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In response to a proposed federal rule that would redirect Child Care and Development Fund dollars away from working families, WECA calls for expanded investment, not a redistribution of an already-strained subsidy. Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is
MADISON, WI – With the growing scandal around Democrat David Crowley’s support for giving tablets to inmates that a triple murderer used to threaten witnesses, no one’s mistaking him for someone who cares about protecting law-abiding citizens. But we’re now learning
Milwaukee – On September 16, WUWM 89.7 Milwaukee’s NPR will release season three of its podcast, Swing State of the Union. Hosted by WUWM’s Lake Effect producers Joy Powers and Sam Woods, the new season explores a timely question ahead
Former small business owner offers a sharp contrast to Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s record of tax cuts for the wealthy, health care cuts, and tariffs that squeeze Main Street LA CROSSE, Wis. — Main Street Action PAC today announced its
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation approving the allocation of $7,457,592 in Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF) for eight initiatives aimed at reducing opioid and substance use disorder (SUD), expanding treatment and prevention services, and saving lives. “The
Madison, Wis. – In case you missed it, Wisconsin Democrat State Assembly member Robyn Vining has a no good, terrible business record. While touting that she built her professional photography business “from scratch” 15 years ago, and her photography website
Mosquitoes remain active in the state as long as temperatures stay warm The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites to take action to prevent mosquito bites after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has confirmed
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MENASHA, Wis. — On Thursday, September 10 at 6:30pm at Neenah City Hall, the League of Women Voters (LWV) Winnebago County Chapter will host a debate for candidates running for state representative in Assembly District 53, but Republican candidate David
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that with the sale of the GEF2 building in downtown Madison, the DNR’s central office located within the building will close to the public on Sept. 30, 2026. The GEF2
MILWAUKEE — A free, family-friendly outdoor music series in support of veterans will wrap up its fifth season on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Milwaukee’s lakefront. “Music in the Garden” will be 1-4 p.m. at the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial
Commission encourages Wisconsinites to volunteer, pledge acts of kindness, and find local commemorative ceremonies statewide. MADISON, WI – September 9, 2026 – In observance of the 25th anniversary of September 11, the Wisconsin America250 Commission is calling on residents across the Badger
Madison, Wisconsin (September 9, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept eight cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its August 17, 2026 conference. The case numbers, counties of
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Dunn County officials are having difficult 2027 budget deliberations as projections show the county has an estimated $1.4 million gap in next year’s budget. “We are at the point where we are going to be reducing the
MADISON, WI — This week, Trump and Republican candidates from across the country are holding their first-ever midterm national convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas—a two-day, multi-million-dollar pep rally branded “The Great American Comeback,” with no official party
A new ad from Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, calls out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for his extreme agenda that has driven up costs for working families. In Congress, Tiffany voted for tax cuts for the
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As Wisconsin parents like David Crowley send their kids back to school this fall, they’re paying more than ever to do it. New reporting this back-to-school season shows the cost of basic school supplies has jumped 7.7% compared to
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In a new television ad released today by the Crowley-Godlewski campaign, David, a husband and father of three, highlights his plan to lower costs for working families. From gas and utilities to healthcare and housing, David understands the struggles working families are
LA CROSSE, WI — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today reaffirmed his non-negotiables for responsible data center development in Wisconsin, clear that data centers will not be allowed to come at the expense of Wisconsin farmland, water, electric ratepayers, or local
In response to a proposed federal rule that would redirect Child Care and Development Fund dollars away from working families, WECA calls for expanded investment, not a redistribution of an already-strained subsidy. Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is responding to a recent report that federal officials are drafting
MADISON, WI – With the growing scandal around Democrat David Crowley’s support for giving tablets to inmates that a triple murderer used to threaten witnesses, no one’s mistaking him for someone who cares about protecting law-abiding citizens. But we’re now learning more about just how much he’s willing to sabotage our
Milwaukee – On September 16, WUWM 89.7 Milwaukee’s NPR will release season three of its podcast, Swing State of the Union. Hosted by WUWM’s Lake Effect producers Joy Powers and Sam Woods, the new season explores a timely question ahead of Wisconsin’s November elections: Who has the power to shape
Former small business owner offers a sharp contrast to Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s record of tax cuts for the wealthy, health care cuts, and tariffs that squeeze Main Street LA CROSSE, Wis. — Main Street Action PAC today announced its endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, citing
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation approving the allocation of $7,457,592 in Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF) for eight initiatives aimed at reducing opioid and substance use disorder (SUD), expanding treatment and prevention services, and saving lives. “The opioid crisis has devastated families, strained our systems, and disproportionately
Madison, Wis. – In case you missed it, Wisconsin Democrat State Assembly member Robyn Vining has a no good, terrible business record. While touting that she built her professional photography business “from scratch” 15 years ago, and her photography website is currently operating and advertising sessions, Vining is anything but
Mosquitoes remain active in the state as long as temperatures stay warm The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites to take action to prevent mosquito bites after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has confirmed that a horse in Portage County tested positive for Eastern
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MENASHA, Wis. — On Thursday, September 10 at 6:30pm at Neenah City Hall, the League of Women Voters (LWV) Winnebago County Chapter will host a debate for candidates running for state representative in Assembly District 53, but Republican candidate David Daniels will be conspicuously absent. Despite receiving an invitation from
MGS Letter – 9.9.26Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that with the sale of the GEF2 building in downtown Madison, the DNR’s central office located within the building will close to the public on Sept. 30, 2026. The GEF2 building is being sold to developers as part of Gov. Tony
MILWAUKEE — A free, family-friendly outdoor music series in support of veterans will wrap up its fifth season on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Milwaukee’s lakefront. “Music in the Garden” will be 1-4 p.m. at the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, featuring Funny Man Sherman. Presented by the Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran
Commission encourages Wisconsinites to volunteer, pledge acts of kindness, and find local commemorative ceremonies statewide. MADISON, WI – September 9, 2026 – In observance of the 25th anniversary of September 11, the Wisconsin America250 Commission is calling on residents across the Badger State to transform remembrance into civic action by supporting national
Madison, Wisconsin (September 9, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept eight cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its August 17, 2026 conference. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Dunn County officials are having difficult 2027 budget deliberations as projections show the county has an estimated $1.4 million gap in next year’s budget. “We are at the point where we are going to be reducing the level of services we provide to the public,” said County
MADISON, WI — This week, Trump and Republican candidates from across the country are holding their first-ever midterm national convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas—a two-day, multi-million-dollar pep rally branded “The Great American Comeback,” with no official party business on the agenda—other than hobnobbing with billionaire donors and
A new ad from Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, calls out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for his extreme agenda that has driven up costs for working families. In Congress, Tiffany voted for tax cuts for the ultra-rich and data center operators and voted against tax cuts
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As Wisconsin parents like David Crowley send their kids back to school this fall, they’re paying more than ever to do it. New reporting this back-to-school season shows the cost of basic school supplies has jumped 7.7% compared to last year, with prices on staples like lunch boxes, notebooks, and
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In a new television ad released today by the Crowley-Godlewski campaign, David, a husband and father of three, highlights his plan to lower costs for working families. From gas and utilities to healthcare and housing, David understands the struggles working families are facing due to the affordability crisis created by Donald Trump
LA CROSSE, WI — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today reaffirmed his non-negotiables for responsible data center development in Wisconsin, clear that data centers will not be allowed to come at the expense of Wisconsin farmland, water, electric ratepayers, or local communities. Van Orden’s Non-Negotiables for Responsible Data Center Development in