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[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – A new article published today by Empower Wisconsin brings light to a concerning situation in Fond du Lac County where Eric Toney is prosecuting a 70-year old small business owner who is working to properly navigate the Department
In a desperate move to save the democrat-controlled House of Representatives in the 2022 midterms, Wisconsin liberals have fielded a fraudulent candidate to primary incumbent Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany. Plagued by record inflation, $4.00 per gallon gasoline and a rising
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Board. Producers that grow and sell soybeans in the following districts are eligible to nominate producers or
Award recognizes elected official’s commitment to issues impacting youth and out-of-school time providers MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will tomorrow accept the Boys & Girls Clubs of America State Alliance Champion of the Year Award at their 2022 National Conference in Chicago.
Sun Prairie, WI – Today, Dane County Board Supervisor Analiese Eicher announced that she is entering the race for State Assembly District 46. As a proud member of the Democratic Party, she will build upon the legacy of outgoing Representative Gary
Wisconsin Republican U.S. Ron Johnson continues to prove that you can’t trust a thing he says — with a new round of media coverage highlighting his latest lie about the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. During a video interview published on Tuesday, Johnson
Wausau, WI –Today, Dr. Gillian Battino, candidate for Wisconsin Treasurer, released the following statement regarding the leaked Roe v. Wade opinion. “The rights of women in Wisconsin hang in the balance. Wisconsin is one of many states with ‘pre-Roe’
MADISON –Today, Governor Evers announced the appointment of Dana Wachs to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents. Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement in response: “Congratulations to Regent Wachs on being appointed to the UW

Dane County has local, state, and federal cost-share funding available to rural landowners and farmers for conservation practices protecting water quality and improving soil health. MADISON – May 4, 2022 – – For 2022, Dane County has local, state, and federal funding totaling
MADISON, Wis. — This week is National Small Business Week, and Governor Tony Evers is recognizing the small business owners throughout the state who create local jobs and continue to drive our economy. On Monday, Gov. Evers visited Windsor Breads

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary-designee Anne Sayers, today announced Wisconsin has outpaced the national average for travel spending compared to 2019 for the past 24 months, according to data from the Travel Recovery Insights report
MADISON, Wis. – The far-right majority of the Supreme Court, aided and abetted by anti-abortion extremists in Congress, now appears set to overturn Roe v. Wade and block access to abortion across the country. This draft opinion is a result of
May 2 through May 6, 2022 is Teacher Appreciation Week. The demands we place on teachers have never been higher. From teaching the basics of literacy, mathematics, and science to providing emotional support and career guidance to our students, our

Washington, D.C. – Looks like Wall Street’s candidate Alex Lasry made himself a Wisconsin travel guide that misses the mark, slightly. He probably made one after his revelation that “Milwaukee has all the same things as any city.” But he should’ve had a Wisconsinite or Daddy
The Milwaukee Press Club will hold a trivia event with trivia guru and host Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sports reporter JR Radcliffe from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at the Newsroom Pub. Journalists, public relations professionals and others are encouraged to form
Local Organizations Partner with Brown County to Highlight Resources, Education (Brown County, Wis.) – In partnership with Connections for Mental Wellness, Brown County United Way 211, and Family Services Crisis Center, the Brown County Health and Human Services department has
[Fox Crossing, WI] – Today, State Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Two Rivers) announced his endorsement of Rachael Cabral-Guevara in her run for State Senate. “Rachael has been a tireless advocate for common sense and defending the rights of the people. She
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Kevin Nicholson is calling on Governor Tony Evers, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm to respect and enforce existing Wisconsin law banning abortions in the state, should Roe v. Wade be overturned
[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – A new article published today by Empower Wisconsin brings light to a concerning situation in Fond du Lac County where Eric Toney is prosecuting a 70-year old small business owner who is working to properly navigate the Department of Natural Resources’ confusing bureaucracy. Despite her efforts to work
In a desperate move to save the democrat-controlled House of Representatives in the 2022 midterms, Wisconsin liberals have fielded a fraudulent candidate to primary incumbent Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany. Plagued by record inflation, $4.00 per gallon gasoline and a rising violent crime and drug epidemic stemming from a crisis at
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Board. Producers that grow and sell soybeans in the following districts are eligible to nominate producers or be nominated to the board: District 3 – Adams, Crawford,
Award recognizes elected official’s commitment to issues impacting youth and out-of-school time providers MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will tomorrow accept the Boys & Girls Clubs of America State Alliance Champion of the Year Award at their 2022 National Conference in Chicago. The award recognizes leaders and decision makers who make significant
Sun Prairie, WI – Today, Dane County Board Supervisor Analiese Eicher announced that she is entering the race for State Assembly District 46. As a proud member of the Democratic Party, she will build upon the legacy of outgoing Representative Gary Hebl. The 46th District has come to expect their
Wisconsin Republican U.S. Ron Johnson continues to prove that you can’t trust a thing he says — with a new round of media coverage highlighting his latest lie about the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. During a video interview published on Tuesday, Johnson failed to challenge an anti-vaccine activist’s baseless claim that the
Wausau, WI –Today, Dr. Gillian Battino, candidate for Wisconsin Treasurer, released the following statement regarding the leaked Roe v. Wade opinion. “The rights of women in Wisconsin hang in the balance. Wisconsin is one of many states with ‘pre-Roe’ abortion bans that were never declared unconstitutional. Women in this
MADISON –Today, Governor Evers announced the appointment of Dana Wachs to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents. Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement in response: “Congratulations to Regent Wachs on being appointed to the UW System Board of Regents. Dana has been a tireless advocate

Dane County has local, state, and federal cost-share funding available to rural landowners and farmers for conservation practices protecting water quality and improving soil health. MADISON – May 4, 2022 – – For 2022, Dane County has local, state, and federal funding totaling more than $4 million available for cost-share assistan… Please log
MADISON, Wis. — This week is National Small Business Week, and Governor Tony Evers is recognizing the small business owners throughout the state who create local jobs and continue to drive our economy. On Monday, Gov. Evers visited Windsor Breads Bakery & Coffee House in Windsor to celebrate National Small

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary-designee Anne Sayers, today announced Wisconsin has outpaced the national average for travel spending compared to 2019 for the past 24 months, according to data from the Travel Recovery Insights report released by the U.S. Travel Association (USTA) in collaboration with
MADISON, Wis. – The far-right majority of the Supreme Court, aided and abetted by anti-abortion extremists in Congress, now appears set to overturn Roe v. Wade and block access to abortion across the country. This draft opinion is a result of Republican politicians in Wisconsin and across the country waging a
May 2 through May 6, 2022 is Teacher Appreciation Week. The demands we place on teachers have never been higher. From teaching the basics of literacy, mathematics, and science to providing emotional support and career guidance to our students, our teachers work incredibly hard to make sure that our children

Washington, D.C. – Looks like Wall Street’s candidate Alex Lasry made himself a Wisconsin travel guide that misses the mark, slightly. He probably made one after his revelation that “Milwaukee has all the same things as any city.” But he should’ve had a Wisconsinite or Daddy Lasry review it before trying to flex that he knows the
The Milwaukee Press Club will hold a trivia event with trivia guru and host Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sports reporter JR Radcliffe from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at the Newsroom Pub. Journalists, public relations professionals and others are encouraged to form teams and participate. Proceeds will go toward the Milwaukee Press
Local Organizations Partner with Brown County to Highlight Resources, Education (Brown County, Wis.) – In partnership with Connections for Mental Wellness, Brown County United Way 211, and Family Services Crisis Center, the Brown County Health and Human Services department has developed a new resource, the Mental Health Navigation Guide, to
[Fox Crossing, WI] – Today, State Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Two Rivers) announced his endorsement of Rachael Cabral-Guevara in her run for State Senate. “Rachael has been a tireless advocate for common sense and defending the rights of the people. She is just what we need in the state Senate,” Rep.
DELAFIELD, Wis. – Kevin Nicholson is calling on Governor Tony Evers, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm to respect and enforce existing Wisconsin law banning abortions in the state, should Roe v. Wade be overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States. “The left