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

Green Bay, Wis. — Addiction continues to pose a serious public health challenge across Wisconsin, with the state experiencing a sharp rise in substance-related harms. Statewide, alcohol-induced deaths have surged by 142% over the past two decades, and synthetic opioid fatalities—primarily linked to fentanyl—have increased twentyfold since 2010. These alarming trends unders… Please log in

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin launched ChrisTaylorForWI.com to highlight Chris Taylor’s radical policies and inconsistent record. The site highlights her far-left record as one of the most liberal state legislators, her backtracking on policies, and her unfitness for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Chris Taylor is a radical progressive who

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), today announced nine nonprofit organizations are receiving funding through the Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant program. The grants will support nonprofit efforts to promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services that enhance the emotional, psychological, … Please log in to access subscriber content.

MADISON, Wis. — To kick off his campaign, Tom Tiffany went on live radio to proclaim that the six-week abortion ban bill he cosponsored in Congress is not his current position, and that instead he supports Wisconsin’s current law. Now, Tom Tiffany can’t even commit to vetoing a six-week abortion ban if

Madison, WI– Former State Representative Brett Hulsey put his hat in the ring for the Wisconsin Governor’s race. “I am running for governor to make Wisconsin better for my family and yours. My grandkids and yours deserve the best schools, roads and clean lakes and beaches,” said Hulsey. “You should

Milwaukee, WI, Sept. 24, 2025 – Communities that have limited resources and face high risk from wildfire are getting additional support from the USDA Forest Service. In an announcement made today, states within the Eastern Region will receive $804,281 in Community Wildfire Defense grant awards, funding four projects. These grants are part

The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities applauds the bipartisan work of Representatives Scott Krug (R )and Lee Snodgrass (D) for their joint press conference held earlier today to announce a package of proposed voting bills aimed at making voting easier.  Several of these bills impact people with disabilities

MADISON, WI – In a new Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, a Republican lawmaker said it is too late for elected officials to provide the funds necessary to support Wisconsin’s Veterans Outreach Recovery Program (VORP) and to save the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program facilities in Chippewa Falls and Green Bay. While we know

While you were enjoying a beautiful Wisconsin summer, Governor Evers and Democrats were in Madison, flexing the new powers the liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court gave them. What am I talking about? Administrative rules. Agencies like the DNR and Department of Revenue write these rules, and they carry

MADISON, Wis.—A new Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) policy would ensure that all core general education courses can transfer between each of the 13 UWs. The proposed Board of Regents policy, now being shared for comment at the UWs, is a student-friendly approach to transfer that will guarantee that core general

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WI-07 Rep. Tom Tiffany announced his candidacy for governor in an interview with right-wing radio host Dan O’Donnell. During the interview, Tiffany doubled down on his support for the GOP tariff taxes, which is already raising prices for working-class Wisconsinites. He also flip-flopped on his abortion stance, saying he supports

OCONOMOWOC, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after President Trump signed a Proclamation to reform the H-1B visa program to protect American workers. “Relying on foreign labor is not a long-term solution, it’s a broken system. If we’re serious about fixing this problem, we need to put

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. — On Wednesday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on Congressman Tom Tiffany’s decision to run for governor. “Wisconsin needs a governor who will work with President Trump in Madison like Congress is in Washington. Tony Evers and the Democrats have made our communities less safe and

MADISON- Today, Representative Andrew Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) was appointed to serve as the ranking Democratic member on the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Judiciary. Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Green Bay) was also added as an additional committee member. Both Representatives Hysell and Spaude are attorneys—Hysell a practicing attorney at LawtonCates, S.C. and

Madison, WI – We now know the identity of the “Very Large Customer” WE Energies used to justify the need for a new, highly unpopular Oak Creek methane power plant – it’s Microsoft. The global tech conglomerate is in the process of purchasing 244 acres of land – most of it previously

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for August 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary August 2025 unemployment rates decreased