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MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Republican Party welcomes the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s (WEC) formal investigation into Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys following reports of duplicate ballots being mailed to voters. While this represents an important first step toward accountability, the WisGOP
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Voice of Milk today announced its 2027 Dairy Strong conference is set to take place at a new location: Lambeau Field in Green Bay. It will kick off at the Green Bay Packers Hall of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Amy Forehand to serve as Richland County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Jennifer Harper’s resignation. Forehand will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Spectrum News reveals that on three separate occasions, Congressman Tom Tiffany was nowhere to be found when Congress voted on recent sweeping affordable housing legislation. As the report notes, Tiffany was the only member of the Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Neubauer today announced her endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I.“Appellate judges have an extraordinary responsibility,” said Judge Neubauer. “Every decision requires careful preparation, thoughtful
Wisconsin is known as the nation’s leading producer of cranberries, but details about the soils they grow in are still relatively unknown. Research this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is working to change that as Dr. Bridget McGivern,
Today, Mandela for Wisconsin is launching a six-figure paid media campaign with its first ad, “The Wisconsin Way.” The TV spot will run on broadcast and cable in the Milwaukee media market in the run-up to the primary on August 11. In
The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) is notifying voters of several polling location changes that will take effect for the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election. These updates affect four wards in two aldermanic districts and just over 2,700 registered voters. Voters in the
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, before JD Vance’s big-dollar Milwaukee fundraiser, WisDems 2nd Vice Chair and CD 4 Chair Joshua Taylor joined State Senator Dora Drake, Representative Kalan Haywood, and Karen Voie – a Wisconsinite impacted by skyrocketing costs – to speak out
Audio File of Radio Address Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, I’m a proud dad of three kids and a grandparent to nine grandkids, but any parent can tell you that postpartum recovery takes a heck of a lot longer than 60 days. But
We are deeply concerned by reports of increased ICE activity in Milwaukee, and we wish to condemn in the strongest terms the hateful, lawless, and deadly raids and detentions being used as tools of terror against our immigrant neighbors both
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, earlier this week, joined local, county, and company officials from Brown County, the city of Green Bay, and the C. Reiss Company to celebrate the culmination of efforts over the last seven years
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. The following growers began three-year terms on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board on July 1, 2026. District
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — State Representative Russell Goodwin continues to build momentum in his re-election campaign with the endorsement of the Wisconsin State Council SEIU, adding to a growing coalition of labor organizations, educators, public safety professionals, and community leaders supporting
MADISON – Sen. Kelda Roys’ campaign announced Thursday that it has raised over $1.2 million for the the June 30 filing deadline, ensuring that Roys has the resources to communicate with voters ahead of the Aug. 11 primary. Roys has already
MADISON, WI (July 09, 2026) – NFIB Wisconsin, the state’s largest small business advocate, announced the release of its biennial voting record for state legislators today. Overall, 15 State Senators and 53 Representatives scored a 100% NFIB Voting Record in the 2025-2026 session. “Wisconsin small businesses
Milwaukee – A fragmented Wisconsin regulatory process is allowing new methane gas plants built to serve Big Tech data centers to be evaluated without a full review of impacts to the public, according to a new policy brief from the
(Berlin, WI…) Republican leader State Rep. Kevin Petersen (R-Waupaca) today endorsed Kevin Krentz in the Republican primary to replace him in the state Assembly. Rep. Petersen announced early in 2026 his decision not to seek reelection to the Assembly. Petersen
MILWAUKEE — Kimberly West Eck and Robert J. Eck were honored as Marquette University’s Alumni of the Year during its annual Alumni National Awards at the end of May. At first glance, Kim’s and Bob’s Marquette journeys look very different.
**Eau Claire, WI** — Dr. Xong Xiong, executive director of Wisconsin-based Hmong Organizing & Mobilizing for Empowerment, announced the group’s endorsement of Emily Berge, candidate for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Election Day is when everyone is truly equal because my
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Republican Party welcomes the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s (WEC) formal investigation into Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys following reports of duplicate ballots being mailed to voters. While this represents an important first step toward accountability, the WisGOP stressed that the Commission must follow through with meaningful changes
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Voice of Milk today announced its 2027 Dairy Strong conference is set to take place at a new location: Lambeau Field in Green Bay. It will kick off at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame on Jan. 13, followed by a full day of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Amy Forehand to serve as Richland County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Jennifer Harper’s resignation. Forehand will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2029. “With more than two decades of
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Spectrum News reveals that on three separate occasions, Congressman Tom Tiffany was nowhere to be found when Congress voted on recent sweeping affordable housing legislation. As the report notes, Tiffany was the only member of the Wisconsin congressional delegation who did not vote “Yea.” Tiffany blamed his
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Neubauer today announced her endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I.“Appellate judges have an extraordinary responsibility,” said Judge Neubauer. “Every decision requires careful preparation, thoughtful legal analysis, and an unwavering commitment to applying the law
Wisconsin is known as the nation’s leading producer of cranberries, but details about the soils they grow in are still relatively unknown. Research this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is working to change that as Dr. Bridget McGivern, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and her team uncover
Today, Mandela for Wisconsin is launching a six-figure paid media campaign with its first ad, “The Wisconsin Way.” The TV spot will run on broadcast and cable in the Milwaukee media market in the run-up to the primary on August 11. In the ad, Mandela rejects the broken ‘Washington Way,’ Trump and
The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) is notifying voters of several polling location changes that will take effect for the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Election. These updates affect four wards in two aldermanic districts and just over 2,700 registered voters. Voters in the impacted wards will be sent a postcard in the mail
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, before JD Vance’s big-dollar Milwaukee fundraiser, WisDems 2nd Vice Chair and CD 4 Chair Joshua Taylor joined State Senator Dora Drake, Representative Kalan Haywood, and Karen Voie – a Wisconsinite impacted by skyrocketing costs – to speak out against Donald Trump’s and JD Vance’s cost-raising MAGA agenda on
Audio File of Radio Address Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, I’m a proud dad of three kids and a grandparent to nine grandkids, but any parent can tell you that postpartum recovery takes a heck of a lot longer than 60 days. But for years, Wisconsin and Arkansas were the only two states
We are deeply concerned by reports of increased ICE activity in Milwaukee, and we wish to condemn in the strongest terms the hateful, lawless, and deadly raids and detentions being used as tools of terror against our immigrant neighbors both locally and across the country. While few would argue against
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, earlier this week, joined local, county, and company officials from Brown County, the city of Green Bay, and the C. Reiss Company to celebrate the culmination of efforts over the last seven years to relocate the coal piles near&nbs… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. The following growers began three-year terms on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board on July 1, 2026. District 1: Charlie Mattek, DeerbrookAshland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Door,
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — State Representative Russell Goodwin continues to build momentum in his re-election campaign with the endorsement of the Wisconsin State Council SEIU, adding to a growing coalition of labor organizations, educators, public safety professionals, and community leaders supporting his campaign. “I am truly honored to receive the endorsement
MADISON – Sen. Kelda Roys’ campaign announced Thursday that it has raised over $1.2 million for the the June 30 filing deadline, ensuring that Roys has the resources to communicate with voters ahead of the Aug. 11 primary. Roys has already made the largest ad buy in the race to date,
MADISON, WI (July 09, 2026) – NFIB Wisconsin, the state’s largest small business advocate, announced the release of its biennial voting record for state legislators today. Overall, 15 State Senators and 53 Representatives scored a 100% NFIB Voting Record in the 2025-2026 session. “Wisconsin small businesses are grateful for their allies in the Legislature who support…
Milwaukee – A fragmented Wisconsin regulatory process is allowing new methane gas plants built to serve Big Tech data centers to be evaluated without a full review of impacts to the public, according to a new policy brief from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). The brief, authored by Maria
(Berlin, WI…) Republican leader State Rep. Kevin Petersen (R-Waupaca) today endorsed Kevin Krentz in the Republican primary to replace him in the state Assembly. Rep. Petersen announced early in 2026 his decision not to seek reelection to the Assembly. Petersen was elected to the Assembly in 2006, and rose into
MILWAUKEE — Kimberly West Eck and Robert J. Eck were honored as Marquette University’s Alumni of the Year during its annual Alumni National Awards at the end of May. At first glance, Kim’s and Bob’s Marquette journeys look very different. Bob’s followed a more traditional path, launching a global business
**Eau Claire, WI** — Dr. Xong Xiong, executive director of Wisconsin-based Hmong Organizing & Mobilizing for Empowerment, announced the group’s endorsement of Emily Berge, candidate for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Election Day is when everyone is truly equal because my vote has the same value as that of a billionaire’s,”