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WEST BEND, Wis. — The Washington County Board of Supervisors last night unanimously approved Anti-Crime Plan C, a comprehensive public safety initiative that invests in law enforcement, courtroom security, emergency communications, and narcotics prosecution to keep Washington County one of the
APPLETON, WI (July 8, 2026) – Candidate, Mark Scheffler for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today announced a new comprehensive immigration framework, titled “Restoring Order, Fairness, and Opportunity.” The proposal outlines a balanced, seven-step approach to fix America’s broken immigration system by moving
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is once again refusing to protect his constituents’ right to vote. In a moment of true bipartisanship, Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats united this week against a Trump Administration proposal that baselessly attacks
WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, today announced the launch of a new seven-figure statewide advertising campaign across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The new ad, titled “Breakfast with the Tiffanys,” serves up Tom Tiffany’s common-sense plan to
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters released its 2025-26 Conservation Scorecard, tracking how state legislators voted on key environmental, public health, and voting rights bills during the recent legislative session. The scorecard highlights how fair legislative maps, which increased constituent accountability,
Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson issued the following statement on the untimely passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: “I am devastated by the news of the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. He was a public servant of
Door County, WI – The Land Trust is launching a $25,000 matching challenge to double the amount of donations made as part of a $750,000 private fundraising campaign for a newly proposed 338-acre nature preserve. This project would protect an important
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $2.3 million in annual payments through the Lift Bridge Aids (LBA) program will go to five Wisconsin cities to help maintain 10 lift bridges across the state, helping local communities maintain and operate… Please log in to access
Republicans are screaming about “waste, fraud and abuse” to try to distract voters from all of this destruction and graft. But their “fraud” talk just reminds people of the stunning theft of public resources they’ve enabled and are now trying to cover up with flimsy, slanderous lies.
The White House is always the last place Vance looks.
Data centers in space, transgender goats, dishonesty, and a touching hostage story
Those who had the good fortune to work alongside Farrow knew him as an affable, approachable leader who brought a genuine warmth to every encounter, whether he was at the State Capitol, the county courthouse, or out in the community. He carried a deep pride in Wisconsin and in Waukesha County, and he never missed a chance to credit others for the work they did.
Wisconsin’s utility system still rests on a framework shaped by the 1907 Public Utilities Law that granted utility corporations monopoly status. Today, this system allows top executives at utilities to take home massive salaries, while families struggle under high energy burdens.
Voting for legislators who support farmers helps to strengthen agriculture and build a strong and resilient food system so that everyone can access quality food at affordable prices. When agriculture wins, everyone wins.
As a teacher, I saw firsthand what happens when young people become disconnected, but I also saw the profound transformation that occurs when they find belonging and purpose.
In the Restorative Justice program, a small group of selected prisoners go through an 11-week program learning about themselves, about the impact of crimes on victims, about how the justice system works (or doesn’t work), and about what life can be like on the outside.
The problem with the American Creed is that it’s different for everyone. Both the Left and the Right can rightfully claim that the American Promise can only be kept by implementing their respective political programs. But the Declaration was never meant to establish a Creed. So how should Americans understand it
Parents in Madison have a built-in history lesson every time they take the kids out for a bike ride.
The issue was not whether federal property should be protected. It should be. The issue was why Trump showed mercy toward people connected to one of the most serious attacks on American democratic institutions in modern history, while he treated alleged interference with a failed pool liner as a public criminal threat worthy of escalation.
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WEST BEND, Wis. — The Washington County Board of Supervisors last night unanimously approved Anti-Crime Plan C, a comprehensive public safety initiative that invests in law enforcement, courtroom security, emergency communications, and narcotics prosecution to keep Washington County one of the safest places to live, work, and raise a family. The
APPLETON, WI (July 8, 2026) – Candidate, Mark Scheffler for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today announced a new comprehensive immigration framework, titled “Restoring Order, Fairness, and Opportunity.” The proposal outlines a balanced, seven-step approach to fix America’s broken immigration system by moving past the polarizing extremes of open borders and mass deportation.
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is once again refusing to protect his constituents’ right to vote. In a moment of true bipartisanship, Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats united this week against a Trump Administration proposal that baselessly attacks mail-in voting and would make it harder for rural Wisconsinites
WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, today announced the launch of a new seven-figure statewide advertising campaign across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The new ad, titled “Breakfast with the Tiffanys,” serves up Tom Tiffany’s common-sense plan to require healthcare price transparency so patients know the cost of
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters released its 2025-26 Conservation Scorecard, tracking how state legislators voted on key environmental, public health, and voting rights bills during the recent legislative session. The scorecard highlights how fair legislative maps, which increased constituent accountability, has shifted the balance of legislative power. This shift helped
Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson issued the following statement on the untimely passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: “I am devastated by the news of the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. He was a public servant of the highest caliber who served his community and state with
Door County, WI – The Land Trust is launching a $25,000 matching challenge to double the amount of donations made as part of a $750,000 private fundraising campaign for a newly proposed 338-acre nature preserve. This project would protect an important watershed and wildlife habitat in Southern Door and safeguard land
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $2.3 million in annual payments through the Lift Bridge Aids (LBA) program will go to five Wisconsin cities to help maintain 10 lift bridges across the state, helping local communities maintain and operate… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
Republicans are screaming about “waste, fraud and abuse” to try to distract voters from all of this destruction and graft. But their “fraud” talk just reminds people of the stunning theft of public resources they’ve enabled and are now trying to cover up with flimsy, slanderous lies.
The White House is always the last place Vance looks.
Data centers in space, transgender goats, dishonesty, and a touching hostage story
Those who had the good fortune to work alongside Farrow knew him as an affable, approachable leader who brought a genuine warmth to every encounter, whether he was at the State Capitol, the county courthouse, or out in the community. He carried a deep pride in Wisconsin and in Waukesha County, and he never missed a chance to credit others for the work they did.
Wisconsin’s utility system still rests on a framework shaped by the 1907 Public Utilities Law that granted utility corporations monopoly status. Today, this system allows top executives at utilities to take home massive salaries, while families struggle under high energy burdens.
Voting for legislators who support farmers helps to strengthen agriculture and build a strong and resilient food system so that everyone can access quality food at affordable prices. When agriculture wins, everyone wins.
As a teacher, I saw firsthand what happens when young people become disconnected, but I also saw the profound transformation that occurs when they find belonging and purpose.
In the Restorative Justice program, a small group of selected prisoners go through an 11-week program learning about themselves, about the impact of crimes on victims, about how the justice system works (or doesn’t work), and about what life can be like on the outside.
The problem with the American Creed is that it’s different for everyone. Both the Left and the Right can rightfully claim that the American Promise can only be kept by implementing their respective political programs. But the Declaration was never meant to establish a Creed. So how should Americans understand it
Parents in Madison have a built-in history lesson every time they take the kids out for a bike ride.
The issue was not whether federal property should be protected. It should be. The issue was why Trump showed mercy toward people connected to one of the most serious attacks on American democratic institutions in modern history, while he treated alleged interference with a failed pool liner as a public criminal threat worthy of escalation.
… 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.