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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, today announced the 2026 Rustic Roads Guide is now available in print and online, showcasing Wisconsin’s 126 unique Rustic Roads and Wisconsin’s five Scenic Byways. A new
Madison, Wis., May 18, 2026 — Clean Lakes Alliance, in partnership with Public Health Madison & Dane County, is launching a pilot study to better understand elevated E. coli levels that frequently lead to beach closures across the Yahara chain
MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Becky Nichols announced her candidacy for the 53rd Assembly District. Nichols served on the Menasha Common Council from 2013-2025 and was a County Board member from 2022-2024. Nichols has been heavily involved in the Menasha community,
Appleton, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the Outagamie County Democratic Party Office located in Appleton, WI on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM to meet with community members, discuss
New Lisbon, WI – May 18, 2026 After a weekend of finger-pointing and recriminations, we hope legislators will use this opportunity for renewed conversations. Last week, Senate Democrats joined three conservative Republicans to kill the Budget Repair Bill, which had
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the award of $1.7 million in grant funding to improve access to and affordability of essential telecommunication services in Wisconsin. Projects receiving funding work to provide
“They believe that somehow putting money back into people’s pockets that are struggling financially across the state, apparently they don’t believe that’s an issue,” Evers told WISN 12’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
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On the surface, the call for unity at this weekend’s GOP state convention was about getting the activist base behind gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany. The subtext, though, was a push to move past the internal squabbles over state Chair Brian Schimming that some party insiders fear could hobble Tiffany’s pursuit of the governor’s office this fall.
“Our schools and our kids need long-term solutions from leaders who are committed to their success. I fully support increasing state funding to public schools which will lower property taxes. But I will never support spending money recklessly in a manner
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Anastasia Poull of Port Washington as Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Poull will work for the contract year as a full-time marketing
Michael Alfonso, the youngest candidate in the 7th CD GOP primary, told WisPolitics he brought “energy” to the race that his rivals lacked, while the oldest touted his longevity in the district. Meanwhile, Kevin Hermening said his experience in the 7th CD gives him an edge in the GOP primary, and Jessi Ebben said her debate performances were among factors that would drive her success.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, today announced the 2026 Rustic Roads Guide is now available in print and online, showcasing Wisconsin’s 126 unique Rustic Roads and Wisconsin’s five Scenic Byways. A new Rustic Roads Guide is developed each year by WisDOT and
Madison, Wis., May 18, 2026 — Clean Lakes Alliance, in partnership with Public Health Madison & Dane County, is launching a pilot study to better understand elevated E. coli levels that frequently lead to beach closures across the Yahara chain of lakes. Supported by funding from Dane County and the
MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Becky Nichols announced her candidacy for the 53rd Assembly District. Nichols served on the Menasha Common Council from 2013-2025 and was a County Board member from 2022-2024. Nichols has been heavily involved in the Menasha community, working as a music teacher, childcare worker, and currently works
Appleton, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the Outagamie County Democratic Party Office located in Appleton, WI on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM to meet with community members, discuss key issues affecting Wisconsin families, share his vision for responsible
New Lisbon, WI – May 18, 2026 After a weekend of finger-pointing and recriminations, we hope legislators will use this opportunity for renewed conversations. Last week, Senate Democrats joined three conservative Republicans to kill the Budget Repair Bill, which had passed with broad bipartisan support in the Assembly. For now,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the award of $1.7 million in grant funding to improve access to and affordability of essential telecommunication services in Wisconsin. Projects receiving funding work to provide eligible households with discounts on the cost of phone, cellphone,
“They believe that somehow putting money back into people’s pockets that are struggling financially across the state, apparently they don’t believe that’s an issue,” Evers told WISN 12’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
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On the surface, the call for unity at this weekend’s GOP state convention was about getting the activist base behind gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany. The subtext, though, was a push to move past the internal squabbles over state Chair Brian Schimming that some party insiders fear could hobble Tiffany’s pursuit of the governor’s office this fall.
“Our schools and our kids need long-term solutions from leaders who are committed to their success. I fully support increasing state funding to public schools which will lower property taxes. But I will never support spending money recklessly in a manner that makes it hard to pay our bills or make
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has selected Anastasia Poull of Port Washington as Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Poull will work for the contract year as a full-time marketing and communications professional for DATCP, educating the public about the
Michael Alfonso, the youngest candidate in the 7th CD GOP primary, told WisPolitics he brought “energy” to the race that his rivals lacked, while the oldest touted his longevity in the district. Meanwhile, Kevin Hermening said his experience in the 7th CD gives him an edge in the GOP primary, and Jessi Ebben said her debate performances were among factors that would drive her success.