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PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the Wisconsin River at Portage peaked at 20.47 feet yesterday afternoon, April 17, 2026, nearly reaching the highest water level on record of 20.66 feet. While the river level did
Last night, Rep.-elect Analilia Mejía defeated her opponent, Joe Hathaway, to clinch victory in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election, a seat formerly held by Governor Mikie Sherrill. With her victory, Garden Staters gain a proven leader who will
Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released the following statement today following Senator Tammy Baldwin’s announcement that she effectively pushed the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to approve the transfer of Newcap grants to other
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) continues to support the response to severe storms and flooding impacting most of the state. It is also currently monitoring and stands ready to support any resource requests that may
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the state Supreme Court’s recent decision affirming Safe-Place protection for workers: This week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a significant decision on worker safety and justice. At the center of
APPLETON, Wis. (April 17, 2026) — A new partnership between Lawrence University and Appleton Downtown, Inc. (ADI), gives Lawrence students the opportunity to apply concepts they are learning in class to real‑world community challenges. Facilitated by Lawrence’s Center for Community Engagement (CCE), the
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Chippewa Falls on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026. At 10:58 a.m.
MADISON, Wis. — New inflation numbers show that Wisconsinites are paying $2,267 more on average for everyday essentials since Trump took office, $549 more for housing and $390 more for transportation. Tom Tiffany has rubber-stamped Trump’s entire cost-raising agenda, voting with him 100% of
Sturgeon Bay, WI — Jacob VandenPlas, a combat veteran, farmer, and former leader of a veteran’s nonprofit organization, today announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate District 1 as a Republican. After serving his country and continuing that service by
MADISON — Last week, Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the release of already-approved federal funding for the Brandon Road Invasive Carp Interbasin Project, which would help combat invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The governor’s letter came as President Trump, in recent weeks, has&nbs… Please log
Centro is proud to announce it has been awarded a commitment of nearly $3 million from Ascendium Education Group to establish the Centro Tech Hub, a transformative initiative designed to expand access to digital literacy, workforce development pathways, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities for the Latinx community across Wisconsin
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ special session on partisan gerrymandering, a hearing on a Department of Public Instruction conference at a water park, the latest developments in the races for control of the state Senate and Assembly, congressional campaign fundraising and more.
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that local officials are responding to historic flooding along the Wisconsin River as water levels continue to rise, placing significant strain on levee systems and threatening to breach in
BROOKFIELD – In this week’s GOP radio address, State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) shares an update on the Legislature’s search for answers about the firing of former UW System President Jay Rothman. The transcript is below and the audio can be
(MADISON, WI) ––The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE) along with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Innovation Center in Kenosha will host a Small Business Clinic – free to all participants – on Friday, May 1,
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. This week, I called a special session of the Legislature to ban partisan gerrymandering in our state once and for all. Unfortunately, so far, lawmakers have failed to get it done. Folks, rigging maps so that one
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from Heartland Signal highlights Tom Tiffany’s record of raising utility costs for Wisconsin’s working families. This follows his recent criticisms of We Energies, despite taking thousands in campaign donations from them. In Washington, Tiffany has voted to increase
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation this week: the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act and the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability
Neenah, WI—OnTuesday, April 21st, the City of Neenah, Wisconsin, will swear in their newest city council member, Mr. Brian Defferding, age 49, a member of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. Running for a non-partisan office, Defferding based his campaign on
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the UW Board of Regents’ removal of Jay Rothman as Universities of Wisconsin president. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the Wisconsin River at Portage peaked at 20.47 feet yesterday afternoon, April 17, 2026, nearly reaching the highest water level on record of 20.66 feet. While the river level did not set a new record and currently rests at 19.9
Last night, Rep.-elect Analilia Mejía defeated her opponent, Joe Hathaway, to clinch victory in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election, a seat formerly held by Governor Mikie Sherrill. With her victory, Garden Staters gain a proven leader who will fight on behalf of working families and rein in Donald
Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released the following statement today following Senator Tammy Baldwin’s announcement that she effectively pushed the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to approve the transfer of Newcap grants to other qualified organizations. The closure of Newcap put 134 Wisconsin families
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) continues to support the response to severe storms and flooding impacting most of the state. It is also currently monitoring and stands ready to support any resource requests that may occur during severe weather impacting the state on Friday. The
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on the state Supreme Court’s recent decision affirming Safe-Place protection for workers: This week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a significant decision on worker safety and justice. At the center of the case is Gerald Lorbiecki, a steamfitter and member of
APPLETON, Wis. (April 17, 2026) — A new partnership between Lawrence University and Appleton Downtown, Inc. (ADI), gives Lawrence students the opportunity to apply concepts they are learning in class to real‑world community challenges. Facilitated by Lawrence’s Center for Community Engagement (CCE), the collaboration connects students and faculty with community partners to co‑develo…
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Chippewa Falls on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026. At 10:58 a.m. Thursday morning, three officers with the Chippewa Falls Police Department
MADISON, Wis. — New inflation numbers show that Wisconsinites are paying $2,267 more on average for everyday essentials since Trump took office, $549 more for housing and $390 more for transportation. Tom Tiffany has rubber-stamped Trump’s entire cost-raising agenda, voting with him 100% of the time, including in support of tariffs and the illegal
Sturgeon Bay, WI — Jacob VandenPlas, a combat veteran, farmer, and former leader of a veteran’s nonprofit organization, today announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate District 1 as a Republican. After serving his country and continuing that service by supporting fellow veterans, VandenPlas says he is running to bring
MADISON — Last week, Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the release of already-approved federal funding for the Brandon Road Invasive Carp Interbasin Project, which would help combat invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The governor’s letter came as President Trump, in recent weeks, has&nbs… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
Centro is proud to announce it has been awarded a commitment of nearly $3 million from Ascendium Education Group to establish the Centro Tech Hub, a transformative initiative designed to expand access to digital literacy, workforce development pathways, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities for the Latinx community across Wisconsin and beyond. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ special session on partisan gerrymandering, a hearing on a Department of Public Instruction conference at a water park, the latest developments in the races for control of the state Senate and Assembly, congressional campaign fundraising and more.
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that local officials are responding to historic flooding along the Wisconsin River as water levels continue to rise, placing significant strain on levee systems and threatening to breach in the Portage area. There is concern regarding the integrity of
BROOKFIELD – In this week’s GOP radio address, State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) shares an update on the Legislature’s search for answers about the firing of former UW System President Jay Rothman. The transcript is below and the audio can be found here. “Our system of government ensures checks and balances. When
(MADISON, WI) ––The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE) along with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Innovation Center in Kenosha will host a Small Business Clinic – free to all participants – on Friday, May 1, at the Innovation Center in Kenosha. This FREE Small Business
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. This week, I called a special session of the Legislature to ban partisan gerrymandering in our state once and for all. Unfortunately, so far, lawmakers have failed to get it done. Folks, rigging maps so that one political party stays in power is wrong. It’s anti-democratic, and it’s un-American.
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from Heartland Signal highlights Tom Tiffany’s record of raising utility costs for Wisconsin’s working families. This follows his recent criticisms of We Energies, despite taking thousands in campaign donations from them. In Washington, Tiffany has voted to increase natural gas exports, in line with a Trump policy which
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation this week: the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act and the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act. On the RED Tape Act: “Federal environment… Please
Neenah, WI—OnTuesday, April 21st, the City of Neenah, Wisconsin, will swear in their newest city council member, Mr. Brian Defferding, age 49, a member of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. Running for a non-partisan office, Defferding based his campaign on door knocking, listening to people, and sharing their concerns. “When
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the UW Board of Regents’ removal of Jay Rothman as Universities of Wisconsin president. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.