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(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have reintroduced Dillon’s Law, a bipartisan bill that incentivizes states to empower “good Samaritans” to save lives in critical moments. The legislation encourages trained individuals to administer epinephrine
Bipartisan bill inspired by Sturgeon Bay, WI veteran who served in Operation End Sweep to clear mines from Vietnam WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a bipartisan bill to honor veterans who
MINERAL POINT, Wis. — The Midwest Independent Publishers Association has awarded former Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Tom Loftusa Silver Medal in its 2025 Midwest Book Awards in Autobiography/Memoir for his Little Creek Press book, “Mission to Oslo: Dancing with the Queen,
Milwaukee — On Wednesday, August 6, a coalition of 11 Milwaukee organizations, facilitated by the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County (LWVMC), will gather between 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Ezekiel Gillespie Park, located at 2478 N. 14th St., to commemorate the 60th
Legislation from Dem lawmakers would create new regulations and licensing requirements for cryptocurrency kiosks, which bill authors say have led to “a shocking amount” of fraud. These self-service machines are used to buy and sell digital currencies, and have become
Madison — Today, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) and Sen. Chris Larson (D–Milwaukee) introduced legislation to bring common-sense accountability to how the Wisconsin State Legislature hires private attorneys and spends taxpayer dollars. The bill, LRB-3546, would require a vote of approval by
It involved only 193 ballots but ‘undermines public confidence in elections.’
PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN — July 17, 2025As local hospitals close their doors and school funding remains uncertain, Lisa White knows western Wisconsin deserves better representation in Madison. The accomplished businesswoman and lifelong Grant County resident officially announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s
Republican candidate for governor seems to have come from nowhere. Why the secrecy?
Let’s insist that the non-stories pushed by the MAGA zealots are not front and center in the looming governor and congressional races in Wisconsin.
Decision neutering lawmakers’ power to block agency rules means administrative state takes precedence over elected officials.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 15. The Recycling Excellence Award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance
How AI’s environmental costs hit Black communities hardest.
This historic legislation delivers the largest tax cut in American history, putting more money back in your pocket and protecting benefits for the most vulnerable.
The Trump administration has been moving to gut all sorts of essential services for Americans. But one of the cruelest cuts came last week when, at the direction of the White House, the LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services program of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was eliminated.
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Over the weekend, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin Manufacturer, and candidate for governor, visited several county fairs throughout western Wisconsin. WATCH HERE OR BELOW: From WKBT: “Berrien said his top priorities are to support business as well
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) introduced a bipartisan bill to honor veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep with the Vietnam Service Medal. Currently, participants in Operation End Sweep, a mission to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Snapshot Wisconsin is celebrating two major milestones: the project’s 10-year anniversary and the collection of 100 million photos. Snapshot Wisconsin is a community-based science program that utilizes a statewide network of volunteer-managed trail cameras to monitor Wisconsin wildlife.
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(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have reintroduced Dillon’s Law, a bipartisan bill that incentivizes states to empower “good Samaritans” to save lives in critical moments. The legislation encourages trained individuals to administer epinephrine in schools during emergencies. Currently, the administration of this medication
Bipartisan bill inspired by Sturgeon Bay, WI veteran who served in Operation End Sweep to clear mines from Vietnam WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a bipartisan bill to honor veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep with the Vietnam Service Medal.
MINERAL POINT, Wis. — The Midwest Independent Publishers Association has awarded former Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Tom Loftusa Silver Medal in its 2025 Midwest Book Awards in Autobiography/Memoir for his Little Creek Press book, “Mission to Oslo: Dancing with the Queen, Dealmaking with the Russians, Shaping History!” Told with wit and
Milwaukee — On Wednesday, August 6, a coalition of 11 Milwaukee organizations, facilitated by the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County (LWVMC), will gather between 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Ezekiel Gillespie Park, located at 2478 N. 14th St., to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) with its theme entitled,
Legislation from Dem lawmakers would create new regulations and licensing requirements for cryptocurrency kiosks, which bill authors say have led to “a shocking amount” of fraud. These self-service machines are used to buy and sell digital currencies, and have become much more widespread in recent years. A cosponsorship memo for
Madison — Today, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) and Sen. Chris Larson (D–Milwaukee) introduced legislation to bring common-sense accountability to how the Wisconsin State Legislature hires private attorneys and spends taxpayer dollars. The bill, LRB-3546, would require a vote of approval by the full Assembly, Senate, or Legislature before entering into contracts
It involved only 193 ballots but ‘undermines public confidence in elections.’
PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN — July 17, 2025As local hospitals close their doors and school funding remains uncertain, Lisa White knows western Wisconsin deserves better representation in Madison. The accomplished businesswoman and lifelong Grant County resident officially announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 17th State Senate District back in February. She is bringing
Republican candidate for governor seems to have come from nowhere. Why the secrecy?
Let’s insist that the non-stories pushed by the MAGA zealots are not front and center in the looming governor and congressional races in Wisconsin.
Decision neutering lawmakers’ power to block agency rules means administrative state takes precedence over elected officials.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 15. The Recycling Excellence Award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance for communities, tribes, nonprofits, schools and businesses throughout Wisconsin. Food
How AI’s environmental costs hit Black communities hardest.
This historic legislation delivers the largest tax cut in American history, putting more money back in your pocket and protecting benefits for the most vulnerable.
The Trump administration has been moving to gut all sorts of essential services for Americans. But one of the cruelest cuts came last week when, at the direction of the White House, the LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services program of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was eliminated.
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Over the weekend, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin Manufacturer, and candidate for governor, visited several county fairs throughout western Wisconsin. WATCH HERE OR BELOW: From WKBT: “Berrien said his top priorities are to support business as well as lower taxes and state spending. He’s also in support
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) introduced a bipartisan bill to honor veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep with the Vietnam Service Medal. Currently, participants in Operation End Sweep, a mission to clear dangerous mines from Haiphong harbor and surrounding waters in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Snapshot Wisconsin is celebrating two major milestones: the project’s 10-year anniversary and the collection of 100 million photos. Snapshot Wisconsin is a community-based science program that utilizes a statewide network of volunteer-managed trail cameras to monitor Wisconsin wildlife. An… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
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