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Just five days after the party triumph in elections swept across the country, eight members of the Democratic caucus found a way to throw the upper hand away in the 40-day government shutdown.

Whether Democrats — who lately have had a habit of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory — can turn this stunning change in strategy into midterm success next year is still the big question.

Mesmerized by the Marxist Mamdani mirage.

Legacy giving can provide the support they need for generations to come in the name and living memory of the donor.

After five household moves over 90-plus years, my childhood library is still with me.

This National Kindness Day, let’s remember that kindness doesn’t require perfection; it requires participation. It’s checking in on a neighbor. It’s listening with empathy. It’s using your voice to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s uncomfortable.
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MADISON, Wis. – In honor of America Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. Wisconsin’s recycling law bans certain materials from the trash and establishes a
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Madison – Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) today released his endorsements of statewide candidates for the 2026 election. “I am pleased to announce my support for Sarah Godlewski for Lt. Governor, Josh Kaul for Attorney General, Eric Wilson for State Treasurer, and
On National Seat Belt Day, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Division of Wisconsin State Patrol celebrate record-high seat belt use in Wisconsin after the most recent observational survey reported 94% of drivers in the state buckle up. This
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Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August expressed confidence that legislation to allow online bets to be placed in Wisconsin will get at least 50 GOP votes on the floor next week despite pushback in some conservative circles.
MADISON—Today, State Rep. Maureen McCarville endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. McCarville (AD-45) is the latest State Representative in Dane County to endorse Judge Ben Jones, including Rep. Sheila


Just five days after the party triumph in elections swept across the country, eight members of the Democratic caucus found a way to throw the upper hand away in the 40-day government shutdown.

Whether Democrats — who lately have had a habit of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory — can turn this stunning change in strategy into midterm success next year is still the big question.

Mesmerized by the Marxist Mamdani mirage.

Legacy giving can provide the support they need for generations to come in the name and living memory of the donor.

After five household moves over 90-plus years, my childhood library is still with me.

This National Kindness Day, let’s remember that kindness doesn’t require perfection; it requires participation. It’s checking in on a neighbor. It’s listening with empathy. It’s using your voice to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s uncomfortable.
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MADISON, Wis. – In honor of America Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. Wisconsin’s recycling law bans certain materials from the trash and establishes a statewide recycling program. For the last 13 years, the DNR
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Madison – Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) today released his endorsements of statewide candidates for the 2026 election. “I am pleased to announce my support for Sarah Godlewski for Lt. Governor, Josh Kaul for Attorney General, Eric Wilson for State Treasurer, and JoCasta Zamarripa for Secretary of State,” Pocan said. Pocan also
On National Seat Belt Day, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Division of Wisconsin State Patrol celebrate record-high seat belt use in Wisconsin after the most recent observational survey reported 94% of drivers in the state buckle up. This is the highest percentage of seat belt use reported since
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Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August expressed confidence that legislation to allow online bets to be placed in Wisconsin will get at least 50 GOP votes on the floor next week despite pushback in some conservative circles.
MADISON—Today, State Rep. Maureen McCarville endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. McCarville (AD-45) is the latest State Representative in Dane County to endorse Judge Ben Jones, including Rep. Sheila Stubbs (AD-78), Rep. Francesca Hong (AD-76) and Rep. Lisa Subeck (AD-79). They join WI