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MILWAUKEE – Today, the Crowley for Wisconsin campaign announced the official endorsement from the Oak Creek Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 1848, for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley to be the next Governor of Wisconsin. Oak Creek is the third
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has reintroduced the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act. This legislation would strengthen social safety net programs and ensure their availability for U.S. citizens by preventing non-citizens from receiving federal welfare benefits, including Social Security and Medicare, by establishing
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Oconto County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael T. Judge’s retirement, effective May 1, 2026. The
MADISON, WI – Last week, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) introduced a package of bills relating to agency rulemaking. This legislation was developed from the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking, which was tasked with investigating state agency regulations, and how
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $23,249 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to three school districts throughout the state. The Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment grants will benefit more than 500 students and help address the state’s
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Eau Claire County District Attorney’s Office, Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, and the Bolton Refuge House to raise awareness of the rights and resources provided crime
MILWAUKEE— The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Stritch Family Literacy Center, a local reading and writing tutoring program with an 80-year history, is opening on UWM’s campus Jan. 27. The center welcomes students with literacy challenges and will offer individualized learning plans
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today the online application period for the Public School Open Enrollment Program for the 2026-27 school year opens Monday. Beginning Feb. 2, 2026, and running through April 30, 2026, parents and guardians can
Mequon, WI – Today, Mike Thurow, union fire captain and Independent candidate for WI-6, shared the following statement after federal agents shot and killed another citizen in Minneapolis: “I could not be more disgusted by the senseless shooting of VA nurse
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the execution of Alex Pretti, Derrick Van Orden is spreading lies about the victim and completely contradicting what has been recorded in numerous videos. Van Orden claimed that Pretti, who was a VA ICU nurse, went
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Evers Administration today celebrated the Wisconsin State Legislature’s decision to finally release key investments that will help cut wait times and restore record-breaking license and credentialing efficiencies that the Evers Administration had previously
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany told reporters he hasn’t seen video of federal immigration agents shooting a Green Bay native in Minneapolis over the weekend and is reserving judgment until there’s a full investigation.
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Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised $977,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Congressman Steil will also report more than $4.9 million cash on hand. Following the announcement, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement: “I’m
MILWAUKEE – Today, the Crowley for Wisconsin campaign announced the official endorsement from the Oak Creek Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 1848, for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley to be the next Governor of Wisconsin. Oak Creek is the third firefighter local to endorse Crowley, joining Milwaukee and Racine. “Oak
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has reintroduced the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act. This legislation would strengthen social safety net programs and ensure their availability for U.S. citizens by preventing non-citizens from receiving federal welfare benefits, including Social Security and Medicare, by establishing strict verification measu… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Oconto County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael T. Judge’s retirement, effective May 1, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.
MADISON, WI – Last week, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) introduced a package of bills relating to agency rulemaking. This legislation was developed from the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking, which was tasked with investigating state agency regulations, and how to restore legislative oversight to the rulemaking process. “The Wisconsin
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $23,249 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to three school districts throughout the state. The Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment grants will benefit more than 500 students and help address the state’s skilled workforce shortage by supporting schools as they prepare students
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Eau Claire County District Attorney’s Office, Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, and the Bolton Refuge House to raise awareness of the rights and resources provided crime victims, through a captivating display of silhouettes at the Eau
MILWAUKEE— The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Stritch Family Literacy Center, a local reading and writing tutoring program with an 80-year history, is opening on UWM’s campus Jan. 27. The center welcomes students with literacy challenges and will offer individualized learning plans implemented through weekly private tutoring sessions. UWM is picking up
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today the online application period for the Public School Open Enrollment Program for the 2026-27 school year opens Monday. Beginning Feb. 2, 2026, and running through April 30, 2026, parents and guardians can apply to send their children to any public school district
Mequon, WI – Today, Mike Thurow, union fire captain and Independent candidate for WI-6, shared the following statement after federal agents shot and killed another citizen in Minneapolis: “I could not be more disgusted by the senseless shooting of VA nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement this weekend. Federal agents
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the execution of Alex Pretti, Derrick Van Orden is spreading lies about the victim and completely contradicting what has been recorded in numerous videos. Van Orden claimed that Pretti, who was a VA ICU nurse, went to “confront federal law enforcement authorities with a loaded weapon”
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Evers Administration today celebrated the Wisconsin State Legislature’s decision to finally release key investments that will help cut wait times and restore record-breaking license and credentialing efficiencies that the Evers Administration had previously implemented at the direction of the governor to improve processing
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany told reporters he hasn’t seen video of federal immigration agents shooting a Green Bay native in Minneapolis over the weekend and is reserving judgment until there’s a full investigation.
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Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign announced that Steil raised $977,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Congressman Steil will also report more than $4.9 million cash on hand. Following the announcement, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement: “I’m grateful for the strong grassroots support we receive across Wisconsin,” said