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GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin: At first-ever GROWW Town Hall, western Wisconsin residents organize to shape the next legislature

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

Baldwin, Wis. — More than 80 members of GROWW (GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin) gathered Saturday alongside eight candidates for the Wisconsin Legislature to begin what organizers describe as a long-term effort to win a state-level change for western Wisconsin communities.

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U.S. Dept. of Rural Development Wisconsin: USDA Rural Development Wisconsin celebrates National Homeownership Month

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

(Stevens Point, Wis., June 8, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting Rural Development’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County: Important Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County update

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

We are deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of our President and CEO, Michael Johnson. Michael Johnson was an extraordinary leader and a valued part of our organization and community. He brought passion, integrity, and a deep commitment to the

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Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR snnounces 2026 spring turkey season results

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 47,725 birds this season, 8.6% above the 5-year average of 43,953. This spring marks 50 years since

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Milwaukee Public Schools: MPS rolls out grant-funded electric school buses to tackle rising fuel costs, improve air quality

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, EdD, today announced a major step forward in the district’s modernization of student transportation with the rollout of electric school buses. The initiative, in partnership with district transportation providers Wisconsin Central, Lakeside (Student

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Cooke campaign: American Postal Workers Union of Wisconsin endorses Rebecca Cooke for Congress

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, is announcing the support of another labor union, the American Postal Workers Union of Wisconsin. “I’m so proud to have the support of APWU of Wisconsin

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Sen. Hutton: Statement on UW Regents’ approval of tuition increase 

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield), chairman of the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, issued the following statement regarding the UW Board of Regents’ vote to increase tuition for a fourth consecutive year: “Wisconsin’s public universities are

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Fair Wisconsin PAC: Endorses Jordan Roman in Assembly District 12

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

Today, Fair Wisconsin PAC announced their endorsement of Jordan Roman in Assembly District 12. Roman is challenging incumbent representative Russell Goodwin. Rep. Goodwin who voted for a k-12 transgender athlete ban on March 20th, 2025  This was a vote in

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Barnes campaign: On CNN And MSNOW, Mandela Barnes responds to Trump farm stop in Wisconsin, talks about plans to lower costs

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

Barnes on CNN With Dana Bash: Wisconsin Farmers Are Struggling “Because Of Donald Trump’s Poor Decision Making, And Tom Tiffany Has Been With Him Every Step Of The Way.”On MS NOW’s The Weekend: Barnes Says Tiffany Doing Bidding of President

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Kids Forward: Wisconsin’s affordability crisis & racial inequities hurt kids & families

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

Madison, WI — The affordability crisis isn’t the only thing holding Wisconsin families back; racial inequities are preventing too many children from getting a fair shot. This is according to data supporting the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of

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Badger Boys State: Develops Wisconsin’s next generation of leaders

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — 6/8/2026  — More than 680 of Wisconsin’s top high school students are participating in Badger Boys State next week, one of the nation’s premier youth leadership and government education programs. Sponsored by the Wisconsin American Legion, the

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin Invasive Species Council announces Invasive Species Action Awards winners

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2026 Invasive Species Action Awards, presented by the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council during Invasive Species Action Month. The governor-appointed Council advises the DNR and the state legislature on

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Karas campaign: Democrat moves to throw out 2,937 voter signatures and keep Green candidate off the ballot

Monday, Jun 8, 2026

MUSKEGO, WI — Pete Karas, the Green Party candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, filed a response with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) over the weekend asking it to throw out a challenge that would invalidate thousands of signatures and keep

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HOT Government: Child exploitation ring operated inside of Sheriff’s department

Monday, Jun 8, 2026
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Burgelis campaign: Burgelis emerges as standout voice at First Congressional District Democratic Candidate Forum

Friday, Jun 5, 2026

KENOSHA, WI — Congressional candidate Peter Burgelis delivered a strong and energetic performance Friday evening at the First Congressional District Democratic Candidate Forum, presenting a clear vision for defeating Bryan Steil and restoring leadership that puts working families first. Addressing

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Barnes campaign: Donald Trump and Tom Tiffany fly into Wisconsin to talk about DC

Friday, Jun 5, 2026

Donald Trump came to Chippewa Falls today to meet with farmers, and while he didn’t fall asleep during this meeting, that actually might have been better. I sat down with a dozen family farmers in the same county as Trump’s event earlier

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to pass legislation Stopping Child Care Fraud scams

Friday, Jun 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026. “Child care assistance programs are intended to support working families, not fraudsters exploiting the system,” said Congressman Fitzgerald.

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Rep. Sinicki: Congratulates Nikayla Washington, South Milwaukee 7th Grader, for National STEM Award

Friday, Jun 5, 2026

SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, State Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) attended a student STEM showcase at South Milwaukee Middle School. The young innovators and their STEM teacher, Isabel Mendiola, demonstrated their projects for classmates, teachers, and parents in a culmination

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Karas campaign: Pete Karas files for Governor in 2030 — because apparently the Democrats need a reminder of how democracy works

Friday, Jun 5, 2026

MUSKEGO, WI — Pete Karas, the Wisconsin Green Party’s 2026 candidate for Secretary of State, has a message for the Democrats who challenged his nomination papers: thanks for the motivation. Karas announced today that he has filed to run for Governor

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Burgelis campaign: Statement

Friday, Jun 5, 2026
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