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Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) introduced legislation this week to stop the liberal left from spreading misinformation and rhetoric when it comes to abortion and healthcare. She was joined by 11 colleagues in the Senate and Assembly in authoring the bill
MADISON, Wis. — From the day Charlie Kirk was horrifically murdered to Tuesday of this week, WI-03 Representative Derrick Van Orden has posted over 1,000 tweets related to the incident. In his tweets, Van Orden has threatened to withdraw federal funding from Mayo Clinic — a health
DE PERE — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) sent a letter to Acting Director of the Defense Manpower Data Center Katie Griffin urging the reopening of the DEERS/RAPIDS processing facility in Green Bay to allow active-duty servicemen, reservists, veterans, and their
MADISON – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) proudly announced his co-authorship of a new bill creating a Workforce Home Loan Program under the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). The program is designed to help first-time homebuyers bridge the
Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer and Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “Planned Parenthood is a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s health care system. Tens of thousands of individuals and families depend on Planned Parenthood for family planning and
MADISON – Last night, Wisconsin media reported that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin would be pausing abortion services starting October 1 while a challenge to a provision defunding the organization within the federal budget reconciliation bill makes its way through the
Starting October 1st, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause scheduling abortion appointments. This is in response to the Big Beautiful Bill, signed by President Trump on July 4th, 2025, that has a provision preventing abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funds.
Community invited to exhibitions, lectures and discussions, readings and performances Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout launches its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad talks, performances and exhibitions scheduled on campus this fall. From exhibitions featuring
MADISON – After Donald Trump and Republican politicians passed their harmful budget bill, Planned Parenthood announced yesterday that it will temporarily pause abortion care in Wisconsin to prevent loss of Badgercare coverage for family planning and other health services. Sen.
GREEN BAY, WI – United States Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany’s bid for Wisconsin Governor. “Congressman Tom Tiffany is a stand up guy who has always put the people of Wisconsin first. In my short time in politics,
Plan Includes 40 Hours of Dedicated Teacher Training in 2025-26 So All Students Can Learn to Read (MILWAUKEE)—Milwaukee Public Schools’ results on 2024-25 state assessments demonstrate the clear need for the district’s new literacy plan and its emphasis on high-quality
Help Protect Wisconsin’s Forests During Firewood Month A kiosk inside Potawatomi State Park offers bundles of local firewood for sale. All staffed state parks with campgrounds offer firewood for sale. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department
Testing data for 2024-25 school year now available MADISON — Standardized assessment results released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction show a slight increase in student performance in both English language arts and mathematics during the 2024-25 school year. According to data from the Wisconsin Student Assessment System&… Please
Soybean farmers in Wisconsin and across the country face a worsening crisis as reckless tariffs are causing soybean sales to plummet, prices to drop, and farming equipment and fertilizer prices to increase – and Derrick Van Orden is doing nothing to solve the
MADISON, Wis. — In light of Tom Tiffany’s recent announcement that he is running for Governor of Wisconsin, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is reminding voters of his unwavering support for the GOP’s tariff taxes with a new ad. And it’s easy to
Stay safe and enjoy Wisconsin’s waters this fall. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all boaters to prioritize safety this fall, especially when boating in cold water conditions. So far in
Lancaster, WI (September 25, 2025) – Former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam officially announced his candidacy this morning for the 2026 Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. “Two of my most important titles are husband and father. I am concerned about
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal
Abbey Krumrie, co-founder of River Valley Raptors Inc., is the featured speaker for the Thursdays at the U series Oct. 2 at the University of Wisconsin – Barron County. Abbey Krumrie and an owl friend She will present “Raptors of the Driftless”
WEST BEND, WI – In response to mounting concerns from Druid Lake property owners, Washington County is taking a strong stance against Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulations that could drastically impact the future of dozens of homes and families
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) introduced legislation this week to stop the liberal left from spreading misinformation and rhetoric when it comes to abortion and healthcare. She was joined by 11 colleagues in the Senate and Assembly in authoring the bill to ensure clarity and provide a legal definition to what
MADISON, Wis. — From the day Charlie Kirk was horrifically murdered to Tuesday of this week, WI-03 Representative Derrick Van Orden has posted over 1,000 tweets related to the incident. In his tweets, Van Orden has threatened to withdraw federal funding from Mayo Clinic — a health care system that has 28 facilities in WI-03. Van Orden
DE PERE — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) sent a letter to Acting Director of the Defense Manpower Data Center Katie Griffin urging the reopening of the DEERS/RAPIDS processing facility in Green Bay to allow active-duty servicemen, reservists, veterans, and their beneficiaries to access military bases and important benefits at VA
MADISON – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) proudly announced his co-authorship of a new bill creating a Workforce Home Loan Program under the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). The program is designed to help first-time homebuyers bridge the gap between conventional mortgages and the dream of stable homeownership
Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer and Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “Planned Parenthood is a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s health care system. Tens of thousands of individuals and families depend on Planned Parenthood for family planning and necessary and often lifesaving medical services including pregnancy tests, birth
MADISON – Last night, Wisconsin media reported that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin would be pausing abortion services starting October 1 while a challenge to a provision defunding the organization within the federal budget reconciliation bill makes its way through the courts. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Republicans
Starting October 1st, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause scheduling abortion appointments. This is in response to the Big Beautiful Bill, signed by President Trump on July 4th, 2025, that has a provision preventing abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funds. While the Hyde Amendment has long prohibited the direct use
Community invited to exhibitions, lectures and discussions, readings and performances Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout launches its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad talks, performances and exhibitions scheduled on campus this fall. From exhibitions featuring graphic design, photography, light play and ceramics to philosophical and
MADISON – After Donald Trump and Republican politicians passed their harmful budget bill, Planned Parenthood announced yesterday that it will temporarily pause abortion care in Wisconsin to prevent loss of Badgercare coverage for family planning and other health services. Sen. Roys sounded the alarm about the backdoor abortion ban in
GREEN BAY, WI – United States Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany’s bid for Wisconsin Governor. “Congressman Tom Tiffany is a stand up guy who has always put the people of Wisconsin first. In my short time in politics, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Tom personally
Plan Includes 40 Hours of Dedicated Teacher Training in 2025-26 So All Students Can Learn to Read (MILWAUKEE)—Milwaukee Public Schools’ results on 2024-25 state assessments demonstrate the clear need for the district’s new literacy plan and its emphasis on high-quality support and professional learning for educators, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced
Help Protect Wisconsin’s Forests During Firewood Month A kiosk inside Potawatomi State Park offers bundles of local firewood for sale. All staffed state parks with campgrounds offer firewood for sale. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges Wisconsinites and state visitors to
Testing data for 2024-25 school year now available MADISON — Standardized assessment results released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction show a slight increase in student performance in both English language arts and mathematics during the 2024-25 school year. According to data from the Wisconsin Student Assessment System&… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
Soybean farmers in Wisconsin and across the country face a worsening crisis as reckless tariffs are causing soybean sales to plummet, prices to drop, and farming equipment and fertilizer prices to increase – and Derrick Van Orden is doing nothing to solve the problem, instead repeatedly voting to protect these tariffs. Wisconsin farmers could lose
MADISON, Wis. — In light of Tom Tiffany’s recent announcement that he is running for Governor of Wisconsin, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is reminding voters of his unwavering support for the GOP’s tariff taxes with a new ad. And it’s easy to see that, whether you’re a Democrat, Republican or Independent, and
Stay safe and enjoy Wisconsin’s waters this fall. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all boaters to prioritize safety this fall, especially when boating in cold water conditions. So far in 2025, 13 boating fatalities have occurred. In many cases, a
Lancaster, WI (September 25, 2025) – Former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam officially announced his candidacy this morning for the 2026 Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. “Two of my most important titles are husband and father. I am concerned about my family’s future and the path Democrats are taking Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response.
Abbey Krumrie, co-founder of River Valley Raptors Inc., is the featured speaker for the Thursdays at the U series Oct. 2 at the University of Wisconsin – Barron County. Abbey Krumrie and an owl friend She will present “Raptors of the Driftless” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall in
WEST BEND, WI – In response to mounting concerns from Druid Lake property owners, Washington County is taking a strong stance against Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulations that could drastically impact the future of dozens of homes and families in the Town of Erin. County Executive Josh Schoemann and