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MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Marcus Brinkley, 23, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced last week by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 54 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. Brinkley’s prison term
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) issued the following statement regarding the negotiated tax package announced this week. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement: “Governor Evers’ 400-year property tax hike veto has made long-term property tax relief difficult. While Republicans
TOWN OF SUMMIT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Douglas County District Attorney (DA) Mark Fruehauf announced that Douglas County Circuit Court Judge Kelly J. Thimm sentenced Jeffrey Anthony Charles, age 65, to life in prison with no
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to the news regarding the passing of Dr. William Finlayson. “Milwaukee has lost a true trailblazer. For nearly forty years, Dr. William Finlayson dedicated his life to the women
As costs continue to climb La Crosse families and students are looking for sustainable ways to save money this summerLA CROSSE, Wis. — News 8000 (WKBT) covered Opportunity Wisconsin’s free bike repair event at UW-La Crosse on Monday, where trained mechanics offered
Madison – Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) issued the following statement regarding the proposed 1.8-billion-dollar surplus spending deal: “In the 2025-2027 biennium, Wisconsin taxpayers overpaid the State of Wisconsin by $2.3 billion. Over the past months, negotiations have been ongoing
Madison, Wis. – Last night, more than 300 voters, community leaders, and media from across the state joined the first of two statewide, virtual forums to hear gubernatorial candidates share their policy approaches to clean energy, fossil fuels, data center
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting last week from WPR details how DOGE cuts to the VA under the Trump administration, which Derrick Van Orden personally called for, has resulted in 30,000 VA jobs cut nationwide and caused staffing shortages at every VA hospital in Wisconsin.
WISCONSIN – Following news that President Donald Trump and Republicans are trying to use $1 billion for the White House ballroom, Senator Baldwin released a fact sheet on how the $1 billion could be invested to actually lower costs for Wisconsinites. “Everywhere I
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced five educators selected as 2026-27 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. Over the past week, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly traveled across Wisconsin to surprise each honoree during school celebrations alongside students, colleagues, families, and members of their s… Please log in to
Madison, WI – The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Ellen Tyler as its new Executive Director. WLGCC (www.wlgcc.org) provides a coordinated voice for local governments that are
MADISON, WI – This morning, reporting in the Ashland Daily Press highlighted SD 25 Democratic candidate Chaly Ray’s call for the Department of Natural Resources to receive funding for core operations. Brown trout stock, the fish raised in Northern Wisconsin’s Brule hatchery, will
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has partnered with global venture firm and startup accelerator, gener8tor, to announce the second gBETA UW-Green Bay pre-accelerator powered by gener8tor cohort. The accelerator focuses on early-stage companies working across all industries. The latest
MADISON, Wis. — May 12, 2026 — As Wisconsin families look ahead to exciting summer milestones, Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct‑sold college savings plan, is encouraging them to plan for future opportunities with a special $50 deposit when they open a new Edvest
Yesterday, the Governor and Republican State Assembly announced a proposal for a one-time tax rebate and permanent reductions in the amount of money the state collects to support state programs and services in exchange for some increases in education spending.
The Governor’s and Republican leader’s proposal does not solve the problems with the existing state budget, and it may make the next budget worse. The bill claims to increase special education funding, but does not guarantee schools will actually get
MADISON, Wis. — Bryan Steil still hasn’t said a word since reporting broke nearly three weeks ago that Steil cornered a female reporter in an attempt to protect his Republican buddy, disgraced congressman Mike Green, from sexual impropriety. Steil tried fearmongering the reporter
MADISON, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany announced on the Benjamin Yount Show that he opposes Governor Evers’ so-called “relief deal,” calling it another Madison gimmick that fails to deliver lasting tax relief for Wisconsin taxpayers. “Governor Evers is acting like
MADISON, WI – Today, Wisconsin State Representatives Francesca Hong, Renuka Mayadev, and Angelito Tenorio gathered at the State Capitol to recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in an observance that was both a celebration and call to action.
DANE COUNTY — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard has proclaimed May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Dane County, recognizing the importance of mental health to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the county. A copy of
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Marcus Brinkley, 23, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced last week by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 54 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. Brinkley’s prison term will be followed by three years of supervised release. Brinkley pleaded guilty
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) issued the following statement regarding the negotiated tax package announced this week. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement: “Governor Evers’ 400-year property tax hike veto has made long-term property tax relief difficult. While Republicans have provided hundre… Please log in to access subscriber content.
TOWN OF SUMMIT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Douglas County District Attorney (DA) Mark Fruehauf announced that Douglas County Circuit Court Judge Kelly J. Thimm sentenced Jeffrey Anthony Charles, age 65, to life in prison with no possibility of release for the repeated sexual assault of a
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to the news regarding the passing of Dr. William Finlayson. “Milwaukee has lost a true trailblazer. For nearly forty years, Dr. William Finlayson dedicated his life to the women of this community, serving as the first Black OB-GYN at
As costs continue to climb La Crosse families and students are looking for sustainable ways to save money this summerLA CROSSE, Wis. — News 8000 (WKBT) covered Opportunity Wisconsin’s free bike repair event at UW-La Crosse on Monday, where trained mechanics offered inspections and basic bike repairs at no cost as rising
Madison – Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) issued the following statement regarding the proposed 1.8-billion-dollar surplus spending deal: “In the 2025-2027 biennium, Wisconsin taxpayers overpaid the State of Wisconsin by $2.3 billion. Over the past months, negotiations have been ongoing about how to spend that money. The legislature is now
Madison, Wis. – Last night, more than 300 voters, community leaders, and media from across the state joined the first of two statewide, virtual forums to hear gubernatorial candidates share their policy approaches to clean energy, fossil fuels, data center development, utility accountability, transportation, and community resilience. Mandela Barnes, Missy
MADISON, Wis. — Reporting last week from WPR details how DOGE cuts to the VA under the Trump administration, which Derrick Van Orden personally called for, has resulted in 30,000 VA jobs cut nationwide and caused staffing shortages at every VA hospital in Wisconsin. VA hospitals in Wisconsin continue to suffer from staffing shortages,
WISCONSIN – Following news that President Donald Trump and Republicans are trying to use $1 billion for the White House ballroom, Senator Baldwin released a fact sheet on how the $1 billion could be invested to actually lower costs for Wisconsinites. “Everywhere I travel in Wisconsin, I hear from families struggling to make
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced five educators selected as 2026-27 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. Over the past week, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly traveled across Wisconsin to surprise each honoree during school celebrations alongside students, colleagues, families, and members of their s… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please
Madison, WI – The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Ellen Tyler as its new Executive Director. WLGCC (www.wlgcc.org) provides a coordinated voice for local governments that are pursuing clean energy and climate solutions, and its 32 member
MADISON, WI – This morning, reporting in the Ashland Daily Press highlighted SD 25 Democratic candidate Chaly Ray’s call for the Department of Natural Resources to receive funding for core operations. Brown trout stock, the fish raised in Northern Wisconsin’s Brule hatchery, will be cut by 65% following its closure. For the 25th,
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has partnered with global venture firm and startup accelerator, gener8tor, to announce the second gBETA UW-Green Bay pre-accelerator powered by gener8tor cohort. The accelerator focuses on early-stage companies working across all industries. The latest cohort kicked off April 23, 2026, with startups in food
MADISON, Wis. — May 12, 2026 — As Wisconsin families look ahead to exciting summer milestones, Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct‑sold college savings plan, is encouraging them to plan for future opportunities with a special $50 deposit when they open a new Edvest 529 account. Running from May 18 through June 5, 2026,
Yesterday, the Governor and Republican State Assembly announced a proposal for a one-time tax rebate and permanent reductions in the amount of money the state collects to support state programs and services in exchange for some increases in education spending. Survival Coalition is concerned that acting on this proposal now
The Governor’s and Republican leader’s proposal does not solve the problems with the existing state budget, and it may make the next budget worse. The bill claims to increase special education funding, but does not guarantee schools will actually get back a percentage of every dollar they spend to help
MADISON, Wis. — Bryan Steil still hasn’t said a word since reporting broke nearly three weeks ago that Steil cornered a female reporter in an attempt to protect his Republican buddy, disgraced congressman Mike Green, from sexual impropriety. Steil tried fearmongering the reporter against taking legal action after she was falsely accused of
MADISON, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany announced on the Benjamin Yount Show that he opposes Governor Evers’ so-called “relief deal,” calling it another Madison gimmick that fails to deliver lasting tax relief for Wisconsin taxpayers. “Governor Evers is acting like the arsonist who wants praise for spraying a drop of
MADISON, WI – Today, Wisconsin State Representatives Francesca Hong, Renuka Mayadev, and Angelito Tenorio gathered at the State Capitol to recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in an observance that was both a celebration and call to action. The legislators, who made history by forming Wisconsin’s first Legislative
DANE COUNTY — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard has proclaimed May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Dane County, recognizing the importance of mental health to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the county. A copy of the proclamation is attached. Mental health touches every part of