
Gregg Hoffmann: Trump Attacks Forest Service, USDA
The Trump administration continues its attack on nature and the environment, with the Forest Service and Ag Department the latest targets.
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The Trump administration continues its attack on nature and the environment, with the Forest Service and Ag Department the latest targets.
MADISON, WI – This morning, Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announced he would be seeking reelection to the Wisconsin State Senate in the 17th district. The announcement comes on the heels of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election where his chosen candidate lost every
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter urging President Trump to release 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 comes as the president, in recent weeks, has boasted about his efforts
SHELBY, WI — Today, Representative Tara Johnson (D- Town of Shelby) announced she will be seeking a second term in the Wisconsin Assembly. She released the following statement: “For the last two years, it has been an honor to represent the
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The Paul Kuehl House in Grant County was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 2026. The single-family residence was constructed in 1937 in the Tudor Revival style and is highlighted with Rustic
Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced he will seek re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate. Marklein will begin circulating nomination papers on April 15, 2026. “I am proud of everything

Brad Schimel, the first assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District appointed by former Attorney General Pam Bondi, says he feels no political pressure from the Trump administration on how to lead the office.
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MADISON, Wis. – A specialized surgical unit dedicated to managing the care of organ donors has served more than 200 donors and given life-saving gifts to more than 700 transplant patients since opening nearly four years ago. The UW Organ
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) joined local leaders and supporters on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus on Thursday, April 9, 2026 to officially launch his re-election campaign for Assembly District 93. Phelps, who was born
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MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association applaud Governor Evers for signing Assembly Bill 968 (AB 968) into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 226. Act 226 establishes important statewide
Milwaukee, Wis. – Better Business Bureau (BBB) has awarded 10 Wisconsin high school seniors each a $2,500 scholarship as a part of its annual statewide BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship program. These scholarships are intended for post-high school education at any Wisconsin-based
[Wausau, WI] — Michael Alfonso’s campaign for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District announced today that it has raised more than $600,000 in the first quarter of 2026, setting the record for fundraising by a non-incumbent Republican in this district. Alfonso also received

The Trump administration continues its attack on nature and the environment, with the Forest Service and Ag Department the latest targets.
MADISON, WI – This morning, Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announced he would be seeking reelection to the Wisconsin State Senate in the 17th district. The announcement comes on the heels of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election where his chosen candidate lost every county in the district, and after 4 high-profile Republicans have
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter urging President Trump to release 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 comes as the president, in recent weeks, has boasted about his efforts to “save the Great Lakes,”… Please log in to access
SHELBY, WI — Today, Representative Tara Johnson (D- Town of Shelby) announced she will be seeking a second term in the Wisconsin Assembly. She released the following statement: “For the last two years, it has been an honor to represent the 96th Assembly District in Madison. This district is 850 beautiful
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The Paul Kuehl House in Grant County was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 2026. The single-family residence was constructed in 1937 in the Tudor Revival style and is highlighted with Rustic style features. Paul Kuehl House is the only known example
Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced he will seek re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate. Marklein will begin circulating nomination papers on April 15, 2026. “I am proud of everything we have accomplished together to make Wisconsin a great place

Brad Schimel, the first assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District appointed by former Attorney General Pam Bondi, says he feels no political pressure from the Trump administration on how to lead the office.
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MADISON, Wis. – A specialized surgical unit dedicated to managing the care of organ donors has served more than 200 donors and given life-saving gifts to more than 700 transplant patients since opening nearly four years ago. The UW Organ and Tissue Donation Centralized Recovery Center brings together experts from
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) joined local leaders and supporters on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus on Thursday, April 9, 2026 to officially launch his re-election campaign for Assembly District 93. Phelps, who was born and raised in Eau Claire, was elected to the Assembly
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MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association applaud Governor Evers for signing Assembly Bill 968 (AB 968) into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 226. Act 226 establishes important statewide safeguards for crypto kiosks, which are frequently used in sophisticated
Milwaukee, Wis. – Better Business Bureau (BBB) has awarded 10 Wisconsin high school seniors each a $2,500 scholarship as a part of its annual statewide BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship program. These scholarships are intended for post-high school education at any Wisconsin-based accredited college beginning in the fall; two of the 10
[Wausau, WI] — Michael Alfonso’s campaign for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District announced today that it has raised more than $600,000 in the first quarter of 2026, setting the record for fundraising by a non-incumbent Republican in this district. Alfonso also received notable endorsements this quarter – President Donald J. Trump, Speaker