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In his unscripted moments, Tiffany has looked foolish in recent weeks. It’s hard to pick the worst of his stumbles.
The eight candidate Democratic field is divided into two camps: those with a better than even chance of defeating Tiffany and those whose chances are less than 50%. But it’s the two most risky candidates — Francesca Hong and Barnes — who are leading the pack right now.
And a Wisconsin fake elector plotter is asking for a payout
The bill negotiated between Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leadership focused on issues that matter to families across our state. Sadly, we watched nearly every Democrat in the Legislature reject this deal simply because election-year politics and extreme ideologies don’t allow for bipartisan cooperation.
Why are many Americans so scared or even angry about AI, even when people in China, India, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia and many other countries outside Europe are not?
For nearly four centuries, Wisconsin has shaped the American story. Not quietly or from the sidelines, but from the center of the action.
The attempt to marginalize Muslims or portray them as less American betrays the very ideals upon which this nation was built. Muslims are not a burden on America. Muslims are part of America’s strength. They have helped make this nation more compassionate, more innovative, more resilient and more prosperous.
America’s immigration debate often gets framed as a choice between security and compassion. It doesn’t have to be. We can secure our border while also recognizing a simple economic reality: The United States needs workers, and most of those workers are immigrants.
How America abandoned cities like Milwaukee that built the working middle class
MADISON and MARSHFIELD, Wis. — Marshfield Clinic today announced an $84,000 contribution to Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin to create healthy and safe spaces for kids across central and northern Wisconsin. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin will distribute
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, they don’t call Wisconsin “America’s Dairyland” for nothing. Our dairy industry is a proud part of our state’s heritage and tradition, representing our past, present, and future successes. And throughout the past seven years, my administration and I have
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it is working with eligible organizations to serve free meals and snacks to children across the state through the Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, SFSP sponsors and sites across
MADISON, Wis. – It took something as small as the width of a motorcycle tire to change Jack Brucks’ life forever. Brucks, then 10 years old, was riding a single-piston motorcycle in a flat-track training session — his specialty —
Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of 849 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s most recent ceremony on May 16, seven College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management students were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 6,700 traps for the detection of spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2026. The traps will be placed in 36 counties in western and central Wisconsin from
The number of small businesses in the state expanded rapidly in the post-pandemic period, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The number of establishments in the state with fewer than 500 employees surged 20.2% between 2020 and 2025, far
Madison, WI- Yesterday, Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) was awarded Legislator of the Year by the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA) for his work on establishing a responsible sandhill crane hunt. “I want to thank the membership of WWA for this recognition
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that applications are now open for the Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) employer grant program. As announced during Gov. Evers’ 2026 State of the State address, the new WisTRAIN program is
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In his unscripted moments, Tiffany has looked foolish in recent weeks. It’s hard to pick the worst of his stumbles.
The eight candidate Democratic field is divided into two camps: those with a better than even chance of defeating Tiffany and those whose chances are less than 50%. But it’s the two most risky candidates — Francesca Hong and Barnes — who are leading the pack right now.
And a Wisconsin fake elector plotter is asking for a payout
The bill negotiated between Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leadership focused on issues that matter to families across our state. Sadly, we watched nearly every Democrat in the Legislature reject this deal simply because election-year politics and extreme ideologies don’t allow for bipartisan cooperation.
Why are many Americans so scared or even angry about AI, even when people in China, India, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia and many other countries outside Europe are not?
For nearly four centuries, Wisconsin has shaped the American story. Not quietly or from the sidelines, but from the center of the action.
The attempt to marginalize Muslims or portray them as less American betrays the very ideals upon which this nation was built. Muslims are not a burden on America. Muslims are part of America’s strength. They have helped make this nation more compassionate, more innovative, more resilient and more prosperous.
America’s immigration debate often gets framed as a choice between security and compassion. It doesn’t have to be. We can secure our border while also recognizing a simple economic reality: The United States needs workers, and most of those workers are immigrants.
How America abandoned cities like Milwaukee that built the working middle class
MADISON and MARSHFIELD, Wis. — Marshfield Clinic today announced an $84,000 contribution to Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin to create healthy and safe spaces for kids across central and northern Wisconsin. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin will distribute the funds to local club sites within the Marshfield Clinic
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, they don’t call Wisconsin “America’s Dairyland” for nothing. Our dairy industry is a proud part of our state’s heritage and tradition, representing our past, present, and future successes. And throughout the past seven years, my administration and I have worked hard t… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it is working with eligible organizations to serve free meals and snacks to children across the state through the Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, SFSP sponsors and sites across Wisconsin serve more than 3 million nutritious meals at over
MADISON, Wis. – It took something as small as the width of a motorcycle tire to change Jack Brucks’ life forever. Brucks, then 10 years old, was riding a single-piston motorcycle in a flat-track training session — his specialty — in Texas when his front wheel struck a tire that
Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of 849 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s most recent ceremony on May 16, seven College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management students were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout Proud.
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 6,700 traps for the detection of spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2026. The traps will be placed in 36 counties in western and central Wisconsin from mid-May through early July. Trap locations are determined according to
The number of small businesses in the state expanded rapidly in the post-pandemic period, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The number of establishments in the state with fewer than 500 employees surged 20.2% between 2020 and 2025, far outpacing their growth in the prior decade. While this increase
Madison, WI- Yesterday, Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) was awarded Legislator of the Year by the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA) for his work on establishing a responsible sandhill crane hunt. “I want to thank the membership of WWA for this recognition and extend my appreciation for their dedication to sustainable conservation,” said
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced that applications are now open for the Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) employer grant program. As announced during Gov. Evers’ 2026 State of the State address, the new WisTRAIN program is supported by… Please log in to access subscriber content. If
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