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“Tom Tiffany lied to Wisconsinites—plain and simple. “He went on a podcast and told his constituents he wanted to end Trump’s illegal war in Iran. Then, hours later, he cast the deciding vote to keep it going. Tiffany thought no one would
FOND DU LAC, WI – Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney accepted the endorsement of the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) at the party’s state convention on Saturday, winning the support of the grassroots activists and delegates who form
MADISON, Wis. — Following the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s endorsement of MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany in the August GOP primary for governor, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Emily Stuckey released the following statement: “Tom Tiffany is the GOP’s most expensive choice for
Zach Halmstad, a 2004 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, delivered the “Charge to the Class” to 1,636 graduates and their guests during May 16 commencement ceremonies at The Sonnentag. Halmstad earned a degree in music with a minor
Sun Prairie, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the Jinx Coffee Cafe located in Sun Prairie, WI on May 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM to meet with community members, discuss
Wisconsin Dells, WI–Sporting an Abraham Lincoln top hat and frock coat, Wisconsin Democratic governor candidate, carpenter, and former state representative Brett Hulsey will look for “Real GOP” hats for members who oppose President Trump, VP J.D. Vance and Rep. Tom
Washburn, Wis – Wisconsin’s ag community, small businesses and labor unions are celebrating Friday’s ruling from Bayfield County Circuit Court Judge John P. Anderson rejecting the request to stay the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources permits allowing for the construction of
MADISON, Wis. — Growth, resilience and second chances were celebrated as graduates crossed the stage at Madison College’s Spring 2026 Commencement Friday night, marking achievements from teenagers earning college credit to adults completing long-awaited credentials. The commencement ceremony was held on
Iron County, WI— Today, a Wisconsin circuit court ordered Enbridge Energy to halt pipeline construction at certain locations while it reviews a lawsuit challenging state regulatory approvals for the Canadian energy giant’s controversial plan to build a new 41-mile segment of
La Crosse – On Monday, May 18th at 9:30 am, Representative Billings will be honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) with the a WCA Outstanding Legislator Award in Riverside Park. This award acknowledges Rep. Billings’ leadership in the state
La Crosse, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the La Crosse Democratic Party Office in La Crosse, WI on May 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM to meet with community members,
Madison, WI – May 15, 2026 – Today, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison (RMHC-Madison) celebrated the grand opening of the newest Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Rogers Behavioral Health East Madison Clinic, which will provide services to families
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. “America’s veterans and servicemembers deserve a system that delivers timely, high-quality care and strong
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers previously announced that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branches 3 and 11. The governor announced today that he is extending the application deadline. Application materials must now be received no later
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, Derrick Van Orden called for VA staffing cuts at a congressional hearing, asking Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, “So when are we going to cut the VA?” Van Orden then told Collins that he hoped cuts
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, MAGA Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany cast the deciding vote to allow Trump’s unpopular and costly war of choice in Iran to continue with no added oversight as Wisconsinites continue to feel the consequences. Since Trump
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers previously announced on March 25, 2026, that he is seeking applicants for Oconto County District Attorney. The governor announced today that he is accepting applications on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled. The appointment will
MILWAUKEE – The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding for other facility improvement projects in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The funding is part
WHITEWATER, Wis. – April 13, 2026 Students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) American Marketing Association chapter (AMA Whitewater) earned international recognition, winning first-place in the AMA Collegiate Case Competition at the AMA International Collegiate
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“Tom Tiffany lied to Wisconsinites—plain and simple. “He went on a podcast and told his constituents he wanted to end Trump’s illegal war in Iran. Then, hours later, he cast the deciding vote to keep it going. Tiffany thought no one would notice—because that’s how out-of-touch DC politicians think. “But Wisconsinites are
FOND DU LAC, WI – Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney accepted the endorsement of the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) at the party’s state convention on Saturday, winning the support of the grassroots activists and delegates who form the backbone of the party’s organizing and field operation across
MADISON, Wis. — Following the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s endorsement of MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany in the August GOP primary for governor, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Emily Stuckey released the following statement: “Tom Tiffany is the GOP’s most expensive choice for Governor – from his unfettered commitment to Washington Republicans’ MAGA
Zach Halmstad, a 2004 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, delivered the “Charge to the Class” to 1,636 graduates and their guests during May 16 commencement ceremonies at The Sonnentag. Halmstad earned a degree in music with a minor in computer science. While working in the university’s information technology
Sun Prairie, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the Jinx Coffee Cafe located in Sun Prairie, WI on May 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM to meet with community members, discuss key issues affecting Wisconsin families, share his vision for responsible
Wisconsin Dells, WI–Sporting an Abraham Lincoln top hat and frock coat, Wisconsin Democratic governor candidate, carpenter, and former state representative Brett Hulsey will look for “Real GOP” hats for members who oppose President Trump, VP J.D. Vance and Rep. Tom Tiffany’s racist agenda to round up innocent children and families
Washburn, Wis – Wisconsin’s ag community, small businesses and labor unions are celebrating Friday’s ruling from Bayfield County Circuit Court Judge John P. Anderson rejecting the request to stay the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources permits allowing for the construction of the Line 5 Relocation on all but four water crossings
MADISON, Wis. — Growth, resilience and second chances were celebrated as graduates crossed the stage at Madison College’s Spring 2026 Commencement Friday night, marking achievements from teenagers earning college credit to adults completing long-awaited credentials. The commencement ceremony was held on May 15 at the Alliant Energy Center’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Iron County, WI— Today, a Wisconsin circuit court ordered Enbridge Energy to halt pipeline construction at certain locations while it reviews a lawsuit challenging state regulatory approvals for the Canadian energy giant’s controversial plan to build a new 41-mile segment of its Line 5 oil pipeline around the Bad River Reservation
La Crosse – On Monday, May 18th at 9:30 am, Representative Billings will be honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) with the a WCA Outstanding Legislator Award in Riverside Park. This award acknowledges Rep. Billings’ leadership in the state Assembly and her work on important county issues. Representative Billings
La Crosse, WI — Yee Leng Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer, will be visiting the La Crosse Democratic Party Office in La Crosse, WI on May 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM to meet with community members, discuss key issues affecting Wisconsin families, share his vision for
Madison, WI – May 15, 2026 – Today, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison (RMHC-Madison) celebrated the grand opening of the newest Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Rogers Behavioral Health East Madison Clinic, which will provide services to families whose children are receiving essential mental health treatment. This collaboration
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. “America’s veterans and servicemembers deserve a system that delivers timely, high-quality care and strong benefits they have earned through their service to our nation.
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers previously announced that he is seeking applicants for the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branches 3 and 11. The governor announced today that he is extending the application deadline. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Fri., June 5, 2026. The appointments will
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, Derrick Van Orden called for VA staffing cuts at a congressional hearing, asking Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, “So when are we going to cut the VA?” Van Orden then told Collins that he hoped cuts would be implemented at the VA. Since then, the Trump
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, MAGA Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany cast the deciding vote to allow Trump’s unpopular and costly war of choice in Iran to continue with no added oversight as Wisconsinites continue to feel the consequences. Since Trump started this war in Iran, gas prices in Wisconsin have gone
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers previously announced on March 25, 2026, that he is seeking applicants for Oconto County District Attorney. The governor announced today that he is accepting applications on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by former District Attorney Hannah Schuchart’s
MILWAUKEE – The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding for other facility improvement projects in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The funding is part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize,
WHITEWATER, Wis. – April 13, 2026 Students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) American Marketing Association chapter (AMA Whitewater) earned international recognition, winning first-place in the AMA Collegiate Case Competition at the AMA International Collegiate Conference (ICC) in Chicago, Illinois from March 12-14. The AMA
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