Jacobs nabs MMSD committee backing, pledges to cut Palantir

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Tiffany ad dubs Crowley ‘Data Center David’

Tom Tiffany has launched a new ad dubbing his Dem gubernatorial rival “data center David Crowley,” claiming lakes will run dry and family farms will be paved over because the Milwaukee County exec won’t roll back tax breaks for the projects.

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Jacobs nabs MMSD committee backing, pledges to cut Palantir

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: New poll: Majority of Wisconsin voters support affordable access to cancer care; want lawmakers to address youth nicotine and tobacco use

MADISON, Wis. – August 18, 2026 – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 81% of Wisconsin voters believe all Americans, regardless of the type of health insurance they have, should have access to affordable cancer screening and treatment close to home. Further, in

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Wisconsin Emergency Management: Federal grant opportunity open for Wisconsin communities facing cybersecurity risks

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), in partnership with the Department of Administration’s Division of Enterprise Technology (DET), is announcing the grant application period opened August 17 for government agencies at risk of a cybersecurity incident due to the age or condition of their IT cybersecurity infrastructure. The State and

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Smith campaign: Record primary turnout reflects growing demand for new representation in Wisconsin’s 6th District

MEQUON, Wis. — As the Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues reviewing returns from Wisconsin’s August 11 primary, one signal stands out: turnout points to extraordinary enthusiasm for new representation in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, and the campaign believes that enthusiasm extends well beyond traditional Democratic voters. Preliminary, unofficial figures

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Tiffany ad dubs Crowley ‘Data Center David’

Tom Tiffany has launched a new ad dubbing his Dem gubernatorial rival “data center David Crowley,” claiming lakes will run dry and family farms will be paved over because the Milwaukee County exec won’t roll back tax breaks for the projects.

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WBA Foundation: Announces panel, data team for gubernatorial debate

Madison, Wis. – The WBA Foundation Board will continue its 36-year tradition of holding statewide televised debates for Wisconsin’s voters by airing a general election debate in the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial race. The debate will be conducted by teams of broadcasters from stations and communities across Wisconsin. Qualifying gubernatorial candidates will be invited

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Wisconsin Education Association Council: Union Coalition files petition for review with Wisconsin Supreme Court for collective bargaining rights lawsuit 

The union plaintiffs in the case to restore collective bargaining rights to Wisconsin public service workers filed a Petition for Review with the Wisconsin Supreme Court earlier today and have released this statement: “We are confident in the merits of our case and believe the Circuit Court’s ruling in our

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WisDems: Round-up: Wisconsin Democrats travel across the state in 19-stop “Forward for Wisconsin” tour

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsin Democrats concluded their 19-stop, 5-day “Forward for Wisconsin” tour during which Democratic leaders, including special guests Gov. Tony Evers and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, barnstormed the state to get voters fired up to elect David Crowley as Wisconsin’s next governor. Following new polling that shows David Crowley leading Tiffany

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Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin Department of Justice secures court victory protecting gender-affirming care under the Affordable Care Act

MADISON, Wis. — As part of a multistate coalition, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) secured a victory after the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts struck down a key provision of a Trump administration final rule that would have excluded coverage of certain types of gender-affirming care as essential

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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Rolland calls on community to help locate missing District 6 resident

MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Shawn Rolland is encouraging members of the community to assist in the search for Bryan Adorno, a District 6 resident who has been reported missing. According to Adorno’s fiancée Maggie, he was last seen on Friday, August 14. His vehicle, a white 2026 Toyota Corolla, was subsequently located near Underwood Parkway in Wau… Please log in to access

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Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Rivera-Wagner welcomes Museum Task Force recommendation, calls for public conversation on Neville’s future

GREEN BAY, Wis. — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner welcomed the Museum Task Force’s recommendation that the Neville Public Museum and the Children’s Museum of Green Bay remain independent institutions, while calling for the next stage of the process to give Brown County residents a meaningful voice in the Neville’s future.

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