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Over more than four decades, George Austin has steered iconic Madison projects like the Monona Terrace Convention Center and the Overture Center for the Arts. He is doing it again now as the project manager for the forthcoming Wisconsin History Center on Capitol Square.
MADISON, WI — Today, Sheriff Kalvin Barrett announced his campaign for re-election as Dane County Sheriff, pledging to continue his inclusive, data-driven, and community-centered approach to public safety. “Serving as your Sheriff has been the honor of my lifetime,” said
Madison… The largest coalition ever assembled to defend Wisconsin’s lakes is strongly opposing Assembly Bill (AB) 1033 – which threatens Wisconsin’s shoreline, fishing, and waterways. The coalition consists of nearly 90 Wisconsin fishing enthusiasts, advocates for local control, lake property landowners,
A Dane County judge declared voting absentee is a constitutional right, not a privilege, as he rejected the city of Madison’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed over the former clerk’s failure to count 193 absentee ballots in the November election.
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Eau Claire, WI — Today, 96th Assembly District State Representative (La Crosse and Vernon Counties), Tara Johnson endorsed Emily Berge for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Emily is the only candidate with a proven record of standing up for
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 29, 2026, Chief United States District Judge Pamela Pepper sentenced Dametri G. Horton (age: 34) to 12 years’ imprisonment for his commission of an armed
“I never thought the day would come when a Republican president, a Republican candidate for governor, and Republican candidates for Congress would try to take that right away from me in order to justify the murder of an American citizen”
[Waukesha, Wis] — Judge Maria Lazar’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today a massive acceleration in momentum, raising nearly $200,000 in just the last four weeks. This surge is fueled by a rapidly expanding grassroots network of citizens
Trump Administration refuses to provide explanation or justification as to why Wisconsin’s request for FEMA assistance was again denied MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the Trump Administration for once again denying Wisconsin’s application for Public Assistance for Door,
Over more than four decades, George Austin has steered iconic Madison projects like the Monona Terrace Convention Center and the Overture Center for the Arts. He is doing it again now as the project manager for the forthcoming Wisconsin History Center on Capitol Square.
MADISON, WI — Today, Sheriff Kalvin Barrett announced his campaign for re-election as Dane County Sheriff, pledging to continue his inclusive, data-driven, and community-centered approach to public safety. “Serving as your Sheriff has been the honor of my lifetime,” said Sheriff Barrett. “Every day, my deputies and I do everything
Madison… The largest coalition ever assembled to defend Wisconsin’s lakes is strongly opposing Assembly Bill (AB) 1033 – which threatens Wisconsin’s shoreline, fishing, and waterways. The coalition consists of nearly 90 Wisconsin fishing enthusiasts, advocates for local control, lake property landowners, sailors, environmentalists, supporters of riparian rights, those concerned with spreading…
A Dane County judge declared voting absentee is a constitutional right, not a privilege, as he rejected the city of Madison’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed over the former clerk’s failure to count 193 absentee ballots in the November election.
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Eau Claire, WI — Today, 96th Assembly District State Representative (La Crosse and Vernon Counties), Tara Johnson endorsed Emily Berge for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Emily is the only candidate with a proven record of standing up for her community against bullies like Donald Trump and Derrick Van
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on January 29, 2026, Chief United States District Judge Pamela Pepper sentenced Dametri G. Horton (age: 34) to 12 years’ imprisonment for his commission of an armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm. On May 7,
“I never thought the day would come when a Republican president, a Republican candidate for governor, and Republican candidates for Congress would try to take that right away from me in order to justify the murder of an American citizen” — Hunter and Sportsman Wayde Lawler MADISON, Wis. — New
[Waukesha, Wis] — Judge Maria Lazar’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today a massive acceleration in momentum, raising nearly $200,000 in just the last four weeks. This surge is fueled by a rapidly expanding grassroots network of citizens seeking an independent, common-sense voice on the bench. Judge Lazar
Trump Administration refuses to provide explanation or justification as to why Wisconsin’s request for FEMA assistance was again denied MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the Trump Administration for once again denying Wisconsin’s application for Public Assistance for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after severe storms