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OGEMA — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, today celebrated the 50-year anniversary of the state’s first Rustic Road at Timm’s Hill County Park in Ogema, just miles from
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement applauding President Trump’s announcement of a landmark peace deal between Israel and Hamas: “I’d like to congratulate President Trump for his leadership and can-do attitude in securing a historic peace
Introduction In an attention-driven ecosystem, Republicans’ decision to shut down the government has put the GOP health care crisis front and center for American families. With all eyes on Republicans for gutting health care tax credits and more than doubling
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff and partners Saturday, Oct. 11 for a 10th anniversary celebration of the Horicon Marsh Explorium, part of the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center. The day
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx. Rep. Foxx (NC-05) has served as chair of the House Rules Committee since 2025 and is currently the only woman leading a committee in
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senators Hesselbein, Wall, Pfaff, Smith, Keyeski, Habush Sinykin, Dassler-Alfheim, and Representative Jenna Jacobson introduced the new “Affordable Wisconsin Agenda”. Their remarks highlighted Senate Democrats’ commitment to lowering the costs of healthcare, childcare, housing, groceries, and energy across Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, October 9th, Legislative Democrats introduced legislation that will help students in every zip code have the opportunity to get a degree at a price they can afford, including a bill to extend Bucky’s Tuition Promise
MADISON, Wis. – As we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, Attorney General Josh Kaul is highlighting the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services’ address confidentiality program, Safe at Home. Safe at Home provides a legal
Madison, WI — Representative Stroud introduced the “Student Success, Workforce Gains” Bill, a $20 million investment to help more Wisconsin students complete their degrees and enter high-demand careers. The proposal provides $10 million to the UW System and $10 million
MILWAUKEE- For over the past month the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus have conducted a statewide listening tour to build a black policy agenda for all to thrive and center black voices in the policy making process who are often overlooked. The
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Wisconsin has a lot of areas to improve on when it comes to cybersecurity, including gaps in statutory definitions, AI use and collaboration between groups, experts say. A panel of experts during an Assembly Science, Technology, and AI Committee informational
Mark Dobberfuhl and John Mitchell from the Pioneer Village Museum in Cameron are the featured speakers for the Thursdays at the U series Oct. 16 at the University of Wisconsin – Barron County. They will present “Bringing History to Life” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in
States that overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump now stand to lose the most in ACA subsidy battle.
If farmers are not already feeling seasick as the Trump administration spins the ag economy around on a cycle of tariffs and bailouts, the administration’s immigration crackdown is also making them queasy.
From agriculture, to computer equipment, to machinery and plastic products – Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry contributes nearly $74 billion to our state’s Gross Domestic Product and provides nearly 500,000 jobs throughout our state, according to the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.
Some Wisconsin school districts quoted enormous fees when the Cap Times asked for public records about teachers accused of sexual misconduct.
With Josh Kaul now out of the race for Wisconsin governor, let’s take a look at where we’re at.
Western Waukesha County segment’s growing clog is unsafe and slowing economic boom
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a devastating new report was released detailing the impact of the GOP’s tariff taxes and immigration policies on Wisconsin farmers. According to the report, tariff taxes are driving up the cost of equipment while also making it more difficult for
OGEMA — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, today celebrated the 50-year anniversary of the state’s first Rustic Road at Timm’s Hill County Park in Ogema, just miles from Rustic Road 1 in Taylor County, which runs between WIS
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement applauding President Trump’s announcement of a landmark peace deal between Israel and Hamas: “I’d like to congratulate President Trump for his leadership and can-do attitude in securing a historic peace agreement between Israel and Hamas,” said Congressman Grothman. “This breakthrough offers real…
Introduction In an attention-driven ecosystem, Republicans’ decision to shut down the government has put the GOP health care crisis front and center for American families. With all eyes on Republicans for gutting health care tax credits and more than doubling premiums for over 20 million working people, it is plain
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff and partners Saturday, Oct. 11 for a 10th anniversary celebration of the Horicon Marsh Explorium, part of the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center. The day will feature a variety of activities highlighting the history of
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx. Rep. Foxx (NC-05) has served as chair of the House Rules Committee since 2025 and is currently the only woman leading a committee in the 119th Congress. In a statement, Rep. Foxx said “What
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senators Hesselbein, Wall, Pfaff, Smith, Keyeski, Habush Sinykin, Dassler-Alfheim, and Representative Jenna Jacobson introduced the new “Affordable Wisconsin Agenda”. Their remarks highlighted Senate Democrats’ commitment to lowering the costs of healthcare, childcare, housing, groceries, and energy across Wisconsin and made it clear that when Democrats win a maj…
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, October 9th, Legislative Democrats introduced legislation that will help students in every zip code have the opportunity to get a degree at a price they can afford, including a bill to extend Bucky’s Tuition Promise to campuses across the state. Following the announcement, Assembly Democratic
MADISON, Wis. – As we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, Attorney General Josh Kaul is highlighting the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services’ address confidentiality program, Safe at Home. Safe at Home provides a legal substitute address to be used for both public and private
Madison, WI — Representative Stroud introduced the “Student Success, Workforce Gains” Bill, a $20 million investment to help more Wisconsin students complete their degrees and enter high-demand careers. The proposal provides $10 million to the UW System and $10 million to the Wisconsin Technical College System to expand campus programs
MILWAUKEE- For over the past month the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus have conducted a statewide listening tour to build a black policy agenda for all to thrive and center black voices in the policy making process who are often overlooked. The tour has generated excitement and civic engagement across Wisconsin. As
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Wisconsin has a lot of areas to improve on when it comes to cybersecurity, including gaps in statutory definitions, AI use and collaboration between groups, experts say. A panel of experts during an Assembly Science, Technology, and AI Committee informational hearing yesterday provided several hours of insight into the current
Mark Dobberfuhl and John Mitchell from the Pioneer Village Museum in Cameron are the featured speakers for the Thursdays at the U series Oct. 16 at the University of Wisconsin – Barron County. They will present “Bringing History to Life” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall in Ritzinger Hall. The presentation
States that overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump now stand to lose the most in ACA subsidy battle.
If farmers are not already feeling seasick as the Trump administration spins the ag economy around on a cycle of tariffs and bailouts, the administration’s immigration crackdown is also making them queasy.
From agriculture, to computer equipment, to machinery and plastic products – Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry contributes nearly $74 billion to our state’s Gross Domestic Product and provides nearly 500,000 jobs throughout our state, according to the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.
Some Wisconsin school districts quoted enormous fees when the Cap Times asked for public records about teachers accused of sexual misconduct.
With Josh Kaul now out of the race for Wisconsin governor, let’s take a look at where we’re at.
Western Waukesha County segment’s growing clog is unsafe and slowing economic boom
MADISON, Wis. — Today, a devastating new report was released detailing the impact of the GOP’s tariff taxes and immigration policies on Wisconsin farmers. According to the report, tariff taxes are driving up the cost of equipment while also making it more difficult for farmers to sell their crops. This comes in a train