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Democratic Governors Association: David Crowley Kicks Off General Election With Momentum as Extreme MAGA Congressman Tiffany Falls Flat

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

While extreme MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany spent the first week of the general election dodging questions about whether he will campaign with Trump, and getting called out for being a “lockstep supporter of the unpopular president’s lurch toward authoritarianism,” David Crowley spent the

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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin: Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Trump from Hiding Troop Deaths and Injuries from Iran War

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Trump Administration attempts to hide the true cost of the Iran war from the American people, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Troops in War Act to stop President

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Portage County Deer Farm Confirmed with CWD

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Portage County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in

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Van Orden campaign: Van Orden Statement on Cooke’s Financial Disclosures

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

LA CROSSE. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement after Rebecca Cooke filed her financial disclosure two days after the primary. “Rebecca Cooke has spent six years building a political persona around being the struggling waitress just trying

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Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin Department of Justice Sues Trump Administration and Secures Order Blocking Unlawful Demands for Personal Information of CDL Drivers

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has joined a coalition in filing two lawsuits against the Trump administration for demanding production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 million Commercial Driver’s

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Crawford County Deer Farm Confirmed with CWD

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Crawford County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in

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Sen. Bob Wirch: Wirch Statement on the Passing of Bishop Lawrence Kirby

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

Madison – Following the passing of Bishop Lawrence Kirby, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of Bishop Lawrence Kirby. St. Paul Missionary Baptist is the oldest black church in Wisconsin,

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State Senate Democratic Committee: Tax Fraud In 2 States, Voting In Georgia, Michele Magadance Skinner Is Ineligible For Elected Office In Wisconsin

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

MADISON, WI – A new report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel established that, in addition to defrauding taxpayers in both Wisconsin and Georgia, perennial Republican candidate Michele Magadance Skinner established residency and voted in the 2021 runoff election in Georgia. Registering to vote in Georgia

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Dept. of Natural Resources: 2026 Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations Available For Purchase Aug. 17

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations for the 2026 gun deer season will be available for purchase online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations starting at 10 a.m. on

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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin: Baldwin, Blumenthal Lead Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin Rescind Cancelation of Lifesaving Research Grants That Improve Patient Safety & Care

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led 28 of their Democratic colleagues in the Senate in demanding that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse the Department’s destructive cancelations

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Dept. of Natural Resources: No helmets, no seatbelts top factors in fatal ATV/UTV crashes so far in 2026

Friday, Aug 14, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) statistics show the lack of wearing helmets and using seatbelts are the primary causes of the 29 fatal ATV/UTV incidents so far in 2026. Wisconsin leads the nation in fatal ATV/UTV incidents. A

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Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC: Varnam wins Republican Primary for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

Former Mayor of Lancaster David Varnam was victorious Tuesday in the Republican primary for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor. The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC made a sole endorsement of Varnam in the race, and he made the pro-life issue a focus

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Clark campaign: Challenge: 7 debates across the 7th Congressional District

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

NORTHERN WI. Today, Democratic nominee for Congress Fred Clark issued a public challenge to his Republican opponent, Michael Alfonso: 7 debates across the 7th Congressional District before November 3rd. “Everyone with a pulse knows our politics are broken,” said Clark.

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Dept. of Transportation: All traffic to shift onto newly constructed northbound I-39/90/94 bridge over the Wisconsin River, Columbia County

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

A major milestone has been reached on the I-39/90/94 Wisconsin River Bridge project with completion of the new northbound bridge over the Wisconsin River. Beginning the night of Wednesday, August 19, all I-39/90/94 traffic will be shifted onto the newly constructed

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Democratic Governor’s Association: MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany can’t answer how he’ll differentiate himself from unpopular Trump

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

On the first day of Wisconsin’s general election, MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany just couldn’t escape questions about his lockstep loyalty to Donald Trump. In two separate interviews with Milwaukee’s WISN12 and CBS58, Congressman Tiffany was asked about his ties to Trump and whether

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Cooke campaign: Rebecca Cooke, running to unseat Derrick Van Orden, to join Forward for Wisconsin Unity Tour rallies

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

Following Tuesday’s primary, Rebecca Cooke, the Democratic nominee in Wisconsin’s 3rd congressional district, will join Forward for Wisconsin Unity Tour rallies in La Crosse and Eau Claire. Both rallies will also include Democratic Gubernatorial nominee David Crowley, Lieutenant Governor nominee

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Committee to Protect Health Care: Wisconsin physicians share what Tiffany governorship would mean for health care

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

MADISON — After U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany won the Republican primary election for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday, doctors from across Wisconsin gathered virtually to discuss what his agenda could mean for health care in the state. Tiffany voted for HR1,

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Second Harvest of Southern Wisconsin: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin welcomes new board member and announces FY27 Board Leadership

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

Madison, WI, August 13, 2026 – Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin has announced the addition of a new board member and its Board of Directors leadership for fiscal year 2027 (“FY27”). Brian Hagen joined the Second Harvest Board of Directors

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Dane County: Dane County recognizes National Emergency Management Awareness Month

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

Dane County – Today, County Executive Melissa Agard proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month, underscoring the critical role that Dane County Emergency Management (DCEM) plays in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters throughout

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3rd CD Democrats: The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin congratulate our primary winners and thank all who ran!

Thursday, Aug 13, 2026

The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin congratulates the Democrats advancing to the general election in November. We look forward to working together to secure Democratic victories up and down the ballot and to deliver a Blue Trifecta for Wisconsin.  In

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