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Bernie Sanders appeared in Iowa City over the weekend.
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Bernie Sanders appeared in Iowa City over the weekend.

There’s a new worst American ever, and it’s apparently the men and women who work in government roles. They are under attack like never before.
Milwaukee – On February 26, WUWM 89.7 – Milwaukee’s NPR will release episode one of season two of its digital first podcast product, “Swing State of the Union” (SSOTU). Like season one, season two will be hosted by WUWM’s “Lake Effect”
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Susan Crawford has a rap sheet of radical decisions, so it is easy to see why she is George Soros and JB Pritzker’s handpicked pawn. As an attorney, she represented the most radical special interests among us –
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Eau Claire County tested positive for chronic wasting
Measures Would Benefit All Wisconsin Voters and Boost Public Confidence in Our Elections Wisconsin voters, no matter who they cast their ballot for or where they live in our state, can agree that our election process needs to be continually

GOP lawmakers are circulating a bill that would direct the state Public Service Commission to conduct a nuclear power siting study and create a “streamlined” approval process for certain facilities. Reps. Shae Sortwell of Two Rivers, David Steffen of Howard
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System by learning about its history of outdoor recreation, tourism and stewardship. Over the last 125 years, Wisconsin’s
Rust Belt Rising announced today the hiring of former Wisconsin State Representative Katrina Shankland as its next Executive Director. Shankland represented a rural Central Wisconsin district in the Wisconsin State Assembly for the past twelve years. Rust Belt Rising is a
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, the largest real estate trade association in the state, has endorsed Judge Brad Schimel in his bid to save Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. As Judge Schimel continues to build momentum, this latest endorsement is further
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is one of the top master’s universities in the country for the number of students who receive Fulbright grants through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. UW-Eau Claire is among
MADISON – Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today the newest inductees into its Marriage Hall of Fame. WFC began this unique Hall of Fame in 2022 to honor both the institution of marriage and individual marriages that have
The University’s 2025 best of the best to be recognized in March along with Larry and Kathy Treankler who will receive the Honorary Alumni Award Green Bay, Wis.— The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will recognize a number of outstanding alumni
TOWN OF FOND DU LAC, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Fond du Lac, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday,

State Rep. Barb Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc, reintroduced legislation to ban transgender women and girls from playing the team or sport that matches their gender identity.

One of the spots says Schimel would be “one of the most extreme justices in Wisconsin history.”

The ad says Crawford would “guarantee a far-left majority on Wisconsin’s highest court.”
PRESS CONTACT: DLCC Presspress@dlcc.org These state supreme court races are top DLCC priorities because they will shape legislative election outcomes & Democrats’ ability to pass progressive policies WASHINGTON—The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) today announced an update to our 2025-26 target map to
In the past month, the DNC has filed three briefs challenging MAGA Republicans’ attempts to disenfranchise voters in Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia and won a big case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court As Republicans continue to launch a nationwide
(Madison) — Madison Vigil for Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin as well as other local and state-wide pro-life groups are planning a day of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil for Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:30p.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Bernie Sanders appeared in Iowa City over the weekend.

There’s a new worst American ever, and it’s apparently the men and women who work in government roles. They are under attack like never before.
Milwaukee – On February 26, WUWM 89.7 – Milwaukee’s NPR will release episode one of season two of its digital first podcast product, “Swing State of the Union” (SSOTU). Like season one, season two will be hosted by WUWM’s “Lake Effect” producers Joy Powers and Sam Woods. This five-episode series will
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Susan Crawford has a rap sheet of radical decisions, so it is easy to see why she is George Soros and JB Pritzker’s handpicked pawn. As an attorney, she represented the most radical special interests among us – groups that support boys in girl’s sports, providers of child puberty blockers,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Eau Claire County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of
Measures Would Benefit All Wisconsin Voters and Boost Public Confidence in Our Elections Wisconsin voters, no matter who they cast their ballot for or where they live in our state, can agree that our election process needs to be continually updated and strengthened. All Wisconsinites want to have confidence that

GOP lawmakers are circulating a bill that would direct the state Public Service Commission to conduct a nuclear power siting study and create a “streamlined” approval process for certain facilities. Reps. Shae Sortwell of Two Rivers, David Steffen of Howard and Robert Wittke of Caledonia, along with Sen. Julian Bradley
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System by learning about its history of outdoor recreation, tourism and stewardship. Over the last 125 years, Wisconsin’s state park system has grown in both size and opportunity
Rust Belt Rising announced today the hiring of former Wisconsin State Representative Katrina Shankland as its next Executive Director. Shankland represented a rural Central Wisconsin district in the Wisconsin State Assembly for the past twelve years. Rust Belt Rising is a Midwest political organization that trains Democrats and provides research and
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, the largest real estate trade association in the state, has endorsed Judge Brad Schimel in his bid to save Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. As Judge Schimel continues to build momentum, this latest endorsement is further proof of Schimel’s growing bipartisan support across the state. “Earning
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is one of the top master’s universities in the country for the number of students who receive Fulbright grants through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. UW-Eau Claire is among the top Fulbright producers for the seventh time in 12
MADISON – Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today the newest inductees into its Marriage Hall of Fame. WFC began this unique Hall of Fame in 2022 to honor both the institution of marriage and individual marriages that have gone the distance. Applying to be part of the Marriage
The University’s 2025 best of the best to be recognized in March along with Larry and Kathy Treankler who will receive the Honorary Alumni Award Green Bay, Wis.— The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will recognize a number of outstanding alumni and two honorary alumni at the 2025 Alumni Awards dinner
TOWN OF FOND DU LAC, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Fond du Lac, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. On Monday evening, Fond du Lac County

State Rep. Barb Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc, reintroduced legislation to ban transgender women and girls from playing the team or sport that matches their gender identity.

One of the spots says Schimel would be “one of the most extreme justices in Wisconsin history.”

The ad says Crawford would “guarantee a far-left majority on Wisconsin’s highest court.”
PRESS CONTACT: DLCC Presspress@dlcc.org These state supreme court races are top DLCC priorities because they will shape legislative election outcomes & Democrats’ ability to pass progressive policies WASHINGTON—The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) today announced an update to our 2025-26 target map to include majority-deciding state supreme court races in Wisconsin an… Please
In the past month, the DNC has filed three briefs challenging MAGA Republicans’ attempts to disenfranchise voters in Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia and won a big case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court As Republicans continue to launch a nationwide campaign to infringe on Americans’ voting rights and undermine democracy,
(Madison) — Madison Vigil for Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin as well as other local and state-wide pro-life groups are planning a day of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil for Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:30p.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol in advance of the release of critical Wisconsin Supreme Court