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Grants of up to $25,000 can help make WI communities more livable for people of all ages MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March
A legitimate question: Is the armed incursion into Venezuela legal?
For a president who staked his reputation on being the ultimate champion of the American worker, the savvy businessman, the powerful master, the current trajectory is a fundamental failure of his economic architecture.
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin College Republicans announced they will be major players in the 2026 election cycle and beyond, launching the largest political effort in their organization’s history. With over $1 million already raised this cycle, the group
[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]: Community leaders, elected officials, candidates, faith leaders, and directly impacted residents will gather for a public forum “Uniting to Build Communities in Milwaukee” focused on building stronger, safer communities in Milwaukee in 2026 and beyond. The forum will
MADISON – Yesterday in the cover of darkness of no Wisconsin-Eye media coverage, the Senate Committee Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs held a public hearing on Senate Joint Resolution 94, a ballot measure that could prohibit state and local
WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany announced today that his campaign for governor has raised more than $2 million since launching, with donations coming in from all 72 counties across Wisconsin. “While Democrats rely on Hollywood donors and coastal elites, we
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EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced raising $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Her campaign begins 2026 with more than $2.5 million cash on hand. The end-of-year filing brings
While Wisconsin’s data center boom is expected to drive up energy demand, the Wisconsin Policy Forum says it’s “difficult to assess” just how much these facilities will strain state energy and water infrastructure. The group yesterday issued its latest report,
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, backs a bill to prohibit federal funding for military force in or against Venezuela without Congress’ approval.
The decisions came after the Legislature failed to pass legislation that was designed to give utilities with existing infrastructure in Wisconsin the first crack at building the lines. Conservative groups opposed the bill — dubbed right of first refusal — arguing allowing them to be competitively bid would drive down the cost of the work.
Funding provided through the Clean Water Fund Program will help small and disadvantaged communities upgrade wastewater equipment MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $484 million has been allocated
Madison, WI –Today, the Assembly Committee on Corrections held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 741—Relating to: personal hygiene products for inmates of state correctional institutions and county jails and houses of correction and making an appropriation and Assembly Bill
Grants of up to $25,000 can help make WI communities more livable for people of all ages MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 4. These grants, which can be up to $25,000, fund
A legitimate question: Is the armed incursion into Venezuela legal?
For a president who staked his reputation on being the ultimate champion of the American worker, the savvy businessman, the powerful master, the current trajectory is a fundamental failure of his economic architecture.
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin College Republicans announced they will be major players in the 2026 election cycle and beyond, launching the largest political effort in their organization’s history. With over $1 million already raised this cycle, the group is positioning itself as a leading force in shaping Wisconsin’s
[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]: Community leaders, elected officials, candidates, faith leaders, and directly impacted residents will gather for a public forum “Uniting to Build Communities in Milwaukee” focused on building stronger, safer communities in Milwaukee in 2026 and beyond. The forum will center on collaborative strategies to reduce violence, end needless incarceration,
MADISON – Yesterday in the cover of darkness of no Wisconsin-Eye media coverage, the Senate Committee Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs held a public hearing on Senate Joint Resolution 94, a ballot measure that could prohibit state and local government support to Women and Minority Communities across Wisconsin. This
WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany announced today that his campaign for governor has raised more than $2 million since launching, with donations coming in from all 72 counties across Wisconsin. “While Democrats rely on Hollywood donors and coastal elites, we are building a movement powered by the People of Wisconsin
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EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced raising $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Her campaign begins 2026 with more than $2.5 million cash on hand. The end-of-year filing brings the total raised since launching her campaign to more than
While Wisconsin’s data center boom is expected to drive up energy demand, the Wisconsin Policy Forum says it’s “difficult to assess” just how much these facilities will strain state energy and water infrastructure. The group yesterday issued its latest report, which is focused on how planned data centers could change
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, backs a bill to prohibit federal funding for military force in or against Venezuela without Congress’ approval.
The decisions came after the Legislature failed to pass legislation that was designed to give utilities with existing infrastructure in Wisconsin the first crack at building the lines. Conservative groups opposed the bill — dubbed right of first refusal — arguing allowing them to be competitively bid would drive down the cost of the work.
Funding provided through the Clean Water Fund Program will help small and disadvantaged communities upgrade wastewater equipment MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $484 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Clean Water Fund Program to
Madison, WI –Today, the Assembly Committee on Corrections held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 741—Relating to: personal hygiene products for inmates of state correctional institutions and county jails and houses of correction and making an appropriation and Assembly Bill 736—Relating to: free menstrual products for inmates of state correctional