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WI – Brayden Myer, a proud lifelong Wisconsinite and small business owner, has announced his candidacy as a Republican in the race to be Wisconsin’s next Secretary of State. At his campaign kickoff, Myer told supporters, “What Wisconsin needs is
Bill would only allow data centers that meet strict environmental, labor and local control standards MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) announced legislation that only allows for hyperscale data centers to operate in Wisconsin once they meet
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent has introduced a resolution requesting a thorough audit of recent employee benefits contracts negotiated by the Department of Human Resources’ Total Rewards Division, citing concerns about oversight, compliance, and financial risk to taxpayers. The resolution, cosponsored
MILWAUKEE — “Frost Fest,” an event for Veterans and their families to shake off the winter blues, have some fun and learn about valuable resources for veterans, will be Feb. 21. The fourth annual event, noon to 3 p.m. at the
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI. – Colorado Congressman Jason Crow is visiting Wisconsin’s 3rd District to support Commie Cooke, a clear reminder of the extreme policies Cooke is bringing to our state. CROW’S RADICAL RECORD Voted AGAINST the Detain and Deport
MADISON, Wis. — In a new interview with Newsmax, GOP frontrunner for governor Tom Tiffany said in response to yesterday’s disastrous DOJ hearing, “I thought Attorney General [Pam] Bondi really hit the nail on the head.” Tiffany absurdly framed the Epstein files as
Deadline To Submit Is April 1 Celebrate Wisconsin’s natural resources and showcase your art with the Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project. / Photo Credit: “Lightning At Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Light” by Kevin MyersMADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department
Wisconsin mental health provider fires three caregivers days after they informed management in person that they and their coworkers were forming a union Ingrid Walker-Henry, President of the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA), representing more than 5,600 public education workers
GERMANTOWN — The Grant Scaife for Judge campaign today announced that two local law enforcement organizations — the Hartford Police Association Local 464 and the Jackson Professional Police Association — have formally endorsed Assistant District Attorney Grant Scaife in his campaign
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, which enrolls more than 8,500 students across three campus locations and offers more than 130 program options. A
Brookfield, WI — Wes Sylla, an attorney and local school board member, today announced his candidacy for the open 13th Assembly District seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The seat became open after State Representative Robyn Vining announced last summer
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, passed the House of Representatives 233-185. “Less-than-lethal weapons give law enforcement critical options to de-escalate dangerous situations safely and protect lives,” said Congressman Scott
MADISON – With one week until the Assembly finishes the 2025-26 legislative session, Republican legislators haven’t scheduled a vote on AB 635 & SB 628, the bipartisan Water Pollution Notification Act. For the one third of Wisconsinites who rely on
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, Waukesha County will provide information about the proposed rehabilitation of the County I bridge over the Mukwonago River in the Town of Mukwonago during a public information meeting. The goal is to familiarize the public with
An evening of grooves and good times on Feb. 26 MADISON, WIS- Shake off the winter chill and warm up at the free Escape the Winter alumni event at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Feb. 26. Step into the lush, tropical
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is detailing the power that Native culture has in protecting youth mental health. In the Culture is Prevention Data Bite, OCMH shares research showing that Native culture has a strong preventive effect on mental
Major Wisconsin mental health provider, Rogers Behavioral Health, retaliates against three West Allis caregivers who informed management that they and their co-workers were forming union National Union of Healthcare Workers files charges with the National Labor Relations Board, calls for
Paige Veserat, a professional meteorologist with the National Weather Service, is the featured speaker for the Feb. 19 Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Paige Veserat Veserat will present “Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &
For years, the idea of walking into a bank felt out of reach for April Stone, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and owner of Stone House Weavers. I grew up believing that having access to money just wasn’t
On behalf of Wisconsin law enforcement, financial institutions, consumer protection groups and citizens, we urge you to vote yes on AB 968/SB 975 to make it harder for criminals to exploit crypto kiosks to steal from Wisconsinites. This bill ensures
WI – Brayden Myer, a proud lifelong Wisconsinite and small business owner, has announced his candidacy as a Republican in the race to be Wisconsin’s next Secretary of State. At his campaign kickoff, Myer told supporters, “What Wisconsin needs is a new generation of leadership with a fresh perspective to
Bill would only allow data centers that meet strict environmental, labor and local control standards MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) announced legislation that only allows for hyperscale data centers to operate in Wisconsin once they meet strict environmental, labor, and local control standards. In practice, this
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent has introduced a resolution requesting a thorough audit of recent employee benefits contracts negotiated by the Department of Human Resources’ Total Rewards Division, citing concerns about oversight, compliance, and financial risk to taxpayers. The resolution, cosponsored by Supervisors Jack Eckblad, … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
MILWAUKEE — “Frost Fest,” an event for Veterans and their families to shake off the winter blues, have some fun and learn about valuable resources for veterans, will be Feb. 21. The fourth annual event, noon to 3 p.m. at the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, will feature
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI. – Colorado Congressman Jason Crow is visiting Wisconsin’s 3rd District to support Commie Cooke, a clear reminder of the extreme policies Cooke is bringing to our state. CROW’S RADICAL RECORD Voted AGAINST the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act Voted AGAINST a 14.5%
MADISON, Wis. — In a new interview with Newsmax, GOP frontrunner for governor Tom Tiffany said in response to yesterday’s disastrous DOJ hearing, “I thought Attorney General [Pam] Bondi really hit the nail on the head.” Tiffany absurdly framed the Epstein files as a Democratic distraction from the economy—the same economy that is
Deadline To Submit Is April 1 Celebrate Wisconsin’s natural resources and showcase your art with the Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project. / Photo Credit: “Lightning At Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Light” by Kevin MyersMADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting entries for the 18th
Wisconsin mental health provider fires three caregivers days after they informed management in person that they and their coworkers were forming a union Ingrid Walker-Henry, President of the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA), representing more than 5,600 public education workers in the Milwaukee Public Schools, and Pam Fendt, President of
GERMANTOWN — The Grant Scaife for Judge campaign today announced that two local law enforcement organizations — the Hartford Police Association Local 464 and the Jackson Professional Police Association — have formally endorsed Assistant District Attorney Grant Scaife in his campaign for Washington County Circuit Court Judge. Leaders from both organizations
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, which enrolls more than 8,500 students across three campus locations and offers more than 130 program options. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of
Brookfield, WI — Wes Sylla, an attorney and local school board member, today announced his candidacy for the open 13th Assembly District seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The seat became open after State Representative Robyn Vining announced last summer that she would run for the 5th State Senate District,
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, passed the House of Representatives 233-185. “Less-than-lethal weapons give law enforcement critical options to de-escalate dangerous situations safely and protect lives,” said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. “The Law-Enforcement In… Please log in to access subscriber
MADISON – With one week until the Assembly finishes the 2025-26 legislative session, Republican legislators haven’t scheduled a vote on AB 635 & SB 628, the bipartisan Water Pollution Notification Act. For the one third of Wisconsinites who rely on private wells for their drinking water, this legislation is an
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, Waukesha County will provide information about the proposed rehabilitation of the County I bridge over the Mukwonago River in the Town of Mukwonago during a public information meeting. The goal is to familiarize the public with the purpose and need for the project and to obtain
An evening of grooves and good times on Feb. 26 MADISON, WIS- Shake off the winter chill and warm up at the free Escape the Winter alumni event at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Feb. 26. Step into the lush, tropical Bolz Conservatory and reconnect with fellow Madison College alumni while
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is detailing the power that Native culture has in protecting youth mental health. In the Culture is Prevention Data Bite, OCMH shares research showing that Native culture has a strong preventive effect on mental health. That is, Native children with a positive connection to
Major Wisconsin mental health provider, Rogers Behavioral Health, retaliates against three West Allis caregivers who informed management that they and their co-workers were forming union National Union of Healthcare Workers files charges with the National Labor Relations Board, calls for the dismissed workers to be reinstated “Rogers is the poster
Paige Veserat, a professional meteorologist with the National Weather Service, is the featured speaker for the Feb. 19 Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Paige Veserat Veserat will present “Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network: CoCoRaHS” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills
For years, the idea of walking into a bank felt out of reach for April Stone, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and owner of Stone House Weavers. I grew up believing that having access to money just wasn’t possible,” she says. “Because of my background and my lack
On behalf of Wisconsin law enforcement, financial institutions, consumer protection groups and citizens, we urge you to vote yes on AB 968/SB 975 to make it harder for criminals to exploit crypto kiosks to steal from Wisconsinites. This bill ensures crypto kiosks enact proven consumer protection and fraud prevention measures.