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OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is crediting in-cell health monitoring technology with helping staff identify and respond to a serious medical emergency at the Winnebago County Jail. On May 15, 2026, a 61-year-old man was taken into custody

MADISON, Wis. – After 173 years of serving Wisconsin’s newspaper industry, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA) today announced it will adopt a new name: the Wisconsin NewsMedia Association (WNA).  The new name reflects the evolution of how Wisconsin news organizations deliver trusted

(Stevens Point, Wis., July 20, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is investing nearly $9 million to make necessary sewer system upgrades and water main replacements for the Village of Cedar Grove. The projects will benefit more than

NEW FRANKEN, WI — Republican State Senate candidate Nic Cravillion today announced he has earned the endorsement of the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association (DBA), Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy organization. The endorsement adds to Cravillion’s growing coalition of statewide support ahead of

Ahead of Wisconsin’s Primary Election on August 11, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes includes a

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives in calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to crack down on the misuse of dairy terms for plant-based products, which unfairly

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the Trump Administration for forcing coal plants to stay online, which will raise energy costs for Wisconsinites and impede the state’s ongoing clean energy efforts. A recent analysis outlined in the governor’s letter shows that

MILWAUKEE – The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year. The funding is part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has approved new changes to Wisconsin’s faculty approval process for nursing schools, allowing for qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) to teach clinical courses if they meet certain criteria. The emergency rule change follows a recommendation by the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcar… Please log in to

MADISON, WI (July 20, 2026) – A new Wisconsin Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report, produced by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center and released today, highlights responses from Wisconsin small business owners on a variety of issues compared to national ave… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com

As a Homeland Security practitioner, a veteran of our military and an emergency manager trained to handle crises ranging from terrorist attacks, pandemics to natural disasters, it is my job to assess risks and plan for them. In doing so,

NEW RICHMOND – The ACLU of Wisconsin filed a brief last Friday at the Western District of Wisconsin concerning a case in which a parent-led organization, New Richmond Parents for Strong Schools, are trying to push the New Richmond School

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is alerting the public about a possible multi-state fraud scheme targeting injured workers in which fraudsters trick individuals into participating in fake worker’s compensation hearings, leading the injured worker to believe

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than 23,400 Wisconsin State Park passes have been purchased while Wisconsinites renewed their annual vehicle registration online under a new cross-agency initiative announced by the governor and the Evers Administration just last month. Thanks

COTTAGE GROVE, WI – As Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley re-enters the race for governor, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) is announcing her endorsement of his campaign.  Statement by Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove): “Wisconsin needs a leader like David

MADISON – Senator Kelda Roys released her plan to responsibly end vouchers as Wisconsin’s next governor. The plan is a commonsense approach to end taxpayer funding of unaccountable private schools and return our tax dollars to local public schools that

OSHKOSH, WI—Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed July 20-26, 2026, as Aviation Week in Wisconsin in recognition of the world’s largest air show and aviation celebration. This will be the 73rd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture that takes place at

MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, endorses Wisconsin Senate District 1 candidate Nic Cravillion in the upcoming Fall Election. Cravillion was raised on a family farm in New Franken, Wis. He is an army

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Calvary Baptist Church in the National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 2026. The church was designed by prominent local architect William Wenzler and constructed in 1971, northwest

On Tuesday, July 21th, the Young Democrats of Wisconsin and the 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin will host the only Democratic Primary Forum for Wisconsin State Treasurer. Both Democratic candidates Dylan Helmenstine and Yee Leng Xiong will both be participating.