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One of the most absurd cases that WILL championed was aimed at the city of Madison for its attempts to save our migrating birds.
Milwaukee’s reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse once defined its economic and cultural identity. But as industry collapsed and neighborhoods suffered decades of disinvestment, residents began turning to the land in vacant lots, schoolyards, and rooftops as a means of survival and resistance.
During my 30 years of practicing medicine, I have cared for unvaccinated children who died from vaccine-preventable diseases like bacterial meningitis, whooping cough, and influenza.
The imprint of Irish culture on American life has been immense. Today, over 30 million Americans identify as Irish, over half a million of whom live in Wisconsin.
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) issued an order directing the City of Madison’s Clerk’s Office to implement a series of administrative and procedural changes following the WEC’s investigation into nearly 200 uncounted absentee ballots in Madison during the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges individuals preparing for the fall hunting seasons to enroll now in a Hunter Education course. Hunter Education plays a vital role in keeping Wisconsin a safe place to hunt. Anyone
Complaints about ugly new housing abound in Madison, but they aren’t getting us anywhere.
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She was one of five people candidates U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, and Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, forwarded to the White House in mid-July as options to replace Judge Diane Sykes, who will take senior status Oct. 1.
MADISON, Wis. – With 25 lives lost in ATV/UTV crashes so far in 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning riders that vehicle rollovers and lack of basic safety gear and training are common factors in these often-preventable
MADISON, Wis. – As families prepare for the back-to-school season, UW Health Kids reminds parents to prioritize vision care for kids. The goal of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, observed each August, is to emphasize the critical role eye
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and other members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to request assistance expediting a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) to support recovery efforts across Wisconsin following historic flooding.
August 15, 2025 – As previously announced, Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s new state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot production center, located at 1300 Glenview Place, Wauwatosa, WI was severely damaged by historic flooding. This flooding, described as a “1,000-year flood event,” caused the nearby Menominee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) called on the Trump Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Wisconsin’s request to assist the state in conducting a
One of the most absurd cases that WILL championed was aimed at the city of Madison for its attempts to save our migrating birds.
Milwaukee’s reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse once defined its economic and cultural identity. But as industry collapsed and neighborhoods suffered decades of disinvestment, residents began turning to the land in vacant lots, schoolyards, and rooftops as a means of survival and resistance.
During my 30 years of practicing medicine, I have cared for unvaccinated children who died from vaccine-preventable diseases like bacterial meningitis, whooping cough, and influenza.
The imprint of Irish culture on American life has been immense. Today, over 30 million Americans identify as Irish, over half a million of whom live in Wisconsin.
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) issued an order directing the City of Madison’s Clerk’s Office to implement a series of administrative and procedural changes following the WEC’s investigation into nearly 200 uncounted absentee ballots in Madison during the 2024 November General Election. On Friday, the Commission voted 5-1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges individuals preparing for the fall hunting seasons to enroll now in a Hunter Education course. Hunter Education plays a vital role in keeping Wisconsin a safe place to hunt. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, must complete a
Complaints about ugly new housing abound in Madison, but they aren’t getting us anywhere.
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She was one of five people candidates U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, and Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, forwarded to the White House in mid-July as options to replace Judge Diane Sykes, who will take senior status Oct. 1.
MADISON, Wis. – With 25 lives lost in ATV/UTV crashes so far in 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning riders that vehicle rollovers and lack of basic safety gear and training are common factors in these often-preventable tragedies. Over half of all crashes this year have been rollovers,
MADISON, Wis. – As families prepare for the back-to-school season, UW Health Kids reminds parents to prioritize vision care for kids. The goal of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, observed each August, is to emphasize the critical role eye health plays in children’s overall success in the coming school year.
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and other members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to request assistance expediting a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) to support recovery efforts across Wisconsin following historic flooding. A PDA is the first step in establishing a Major
August 15, 2025 – As previously announced, Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s new state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot production center, located at 1300 Glenview Place, Wauwatosa, WI was severely damaged by historic flooding. This flooding, described as a “1,000-year flood event,” caused the nearby Menominee River to rise from less than 2 feet to over
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) called on the Trump Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Wisconsin’s request to assist the state in conducting a formal federal preliminary damage assessment as communities across Southeastern Wisconsin