FOND DU LAC- Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement on receiving the endorsement of the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police for his reelection campaign: “I am honored to announce that I have received the Fraternal Order of Police’s endorsement,” says Rep. Jerry O’Connor “Keeping our communities safe

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to immediately address costly delays Wisconsin newspapers that rely on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) are experiencing, resulting in lost revenue, customer complaints, and canceled subscriptions. “Local newspapers work hard every day and week to

The Wisconsin State Patrol began conducting special traffic enforcement patrols on the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) in April 2024 in an effort to prevent risky driving behaviors that can lead to serious injury and fatal crashes. As a result, the Wisconsin State Patrol conducted over 800 traffic stops resulting in

Robert Leum took first place in this year’s wild turkey and pheasant design contests. / Photo Credit: Robert Leum MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. Talented artists from around Wisconsin submitted artwork

Politico reports a bill Tammy Baldwin is touting that bans senators and their spouses from buying individual stocks would not apply to Baldwin and her partner because they are not married. Baldwin’s partner, Maria Brisbane, is a Wall Street financial advisor who serves a network of “ultra-high-net-worth” clients. Last month, a report from the

The Internal Revenue Service has appointed Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Designee David Casey to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). Casey joins nine other appointees to serve three-year terms on the committee beginning in September 2024. Founded in 1998, the ETAAC focuses on electronic tax administration issues such

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(MILWAUKEE) — All Wisconsin students should be punctual and present in school every day, especially on Friday, September 20, Milwaukee Public Schools says. This date marks the state’s annual count of all students, conducted on the third Friday of September.  “Every day is crucial for a student’s education, but it’s essential

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Cooke for Congress announced the endorsement of the National Committee to Protect Social Security and Medicare. “Rebecca Cooke is the only candidate in this race that seniors can trust with their Social Security and Medicare,” said Max Richtman, Chairman of National Committee to Protect Social Security and

Marinette, WI — Bayshore Arts Center on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus is featuring a black and white photography and visual arts exhibit in the Fine Arts Gallery during the month of September. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  This

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers earlier this week concluded his annual statewide K-12 back-to-school tour, welcoming educators, students, families, staff, and administrators back to school for the 2024-25 school year. Earlier this month, Gov. Evers sent a back-to-school video message to educators, administrators, and staff, which is available&n… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please

MADISON, Wis. — In response to GOP Senator J.D. Vance’s speech in Eau Claire today, A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp released the following statement: “After recently admitting on national television to spreading dangerous lies about immigrants in the Midwest as a means to stoke fear and distract and divide our