MADISON, Wis. — For nearly a month, Wisconsinites have watched gas prices skyrocket across the state as a result of Trump’s illegal war with Iran, adding another layer of pain to the affordability crisis that has been driven by Trump’s tariff taxes. This includes some of the most competitive assembly and

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A new poll shows Rebecca Cooke leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 49-48 in a race that could decide control of the House of Representatives.  The poll shows Rebecca with a 39-32 favorable rating (+7) while Van Orden’s favorability is underwater at 43-50 (-7), including 39-52 (-13) with Independents. Rebecca

Menomonie, Wis. — March is National Social Work Month, and Dunn County Human Services officials say it has become difficult to recruit the social workers who work to protect children, support families, respond to crises and provide mental health care.  “There are so many good things involved in being a social worker,” said Paula… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

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The Badger Institute today launches its 2026 Mandate for Madison, a comprehensive policy agenda to preserve and promote opportunity for Wisconsin and its citizens. The 2026 Mandate will help inform public debate about the most important issues heading into November’s election and provide evidence-based guidance for leaders on both sides of the aisle

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer. This survey helps the DNR follow trends in Wisconsin frog and toad populations. For more than 40

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Violence, including intimate partner violence and gun violence, doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion, but today, it is a statewide problem that affects kids, families, and communities in every corner of the state. That’s why, over the last seven years, my administration and I

Manufacturers like John Deere, CNH, and Caterpillar have offshored operations and laid off thousands of workers while doling out billions in stock buybacks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) called on the Trump administration to protect American manufacturing jobs by opening a Section 232

Emergency load restrictions placed on WIS 70 in Sawyer, Price counties Limits to be lifted following completion of resurfacing project from County GG to WIS 13 Emergency load restrictions have been put in place on WIS 70 between the intersections of County GG in the Sawyer County unincorporated community of

Contact: press@crowleyforwi.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his 30-Day Plan with five areas he will focus on during his first 30 days in office. Working with the Wisconsin Legislature and through Executive Orders, Crowley will take an aggressive  approach to deliver the immediate help Wisconsin families need right

Fair Wisconsin PAC, the political action committee of Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements in April’s statewide, local, and school board races. “Wisconsin needs elected officials who will work to protect the LGBTQ+ community at every level of government, and these candidates are

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Hannah Schuchart to the Oconto County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Michael T. Judge’s retirement. Schuchart will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.  “With experience as both a prosecutor and defense

A qualitative report from the Institute for Reforming Government and Citizens for Free Enterprise Action reveals why a decisive bloc of Wisconsin voters stays home in state elections — and what it takes to bring them back DELAFIELD, Wis. — While pundits debate and tweet about voter behavior from afar,

Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for Whine Wednesday! MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by

Madison, Wis. — Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) was honored to receive the YMCA’s Jason Childress Legislative Champion Award at the Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs conference Wednesday. Roe was nominated by Angie Bolson, CEO of the YMCA of Northern Rock County. Jason Childress was known statewide for his tireless advocacy for

MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court released the following update on Judge Taylor’s health and expected return to the campaign trail: “This afternoon Judge Taylor was diagnosed with kidney stones and will rest and recover for the next couple days before returning to the campaign

LA CROSSE, WI. – This weekend, Rebecca Cooke held a fundraiser with former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a key architect of Democrats’ sanctuary city policies. Emanuel served as the chief of staff in the Obama-Biden White House and helped to shape an administration that embraced disastrous open-border policies and expanded catch-and-release practices that have

MADISON, Wis. — Please see the following response from the Republican Party of Wisconsin on the postponement of the Wisconsin Supreme Court debate. “While we hope Chris Taylor gets well soon, votes are already being cast for this election. This debate would allow Wisconsinites to hear Chris Taylor answer for her far-left