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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Brookfield East High School senior Brooke Salomone is the winner of the 2023 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest winner. Salomone’s design features a
Milwaukee, Wis. – Back-to-school season means shopping, whether your children learn at home or head to school in person. Before determining what students may need for the year, set a budget. Planning ahead as much as possible will help keep expenses to a
Tim Michels has now put more than $11.9 million of his own money into his bid to win the GOP nomination to face Dem Tony Evers, according to his latest filings. Michels, who has capped individual donations at $500, gave
A Dane County judge has ordered the Assembly to pay liberal group American Oversight $160,000 in attorney fees after holding former Justice Michael Gableman in contempt for failing to turn over records from his review of the 2020 election in
Trump-endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels in a Milwaukee town hall Monday said “everything will be on the table” when asked about overturning the 2020 election results after saying just a week ago it wouldn’t be a priority. Still, Michels
U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes turned his attention to GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson with a new digital ad. It’s Barnes’ first spot targeting the Oshkosh Republican. The campaign declined to provide details of the ad, which calls Johnson out
APPLETON, Wis. (Aug. 1, 2022) – Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, a leader in affordable housing solutions, is celebrating women with its Women’s Build wall raising event on Wednesday, August 3 at 10 a.m. in Appleton at 2322 W.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently published its 2021 Annual Drinking Water Report. The report features statewide efforts that help public water systems provide safe and adequate drinking water supplies despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and other
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will award more than $6 million to local groups to protect and improve surface water. Lake groups, river groups, local governments and non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for a grant.
Wisconsin Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin helped lead a bipartisan effort in Congress to pass the CHIPS and Science Act.
Today, less than 20% of the state income tax is shared locally, and that amount has been reduced in real dollars for more than two decades. It’s time for reform.
(WEST BEND, WI) – County Executive Josh Schoemann and Sheriff Martin Schulteis joined Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow and Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson today to address the surging fentanyl crisis in our community. Our country is in the midst of a
(Waukesha, WI) – Today, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow declared fentanyl a community health crisis. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 100 times more powerful than morphine, is fueling overdose deaths across the US and Wisconsin. Today’s declaration includes County
The head of the Wisconsin Arts Board is calling for greater state support for the arts and cultural sector, saying “it’s going to be a tough time ahead.” “It’s going to take extreme creativity,” Executive Director George Tzougrous said Friday
MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed August as “ABLE to Save” Month in Wisconsin as part of a nationwide grassroots education and outreach campaign dedicated to increasing awareness about the benefits of Achieving a
Former Gov. Scott Walker says to expect to see former Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley in Wisconsin before the Aug. 9 primary campaigning for Rebecca Kleefisch. Former President
[Waukesha, Wis.] — As crime surges in Milwaukee — the city with the fourth-highest homicide increase rate in America — candidate for Wisconsin governor Rebecca Kleefisch rode along with the Milwaukee Police Department on Thursday to see how crime is impacting the
Rep. Rob Brooks and challenger Samuel Krieg differ on exemptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and how to address record-high gas prices. Krieg plans to unseat Brooks, who served as assistant majority leder in 2017 and has represented the 60th
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and challenger Adam Steen split over possible exceptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and how to use a huge budget surplus. Steen looks to unseat Vos, the longest serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history and a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Brookfield East High School senior Brooke Salomone is the winner of the 2023 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest winner. Salomone’s design features a compass with different recreational themes available throughout Wisconsin’s state park
Milwaukee, Wis. – Back-to-school season means shopping, whether your children learn at home or head to school in person. Before determining what students may need for the year, set a budget. Planning ahead as much as possible will help keep expenses to a minimum and help everyone involved stay on task. BBB recommends
Tim Michels has now put more than $11.9 million of his own money into his bid to win the GOP nomination to face Dem Tony Evers, according to his latest filings. Michels, who has capped individual donations at $500, gave his campaign $2.78 million in the pre-primary period, which covers
A Dane County judge has ordered the Assembly to pay liberal group American Oversight $160,000 in attorney fees after holding former Justice Michael Gableman in contempt for failing to turn over records from his review of the 2020 election in a timely manner. The order continues to increase taxpayers’ tab
Trump-endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels in a Milwaukee town hall Monday said “everything will be on the table” when asked about overturning the 2020 election results after saying just a week ago it wouldn’t be a priority. Still, Michels and his fellow GOP guv hopefuls were noncommittal when asked
U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes turned his attention to GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson with a new digital ad. It’s Barnes’ first spot targeting the Oshkosh Republican. The campaign declined to provide details of the ad, which calls Johnson out of touch and says he praised a company that moved
APPLETON, Wis. (Aug. 1, 2022) – Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, a leader in affordable housing solutions, is celebrating women with its Women’s Build wall raising event on Wednesday, August 3 at 10 a.m. in Appleton at 2322 W. Prospect Avenue (map). This event is a chance to celebrate
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently published its 2021 Annual Drinking Water Report. The report features statewide efforts that help public water systems provide safe and adequate drinking water supplies despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges. Once again, Wisconsin gets high marks, with 98% of
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will award more than $6 million to local groups to protect and improve surface water. Lake groups, river groups, local governments and non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for a grant. Interested organizations should submit a pre-application by Sept. 15 to
Wisconsin Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin helped lead a bipartisan effort in Congress to pass the CHIPS and Science Act.
Today, less than 20% of the state income tax is shared locally, and that amount has been reduced in real dollars for more than two decades. It’s time for reform.
(WEST BEND, WI) – County Executive Josh Schoemann and Sheriff Martin Schulteis joined Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow and Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson today to address the surging fentanyl crisis in our community. Our country is in the midst of a drug epidemic fueled by fentanyl, a deadly substance which is
(Waukesha, WI) – Today, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow declared fentanyl a community health crisis. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 100 times more powerful than morphine, is fueling overdose deaths across the US and Wisconsin. Today’s declaration includes County directives to: Distribute opioid settlement money, in partnership with the
The head of the Wisconsin Arts Board is calling for greater state support for the arts and cultural sector, saying “it’s going to be a tough time ahead.” “It’s going to take extreme creativity,” Executive Director George Tzougrous said Friday in a Wisconsin Policy Forum webinar. “But most importantly, it’s
MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed August as “ABLE to Save” Month in Wisconsin as part of a nationwide grassroots education and outreach campaign dedicated to increasing awareness about the benefits of Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. “I am committed to advocating
Former Gov. Scott Walker says to expect to see former Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley in Wisconsin before the Aug. 9 primary campaigning for Rebecca Kleefisch. Former President Trump will rally with Tim Michels on Friday in Waukesha
[Waukesha, Wis.] — As crime surges in Milwaukee — the city with the fourth-highest homicide increase rate in America — candidate for Wisconsin governor Rebecca Kleefisch rode along with the Milwaukee Police Department on Thursday to see how crime is impacting the city. “As Tony Evers continues to ignore rising crime,
Rep. Rob Brooks and challenger Samuel Krieg differ on exemptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and how to address record-high gas prices. Krieg plans to unseat Brooks, who served as assistant majority leder in 2017 and has represented the 60th AD since 2015. Both candidates spoke to WisPolitics.com this week
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and challenger Adam Steen split over possible exceptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban and how to use a huge budget surplus. Steen looks to unseat Vos, the longest serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history and a state representative since 2005. Both candidates spoke to WisPolitics.com this