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“Our schools and our kids need long-term solutions from leaders who are committed to their success. I fully support increasing state funding to public schools which will lower property taxes. But I will never support spending money recklessly in a manner
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Anastasia Poull of Port Washington as Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Poull will work for the contract year as a full-time marketing
Michael Alfonso, the youngest candidate in the 7th CD GOP primary, told WisPolitics he brought “energy” to the race that his rivals lacked, while the oldest touted his longevity in the district. Meanwhile, Kevin Hermening said his experience in the 7th CD gives him an edge in the GOP primary, and Jessi Ebben said her debate performances were among factors that would drive her success.
Republican activists formally endorsed Will Martin for lieutenant governor, giving him a boost in his bid for the office after falling short in the GOP primary four years ago.
Wisconsin Dells, Wis. — Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Will Martin’s campaign today announced that he has earned the endorsement of the Republican Party of Wisconsin following the party’s annual convention held Friday and Saturday in Wisconsin Dells. Martin secured
“Tom Tiffany lied to Wisconsinites—plain and simple. “He went on a podcast and told his constituents he wanted to end Trump’s illegal war in Iran. Then, hours later, he cast the deciding vote to keep it going. Tiffany thought no one would
FOND DU LAC, WI – Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney accepted the endorsement of the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) at the party’s state convention on Saturday, winning the support of the grassroots activists and delegates who form
Tom Tiffany vowed to “bring common sense” back to Madison and reverse what he said has been a nearly eight-year decline with Tony Evers in the governor’s office.
MADISON, Wis. — Following the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s endorsement of MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany in the August GOP primary for governor, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Emily Stuckey released the following statement: “Tom Tiffany is the GOP’s most expensive choice for
Zach Halmstad, a 2004 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, delivered the “Charge to the Class” to 1,636 graduates and their guests during May 16 commencement ceremonies at The Sonnentag. Halmstad earned a degree in music with a minor
Sun Prairie, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the Jinx Coffee Cafe located in Sun Prairie, WI on May 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM to meet with community members, discuss
Members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation during a WisGOP state convention panel touted President Donald Trump’s work on illegal immigration, saying he has restored order following the chaos that was created by his Dem predecessor Joe Biden.
Two top state GOP lawmakers warned party activists at the WisGOP state convention that a Dem trifecta could lead to a top income tax rate of more than 17%, a single-payer health system and government-run grocery stores.
Wisconsin Dells, WI–Sporting an Abraham Lincoln top hat and frock coat, Wisconsin Democratic governor candidate, carpenter, and former state representative Brett Hulsey will look for “Real GOP” hats for members who oppose President Trump, VP J.D. Vance and Rep. Tom
Washburn, Wis – Wisconsin’s ag community, small businesses and labor unions are celebrating Friday’s ruling from Bayfield County Circuit Court Judge John P. Anderson rejecting the request to stay the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources permits allowing for the construction of
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson in his address to the WisGOP state convention said the Democratic Party was at “war” with Republicans as he repeated his call to eliminate the filibuster.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon at the WisGOP state convention joined Donald Trump in endorsing U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany for governor as she urged GOP activists to support candidates who she said will bolster the president’s America First agenda.
MADISON, Wis. — Growth, resilience and second chances were celebrated as graduates crossed the stage at Madison College’s Spring 2026 Commencement Friday night, marking achievements from teenagers earning college credit to adults completing long-awaited credentials. The commencement ceremony was held on
Iron County, WI— Today, a Wisconsin circuit court ordered Enbridge Energy to halt pipeline construction at certain locations while it reviews a lawsuit challenging state regulatory approvals for the Canadian energy giant’s controversial plan to build a new 41-mile segment of
A new group that did a small digital buy earlier this year praising Dem gubernatorial candidate Sara Rodriguez is now on TV with a spot that says she’s “standing up for Wisconsin families.” It’s the first TV buy in the
“Our schools and our kids need long-term solutions from leaders who are committed to their success. I fully support increasing state funding to public schools which will lower property taxes. But I will never support spending money recklessly in a manner that makes it hard to pay our bills or make
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Anastasia Poull of Port Washington as Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Poull will work for the contract year as a full-time marketing and communications professional for DATCP, educating the public about the
Michael Alfonso, the youngest candidate in the 7th CD GOP primary, told WisPolitics he brought “energy” to the race that his rivals lacked, while the oldest touted his longevity in the district. Meanwhile, Kevin Hermening said his experience in the 7th CD gives him an edge in the GOP primary, and Jessi Ebben said her debate performances were among factors that would drive her success.
Republican activists formally endorsed Will Martin for lieutenant governor, giving him a boost in his bid for the office after falling short in the GOP primary four years ago.
Wisconsin Dells, Wis. — Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Will Martin’s campaign today announced that he has earned the endorsement of the Republican Party of Wisconsin following the party’s annual convention held Friday and Saturday in Wisconsin Dells. Martin secured overwhelming support from delegates gathered from across the state, signaling
“Tom Tiffany lied to Wisconsinites—plain and simple. “He went on a podcast and told his constituents he wanted to end Trump’s illegal war in Iran. Then, hours later, he cast the deciding vote to keep it going. Tiffany thought no one would notice—because that’s how out-of-touch DC politicians think. “But Wisconsinites are
FOND DU LAC, WI – Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney accepted the endorsement of the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) at the party’s state convention on Saturday, winning the support of the grassroots activists and delegates who form the backbone of the party’s organizing and field operation across
Tom Tiffany vowed to “bring common sense” back to Madison and reverse what he said has been a nearly eight-year decline with Tony Evers in the governor’s office.
MADISON, Wis. — Following the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s endorsement of MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany in the August GOP primary for governor, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Emily Stuckey released the following statement: “Tom Tiffany is the GOP’s most expensive choice for Governor – from his unfettered commitment to Washington Republicans’ MAGA
Zach Halmstad, a 2004 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, delivered the “Charge to the Class” to 1,636 graduates and their guests during May 16 commencement ceremonies at The Sonnentag. Halmstad earned a degree in music with a minor in computer science. While working in the university’s information technology
Sun Prairie, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the Jinx Coffee Cafe located in Sun Prairie, WI on May 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM to meet with community members, discuss key issues affecting Wisconsin families, share his vision for responsible
Members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation during a WisGOP state convention panel touted President Donald Trump’s work on illegal immigration, saying he has restored order following the chaos that was created by his Dem predecessor Joe Biden.
Two top state GOP lawmakers warned party activists at the WisGOP state convention that a Dem trifecta could lead to a top income tax rate of more than 17%, a single-payer health system and government-run grocery stores.
Wisconsin Dells, WI–Sporting an Abraham Lincoln top hat and frock coat, Wisconsin Democratic governor candidate, carpenter, and former state representative Brett Hulsey will look for “Real GOP” hats for members who oppose President Trump, VP J.D. Vance and Rep. Tom Tiffany’s racist agenda to round up innocent children and families
Washburn, Wis – Wisconsin’s ag community, small businesses and labor unions are celebrating Friday’s ruling from Bayfield County Circuit Court Judge John P. Anderson rejecting the request to stay the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources permits allowing for the construction of the Line 5 Relocation on all but four water crossings
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson in his address to the WisGOP state convention said the Democratic Party was at “war” with Republicans as he repeated his call to eliminate the filibuster.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon at the WisGOP state convention joined Donald Trump in endorsing U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany for governor as she urged GOP activists to support candidates who she said will bolster the president’s America First agenda.
MADISON, Wis. — Growth, resilience and second chances were celebrated as graduates crossed the stage at Madison College’s Spring 2026 Commencement Friday night, marking achievements from teenagers earning college credit to adults completing long-awaited credentials. The commencement ceremony was held on May 15 at the Alliant Energy Center’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Iron County, WI— Today, a Wisconsin circuit court ordered Enbridge Energy to halt pipeline construction at certain locations while it reviews a lawsuit challenging state regulatory approvals for the Canadian energy giant’s controversial plan to build a new 41-mile segment of its Line 5 oil pipeline around the Bad River Reservation
A new group that did a small digital buy earlier this year praising Dem gubernatorial candidate Sara Rodriguez is now on TV with a spot that says she’s “standing up for Wisconsin families.” It’s the first TV buy in the gubernatorial race for any of the Dem contenders that’s been