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WEDC has signed an agreement with a French economic development agency aimed at boosting collaboration on shared key sectors, including manufacturing, energy, health sciences, agriculture and food. Gov. Tony Evers yesterday announced the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. has joined a
The Democratic Governors Association is up with a new TV ad knocking Republican Tom Tiffany for voting to cut Social Security and wanting to raise the retirement age.
The spot, the 11th Tiffany has released so far in the race, carries a similar knock as a new spot from the Republican Governors Association, which calls Crowley “incompetent.”
Waukesha, WI – State Representative Adam Neylon joined community leaders, educators, students and families to celebrate the opening of Crosspoint Academy, the Waukesha School District’s new recovery high school. With grant funding made possible through 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, Crosspoint Academy will
MADISON, Wis. — A new Townhall piece exposes the staggering price Wisconsin taxpayers would pay for David Crowley’s tax-and-spend agenda. According to the article, Crowley’s plans to repeal Act 10 and burn through Wisconsin’s Republican-built surplus would increase annual state spending by at
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UW-Platteville) is aware of allegations involving potential hazing and student-athlete code-of-conduct violations within the men’s cross-country team that were first reported to Chancellor Tammy Evetovich on Sept. 1. UW-Platteville takes these allegations seriously
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Latino Caucus Chair Cristhabel Martinez released the following statement: “Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the generations of Latinos who have helped shape Wisconsin and to
Are your property taxes going up? You can blame that squarely on Governor Evers’ infamous 400-year veto, which increased property taxes for the next four centuries. Do you think it’s ridiculous that one person has that much power? So do
Madison, September 15, 2026 — Apprentices in electrical, plumbing, HVAC and heavy equipment operating have a new place to train in Madison. Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Training and Trust (ABC-WI) celebrated the grand opening of the Center for Apprenticeship
Cassidy Cited “Strong Concerns,” a “Lack of Managerial Experience,” and a “Nonsensical Vaccine Executive Order” as Overton’s FDA Nomination Heads to the Senate WASHINGTON — The White House officially sent Dr. Heidi Overton’s nomination to serve as Commissioner of Food
MADISON, Wis. – State Representative Calvin Callahan, Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection, is calling for Wisconsin to ban the unchecked use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras by government agencies, citing serious concerns over privacy,
MADISON, Wis. – Three individuals are being honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) for their excellence in banking, community service, and civic involvement. A celebration was held on Friday, September 11 at the WBA headquarters in Madison, where a Leaders
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is celebrating CHS Inc.’s announcement to move forward with construction of a new soybean processing facility near Evansville. The announcement marks a major investment to create new market opportunities for Wisconsin farmers and strengthen
SPOONER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host an open house event at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery in Spooner on Saturday, Sept. 26 beginning at 10 a.m. This free open house will give eventgoers a chance to
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany released a new statewide ad featuring Jim, a Milwaukee County resident of 46 years, who said, “David Crowley’s a failed County Executive, and he would be a failed governor.” He noted that he has seen
Case is not related to the ongoing outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Marathon County Health Department have confirmed a case of measles in a resident of Marathon County through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Courier reveals a potential explanation as to why Bryan Steil has been pushing data center development—he owns tens of thousands of dollars in stock in companies that power them. The reporting also describes how Steil
The government failed to meet its burden of proof that Sarsour is deportable Monday, September 14, 2026 — Chicago, Illinois — Today, Salah Sarsour, the Palestinian American community leader from Wisconsin who was unjustly taken into ICE custody in March
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Award Honors Top State Advocacy Team of the Year Washington, D.C., – Sept. 15, 2026 – Wisconsin was recognized as the country’s top state advocacy team by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action
MADISON, Wis. — A new report details how MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany and Donald Trump’s non-stop tariff taxes have cost the average Wisconsin family nearly $2,200 since January 2025. In Washington, Tiffany has voted to protect every single one of Trump’s
WEDC has signed an agreement with a French economic development agency aimed at boosting collaboration on shared key sectors, including manufacturing, energy, health sciences, agriculture and food. Gov. Tony Evers yesterday announced the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. has joined a memorandum of understanding with the Agence Économique Régionale of the
The Democratic Governors Association is up with a new TV ad knocking Republican Tom Tiffany for voting to cut Social Security and wanting to raise the retirement age.
The spot, the 11th Tiffany has released so far in the race, carries a similar knock as a new spot from the Republican Governors Association, which calls Crowley “incompetent.”
Waukesha, WI – State Representative Adam Neylon joined community leaders, educators, students and families to celebrate the opening of Crosspoint Academy, the Waukesha School District’s new recovery high school. With grant funding made possible through 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, Crosspoint Academy will provide students in recovery with a supportive environment, where they
MADISON, Wis. — A new Townhall piece exposes the staggering price Wisconsin taxpayers would pay for David Crowley’s tax-and-spend agenda. According to the article, Crowley’s plans to repeal Act 10 and burn through Wisconsin’s Republican-built surplus would increase annual state spending by at least $6 billion, costing taxpayers an estimated $1,935 each year.
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UW-Platteville) is aware of allegations involving potential hazing and student-athlete code-of-conduct violations within the men’s cross-country team that were first reported to Chancellor Tammy Evetovich on Sept. 1. UW-Platteville takes these allegations seriously and began reviewing the matter promptly. The university remains committed…
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Latino Caucus Chair Cristhabel Martinez released the following statement: “Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the generations of Latinos who have helped shape Wisconsin and to recognize the growing leadership, civic participation, and political power of
Are your property taxes going up? You can blame that squarely on Governor Evers’ infamous 400-year veto, which increased property taxes for the next four centuries. Do you think it’s ridiculous that one person has that much power? So do we. Hello, I’m State Senator Patrick Testin. No governor, Democrat
Madison, September 15, 2026 — Apprentices in electrical, plumbing, HVAC and heavy equipment operating have a new place to train in Madison. Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Training and Trust (ABC-WI) celebrated the grand opening of the Center for Apprenticeship Excellence with a ribbon cutting today. It’s another record-breaking year
Cassidy Cited “Strong Concerns,” a “Lack of Managerial Experience,” and a “Nonsensical Vaccine Executive Order” as Overton’s FDA Nomination Heads to the Senate WASHINGTON — The White House officially sent Dr. Heidi Overton’s nomination to serve as Commissioner of Food and Drugs to the U.S. Senate this week, putting her
MADISON, Wis. – State Representative Calvin Callahan, Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection, is calling for Wisconsin to ban the unchecked use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras by government agencies, citing serious concerns over privacy, mass surveillance, government overreach, and the collection and sharing of
MADISON, Wis. – Three individuals are being honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) for their excellence in banking, community service, and civic involvement. A celebration was held on Friday, September 11 at the WBA headquarters in Madison, where a Leaders in Banking Excellence Wall installation displays a tribute to outstanding
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is celebrating CHS Inc.’s announcement to move forward with construction of a new soybean processing facility near Evansville. The announcement marks a major investment to create new market opportunities for Wisconsin farmers and strengthen the state’s agricultural economy. This week, CHS announced plans to
SPOONER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host an open house event at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery in Spooner on Saturday, Sept. 26 beginning at 10 a.m. This free open house will give eventgoers a chance to see musky and walleye up close and personal and will
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Tom Tiffany released a new statewide ad featuring Jim, a Milwaukee County resident of 46 years, who said, “David Crowley’s a failed County Executive, and he would be a failed governor.” He noted that he has seen many politicians come and go in Wisconsin, but Crowley’s tenure
Case is not related to the ongoing outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Marathon County Health Department have confirmed a case of measles in a resident of Marathon County through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene. The case in Marathon County was exposed during
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Courier reveals a potential explanation as to why Bryan Steil has been pushing data center development—he owns tens of thousands of dollars in stock in companies that power them. The reporting also describes how Steil has remained in lockstep with Donald Trump in his refusal
The government failed to meet its burden of proof that Sarsour is deportable Monday, September 14, 2026 — Chicago, Illinois — Today, Salah Sarsour, the Palestinian American community leader from Wisconsin who was unjustly taken into ICE custody in March of this year, sat in on his last immigration hearing
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Award Honors Top State Advocacy Team of the Year Washington, D.C., – Sept. 15, 2026 – Wisconsin was recognized as the country’s top state advocacy team by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in honor of their exceptional work advocating
MADISON, Wis. — A new report details how MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany and Donald Trump’s non-stop tariff taxes have cost the average Wisconsin family nearly $2,200 since January 2025. In Washington, Tiffany has voted to protect every single one of Trump’s tariffs, driving up costs on working Wisconsinites on everything from