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GREEN BAY, Wis. – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) renewed his call for equal enforcement of Wisconsin’s election laws as the criminal referral involving Elon Musk moves to an independent prosecutor following the Brown County District Attorney’s recusal. During
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Jake Laehn as Buffalo County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Michael Osmond’s resignation. Laehn will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Having spent his
MADISON, WI – Today, the CAP Times published an op-ed by Democratic Leader Senator Dianne Hesselbein detailing Wisconsin Democrats’ plan to build an affordable Wisconsin. As families and individuals across the state struggle with rising costs, from utility bills to groceries, Democrats have
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Committee on the Budget, introduced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget resolution. The FY 2027 budget resolution provides the blueprint to unlock the reconciliation process that will deliver critical election integrity
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #303 declaring a period of abnormal economic disruption in Outagamie, Winnebago, Forest, and Vilas Counties due to the devastating storms that swept through Eastern Wisconsin last month. This follows the governor’s Executive Order #300, declaring a state of emergency
China and even Iran as of today can buy our voting lists in Wisconsin. That ladies and gentlemen is a National Security threat. Background checks on all inquiries must be required on all applicants. This and other reasons may
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin is filing an appeal to ensure affected communities receive the federal disaster aid they need to rebuild and recover after severe storms and flooding caused significant damage to public infrastructure in April. This comes as, earlier this summer, Gov. Evers slammed th… Please log in to
Madison, WI—Former State Representative, county supervisor, Pres. Bill Clinton Agriculture and Environment Advisor, Pres. Jimmy Carter Energy Conservation Advocate, Sen. Bernie Sanders 2016 Democratic National Convention delegate, affordable housing provider, carpenter and write-in governor candidate Brett Hulsey today endorsed Milwaukee
MADISON – Wisconsin employers continue to express overwhelming confidence in graduates of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), citing strong skills, workforce readiness and educational quality, according to the newly released 2026 WTCS Employer Satisfaction Report.
(MILWAUKEE) — More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) teachers and support staff will take part in expanded literacy professional development ahead of the new school year, as MPS moves to accelerate reading proficiency for students across all grade levels. MPS Superintendent Brenda Casselius has made reading proficiency a top priority for the district since being appointed last year.
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, United Steelworkers District 7 is announcing their support for Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District running on fighting for working families and against welfare for billionaires and monopolies.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin has filed an FEC complaint against Mitchell Berman for violating Federal Election Commission rules by filing a required campaign finance report late. Federal campaign finance law requires timely disclosure of contributions and expenditures.
MADISON, Wis. — Campaign finance reports reveal that two prominent Wisconsin Republicans recently accepted over $6,000 combined in monetary support from a woman convicted of conspiring to defraud the IRS.
MILWAUKEE – Invenergy is planning to build two expensive new methane gas plants to power data centers in Wisconsin, with the goal of selling them to We Energies, despite the health, environmental and energy-cost consequences for Wisconsin communities. The two
The City of Green Bay and Celestine Jeffreys are jointly announcing that Ms. Jeffreys has made the decision to step down from her role as City Clerk. We wish her the best in her future endeavors. This will be the
West Bend, WI – Washington County Clerk Ashley Reichert was appointed to two committees with the National Association of Counties (NACo) by the association’s president for the 2026-2027 term. County Clerk Reichert will serve as Vice Chair of the Finance,
STANLEY, WI – Today, Republican congressional candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th District, Jessi Ebben, announced that her campaign has launched a coalition of local leaders comprised of 43 elected and former elected officials, including eight sheriffs, from counties across the district. “It is an
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today named the recipients of several awards recognizing exceptional work of those who prevent and reduce the impact of alcohol, commercial tobacco, and other drugs in their communities. DHS selected the award winners
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the kickoff of the 175th Wisconsin State Fair. Each year, the Wisconsin State Fair welcomes over 1 million fairgoers and is a celebration of Wisconsin history, culture, and traditions, as
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from The Wisconsin Independent highlights the expensive impacts of Trump’s prescription drug tariffs — which mirror what MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany has pushed in D.C. — on Wisconsin’s healthcare system. Congressman Tiffany, Trump’s endorsed candidate for governor, cosponsored
GREEN BAY, Wis. – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) renewed his call for equal enforcement of Wisconsin’s election laws as the criminal referral involving Elon Musk moves to an independent prosecutor following the Brown County District Attorney’s recusal. During Wisconsin’s 2025 Supreme Court election, after Elon Musk publicly offered
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Jake Laehn as Buffalo County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Michael Osmond’s resignation. Laehn will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Having spent his career in law enforcement in Buffalo County, Jake Laehn has
MADISON, WI – Today, the CAP Times published an op-ed by Democratic Leader Senator Dianne Hesselbein detailing Wisconsin Democrats’ plan to build an affordable Wisconsin. As families and individuals across the state struggle with rising costs, from utility bills to groceries, Democrats have focused on creating a blueprint that can be implemented on
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Committee on the Budget, introduced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget resolution. The FY 2027 budget resolution provides the blueprint to unlock the reconciliation process that will deliver critical election integrity improvements and the Trump Administration’s national security supplemental request. Chairman
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #303 declaring a period of abnormal economic disruption in Outagamie, Winnebago, Forest, and Vilas Counties due to the devastating storms that swept through Eastern Wisconsin last month. This follows the governor’s Executive Order #300, declaring a state of emergency after those storms produced an EF3 to… Please log in
China and even Iran as of today can buy our voting lists in Wisconsin. That ladies and gentlemen is a National Security threat. Background checks on all inquiries must be required on all applicants. This and other reasons may be why I am the only candidate for Secretary of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin is filing an appeal to ensure affected communities receive the federal disaster aid they need to rebuild and recover after severe storms and flooding caused significant damage to public infrastructure in April. This comes as, earlier this summer, Gov. Evers slammed th… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please
Madison, WI—Former State Representative, county supervisor, Pres. Bill Clinton Agriculture and Environment Advisor, Pres. Jimmy Carter Energy Conservation Advocate, Sen. Bernie Sanders 2016 Democratic National Convention delegate, affordable housing provider, carpenter and write-in governor candidate Brett Hulsey today endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor: “Today I urge y…
MADISON – Wisconsin employers continue to express overwhelming confidence in graduates of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), citing strong skills, workforce readiness and educational quality, according to the newly released 2026 WTCS Employer Satisfaction Report.
(MILWAUKEE) — More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) teachers and support staff will take part in expanded literacy professional development ahead of the new school year, as MPS moves to accelerate reading proficiency for students across all grade levels. MPS Superintendent Brenda Casselius has made reading proficiency a top priority for the district since being appointed last year.
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, United Steelworkers District 7 is announcing their support for Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District running on fighting for working families and against welfare for billionaires and monopolies.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin has filed an FEC complaint against Mitchell Berman for violating Federal Election Commission rules by filing a required campaign finance report late. Federal campaign finance law requires timely disclosure of contributions and expenditures.
MADISON, Wis. — Campaign finance reports reveal that two prominent Wisconsin Republicans recently accepted over $6,000 combined in monetary support from a woman convicted of conspiring to defraud the IRS.
MILWAUKEE – Invenergy is planning to build two expensive new methane gas plants to power data centers in Wisconsin, with the goal of selling them to We Energies, despite the health, environmental and energy-cost consequences for Wisconsin communities. The two proposed gas plants in southeastern Wisconsin – the Foundry Ridge
The City of Green Bay and Celestine Jeffreys are jointly announcing that Ms. Jeffreys has made the decision to step down from her role as City Clerk. We wish her the best in her future endeavors. This will be the City’s only statement on the matter…. Please log in to
West Bend, WI – Washington County Clerk Ashley Reichert was appointed to two committees with the National Association of Counties (NACo) by the association’s president for the 2026-2027 term. County Clerk Reichert will serve as Vice Chair of the Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Steering Committee, and Vice Chair
STANLEY, WI – Today, Republican congressional candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th District, Jessi Ebben, announced that her campaign has launched a coalition of local leaders comprised of 43 elected and former elected officials, including eight sheriffs, from counties across the district. “It is an honor to have the support of leaders from all around the district
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today named the recipients of several awards recognizing exceptional work of those who prevent and reduce the impact of alcohol, commercial tobacco, and other drugs in their communities. DHS selected the award winners from a pool of 100 nominations submitted through a statewide
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the kickoff of the 175th Wisconsin State Fair. Each year, the Wisconsin State Fair welcomes over 1 million fairgoers and is a celebration of Wisconsin history, culture, and traditions, as well as Wisconsin’s proud agricultural industry with hundreds of animal
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from The Wisconsin Independent highlights the expensive impacts of Trump’s prescription drug tariffs — which mirror what MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany has pushed in D.C. — on Wisconsin’s healthcare system. Congressman Tiffany, Trump’s endorsed candidate for governor, cosponsored generic prescription drug import taxes in a 2020 bill th… Please