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The willingness to erase one accused and elevate another to the highest office in the land reveals a troubling inconsistency in how we assign value, credibility, and consequence.
On May Day, Milwaukee’s immigrant roots of past and present are celebrated and renewed in ‘Day Without Immigrants’ march
Economic sabotage, censorship: it’s all in a day’s work for bureaucrats.
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Dean Kaufert: “Dean’s decision to return to the Legislature for one more term speaks to his commitment to public service and to this institution. He didn’t have
State utility regulators rejected a proposal that would have required ratepayers to share the cost of new power plants built for data centers. Data centers in We Energies’ coverage area will instead be expected to pay the whole cost of
“The first congressional district, frankly on paper, is more flippable than the third district,” Peter Burgelis, a Democratic alderman in Milwaukee, said while announcing his candidacy on WISN-TV’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee VA Medical Center has unveiled its 2025 Annual Report, titled “Healing, Hope and Honor.” The report encapsulates highlights of the past year, our partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin, pertinent statistics, important updates, inspiring stories, awards,
GOP Rep. Dean Kaufert, who returned to the Legislature this session after leaving a decade earlier when he became Neenah mayor, announced today he won’t seek reelection. Kaufert said in a statement he has spent the last 38 years “representing
Madison – After more than three decades of dedicated public service, State Representative Dean R. Kaufert [R – Neenah] has announced he will not seek reelection to the Wisconsin State Assembly. “After a great deal of thought and reflection, there comes a
La Crosse, WI — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey have officially proclaimed April 30, 2026, as Civil Discourse Day in Wisconsin and the City of La Crosse. The date holds historical significance as the anniversary of George
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), kicked off “National Apprenticeship Week” in Wisconsin by celebrating that, for the fifth year in a row, Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship program for high school students saw record-high enrollment. During the 2025-26 school year, a rec… Please log
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, April 24, the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) filed a Prohibited Practices complaint against Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) with the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC). Since opening bargaining in February, MPS has falsely claimed to MTEA’s
Grantsburg, WI — Duke Tucker announces his campaign for re-election to the 75th Assembly District. “I’m excited to be running for re-election to continue representing the residents of Polk and Burnett counties. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished so far
“Milwaukee Politician Peter Burgelis, who voted to nearly double the sales tax on working families, has no business running in a seat he doesn’t live in. While Burgelis pushes a platform that would raise costs, Congressman Bryan Steil remains focused
Left-wing political operative Rebecca Cooke must immediately denounce her former employer, Kirk Bangstad, and return any money she made from his campaign, after his shocking Facebook post about yet another attempted assassination on President Trump’s life. As a reminder, as a political fundraiser,
MADISON, Wis. — Today, radical Milwaukee politician Peter Burgelis announced his candidacy for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, a district where he does not live and cannot easily move to without resigning his current office. Southeast Wisconsin families cannot afford a
LA CROSSE, WI. – DCCC-backed candidate Rebecca Cooke’s past work as a political consultant is back in the spotlight. This time her work as a political consultant for Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, the same far-left activist behind
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN – Peter Burgelis today announced his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, focusing on lowering costs for working families and restoring accountability in Washington. “I can’t sit by while Bryan Steil lets Donald Trump take aim
Madison – The Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is continuing its popular Youth Volunteer Firefighter Training Program grants, with DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth today announcing the four winners in this latest round of awards. The winners in this latest round of
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with members and affiliates in 29 states issued the follow statement following the gun violence that occurred this evening at the White House
The willingness to erase one accused and elevate another to the highest office in the land reveals a troubling inconsistency in how we assign value, credibility, and consequence.
On May Day, Milwaukee’s immigrant roots of past and present are celebrated and renewed in ‘Day Without Immigrants’ march
Economic sabotage, censorship: it’s all in a day’s work for bureaucrats.
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Dean Kaufert: “Dean’s decision to return to the Legislature for one more term speaks to his commitment to public service and to this institution. He didn’t have to come back but he chose to step forward and
State utility regulators rejected a proposal that would have required ratepayers to share the cost of new power plants built for data centers. Data centers in We Energies’ coverage area will instead be expected to pay the whole cost of new “bespoke” power generation built to serve the energy-guzzling facilities,
“The first congressional district, frankly on paper, is more flippable than the third district,” Peter Burgelis, a Democratic alderman in Milwaukee, said while announcing his candidacy on WISN-TV’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee VA Medical Center has unveiled its 2025 Annual Report, titled “Healing, Hope and Honor.” The report encapsulates highlights of the past year, our partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin, pertinent statistics, important updates, inspiring stories, awards, achievements, and more. The 20-page report is available digitally on
GOP Rep. Dean Kaufert, who returned to the Legislature this session after leaving a decade earlier when he became Neenah mayor, announced today he won’t seek reelection. Kaufert said in a statement he has spent the last 38 years “representing this area trying to do what is right for the
Madison – After more than three decades of dedicated public service, State Representative Dean R. Kaufert [R – Neenah] has announced he will not seek reelection to the Wisconsin State Assembly. “After a great deal of thought and reflection, there comes a time when you simply know it is time,” Kaufert said. “Family
La Crosse, WI — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey have officially proclaimed April 30, 2026, as Civil Discourse Day in Wisconsin and the City of La Crosse. The date holds historical significance as the anniversary of George Washington’s First Inauguration. In his leadership, George Washington emphasized the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), kicked off “National Apprenticeship Week” in Wisconsin by celebrating that, for the fifth year in a row, Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship program for high school students saw record-high enrollment. During the 2025-26 school year, a rec… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
MILWAUKEE – On Friday, April 24, the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) filed a Prohibited Practices complaint against Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) with the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC). Since opening bargaining in February, MPS has falsely claimed to MTEA’s bargaining team, MPS employees and the media that their three
Grantsburg, WI — Duke Tucker announces his campaign for re-election to the 75th Assembly District. “I’m excited to be running for re-election to continue representing the residents of Polk and Burnett counties. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished so far – lowering income taxes for millions of Wisconsinites, addressing the
“Milwaukee Politician Peter Burgelis, who voted to nearly double the sales tax on working families, has no business running in a seat he doesn’t live in. While Burgelis pushes a platform that would raise costs, Congressman Bryan Steil remains focused on the issues that matter most – lowering costs for
Left-wing political operative Rebecca Cooke must immediately denounce her former employer, Kirk Bangstad, and return any money she made from his campaign, after his shocking Facebook post about yet another attempted assassination on President Trump’s life. As a reminder, as a political fundraiser, Rebecca Cooke worked on Kirk Bangstad’s failed campaign, pocketing thousands
MADISON, Wis. — Today, radical Milwaukee politician Peter Burgelis announced his candidacy for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, a district where he does not live and cannot easily move to without resigning his current office. Southeast Wisconsin families cannot afford a candidate more focused on Milwaukee politics than on the needs
LA CROSSE, WI. – DCCC-backed candidate Rebecca Cooke’s past work as a political consultant is back in the spotlight. This time her work as a political consultant for Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, the same far-left activist behind disturbing, now-deleted posts celebrating the assasination attempt against President Donald
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN – Peter Burgelis today announced his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, focusing on lowering costs for working families and restoring accountability in Washington. “I can’t sit by while Bryan Steil lets Donald Trump take aim at our neighbors, our pocketbooks, and our values,” Burgelis said.
Madison – The Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is continuing its popular Youth Volunteer Firefighter Training Program grants, with DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth today announcing the four winners in this latest round of awards. The winners in this latest round of grants are: Beaver Dam Fire Department – $25,000 for the
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with members and affiliates in 29 states issued the follow statement following the gun violence that occurred this evening at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Statement by National President Darryl Morin: “Gun violence