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Wisconsin Dells, WI — Hansen’s IGA Market has been named the 2025 Grocer of the Year by the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA), the organization’s highest honor. The award was presented at the Annual WGA Awards dinner recognizing the Hansen family’s leadership
Wisconsin Dells, WI – Russ Davis Wholesale has been selected as the 2025 Vendor of the Year, one of the Wisconsin Grocers Association’s (WGA) highest honors. In the competitive landscape of grocery retail, few vendors manage to achieve the delicate balance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll showed that 78% of Americans – including majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents – support extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium
MADISON – The Town of Campbell voted on Thursday night in support of Senate Bill 128, a sweeping PFAS relief bill that would unlock new funding for PFAS-affected communities and extend legal protections to pollution victims, as the community battles
Madison – Today, Representatives Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego), Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus), Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin), Elijah Behnke (R-Town of Chase), Joy Goeben (R-Hobart), Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), and Duke Tucker (R-Grantsburg) began circulating an election integrity bill which
Wisconsin Dells, WI – Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) closed out the 2025 Innovation Expo with an Awards Banquet to celebrate the WGA Award Winners on September 30 at the Wilderness in Wisconsin Dells. The WGA Awards consists of four categories: Community
MEQUON, WI – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today issued the following statement regarding Concordia University Wisconsin’s decision to grant official recognition to Jacob Turner’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter after two years of administrative resistance: “I want to thank Concordia University
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Government and Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss the federal government shutdown, the races for governor and Supreme Court, a bill from GOP senators to legalize medical marijuana and more.
Attorney Michael Hughes announced today that he is a candidate for Marathon County Circuit Court Judge. Attorney Hughes is running to succeed Judge LaMont Jacobson who has filed a notice of non-candidacy, creating an open seat on the Circuit Court.
MADISON, Wis. — As the GOP-led government shutdown continues, Seventh Congressional District Representative and GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Tom Tiffany is spending his night at a lavish fundraiser with some of Wisconsin’s wealthiest donors, including GOP megadonor Liz Uihlein. Tickets cost as much as
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this week, a report revealed text messages sent to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, exposing how former President Trump and Republicans like Tariff Lover Tom Tiffany bailed out Argentina at the expense of American farmers. Their failed tariff policy enabled China
Science in Nursing (MSN) program, designed specifically for career changers who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and are ready to pursue a future in nursing. The first cohort will begin in fall 2026. Unlike traditional MSN pathways,
MADISON, WI… Victims whose images are twisted into synthetic “deep fake” pornography for online display and distribution now have strong legal protections under Wisconsin Act 34, authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Brent Jacobson (Mosinee) which was signed
WAUSAU, WI – United States Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin Governor. “I have known Tom Tiffany for 16 years, all of which he has been a great champion for Wisconsin. Some people claim to be conservative
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill to ensure the state’s criminal code is updated to reflect the increasing use and potential misuse of artificial intelligence. Senate Bill 33, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 34: Expands the crime of
Milwaukee, WI— Carpenter, small business owner, and general contractor Brett Hulsey announced he will sue the Greg Borowski, Executive the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel(MJS), the USA TODAY NETWORK and parent company Gannett for $1.5 billion for defamation and libel. The suit was
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) are leading a letter to President Trump, expressing grave concerns regarding his executive order Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization and the related memorandum Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence, … Please
MADISON, Wis. – A forum focusing on economic and technology development issues and featuring many announced major-party candidates for Wisconsin governor will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez; Washington County
This week the FDA announced approval of a generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone. The manufacturer of this generic drug openly states that their drug is designed to “terminate a pregnancy” and that their mission is to “normalize abortion.” Over the past
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at the Democrats running for Wisconsin governor and those who may yet join the race. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Wisconsin Dells, WI — Hansen’s IGA Market has been named the 2025 Grocer of the Year by the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA), the organization’s highest honor. The award was presented at the Annual WGA Awards dinner recognizing the Hansen family’s leadership and commitment to excellence in the grocery industry. “This truly
Wisconsin Dells, WI – Russ Davis Wholesale has been selected as the 2025 Vendor of the Year, one of the Wisconsin Grocers Association’s (WGA) highest honors. In the competitive landscape of grocery retail, few vendors manage to achieve the delicate balance of delivering exceptional service while maintaining robust partnerships that benefit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll showed that 78% of Americans – including majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents – support extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits which allow tens of millions of Americans to
MADISON – The Town of Campbell voted on Thursday night in support of Senate Bill 128, a sweeping PFAS relief bill that would unlock new funding for PFAS-affected communities and extend legal protections to pollution victims, as the community battles some of the most significant PFAS contamination in the state.
Madison – Today, Representatives Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls), Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego), Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus), Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin), Elijah Behnke (R-Town of Chase), Joy Goeben (R-Hobart), Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), and Duke Tucker (R-Grantsburg) began circulating an election integrity bill which would restore the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s legally sound decision in
Wisconsin Dells, WI – Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) closed out the 2025 Innovation Expo with an Awards Banquet to celebrate the WGA Award Winners on September 30 at the Wilderness in Wisconsin Dells. The WGA Awards consists of four categories: Community Service, Excellence in Operations, Vendor of the Year, and Grocer
MEQUON, WI – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today issued the following statement regarding Concordia University Wisconsin’s decision to grant official recognition to Jacob Turner’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter after two years of administrative resistance: “I want to thank Concordia University Wisconsin President Dr. Erik P. Ankerberg for doing the right
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Government and Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss the federal government shutdown, the races for governor and Supreme Court, a bill from GOP senators to legalize medical marijuana and more.
Attorney Michael Hughes announced today that he is a candidate for Marathon County Circuit Court Judge. Attorney Hughes is running to succeed Judge LaMont Jacobson who has filed a notice of non-candidacy, creating an open seat on the Circuit Court. The non-partisan election will be held on April 7, 2026.
MADISON, Wis. — As the GOP-led government shutdown continues, Seventh Congressional District Representative and GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Tom Tiffany is spending his night at a lavish fundraiser with some of Wisconsin’s wealthiest donors, including GOP megadonor Liz Uihlein. Tickets cost as much as $20,000. Last week, Tiffany walked away from efforts to prevent a
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this week, a report revealed text messages sent to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, exposing how former President Trump and Republicans like Tariff Lover Tom Tiffany bailed out Argentina at the expense of American farmers. Their failed tariff policy enabled China and Argentina to strike a trade deal, leaving U.S. farmers
Science in Nursing (MSN) program, designed specifically for career changers who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and are ready to pursue a future in nursing. The first cohort will begin in fall 2026. Unlike traditional MSN pathways, Concordia’s program welcomes students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds
MADISON, WI… Victims whose images are twisted into synthetic “deep fake” pornography for online display and distribution now have strong legal protections under Wisconsin Act 34, authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Brent Jacobson (Mosinee) which was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers today. “As the capabilities
WAUSAU, WI – United States Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin Governor. “I have known Tom Tiffany for 16 years, all of which he has been a great champion for Wisconsin. Some people claim to be conservative but will buckle under pressure to special interests, not Tom
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill to ensure the state’s criminal code is updated to reflect the increasing use and potential misuse of artificial intelligence. Senate Bill 33, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 34: Expands the crime of representations depicting nudity; Defines “synthetic intimate representation”; Prohibits posting,
Milwaukee, WI— Carpenter, small business owner, and general contractor Brett Hulsey announced he will sue the Greg Borowski, Executive the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel(MJS), the USA TODAY NETWORK and parent company Gannett for $1.5 billion for defamation and libel. The suit was triggered by a MJS story about Brett running for WI governor that
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) are leading a letter to President Trump, expressing grave concerns regarding his executive order Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization and the related memorandum Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence, … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
MADISON, Wis. – A forum focusing on economic and technology development issues and featuring many announced major-party candidates for Wisconsin governor will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez; Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, State Sen. Kelda Roys; and former Wisconsin
This week the FDA announced approval of a generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone. The manufacturer of this generic drug openly states that their drug is designed to “terminate a pregnancy” and that their mission is to “normalize abortion.” Over the past several years, the FDA has steadily weakened critical safety protocols
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at the Democrats running for Wisconsin governor and those who may yet join the race. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.