platform – a new coalition between All in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Voices, and Wisconsin Democracy Campaign – launched its community survey, which opens the doors
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin banks continue a strong performance midway through 2026 with total assets up 11.99% year over year from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026. While concerns about the rising cost of living remain top of mind, total deposits were up 11.52% for the same period (up
Northeast Wisconsin-Based State Agency’s Financial Scandal Raises Serious Financial Concerns Over Statewide Program MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement ahead of today’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee hearing, where the Committee is expected to order an audit of the Wisconsin Community Action Program (WISCAP) and its affiliated