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State Constitution should be amended to allow any company to offer online sports betting. If the tribes want to do it, let them compete.
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State Constitution should be amended to allow any company to offer online sports betting. If the tribes want to do it, let them compete.

Let the people share in the bounty of a productive economy by cutting a deal to return a significant portion of the surplus. It’s easy to spend other people’s money and harder to give it back, but that’s exactly what should happen.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages all to participate in National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), Feb. 23 through 27, a national event held by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). This is a great

These programs are not “extras”; they provide crucial support to kids, families, and entire communities.

David French, who in 2023 joined the opinion staff of the New York Times after years working at the National Review, the magazine founded by conservative icon William Buckley, sounded an urgent alarm in a column earlier this month entitled “This Is Not a Drill.”
MADISON, Wis. — AFSCME Council 32 announced today that its PEOPLE Committee voted to endorse Judge Chris Taylor in the upcoming election for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Council 32 represents public service workers across Wisconsin, including state and local government workers who provide essential services
MADISON, WI – State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) issued the following response to Governor Tony Evers’ eighth and final State of the State address. “Last night, Governor Evers attempted to take credit for accomplishments and proposals by Legislative Republicans
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MADISON, WI – As the 2025-2026 legislative session nears its end, the Wisconsin State Assembly met on Tuesday, February 17, to pass a variety of legislation, including two proposals introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake). “One of my top
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to consider donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income taxes. Donations made through the Donations section of tax forms are matched and go directly to conserve rare plants,
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[Madison, WI] Tonight, Governor Tony Evers delivered his final State of the State address. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement: “Governor Evers’ address was a strong reminder of the good work that government can accomplish when we
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State address: “Last night the Governor called for property tax relief, stronger support for special education, help for working
The Chippewa Valley community is invited to celebrate Earth Day at Eau Claire Earth Fest from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at The Sonnentag in Eau Claire. During this free event, community members can visit booths from sustainable businesses
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers yesterday, during his 2026 State of the State address, announced a partnership agreement between the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics to

State Constitution should be amended to allow any company to offer online sports betting. If the tribes want to do it, let them compete.

Let the people share in the bounty of a productive economy by cutting a deal to return a significant portion of the surplus. It’s easy to spend other people’s money and harder to give it back, but that’s exactly what should happen.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages all to participate in National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), Feb. 23 through 27, a national event held by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). This is a great time to remind the public of how they can help

These programs are not “extras”; they provide crucial support to kids, families, and entire communities.

David French, who in 2023 joined the opinion staff of the New York Times after years working at the National Review, the magazine founded by conservative icon William Buckley, sounded an urgent alarm in a column earlier this month entitled “This Is Not a Drill.”
MADISON, Wis. — AFSCME Council 32 announced today that its PEOPLE Committee voted to endorse Judge Chris Taylor in the upcoming election for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Council 32 represents public service workers across Wisconsin, including state and local government workers who provide essential services that communities rely on every day. “Judge Chris Taylor has
MADISON, WI – State Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) issued the following response to Governor Tony Evers’ eighth and final State of the State address. “Last night, Governor Evers attempted to take credit for accomplishments and proposals by Legislative Republicans while shifting blame for his Administration’s failures,” said Rep. Jacobson.
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MADISON, WI – As the 2025-2026 legislative session nears its end, the Wisconsin State Assembly met on Tuesday, February 17, to pass a variety of legislation, including two proposals introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake). “One of my top priorities as a legislator has been working to increase access
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to consider donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income taxes. Donations made through the Donations section of tax forms are matched and go directly to conserve rare plants, animals and state natural areas. “When you support the Endangered
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[Madison, WI] Tonight, Governor Tony Evers delivered his final State of the State address. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement: “Governor Evers’ address was a strong reminder of the good work that government can accomplish when we work together across the aisle. Unfortunately, it was also a
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State address: “Last night the Governor called for property tax relief, stronger support for special education, help for working families, disaster assistance, and responsible use of Wisconsin’s surplus. He
The Chippewa Valley community is invited to celebrate Earth Day at Eau Claire Earth Fest from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at The Sonnentag in Eau Claire. During this free event, community members can visit booths from sustainable businesses and community organizations serving the Chippewa Valley. Vendors will cover
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers yesterday, during his 2026 State of the State address, announced a partnership agreement between the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics to undertake a study exploring nuclear energy opportunities in Wisconsin. In