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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Calvin Callahan with the organization’s prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Callahan was honored for his support of initiatives to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Kathryn Schmidt to the Monroe County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Todd Ziegler’s appointment to the Court of Appeals – District
Funding Will Modernize Educational Infrastructure, Reaching More Than 14,000 Rural Students and 1,900 Educators Across 12 Counties (Stevens Point, Wis., October 7, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today a $749,400
Madison, October 6, 2026 — It’s another record-breaking year for construction apprenticeship enrollment. Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC-WI) celebrates the almost 2,800 apprentices enrolled in ABC-WI apprenticeship program. Of those, more than 700 apprentices are beginning their first
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – After MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany was caught trying to sell Wisconsin to the highest bidder, David Crowley announced a new statewide television ad titled, “Pledge,” calling out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for giving tax cuts to his billionaire
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and turtle, which may result from the construction of Jay’s Power Center in Columbia County. Incidental take refers to
Madison, WI — The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is urging U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to reverse a newly imposed 25% cost-share requirement for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives, warning that mandate will prevent the four
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, David Crowley announced his proposal to protect reproductive rights and freedoms for women across Wisconsin. As governor, David Crowley will work with the State Legislature to put a constitutional amendment before Wisconsin voters that explicitly protects reproductive
MADISON, Wis. – When it comes to keeping Wisconsin families safe, Tom Tiffany is the clear choice to be our next Governor. At a press conference in Green Bay, Tiffany highlighted his support from sheriffs and law enforcement across the Badger State. “Our officers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the ITC Multi-value Project (MVP) 5 project in Grant County. Incidental take refers to the
Pierce County, Wis. — After Pierce County residents spent more than three years fighting for meaningful groundwater protections – and won – Ridge Breeze Dairy is now asking a circuit court to overturn the decision. The ruling directed the Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed October as FAFSA® Filing Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation encourages Wisconsin students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student
GERMANTOWN, WI – The Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), representing more than 3,700 active and retired law enforcement officers across the Badger State, endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin today. “As governor, Tom will stand with law enforcement and make
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Rick Crosson, Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today responded to Rep. Tony Wied’s press conference in Green Bay promoting what Wied calls the “Safe Cities Act,” legislation that
MADISON, Wis. — With less than 30 days before the November election, Mitchell Berman’s campaign has gained massive momentum while Republican incumbent Bryan Steil’s billionaire backers scramble to save his seat. Over the weekend, a new House Majority PAC poll shows
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting from The Country Today details how MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s dozen votes to continue the war-of-choice in Iran and support tariffs are hurting Wisconsin farmers. Skyrocketing diesel prices and high input costs are forcing many farms
WASHINGTON — The Steady State, an organization of more than 420 former national security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law enforcement, and homeland security officials, today endorsed Hon. Mark Pocan for Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District. Mark Pocan represents Wisconsin’s Second Congressional District
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene was on Wisconsin ABC affiliate WISN’s UPFRONT show over the weekend to talk about two high profile congressional races in the state that will be critical to determining who wins the House Majority in November.DelBene discussed
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Calvin Callahan with the organization’s prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Callahan was honored for his support of initiatives to better Wisconsin’s economic climate during the 2025-2026 legislative session. The
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Kathryn Schmidt to the Monroe County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Todd Ziegler’s appointment to the Court of Appeals – District IV. Schmidt will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.
Funding Will Modernize Educational Infrastructure, Reaching More Than 14,000 Rural Students and 1,900 Educators Across 12 Counties (Stevens Point, Wis., October 7, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today a $749,400 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant awarded to Cooperative Educational Service
Madison, October 6, 2026 — It’s another record-breaking year for construction apprenticeship enrollment. Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC-WI) celebrates the almost 2,800 apprentices enrolled in ABC-WI apprenticeship program. Of those, more than 700 apprentices are beginning their first year. This number is an increase from the year before and
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – After MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany was caught trying to sell Wisconsin to the highest bidder, David Crowley announced a new statewide television ad titled, “Pledge,” calling out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for giving tax cuts to his billionaire donors and supporting Donald Trump’s cost raising unaffordable agenda 100%. “MAGA
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and turtle, which may result from the construction of Jay’s Power Center in Columbia County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or
Madison, WI — The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is urging U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to reverse a newly imposed 25% cost-share requirement for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives, warning that mandate will prevent the four existing initiatives from continuing to provide grants and technical assistance
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, David Crowley announced his proposal to protect reproductive rights and freedoms for women across Wisconsin. As governor, David Crowley will work with the State Legislature to put a constitutional amendment before Wisconsin voters that explicitly protects reproductive freedom, including the right to abortion. Constitutional protection would provide
MADISON, Wis. – When it comes to keeping Wisconsin families safe, Tom Tiffany is the clear choice to be our next Governor. At a press conference in Green Bay, Tiffany highlighted his support from sheriffs and law enforcement across the Badger State. “Our officers should not have to wonder whether the dangerous individuals they
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the ITC Multi-value Project (MVP) 5 project in Grant County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants
Pierce County, Wis. — After Pierce County residents spent more than three years fighting for meaningful groundwater protections – and won – Ridge Breeze Dairy is now asking a circuit court to overturn the decision. The ruling directed the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to amend the factory farm’s permit
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed October as FAFSA® Filing Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation encourages Wisconsin students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2027-28 academic year. “Completing the FAFSA® is an important
GERMANTOWN, WI – The Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), representing more than 3,700 active and retired law enforcement officers across the Badger State, endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin today. “As governor, Tom will stand with law enforcement and make sure officers have the tools, training, and support they need
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Rick Crosson, Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today responded to Rep. Tony Wied’s press conference in Green Bay promoting what Wied calls the “Safe Cities Act,” legislation that would authorize the Department of Justice to strip federal funding
MADISON, Wis. — With less than 30 days before the November election, Mitchell Berman’s campaign has gained massive momentum while Republican incumbent Bryan Steil’s billionaire backers scramble to save his seat. Over the weekend, a new House Majority PAC poll shows Berman leading Steil in the race—a testament to voters’ rejection
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting from The Country Today details how MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s dozen votes to continue the war-of-choice in Iran and support tariffs are hurting Wisconsin farmers. Skyrocketing diesel prices and high input costs are forcing many farms into debt and bankruptcies are continuing to climb as family
WASHINGTON — The Steady State, an organization of more than 420 former national security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law enforcement, and homeland security officials, today endorsed Hon. Mark Pocan for Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District. Mark Pocan represents Wisconsin’s Second Congressional District and has developed a foreign-policy and appropriations profile in Congress.
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene was on Wisconsin ABC affiliate WISN’s UPFRONT show over the weekend to talk about two high profile congressional races in the state that will be critical to determining who wins the House Majority in November.DelBene discussed Republicans’ failure to lower costs, their support of tariffs, the