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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues introduced the Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act, which would allow Americans to safely import prescription drugs from Canada, lowering costs, increasing access for consumers, and creating
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – From releasing a man who repeatedly raped a 5-year old girl on a $500 signature bond, to giving a child molester who faced over 100 years only four years in prison, to providing a slap on the wrist to men convicted of child
The proposal includes major changes for Green Bay, Waupun, Stanley and youth prisons.
The grounds for scanning inmate mail are dubious, and vendors profit from the high price of connection.
Soaring prices in Vilas County make moving hard for new EMS chief.
It does no good for our region if we produce talent that buys a plane ticket out the first chance they get. Better schools will keep our families here.
A bribe for silence in the face of reckless cuts
Wisconsin Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has seized the moment to stand up for the Constitution and the American people, and against cruel overreach.
Two dozen GOP lawmakers have signed a letter to President Donald Trump asking whether he believes legislation to give incumbent utilities first crack at building new transmission lines is consistent with his executive order “to unleash American energy.” The letter,
West Bend briefly became a hotspot in the growing revolt against the wide-ranging and deep-cutting executive actions taken by President Trump in his first four weeks in office.
Dane County is a hotbed for the Peace Corps and a group of “returnees” is working to help countries hurt by Trump’s cuts to USAID.
Green Bay, WI – Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) announced his plans to host in-district listening sessions on the Wisconsin State Budget. “I look forward to working on a budget that is good for the people of Greater Green Bay,”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the DNR’s Peshtigo Field Office in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for the seventh meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries
On Saturday, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin hosted a Grassroots Canvass Kickoff and door knocking event featuring new DNC Chair Ken Martin in support of the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign ahead of April’s crucial elections. The event was held to
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has noted a troubling trend in the number of scams by vehicle sellers posing as car dealers online. DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section tracks this activity, investigates consumer complaints
MADISON, Wis. – Elon Musk’s shady far-right group has parachuted into Wisconsin to prop up extreme politician Brad Schimel and is running shameful and deceitful digital ads full of lies. But new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Musk’s ads don’t even feature
This week, as we celebrate Public Schools Week, let’s take a moment to honor the dedication and hard work of our students and teachers. Public schools are the foundation of our communities and provide every child – regardless of their background
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Over the weekend, Brad Schimel continued his 72-county tour of Wisconsin, meeting with voters in Sheboygan, Waukesha, Racine, Milwaukee, and Washington Counties. “As I visit voters in every corner of the state, it’s clear that they are deeply concerned with
Washington, D.C.– The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (JFI) is launching its first 2025 Spring Election ad in Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court race featuring Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford. This 30-second spot encourages voters to reject Crawford, highlighting what
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from around Wisconsin compete for an opportunity to showcase their talents,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues introduced the Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act, which would allow Americans to safely import prescription drugs from Canada, lowering costs, increasing access for consumers, and creating more competition in the pharmaceutical market. “Big drug companies are
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – From releasing a man who repeatedly raped a 5-year old girl on a $500 signature bond, to giving a child molester who faced over 100 years only four years in prison, to providing a slap on the wrist to men convicted of child porn, Susan Crawford has a troubling history of coddling child
The proposal includes major changes for Green Bay, Waupun, Stanley and youth prisons.
The grounds for scanning inmate mail are dubious, and vendors profit from the high price of connection.
Soaring prices in Vilas County make moving hard for new EMS chief.
It does no good for our region if we produce talent that buys a plane ticket out the first chance they get. Better schools will keep our families here.
A bribe for silence in the face of reckless cuts
Wisconsin Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has seized the moment to stand up for the Constitution and the American people, and against cruel overreach.
Two dozen GOP lawmakers have signed a letter to President Donald Trump asking whether he believes legislation to give incumbent utilities first crack at building new transmission lines is consistent with his executive order “to unleash American energy.” The letter, spearheaded by state Rep. Rob Brooks, R-Saukville, seeks the president’s
West Bend briefly became a hotspot in the growing revolt against the wide-ranging and deep-cutting executive actions taken by President Trump in his first four weeks in office.
Dane County is a hotbed for the Peace Corps and a group of “returnees” is working to help countries hurt by Trump’s cuts to USAID.
Green Bay, WI – Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) announced his plans to host in-district listening sessions on the Wisconsin State Budget. “I look forward to working on a budget that is good for the people of Greater Green Bay,” stated Senator Wall. “Talking directly with people from the 30th
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the DNR’s Peshtigo Field Office in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for the seventh meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin. This meeting is part of a
On Saturday, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin hosted a Grassroots Canvass Kickoff and door knocking event featuring new DNC Chair Ken Martin in support of the Wisconsin Democratic coordinated campaign ahead of April’s crucial elections. The event was held to energize and mobilize volunteers across Milwaukee in support of Judge
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has noted a troubling trend in the number of scams by vehicle sellers posing as car dealers online. DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section tracks this activity, investigates consumer complaints and offers tips to customers. “The fraud scheme starts online
MADISON, Wis. – Elon Musk’s shady far-right group has parachuted into Wisconsin to prop up extreme politician Brad Schimel and is running shameful and deceitful digital ads full of lies. But new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Musk’s ads don’t even feature Judge Susan M. Crawford, candidate for the state Supreme Court,
This week, as we celebrate Public Schools Week, let’s take a moment to honor the dedication and hard work of our students and teachers. Public schools are the foundation of our communities and provide every child – regardless of their background or circumstances – the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Over the weekend, Brad Schimel continued his 72-county tour of Wisconsin, meeting with voters in Sheboygan, Waukesha, Racine, Milwaukee, and Washington Counties. “As I visit voters in every corner of the state, it’s clear that they are deeply concerned with Susan Crawford’s record of releasing dangerous criminals back onto Wisconsin’s
Washington, D.C.– The Republican State Leadership Committee’s Judicial Fairness Initiative (JFI) is launching its first 2025 Spring Election ad in Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court race featuring Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford. This 30-second spot encourages voters to reject Crawford, highlighting what her election to Wisconsin’s highest court could mean for President