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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, earlier this week, joined local, county, and company officials from Brown County, the city of Green Bay, and the C. Reiss Company to celebrate the culmination of efforts over the last seven years
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. The following growers began three-year terms on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board on July 1, 2026. District
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — State Representative Russell Goodwin continues to build momentum in his re-election campaign with the endorsement of the Wisconsin State Council SEIU, adding to a growing coalition of labor organizations, educators, public safety professionals, and community leaders supporting
The nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists is criticizing the state’s regulatory framework, arguing a “loophole” in the process for approving new large-scale utility projects is allowing developers to avoid scrutiny. But WEC Energy Group, whose subsidiary We Energies is targeted
MADISON – Sen. Kelda Roys’ campaign announced Thursday that it has raised over $1.2 million for the the June 30 filing deadline, ensuring that Roys has the resources to communicate with voters ahead of the Aug. 11 primary. Roys has already
MADISON, WI (July 09, 2026) – NFIB Wisconsin, the state’s largest small business advocate, announced the release of its biennial voting record for state legislators today. Overall, 15 State Senators and 53 Representatives scored a 100% NFIB Voting Record in the 2025-2026 session. “Wisconsin small businesses
Milwaukee – A fragmented Wisconsin regulatory process is allowing new methane gas plants built to serve Big Tech data centers to be evaluated without a full review of impacts to the public, according to a new policy brief from the
(Berlin, WI…) Republican leader State Rep. Kevin Petersen (R-Waupaca) today endorsed Kevin Krentz in the Republican primary to replace him in the state Assembly. Rep. Petersen announced early in 2026 his decision not to seek reelection to the Assembly. Petersen
MILWAUKEE — Kimberly West Eck and Robert J. Eck were honored as Marquette University’s Alumni of the Year during its annual Alumni National Awards at the end of May. At first glance, Kim’s and Bob’s Marquette journeys look very different.
**Eau Claire, WI** — Dr. Xong Xiong, executive director of Wisconsin-based Hmong Organizing & Mobilizing for Empowerment, announced the group’s endorsement of Emily Berge, candidate for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Election Day is when everyone is truly equal because my
MADISON, Wis. — Former Madison Alder Juliana Bennett announced today that her campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 has been endorsed by the national organization of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The endorsement comes amid a series of
The number of people incarcerated in Wisconsin state prisons for intoxicated driving offenses hit a record high in 2024 and stayed elevated in 2025, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The state’s long-term rise in incarceration for operating while
Patti and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of County Executive Paul Farrow. He was a true statesman, servant leader, and dedicated family man who poured his heart into public service both in Waukesha County and across our
The News: A Wisconsin-based taxpayer association, represented by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), filed a new lawsuit challenging the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, a procurement program that spends over $250 million each year purchasing supplies and services based on race. White, Middle Eastern, and most Asian… Please log in
MADISON, Wis. (July 9, 2026) — The Yahara Watershed Improvement Network (Yahara WINS) has released its 2025 annual report, marking the program’s ninth full year of phosphorus reduction progress across the Yahara River watershed. Through the efforts of project partners and area farmers, the program prevented 68,303 pounds of phosphorus runoff in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Cherry Board election results. Daniel Keilar of Sturgeon Bay began a new three-year term as an elected member of the Wisconsin Cherry
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Supervisor Sky Z. Capriolo is inviting residents of all ages and skill levels to take part in the Jackson Park Farmers Market Pickleball Series, a new community initiative bringing recreation, wellness, and neighborhood engagement together at the newly constructed
WEST BEND, Wis. — The Washington County Board of Supervisors last night unanimously approved Anti-Crime Plan C, a comprehensive public safety initiative that invests in law enforcement, courtroom security, emergency communications, and narcotics prosecution to keep Washington County one of the
APPLETON, WI (July 8, 2026) – Candidate, Mark Scheffler for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today announced a new comprehensive immigration framework, titled “Restoring Order, Fairness, and Opportunity.” The proposal outlines a balanced, seven-step approach to fix America’s broken immigration system by moving
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is once again refusing to protect his constituents’ right to vote. In a moment of true bipartisanship, Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats united this week against a Trump Administration proposal that baselessly attacks
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld, earlier this week, joined local, county, and company officials from Brown County, the city of Green Bay, and the C. Reiss Company to celebrate the culmination of efforts over the last seven years to relocate the coal piles near&nbs… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. The following growers began three-year terms on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board on July 1, 2026. District 1: Charlie Mattek, DeerbrookAshland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Door,
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — State Representative Russell Goodwin continues to build momentum in his re-election campaign with the endorsement of the Wisconsin State Council SEIU, adding to a growing coalition of labor organizations, educators, public safety professionals, and community leaders supporting his campaign. “I am truly honored to receive the endorsement
The nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists is criticizing the state’s regulatory framework, arguing a “loophole” in the process for approving new large-scale utility projects is allowing developers to avoid scrutiny. But WEC Energy Group, whose subsidiary We Energies is targeted in the report, argues it “completely ignores” aspects of this
MADISON – Sen. Kelda Roys’ campaign announced Thursday that it has raised over $1.2 million for the the June 30 filing deadline, ensuring that Roys has the resources to communicate with voters ahead of the Aug. 11 primary. Roys has already made the largest ad buy in the race to date,
MADISON, WI (July 09, 2026) – NFIB Wisconsin, the state’s largest small business advocate, announced the release of its biennial voting record for state legislators today. Overall, 15 State Senators and 53 Representatives scored a 100% NFIB Voting Record in the 2025-2026 session. “Wisconsin small businesses are grateful for their allies in the Legislature who support…
Milwaukee – A fragmented Wisconsin regulatory process is allowing new methane gas plants built to serve Big Tech data centers to be evaluated without a full review of impacts to the public, according to a new policy brief from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). The brief, authored by Maria
(Berlin, WI…) Republican leader State Rep. Kevin Petersen (R-Waupaca) today endorsed Kevin Krentz in the Republican primary to replace him in the state Assembly. Rep. Petersen announced early in 2026 his decision not to seek reelection to the Assembly. Petersen was elected to the Assembly in 2006, and rose into
MILWAUKEE — Kimberly West Eck and Robert J. Eck were honored as Marquette University’s Alumni of the Year during its annual Alumni National Awards at the end of May. At first glance, Kim’s and Bob’s Marquette journeys look very different. Bob’s followed a more traditional path, launching a global business
**Eau Claire, WI** — Dr. Xong Xiong, executive director of Wisconsin-based Hmong Organizing & Mobilizing for Empowerment, announced the group’s endorsement of Emily Berge, candidate for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Election Day is when everyone is truly equal because my vote has the same value as that of a billionaire’s,”
MADISON, Wis. — Former Madison Alder Juliana Bennett announced today that her campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 has been endorsed by the national organization of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The endorsement comes amid a series of victories by DSA-endorsed candidates such as Darializa Avila Chevalier, Claire
The number of people incarcerated in Wisconsin state prisons for intoxicated driving offenses hit a record high in 2024 and stayed elevated in 2025, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The state’s long-term rise in incarceration for operating while intoxicated (OWI) was influenced by increasingly tough penalties for the
Patti and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of County Executive Paul Farrow. He was a true statesman, servant leader, and dedicated family man who poured his heart into public service both in Waukesha County and across our State. Paul was highly respected for his steadfast and innovative
The News: A Wisconsin-based taxpayer association, represented by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), filed a new lawsuit challenging the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, a procurement program that spends over $250 million each year purchasing supplies and services based on race. White, Middle Eastern, and most Asian… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,
MADISON, Wis. (July 9, 2026) — The Yahara Watershed Improvement Network (Yahara WINS) has released its 2025 annual report, marking the program’s ninth full year of phosphorus reduction progress across the Yahara River watershed. Through the efforts of project partners and area farmers, the program prevented 68,303 pounds of phosphorus runoff in 202… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Cherry Board election results. Daniel Keilar of Sturgeon Bay began a new three-year term as an elected member of the Wisconsin Cherry Board on July 1, 2026. About the Wisconsin Cherry BoardThe
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Supervisor Sky Z. Capriolo is inviting residents of all ages and skill levels to take part in the Jackson Park Farmers Market Pickleball Series, a new community initiative bringing recreation, wellness, and neighborhood engagement together at the newly constructed pickleball courts in Jackson Park. The Pickleball Series features beginner
WEST BEND, Wis. — The Washington County Board of Supervisors last night unanimously approved Anti-Crime Plan C, a comprehensive public safety initiative that invests in law enforcement, courtroom security, emergency communications, and narcotics prosecution to keep Washington County one of the safest places to live, work, and raise a family. The
APPLETON, WI (July 8, 2026) – Candidate, Mark Scheffler for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today announced a new comprehensive immigration framework, titled “Restoring Order, Fairness, and Opportunity.” The proposal outlines a balanced, seven-step approach to fix America’s broken immigration system by moving past the polarizing extremes of open borders and mass deportation.
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is once again refusing to protect his constituents’ right to vote. In a moment of true bipartisanship, Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats united this week against a Trump Administration proposal that baselessly attacks mail-in voting and would make it harder for rural Wisconsinites