Case investigations are underway to determine possible connections to ongoing measles activity in the state The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Vernon County Health Department have confirmed two cases of measles in Vernon County through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene. The case investigation is underway to

MADISON, WI – Tom Tiffany is making it clear to Wisconsin families: he is the only candidate for Governor who will protect them from tax hikes. Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), the nation’s leading taxpayer protection group, has confirmed that Tiffany has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge to “oppose and veto any and all

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Candidate Jung Spent Year Campaigning on County Time in Likely Violation of Criminal Law Democrat Trevor Jung, Racine’s transit director, has spent a full year campaigning for Wisconsin Senate on public time, which very likely constitutes criminal misconduct in public office. The Heartland Post | September 10, 2026 

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, it was reported that another gubernatorial debate has been canceled because MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany “would not agree to additional planned debates.”  “Congressman Tom Tiffany is refusing to debate because he knows he can’t defend his votes for high gas prices and tariffs, which are raising

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to request a Rapid Disaster Declaration in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred on July 27, 2026. The severe storms resulted in at least one confirmed EF-3 tornado in northeastern Wisconsin, along with high winds, hail, power outages, and

Green Bay, WI — Gather your flock and join UW-Green Bay for the 2026 UW-Green Bay Phlash Dash: An Interactive 5K Run/Walk, a family-friendly event benefiting UW-Green Bay students through the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Held during Phoenix Family Weekend, the event welcomes alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and community members for

WHAT:Dane County will hold its 2027 Department Budget Hearing for the Department of Human Services tonight, Wednesday, September 16, at 5:30pm. The hearing is an opportunity for community members to speak about the services and programs they rely on as the county considers its 2027 budget. Urban Triage is at

PLUS: Baldwin outlines disastrous impact of Trump health policy, including measles and foodborne illness outbreaks, rate hikes for insurance coverage, and cuts to lifesaving research WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned several of President Trump’s nominees for positions within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at a

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A new article from Up North News outlines the sharp contrast between David Crowley’s newly unveiled anti-corruption platform and MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s legislative record of making it harder to investigate corrupt politicians, including a bill Tiffany once said he wanted “to be my legacy.” Crowley’s plan would ban state

Governor spent months advocating against the Trump Administration to reverse Trump directive requiring coal plants to stay open past their useful life, which was expected to raise energy costs for Wisconsin working families MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, during National Clean Energy Week, celebrated the recent U.S. Court of Appeals

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order in Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Hannah Dugan (No. 2026XX1557-D). The order is attached here and is available at www.wicourts.gov…. 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

Washington, D.C. — The latest reporting from POLITICO details how Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former TV host who is now leading the Trump administration’s so-called Medicaid fraud crackdown, is jeopardizing vital care for children with autism. After Republicans gutted Medicaid funding to fund tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations,

Chairman Glenn Grothman chaired a Health Care and Financial Services Subcommittee hearing to examine barriers to affordable cancer treatment. Key takeaways from the hearing: “Medicine has changed, and more cancers [are] being treated with oral medication that patients take at home rather than through IV infusions. For many patients, oral

Diesel hits consecutive record highs in Wisconsin as gas prices skyrocket again  Madison, WI –  Despite diesel prices hitting multiple record highs this week, Derrick Van Orden and the majority of the WI GOP House members voted once again to support Trump’s reckless war with Iran that is driving up

By Sgt. 1st Class Amanda Stock A team of approximately 15 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and Wisconsin Emergency Management employees, alongside personnel from other government agencies and nongovernment organizations, trained Papua New Guinea Defence Force service members and local civilian volunteers in humanitarian aid and disaster response relief in

Innovative remediation project recognized by Airports Council International – North America DANE COUNTY — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced that Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) has been selected for a 2026 Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Environmental Achievement Award for its innovative work to address PFAS

Award is Highest Honor Presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network KENOSHA, Wis. – September 16, 2026 – Wisconsin State Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R – Pleasant Prairie) received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS

MADISON – Today, State Representatives Andrew Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) and Tara Johnson (D-Town ofShelby), joined by other legislators in districts affected by proposed high-voltage transmission projects,called for the restoration of Governor Evers’ proposal to give the Public Service Commission ofWisconsin (PSC) the power to grant additional review time for unprecedented