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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) spoke on the Senate floor, slamming Trump’s alleged deal with Iran and calling on her colleagues to end Trump’s war of choice. Baldwin’s floor speech comes ahead of the Senate vote on
MADISON, Wis. — It’s been nearly four years to the day since Trump’s Supreme Court issued their Dobbs decision, and since then elected Wisconsin Republicans have taken every chance they can to institute dangerous and archaic anti-abortion laws. But since 2022, Wisconsinites have
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has upgraded its phone system to better serve customers and other callers. The move to a modern phone system is just the latest way DSPS is providing better and more efficient service to Wisconsin.
MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the second episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report — highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the episode, WMC’s President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – State Senator Dora Drake (SD-04) today announced her endorsement of Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin 21st Assembly District, calling him the right leader to make sure Milwaukee gets its fair share of resources in Madison. “I am
MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce that it has selected their ‘Bridging the Divide’ campus leaders for the 2026 fall semester. ‘Bridging the Divide’ is a program that brings students of different ideological
U.S. Rep. Tony Wied has rolled out legislation that would establish labeling requirements for lab-made butter products to address what he calls “an attack on American farmers.” Wied, a Republican who represents the state’s 8th CD, recently announced details for
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the future management of the Langlade County segment of the Wolf River State Trail. A master plan, guided by Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code,
MILWAUKEE, June 23, 2026 — Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is continuing its long-standing commitment to Milwaukee’s youth by announcing a $5.5 million investment to support 70 local schools and education nonprofits. This brings the company’s total contribution to advancing education
MILWAUKEE – As communities across the country continue to face a critical demand for qualified nurses, Herzing University is helping build the local pipeline of compassionate, skilled healthcare professionals. Earlier this month, Herzing honored 349 nursing graduates at its Spring
Madison, WI – June 19, 2026 – The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin welcomes the federal court order releasing Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, from ICE detention, and condemns the abuse of federal power his case represents.
MILWAUKEE – Today, David Crowley released a new ad highlighting his plan to repeal Wisconsin’s Minimum Markup Law on motor vehicle fuel, a 1939 statute that requires gas stations to charge at least 9.18% above wholesale cost. “The price of
The Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues to build momentum across Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, surpassing 4,200 doors knocked as volunteers engage voters throughout the district. Since launching, the campaign’s volunteer team has knocked on 4,254 doors, creating thousands of
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement in response to the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat. “Giannis Antetokounmpo helped transform not only the Milwaukee Bucks, but our entire
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin endorsed David Crowley for Governor, backing his vision to build a stronger, more affordable Wisconsin and recognizing his record of delivering results for working families and local communities. The endorsement adds
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Racine, WI, June 23 — Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling endorses Sandy Wiedmeyer, Republican candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 11. Schmaling cited Wiedmeyer’s record fighting for accountability, parental rights, and public safety across Southeast Wisconsin as the reason for
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) spoke on the Senate floor, slamming Trump’s alleged deal with Iran and calling on her colleagues to end Trump’s war of choice. Baldwin’s floor speech comes ahead of the Senate vote on the House-passed Iran War Powers Resolution. The measure cleared the
MADISON, Wis. — It’s been nearly four years to the day since Trump’s Supreme Court issued their Dobbs decision, and since then elected Wisconsin Republicans have taken every chance they can to institute dangerous and archaic anti-abortion laws. But since 2022, Wisconsinites have made clear there are consequences for those who try to
Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has upgraded its phone system to better serve customers and other callers. The move to a modern phone system is just the latest way DSPS is providing better and more efficient service to Wisconsin. “This administration has placed an emphasis on innovation and efficiency, and
MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the second episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report — highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the episode, WMC’s President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer and Associate Vice President of Government Relations Rachel Ver V…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – State Senator Dora Drake (SD-04) today announced her endorsement of Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin 21st Assembly District, calling him the right leader to make sure Milwaukee gets its fair share of resources in Madison. “I am proud to endorse Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin State Assembly,”
MADISON— The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce that it has selected their ‘Bridging the Divide’ campus leaders for the 2026 fall semester. ‘Bridging the Divide’ is a program that brings students of different ideological backgrounds together to foster civil discourse and reduce partisan division.
U.S. Rep. Tony Wied has rolled out legislation that would establish labeling requirements for lab-made butter products to address what he calls “an attack on American farmers.” Wied, a Republican who represents the state’s 8th CD, recently announced details for the Recognizing Engineered Alternatives as Lab-Created, or REAL Butter Act.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the future management of the Langlade County segment of the Wolf River State Trail. A master plan, guided by Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, establishes the levels and types of resource management and public
MILWAUKEE, June 23, 2026 — Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is continuing its long-standing commitment to Milwaukee’s youth by announcing a $5.5 million investment to support 70 local schools and education nonprofits. This brings the company’s total contribution to advancing education in the city to more than $75 million over the
MILWAUKEE – As communities across the country continue to face a critical demand for qualified nurses, Herzing University is helping build the local pipeline of compassionate, skilled healthcare professionals. Earlier this month, Herzing honored 349 nursing graduates at its Spring 2026 Commencement and Pinning Ceremony at the Miller High Life
Madison, WI – June 19, 2026 – The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin welcomes the federal court order releasing Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, from ICE detention, and condemns the abuse of federal power his case represents. U.S. District Judge James Patrick Hanlon found that Sarsour raised
MILWAUKEE – Today, David Crowley released a new ad highlighting his plan to repeal Wisconsin’s Minimum Markup Law on motor vehicle fuel, a 1939 statute that requires gas stations to charge at least 9.18% above wholesale cost. “The price of gas is too high, and every family in the state
The Brad Smith for Congress campaign continues to build momentum across Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, surpassing 4,200 doors knocked as volunteers engage voters throughout the district. Since launching, the campaign’s volunteer team has knocked on 4,254 doors, creating thousands of opportunities to listen to voters and have meaningful conversations about
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement in response to the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat. “Giannis Antetokounmpo helped transform not only the Milwaukee Bucks, but our entire community. “Since arriving to Milwaukee in 2013, Giannis has done
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin endorsed David Crowley for Governor, backing his vision to build a stronger, more affordable Wisconsin and recognizing his record of delivering results for working families and local communities. The endorsement adds the support of thousands of professional firefighters, paramedics, and emergency
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Racine, WI, June 23 — Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling endorses Sandy Wiedmeyer, Republican candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 11. Schmaling cited Wiedmeyer’s record fighting for accountability, parental rights, and public safety across Southeast Wisconsin as the reason for his support ahead of the August 11 Republican primary. “I’m
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