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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced 10 new special agents in the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). All the special agents will begin their service with DCI by the end of the month. “DCI special
MILWAUKEE — Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that it raised $250,185 in the first reporting period of the race, over $100,000 more than his opponent. The campaign’s strong fundraising showing follows the announcement of
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senate Republicans reported 75% of the money they’ve raised this year has come from 2 MAGA billionaire donors. The Committee To Elect A Republican Senate (CERS) received $4 million from longtime Republican donors Diane Hendricks and Elizabeth Uihlein, which they
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a fisheries research project in Vilas County has been recognized with a Sport Fish Restoration Project Award, presented by the American Fisheries Society (AFS). These annual national awards
MILWAUKEE (July 16, 2026) — The Community Development Alliance (CDA) announced the addition of David Bowen to its board of directors. In this role, Bowen will support CDA in its mission of creating homeownership opportunities for all Milwaukeeans and protecting
Ashland, Wis – A new coalition, Northwoods United, has launched with the goal of having local residents pledge to be respectful and peaceful when it comes to conversations and actions around the Line 5 relocation project that recently began construction
MADISON, Wis. — Desperate Donald Trump is slated to make a primetime television speech tonight, reportedly focused on recycling lies about his 2020 election loss. Trump’s gambit to distract, divide, and cling to power comes amidst a domestic rising cost crisis
The Pentagon’s new “testosterone initiative” is the kind of policy you get when a society has quietly accepted that its military is less a professional fighting force than simply the nation’s largest job-creating program for the young, the poor, and the under‑educated.
It is the emergence of a status envy ideology that shapes how Americans interpret their own lives and measure themselves against others in an environment where traditional forms of community have eroded.
For decades, colleges and universities across the country have offered developmental or remedial education courses to students who arrive on campus not yet prepared for college-level work.
As America recognizes its 250th birthday, Wisconsin has an opportunity to shape the next chapter of its economic story.
Would you be satisfied if you knew the priest that violated your brother or sister, classmate, neighbor or extended family was given a pass, not reported to authorities in the criminal justice system?
Nonprofit drives revenues by increasing caseloads, reducing quality of care, workers say.
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— By Brian E. Clark For WisBusiness.com If not for the running craze of the 1970s, Wisconsin’s Trek Bicycle Corp. might never have come to exist. Some five decades ago, Trek co-founder and serial entrepreneur Dick Burke became a running
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s single-family housing market remained steady through the first half of 2026, with new home construction permits edging up 1.1% statewide compared to the same period in 2025, according to data released by the Wisconsin Builders Association
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced the Restoring American Manufacturing (RAM) Act to provide resources to small businesses seeking to bring their manufacturing back to the United States. The RAM Act would codify the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Make Onshoring Great Again Portal,
[Lake Nebagamon, WI…] Former 73rd State Representative Angie Sapik filed her campaign’s finance report in her bid for the 25th State Senate seat. Sapik, an official 2024 Trump elector, was elected to the state Assembly in 2022 and served one term
On Monday, Sara Rodriguez claimed she had around $200k cash-on-hand after being hit with an “extinction level event” and “mortal blow” due to lying to voters on campaign finance reports and committing potential ethics violations. However… following last night’s reporting deadline, Sara Rodriguez reports having just
Appleton will welcome nearly 80 young classical musicians from across the United States and abroad this July as Lawrence University expands its summer music programming and brings a series of public performances to campus and downtown venues. The summer lineup
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced 10 new special agents in the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). All the special agents will begin their service with DCI by the end of the month. “DCI special agents handle serious investigations around the state,” said Attorney General
MILWAUKEE — Judge Pedro Colón’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that it raised $250,185 in the first reporting period of the race, over $100,000 more than his opponent. The campaign’s strong fundraising showing follows the announcement of over 100 endorsements from across Wisconsin, including Justice-elect Chris Taylor,
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senate Republicans reported 75% of the money they’ve raised this year has come from 2 MAGA billionaire donors. The Committee To Elect A Republican Senate (CERS) received $4 million from longtime Republican donors Diane Hendricks and Elizabeth Uihlein, which they then funneled to struggling candidates across Wisconsin. SSDC Communications Director
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a fisheries research project in Vilas County has been recognized with a Sport Fish Restoration Project Award, presented by the American Fisheries Society (AFS). These annual national awards recognize research projects that embody both scientific excellence and effective
MILWAUKEE (July 16, 2026) — The Community Development Alliance (CDA) announced the addition of David Bowen to its board of directors. In this role, Bowen will support CDA in its mission of creating homeownership opportunities for all Milwaukeeans and protecting low-income senior citizens from being displaced from their homes because
Ashland, Wis – A new coalition, Northwoods United, has launched with the goal of having local residents pledge to be respectful and peaceful when it comes to conversations and actions around the Line 5 relocation project that recently began construction in Bayfield, Ashland and Iron Counties. Among other items, the
MADISON, Wis. — Desperate Donald Trump is slated to make a primetime television speech tonight, reportedly focused on recycling lies about his 2020 election loss. Trump’s gambit to distract, divide, and cling to power comes amidst a domestic rising cost crisis and a war he started by choice. A Better Wisconsin
The Pentagon’s new “testosterone initiative” is the kind of policy you get when a society has quietly accepted that its military is less a professional fighting force than simply the nation’s largest job-creating program for the young, the poor, and the under‑educated.
It is the emergence of a status envy ideology that shapes how Americans interpret their own lives and measure themselves against others in an environment where traditional forms of community have eroded.
For decades, colleges and universities across the country have offered developmental or remedial education courses to students who arrive on campus not yet prepared for college-level work.
As America recognizes its 250th birthday, Wisconsin has an opportunity to shape the next chapter of its economic story.
Would you be satisfied if you knew the priest that violated your brother or sister, classmate, neighbor or extended family was given a pass, not reported to authorities in the criminal justice system?
Nonprofit drives revenues by increasing caseloads, reducing quality of care, workers say.
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
— By Brian E. Clark For WisBusiness.com If not for the running craze of the 1970s, Wisconsin’s Trek Bicycle Corp. might never have come to exist. Some five decades ago, Trek co-founder and serial entrepreneur Dick Burke became a running enthusiast, eventually competing in Boston Marathons and numerous other races.
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s single-family housing market remained steady through the first half of 2026, with new home construction permits edging up 1.1% statewide compared to the same period in 2025, according to data released by the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA). Municipalities across Wisconsin issued 7,034 single-family housing permits during
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced the Restoring American Manufacturing (RAM) Act to provide resources to small businesses seeking to bring their manufacturing back to the United States. The RAM Act would codify the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Make Onshoring Great Again Portal, connecting small businesses who seek to onshore their operations… Please
[Lake Nebagamon, WI…] Former 73rd State Representative Angie Sapik filed her campaign’s finance report in her bid for the 25th State Senate seat. Sapik, an official 2024 Trump elector, was elected to the state Assembly in 2022 and served one term representing the 73rd Assembly District. She was then elected to
On Monday, Sara Rodriguez claimed she had around $200k cash-on-hand after being hit with an “extinction level event” and “mortal blow” due to lying to voters on campaign finance reports and committing potential ethics violations. However… following last night’s reporting deadline, Sara Rodriguez reports having just $34k cash-on-hand, along with more than $152k in debt… Please
Appleton will welcome nearly 80 young classical musicians from across the United States and abroad this July as Lawrence University expands its summer music programming and brings a series of public performances to campus and downtown venues. The summer lineup includes the Lawrence Summer Music Institute, a weeklong program for