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De Pere, WI – Businessman, political outsider, and Trump-endorsed conservative Tony Wied leads with 71% in a new straw poll released by the Wisconsin College Republicans. “This poll shows us what we know to be true. The people of WI-08 are tired
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, today announced a major step forward in supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with the launch of the Wisconsin Investment Fund, a public-private venture capital initiative
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has mailed the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey to all licensed dairy producers in the state. The department asks dairy producers to return the survey by June
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI MAY 29, 2024 — A complaint filed on Tuesday with the State of Wisconsin Ethics Commission and the Racine District Attorney against Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot alleges misconduct in public office for his role in the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities, which will take place Oct. 5-13, 2024. To be part of the Gun Deer Hunt
Today, Waukesha County Assistant District Attorney Zach Wittchow announced his candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 6. Having worked side-by-side with law enforcement officials throughout his career, Zach has a proven track record in public safety and a reputation
APPLETON, WI – Today, Roger Roth secured a place on the ballot for both elections in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The Roth for Wisconsin campaign collected over 1,700 signatures in less than two weeks after Governor Evers called a special election in Wisconsin’s
Barca will flip WI-01 blue and help take back the House majority Today, the DCCC announced that Peter Barca has been added to the committee’s highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Barca,
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The Badger Project and Invisible Institute have sued the Wisconsin Department of Justice seeking access to the names and employment history of all certified law enforcement officers in the state. The organizations are represented by the Wisconsin Transparency Project the University of Illinois First Amendment Clinic.
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, André Jacque filed over 1,600 signatures to secure a place on the ballot for the upcoming special election for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The swift response from dedicated supporters across the district highlights the strength
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced an update that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2024 Drug Take Back. A correction to the United States
EAGLE, Wis. – Experience the mysterious magic of a Scandinavian “Midsomer,” or Midsummer, celebration at Old World Wisconsin. This new evening event for adults 21 and above takes place at Old World Wisconsin on Saturday, June 15 from 4:30 to 9 p.m.
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. -In case you missed it, over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, President Donald Trump proudly endorsed Congressman Van Orden in his bid for re-election to serve the people of Wisconsin’s Third District. In response to President Trump’s
Washington, D.C. — Russ Feingold, president of the American Constitution Society (ACS), announced this week that he is stepping down from his position in April 2025. “It is an honor to lead the American Constitution Society at such a crucial time for
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison as a special guest at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Chair Harrison will address delegates during the convention’s
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today is celebrating two years of Wisconsin’s sexual assault kit (SAK) tracking system. Since its inception in May 2022, 3,458 SAKs have been entered into the SAK tracking system. This system provides
Madison, Wis. – More Housing Wisconsin (MHW), a partnership between the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Builders Association, and Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, today released the fourth in a series of briefing papers which serves as a toolkit to lay the
Milwaukee, Wis. – If you are planning an upcoming trip, keep an eye out for hotel booking scams. BBB Scam Tracker continues to receive reports of travelers falling victim to lookalike websites. Always confirm you are on the right website before making hotel reservations. How
FORMER WISCONSIN STATE LEGISLATURE STAFFER, KATRINA BLOSSOM MORRISON, ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR 12TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT MILWAUKEE, WI — Following the lead of State Representative LaKeshia Myers, Katrina Blossom Morrison excited to announce her candidacy for the 12th Assembly District in the August
De Pere, WI – Businessman, political outsider, and Trump-endorsed conservative Tony Wied leads with 71% in a new straw poll released by the Wisconsin College Republicans. “This poll shows us what we know to be true. The people of WI-08 are tired of career politicians and ready to send a Trump-endorsed conservative
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, today announced a major step forward in supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with the launch of the Wisconsin Investment Fund, a public-private venture capital initiative that will initially invest $100 million in startup businesses throughout
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has mailed the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey to all licensed dairy producers in the state. The department asks dairy producers to return the survey by June 30, 2024. The 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey includes about
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI MAY 29, 2024 — A complaint filed on Tuesday with the State of Wisconsin Ethics Commission and the Racine District Attorney against Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot alleges misconduct in public office for his role in the illegal dumping of thousands of tons of pond waste from
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities, which will take place Oct. 5-13, 2024. To be part of the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities program, landowners must have at least
Today, Waukesha County Assistant District Attorney Zach Wittchow announced his candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 6. Having worked side-by-side with law enforcement officials throughout his career, Zach has a proven track record in public safety and a reputation for getting justice for crime victims. With over a decade
APPLETON, WI – Today, Roger Roth secured a place on the ballot for both elections in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The Roth for Wisconsin campaign collected over 1,700 signatures in less than two weeks after Governor Evers called a special election in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. “I am humbled by the support we
Barca will flip WI-01 blue and help take back the House majority Today, the DCCC announced that Peter Barca has been added to the committee’s highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Barca, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed to continue building
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The Badger Project and Invisible Institute have sued the Wisconsin Department of Justice seeking access to the names and employment history of all certified law enforcement officers in the state. The organizations are represented by the Wisconsin Transparency Project the University of Illinois First Amendment Clinic. Most states release this information, a… Please log in to
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, André Jacque filed over 1,600 signatures to secure a place on the ballot for the upcoming special election for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The swift response from dedicated supporters across the district highlights the strength of his grassroots campaign. “The calling of this special election
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced an update that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2024 Drug Take Back. A correction to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) data shows Wisconsin collected the most unwanted medications
EAGLE, Wis. – Experience the mysterious magic of a Scandinavian “Midsomer,” or Midsummer, celebration at Old World Wisconsin. This new evening event for adults 21 and above takes place at Old World Wisconsin on Saturday, June 15 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. An ancient seasonal tradition in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. -In case you missed it, over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, President Donald Trump proudly endorsed Congressman Van Orden in his bid for re-election to serve the people of Wisconsin’s Third District. In response to President Trump’s endorsement, Congressman Van Orden released the following statement: “I am
Washington, D.C. — Russ Feingold, president of the American Constitution Society (ACS), announced this week that he is stepping down from his position in April 2025. “It is an honor to lead the American Constitution Society at such a crucial time for our democracy,” said Feingold. “The last four years have seen
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison as a special guest at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Chair Harrison will address delegates during the convention’s main session the evening of June 8th. “Wisconsin Democrats have
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today is celebrating two years of Wisconsin’s sexual assault kit (SAK) tracking system. Since its inception in May 2022, 3,458 SAKs have been entered into the SAK tracking system. This system provides sexual assault survivors with transparency regarding the status and location
Madison, Wis. – More Housing Wisconsin (MHW), a partnership between the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Builders Association, and Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, today released the fourth in a series of briefing papers which serves as a toolkit to lay the foundation for making informed, local housing policy decisions. To increase
Milwaukee, Wis. – If you are planning an upcoming trip, keep an eye out for hotel booking scams. BBB Scam Tracker continues to receive reports of travelers falling victim to lookalike websites. Always confirm you are on the right website before making hotel reservations. How the scam works You search for hotels in the city
FORMER WISCONSIN STATE LEGISLATURE STAFFER, KATRINA BLOSSOM MORRISON, ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR 12TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT MILWAUKEE, WI — Following the lead of State Representative LaKeshia Myers, Katrina Blossom Morrison excited to announce her candidacy for the 12th Assembly District in the August Primary. Morrison states, “The 12th Assembly District has been my cherished