Community organizations unite to demand stronger protections for people who call 911 during an overdose emergency APPLETON, WI — September 7, 2026 — What if calling 911 to save someone’s life could put your own freedom at risk? That is the question at the center of a community gathering on

MADISON – Six of Wisconsin’s federal lawmakers have been recognized with the ‘Friend of Wisconsin Farm Bureau’ Award. Presented every two years, the Friend of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Award recognizes legislators who demonstrate the strongest support for Wisconsin agriculture through their voting records and their support for legislation identified by Wisconsin Farm

MADISON, Wis. — In response to MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany refusing numerous debate invitations and hiding his extreme record from voters, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Emily Stuckey released the following statement:  “Congressman Tiffany is too chicken to get in front of voters and talk about his record because then he’d have

Department of Financial Institutions and Remote Notary Council approve Notaron technology for use by Wisconsin notaries performing remote online notarial acts MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Sept. 9, 2026 — Notaron, an online notary platform, has been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), with the advice and consent of the Wisconsin

[Madison, WI] – Serve Wisconsin proudly announces that Wisconsin received $9.2 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. The grant funds will support 17 AmeriCorps programs across the state, Volunteer Generation Fund grants for supporting local volunteer projects, and the operations of the Wisconsin

NORTHERN WI — After weeks of silence, Michael Alfonso’s campaign consultants have finally agreed to allow their candidate a televised debate with a Minnesota TV station. The debate is scheduled to take place just weeks before the general election when thousands of Northwoods residents will have already voted. That’s a

In response to a proposed federal rule that would redirect Child Care and Development Fund dollars away from working families, WECA calls for expanded investment, not a redistribution of an already-strained subsidy. Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is responding to a recent report that federal officials are drafting

MADISON, WI – With the growing scandal around Democrat David Crowley’s support for giving tablets to inmates that a triple murderer used to threaten witnesses, no one’s mistaking him for someone who cares about protecting law-abiding citizens. But we’re now learning more about just how much he’s willing to sabotage our

Milwaukee – On September 16, WUWM 89.7 Milwaukee’s NPR will release season three of its podcast, Swing State of the Union. Hosted by WUWM’s Lake Effect producers Joy Powers and Sam Woods, the new season explores a timely question ahead of Wisconsin’s November elections: Who has the power to shape

Former small business owner offers a sharp contrast to Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s record of tax cuts for the wealthy, health care cuts, and tariffs that squeeze Main Street LA CROSSE, Wis. — Main Street Action PAC today announced its endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, citing

MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation approving the allocation of $7,457,592 in Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF) for eight initiatives aimed at reducing opioid and substance use disorder (SUD), expanding treatment and prevention services, and saving lives. “The opioid crisis has devastated families, strained our systems, and disproportionately

Madison, Wis. – In case you missed it, Wisconsin Democrat State Assembly member Robyn Vining has a no good, terrible business record. While touting that she built her professional photography business “from scratch” 15 years ago, and her photography website is currently operating and advertising sessions, Vining is anything but

Mosquitoes remain active in the state as long as temperatures stay warm The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites to take action to prevent mosquito bites after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has confirmed that a horse in Portage County tested positive for Eastern

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MENASHA, Wis. — On Thursday, September 10 at 6:30pm at Neenah City Hall, the League of Women Voters (LWV) Winnebago County Chapter will host a debate for candidates running for state representative in Assembly District 53, but Republican candidate David Daniels will be conspicuously absent.  Despite receiving an invitation from

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that with the sale of the GEF2 building in downtown Madison, the DNR’s central office located within the building will close to the public on Sept. 30, 2026. The GEF2 building is being sold to developers as part of Gov. Tony

MILWAUKEE — A free, family-friendly outdoor music series in support of veterans will wrap up its fifth season on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Milwaukee’s lakefront.  “Music in the Garden” will be 1-4 p.m. at the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, featuring Funny Man Sherman.  Presented by the Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran

Commission encourages Wisconsinites to volunteer, pledge acts of kindness, and find local commemorative ceremonies statewide. MADISON, WI – September 9, 2026 – In observance of the 25th anniversary of September 11, the Wisconsin America250 Commission is calling on residents across the Badger State to transform remembrance into civic action by supporting national

Madison, Wisconsin (September 9, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept eight cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its August 17, 2026 conference. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed