Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on July 8, 2026, United States District Judge Lynn Adelman sentenced Hannah Dugan to pay a $5,000 fine for endeavoring to obstruct a pending proceeding before the United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”). 

NEW FRANKEN, WI — Nic Cravillion, candidate for the Wisconsin First Senate District, announced today that he has received the endorsement of Pro-Life Wisconsin, one of the leading pro-family advocacy groups in the state. The endorsement recognizes Cravillion’s commitment to serving as a 100 percent pro-life legislator when elected. “As the

(Waukesha, WI) – It is with great sadness that we share Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has lost his battle with cancer. Farrow, 61, fought bravely and with a smile since being diagnosed in 2024 with mucinous adenocarcinoma, a rare type of cancer. Throughout his journey, Paul chose to publicly document his

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of 45 other states today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App,

JANESVILLE, Wis. — Scot Forge, a company known for its support of trades as much as the forging work it does, is giving a $100,000 gift to the Fund for the Future of Manufacturing over the next five years. The fund, managed by the Blackhawk Technical College Foundation, ensures the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2026 Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2026, the following dairy producers began a three-year term as elected members of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin: District 1: Evan

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four other states, secured an important settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Company that will advance farmers’ right to repair their own John Deere tractors and farm equipment.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $180 million in the third quarterly payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to repair, maintain, and improve local roads and connecting

Milwaukee, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance back for his second visit to the Badger State in 2026 Wednesday.   AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement:   “Vice President Vance’s visit is a reminder of what accountable government looks like. Whether you align as

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Former U.S. Ambassador and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett today announced his endorsement of Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin 21st Assembly District, calling him a proven leader committed to working families and the communities he serves. “Dan Bukiewicz is a leader committed to helping working families and our

Representative Chanz Green was recently awarded the 2025-26 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association in recognition of his efforts supporting town government. “Representative Green has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing the real-world challengesfacing towns,” said Tom Winker, President of the Wisconsin Towns Association. “He has

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools will hold meetings for the community on July 13 and 14 at the Boys & Girls Club at Rogers Street Academy, in the aftermath of the five-alarm fire June 30 that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School.  At the meetings, district leaders will present plans for Lincoln students

WISCONSIN- Alderman and Democratic candidate for Congress Peter Burgelis today celebrated another major victory for residents following the announcement that a proposed large-scale data center has been removed from the Midtown Center redevelopment project. The decision comes after months of neighborhood advocacy and public concerns about the project’s impacts on

MILWAUKEE – In response to Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement: “As Vice President JD Vance arrives in Milwaukee County to repeat the President’s false claims, working families here are asking a much different question: Why isn’t the Trump administration focused

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are spending $3,000 more on everyday goods than we were two years ago and one of the architects of the rising cost crisis, JD Vance, is in the Badger State today to stand with Wisconsinites … but only if they have an extra $35,000 to spare. During his July

Today, Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched two ads, slamming Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany for his extreme anti-choice record and MAGA agenda that is harming Wisconsinites. The ads, which are airing on both TV and streaming platforms, focus on Tiffany’s support for criminalizing abortion and working to overturn … Please

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Bernard Brunkow as Washburn County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Dennis Stuart’s retirement. Brunkow will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Bernard Brunkow will provide stability while the people of Washburn County decide who

The News: A new report by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the MacIver Institute finds that a longstanding Wisconsin statute conflicts with the Wisconsin Constitution’s “secret ballot” guarantee. As a result, WILL and MacIver are calling for the Wisconsin Legislature to amend the law.  The Quote: WILL Associate

MILWAUKEE (July 8, 2026)—A fragmented Wisconsin regulatory process is allowing new methane gas plants built to serve Big Tech data centers to be evaluated without a full review of impacts to the public, according to a new policy brief from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). The brief, authored by Maria Chavez, senior

Biology and environmental science faculty, university students and high school students ventured into the marshes, creeks and wetlands surrounding UW-Stout Polytechnic and the Menomonie area this summer to understand and strengthen the health of the Red Cedar Watershed. Their research is part of three of Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin’s longest-running