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As we celebrate 250 years of our democracy, we need to step back and appreciate how fortunate we are to live in such an amazing country.
TOP STORIES Dem socialist Hong’s appearance on left-wing livestreams draws cash, condemnations… Leading Twitch and YouTube streamers have greater reach than many traditional media platforms … an avenue to broader recognition. … two streamers that Hong joined on Monday are
MADISON, WI — This week’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in NRSC vs Federal Election Commission destroyed another safeguard against unlimited money in American elections, making it even easier for wealthy donors and special interests to wield outsized influence over our government.
As we approach the anniversary of the signing of Donald Trump’s devastating “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Wisconsin families are still dealing with the consequences of Tom Tiffany’s vote to cut healthcare, slash food assistance, and make it harder for working
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has drained the main waterbody in the Collins Marsh Wildlife Area by opening the gates on the dam at Mud Creek. This periodic drawdown improves wildlife habitat. Part of managing
The Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues to build momentum across Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District through grassroots engagement, expanding support from elected leaders, and direct conversations with voters in every corner of the District. This week, Wisconsin State Senator Kristin
MILWAUKEE, WI – Yesterday, the Milwaukee Courier announced Wisconsin Black Democrats’ candidate questionnaire for candidates for Governor and others seeking their party’s nomination for the November ballot. “Since 2018, Black voters in Wisconsin have been pivotal to every Democratic win — electing Governor Evers,
The Green Bay clerk likely violated state law ahead of the spring election when her office inadvertently sent duplicate absentee ballots to 152 voters and should put new safeguards in place to avoid it happening again, Elections Commission staff found.
Wisconsin’s peak power demand is projected to jump 40% over the next six years, largely driven by the massive data centers being built in the state. That’s according to a draft of the latest biennial Strategic Energy Assessment released last
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin welcomes today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court striking down federal limits on coordinated campaign spending between political parties and their candidates. The Court correctly recognized that political speech does not lose its constitutional
(Madison) – One of Wisconsin’s important environmental protection programs is now dead. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program preserves valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protects water quality and fisheries, and expands opportunities for outdoor recreation across Wisconsin on state-owned land. However,
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 82 tweets. From USAID conspiracies to standing behind Trump’s decision to not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of
“The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is thrilled with the launch of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) portal for Workforce Pell programs,” said WTCS President Layla Merrifield. “We strongly support Workforce Pell Grants and look forward to partnering
The ninth leader of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Chancellor Edwin Martini, officially assumed the post today, Wednesday, July 1. The busy first day for Martini began with a welcome reception in Schofield Hall. Several hundred faculty and staff and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition on Tuesday secured summary judgment blocking a U.S. Department of Education rule that would have unlawfully restricted employers’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Wisconsin DOJ joined
(GREEN BAY, WISC.) — For the second time in three months, City of Green Bay Election Clerk Celestine Jeffreys’ office has inappropriately printed and mailed extra absentee ballots to individual registered voters. “The Clerk has a straightforward but vital role,”
MADISON, WIS. – Entries for the Dairy Cattle Show at the 59th World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin are now being accepted exclusively online at worlddairyexpo.com. The entry deadline is Monday, August 31, at 11:59 p.m. (CDT). Late entries will be accepted,
MADISON, WI – Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts presents the ninth annual Wisconsin Land Trust Days, a series of nature-based events hosted by land trusts from July 1 through September 30. Land trusts are non-profit organizations dedicated to permanent land conservation.
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As we celebrate 250 years of our democracy, we need to step back and appreciate how fortunate we are to live in such an amazing country.
TOP STORIES Dem socialist Hong’s appearance on left-wing livestreams draws cash, condemnations… Leading Twitch and YouTube streamers have greater reach than many traditional media platforms … an avenue to broader recognition. … two streamers that Hong joined on Monday are well-known leftist provocateurs. Michael Beyer, who goes by Mike from
MADISON, WI — This week’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in NRSC vs Federal Election Commission destroyed another safeguard against unlimited money in American elections, making it even easier for wealthy donors and special interests to wield outsized influence over our government. Wisconsin organizations are condemning the ruling and reaffirming their commitment
As we approach the anniversary of the signing of Donald Trump’s devastating “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Wisconsin families are still dealing with the consequences of Tom Tiffany’s vote to cut healthcare, slash food assistance, and make it harder for working people to get ahead. Tom Tiffany voted for a bill
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has drained the main waterbody in the Collins Marsh Wildlife Area by opening the gates on the dam at Mud Creek. This periodic drawdown improves wildlife habitat. Part of managing a wetland is varying water levels seasonally to mimic the
The Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues to build momentum across Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District through grassroots engagement, expanding support from elected leaders, and direct conversations with voters in every corner of the District. This week, Wisconsin State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim announced her endorsement of Brad Smith, adding to a
MILWAUKEE, WI – Yesterday, the Milwaukee Courier announced Wisconsin Black Democrats’ candidate questionnaire for candidates for Governor and others seeking their party’s nomination for the November ballot. “Since 2018, Black voters in Wisconsin have been pivotal to every Democratic win — electing Governor Evers, flipping the Supreme Court, and now giving Democrats the chance
The Green Bay clerk likely violated state law ahead of the spring election when her office inadvertently sent duplicate absentee ballots to 152 voters and should put new safeguards in place to avoid it happening again, Elections Commission staff found.
Wisconsin’s peak power demand is projected to jump 40% over the next six years, largely driven by the massive data centers being built in the state. That’s according to a draft of the latest biennial Strategic Energy Assessment released last week by the state Public Service Commission. The report, based
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin welcomes today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court striking down federal limits on coordinated campaign spending between political parties and their candidates. The Court correctly recognized that political speech does not lose its constitutional protection simply because it is coordinated between a political party
(Madison) – One of Wisconsin’s important environmental protection programs is now dead. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program preserves valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protects water quality and fisheries, and expands opportunities for outdoor recreation across Wisconsin on state-owned land. However, a lawsuit from Governor Tony Evers ended up effectively killing
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 82 tweets. From USAID conspiracies to standing behind Trump’s decision to not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S DADDY
“The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is thrilled with the launch of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) portal for Workforce Pell programs,” said WTCS President Layla Merrifield. “We strongly support Workforce Pell Grants and look forward to partnering with our 16 colleges and DWD to help students access
The ninth leader of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Chancellor Edwin Martini, officially assumed the post today, Wednesday, July 1. The busy first day for Martini began with a welcome reception in Schofield Hall. Several hundred faculty and staff and a handful of students took the opportunity to slip in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition on Tuesday secured summary judgment blocking a U.S. Department of Education rule that would have unlawfully restricted employers’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Wisconsin DOJ joined a multistate coalition in challenging the rule last November. “The Public Service
(GREEN BAY, WISC.) — For the second time in three months, City of Green Bay Election Clerk Celestine Jeffreys’ office has inappropriately printed and mailed extra absentee ballots to individual registered voters. “The Clerk has a straightforward but vital role,” said Caleb Hays, Chief Policy Counsel for the Center for
MADISON, WIS. – Entries for the Dairy Cattle Show at the 59th World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin are now being accepted exclusively online at worlddairyexpo.com. The entry deadline is Monday, August 31, at 11:59 p.m. (CDT). Late entries will be accepted, but at an increased fee. The Dairy Cattle Show will
MADISON, WI – Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts presents the ninth annual Wisconsin Land Trust Days, a series of nature-based events hosted by land trusts from July 1 through September 30. Land trusts are non-profit organizations dedicated to permanent land conservation. In Wisconsin, over 40 land trusts protect more than 500,000