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Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley today ended his campaign for governor, telling WisPolitics in a statement that it has become clear that he won’t be the Dem nominee.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four other states, secured an important settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Company that will advance farmers’ right
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $180 million in the third quarterly payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing
Milwaukee, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance back for his second visit to the Badger State in 2026 Wednesday. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement: “Vice President Vance’s visit is a reminder
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Former U.S. Ambassador and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett today announced his endorsement of Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin 21st Assembly District, calling him a proven leader committed to working families and the communities he serves. “Dan Bukiewicz
Representative Chanz Green was recently awarded the 2025-26 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association in recognition of his efforts supporting town government. “Representative Green has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing the real-world challengesfacing towns,” said
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will hold meetings for the community on July 13 and 14 at the Boys & Girls Club at Rogers Street Academy, in the aftermath of the five-alarm fire June 30 that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School. At
WISCONSIN- Alderman and Democratic candidate for Congress Peter Burgelis today celebrated another major victory for residents following the announcement that a proposed large-scale data center has been removed from the Midtown Center redevelopment project. The decision comes after months of
MILWAUKEE – In response to Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement: “As Vice President JD Vance arrives in Milwaukee County to repeat the President’s false claims, working families here are asking
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are spending $3,000 more on everyday goods than we were two years ago and one of the architects of the rising cost crisis, JD Vance, is in the Badger State today to stand with Wisconsinites … but only if
Today, Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched two ads, slamming Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany for his extreme anti-choice record and MAGA agenda that is harming Wisconsinites. The ads, which are airing on both TV and streaming
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Bernard Brunkow as Washburn County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Dennis Stuart’s retirement. Brunkow will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Bernard Brunkow will
The News: A new report by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the MacIver Institute finds that a longstanding Wisconsin statute conflicts with the Wisconsin Constitution’s “secret ballot” guarantee. As a result, WILL and MacIver are calling for
MILWAUKEE (July 8, 2026)—A fragmented Wisconsin regulatory process is allowing new methane gas plants built to serve Big Tech data centers to be evaluated without a full review of impacts to the public, according to a new policy brief from the Union
Biology and environmental science faculty, university students and high school students ventured into the marshes, creeks and wetlands surrounding UW-Stout Polytechnic and the Menomonie area this summer to understand and strengthen the health of the Red Cedar Watershed. Their research
Milwaukee, WI – JD Vance’s visit to Milwaukee today to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to “combat fraud” comes on the heels of a recent report by Climate Power and the Center for American Progress Action Fund that highlights how
Anti-tech sentiment ignoring staggering job and revenue projections
Wisconsin is a state that fixes things. It’s time our federal laws reflected that.
Clinton, WI: Proven conservative Ellen Schutt continues to build momentum in her campaign for State Senate, having earned the endorsement of the Wisconsin Young Republicans (WIYR), one of Wisconsin’s most active conservative grassroots organizations. WIYR’s endorsement recognizes Schutt’s record of
The Act updates the state’s technical education grant program, allowing school districts to use grant funding for the construction, renovation, or improvement of training facilities, the purchase of industry-standard tools and equipment, and the acquisition of software and instructional materials needed to prepare students for careers in these high-demand fields.
Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley today ended his campaign for governor, telling WisPolitics in a statement that it has become clear that he won’t be the Dem nominee.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four other states, secured an important settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Company that will advance farmers’ right to repair their own John Deere tractors and farm equipment.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $180 million in the third quarterly payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to repair, maintain, and improve local roads and connecting
Milwaukee, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance back for his second visit to the Badger State in 2026 Wednesday. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement: “Vice President Vance’s visit is a reminder of what accountable government looks like. Whether you align as
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Former U.S. Ambassador and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett today announced his endorsement of Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin 21st Assembly District, calling him a proven leader committed to working families and the communities he serves. “Dan Bukiewicz is a leader committed to helping working families and our
Representative Chanz Green was recently awarded the 2025-26 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association in recognition of his efforts supporting town government. “Representative Green has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing the real-world challengesfacing towns,” said Tom Winker, President of the Wisconsin Towns Association. “He has
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will hold meetings for the community on July 13 and 14 at the Boys & Girls Club at Rogers Street Academy, in the aftermath of the five-alarm fire June 30 that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School. At the meetings, district leaders will present plans for Lincoln students
WISCONSIN- Alderman and Democratic candidate for Congress Peter Burgelis today celebrated another major victory for residents following the announcement that a proposed large-scale data center has been removed from the Midtown Center redevelopment project. The decision comes after months of neighborhood advocacy and public concerns about the project’s impacts on
MILWAUKEE – In response to Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement: “As Vice President JD Vance arrives in Milwaukee County to repeat the President’s false claims, working families here are asking a much different question: Why isn’t the Trump administration focused
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are spending $3,000 more on everyday goods than we were two years ago and one of the architects of the rising cost crisis, JD Vance, is in the Badger State today to stand with Wisconsinites … but only if they have an extra $35,000 to spare. During his July
Today, Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched two ads, slamming Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany for his extreme anti-choice record and MAGA agenda that is harming Wisconsinites. The ads, which are airing on both TV and streaming platforms, focus on Tiffany’s support for criminalizing abortion and working to overturn … Please
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Bernard Brunkow as Washburn County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Dennis Stuart’s retirement. Brunkow will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Bernard Brunkow will provide stability while the people of Washburn County decide who
The News: A new report by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the MacIver Institute finds that a longstanding Wisconsin statute conflicts with the Wisconsin Constitution’s “secret ballot” guarantee. As a result, WILL and MacIver are calling for the Wisconsin Legislature to amend the law. The Quote: WILL Associate
MILWAUKEE (July 8, 2026)—A fragmented Wisconsin regulatory process is allowing new methane gas plants built to serve Big Tech data centers to be evaluated without a full review of impacts to the public, according to a new policy brief from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). The brief, authored by Maria Chavez, senior
Biology and environmental science faculty, university students and high school students ventured into the marshes, creeks and wetlands surrounding UW-Stout Polytechnic and the Menomonie area this summer to understand and strengthen the health of the Red Cedar Watershed. Their research is part of three of Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin’s longest-running
Milwaukee, WI – JD Vance’s visit to Milwaukee today to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to “combat fraud” comes on the heels of a recent report by Climate Power and the Center for American Progress Action Fund that highlights how unaffordable life has become for Wisconsinites. The report found that
Anti-tech sentiment ignoring staggering job and revenue projections
Wisconsin is a state that fixes things. It’s time our federal laws reflected that.
Clinton, WI: Proven conservative Ellen Schutt continues to build momentum in her campaign for State Senate, having earned the endorsement of the Wisconsin Young Republicans (WIYR), one of Wisconsin’s most active conservative grassroots organizations. WIYR’s endorsement recognizes Schutt’s record of conservative leadership and her work engaging young conservatives across the
The Act updates the state’s technical education grant program, allowing school districts to use grant funding for the construction, renovation, or improvement of training facilities, the purchase of industry-standard tools and equipment, and the acquisition of software and instructional materials needed to prepare students for careers in these high-demand fields.