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Though murders are declining, an overwhelming percentage involve guns.
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Though murders are declining, an overwhelming percentage involve guns.

For the last two years, Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin (GROWW) has played a key role in bringing together ordinary people and small farmers to pass local ordinances to protect our homes. People across the region are holding strong as corporate mega-dairies try to take over our agricultural landscape.

A military is designed to protect citizens, not to be weaponized by a president who is determined to centralize as much power as possible.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report when and where they see frogs, salamanders, lizards or snakes, known collectively as herptiles, crossing the road during the late summer and early fall. As temperatures
2025 Wisconsin Great Lakes Chronicle, Grant Applications, and Events Announced Madison, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers proclaimed September Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact that Lake Michigan and Lake Superior have for Wisconsin’s economy, recreation, tourism, cultural history,
Package includes funding boost and adds voucher cost transparency to property tax bills MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) joined fellow Legislative Democrats to introduce the “Kids First” bill package addressing key issues with funding for public schools
MADISON – This morning, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard joined members of Firefighters Local 311, community leaders, and residents at a memorial service honoring the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001. “On 9/11, our nation endured unimaginable tragedy,” County
Growth in values meant property tax rates fell statewide for 11th straight year Gross property tax levies across Wisconsin increased 4.2% in 2024, the second largest increase since 2009, according to the findings of the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s newly updated
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced her campaign’s district Advisory Council as she continues building a broad coalition of support across Western Wisconsin. The Advisory Council is made up of local
Mohr creates artistic statement on what it means to be a musician in one of the world’s most vibrant cities Menomonie, Wis. – Traveling across one of the world’s most artistically vibrant cities this summer, University of Wisconsin-Stout Master of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2026 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. The winning entries will be featured on the next editions of the wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamps. Many talented
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MADISON, Wis. – Even with a limited number of days in the current session, members of the state Assembly and Senate may take up several bills of importance to Wisconsin’s tech-based economy in coming months. Hear from veteran Capitol observers Tuesday,

In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden attend a White House Rose Garden dinner and lawmakers react to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
PEWAUKEE, WISC. – Conservative media influencer and Turning Point USA President Charlie Kirk was shot dead on September 10, 2025, during a speaking engagement on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The suspect of interest has been

Though murders are declining, an overwhelming percentage involve guns.

For the last two years, Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin (GROWW) has played a key role in bringing together ordinary people and small farmers to pass local ordinances to protect our homes. People across the region are holding strong as corporate mega-dairies try to take over our agricultural landscape.

A military is designed to protect citizens, not to be weaponized by a president who is determined to centralize as much power as possible.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report when and where they see frogs, salamanders, lizards or snakes, known collectively as herptiles, crossing the road during the late summer and early fall. As temperatures cool, herptiles begin to migrate across roads from summer breeding
2025 Wisconsin Great Lakes Chronicle, Grant Applications, and Events Announced Madison, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers proclaimed September Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact that Lake Michigan and Lake Superior have for Wisconsin’s economy, recreation, tourism, cultural history, and quality of life. The Governor’s proclamation is a reminder
Package includes funding boost and adds voucher cost transparency to property tax bills MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) joined fellow Legislative Democrats to introduce the “Kids First” bill package addressing key issues with funding for public schools and voucher program cost transparency. “Adequate funding for our public
MADISON – This morning, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard joined members of Firefighters Local 311, community leaders, and residents at a memorial service honoring the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001. “On 9/11, our nation endured unimaginable tragedy,” County Executive Agard said. “Nearly 3,000 lives were lost, and families
Growth in values meant property tax rates fell statewide for 11th straight year Gross property tax levies across Wisconsin increased 4.2% in 2024, the second largest increase since 2009, according to the findings of the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s newly updated Property Values and Taxes DataTool. In the last 15 years,
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced her campaign’s district Advisory Council as she continues building a broad coalition of support across Western Wisconsin. The Advisory Council is made up of local community leaders from 16 counties who will play a critical
Mohr creates artistic statement on what it means to be a musician in one of the world’s most vibrant cities Menomonie, Wis. – Traveling across one of the world’s most artistically vibrant cities this summer, University of Wisconsin-Stout Master of Fine Arts in design student Ben Mohr filmed a documentary
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2026 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. The winning entries will be featured on the next editions of the wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamps. Many talented artists from around Wisconsin submitted artwork for judging, which took…
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MADISON, Wis. – Even with a limited number of days in the current session, members of the state Assembly and Senate may take up several bills of importance to Wisconsin’s tech-based economy in coming months. Hear from veteran Capitol observers Tuesday, Sept. 23, during a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in

In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden attend a White House Rose Garden dinner and lawmakers react to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
PEWAUKEE, WISC. – Conservative media influencer and Turning Point USA President Charlie Kirk was shot dead on September 10, 2025, during a speaking engagement on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The suspect of interest has been arrested as of this writing. AFAA’s Board of Directors condemns this