WisDems: FLASHBACK FRIDAY: One year ago Van Orden called for VA cuts
MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, Derrick Van Orden called for VA staffing cuts at a congressional hearing, asking Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, “So when are we going to cut the VA?” Van Orden then told Collins that he hoped cuts
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Tom Tiffany casts deciding vote to continue unpopular war in Iran
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, MAGA Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany cast the deciding vote to allow Trump’s unpopular and costly war of choice in Iran to continue with no added oversight as Wisconsinites continue to feel the consequences. Since Trump
Gov. Evers: Continues to seek applicants for Oconto County district attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers previously announced on March 25, 2026, that he is seeking applicants for Oconto County District Attorney. The governor announced today that he is accepting applications on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled. The appointment will
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Milwaukee VA Medical Center receives funding for continued infrastructure improvements
MILWAUKEE – The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding for other facility improvement projects in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The funding is part
UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics: AMA Whitewater wins Case Competition at 2026 AMA International Collegiate Conference
WHITEWATER, Wis. – April 13, 2026 Students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) American Marketing Association chapter (AMA Whitewater) earned international recognition, winning first-place in the AMA Collegiate Case Competition at the AMA International Collegiate
Dept. of Revenue: Collections, April FY2026
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Urges ATV/UTV operators to prep for a safe season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds riders to earn their ATV/UTV safety certification by completing an approved course. ATV/UTV operators at least 12 years old and born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, are required to
WisDems: Wisconsin Republicans pay more to travel to the WisGOP convention
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans are traveling from across the state to the Wisconsin Dells this weekend for their annual convention, but will face steeper fuel prices for their trip because they rubber-stamped the Trump administration’s illegal war with Iran. “Nearly three
Barnes campaign: Doubles down on promise to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional maps
Washington Post: Following Gutting Of Voting Rights Act, “Barnes Is Pledging To Enter Wisconsin Into The Redistricting Fight As Soon As He Can” The Nation & Cap Times Editors: “Mandela Barnes Has The Right Idea.” Since day one of the campaign, Mandela Barnes has consistently called for redrawing Wisconsin’s unfair congressional
Ebben campaign: New: Lincoln County Sheriff Ken Schneider endorses Jessi Ebben in WI-07
STANLEY, WI – Today, Republican congressional candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th District, Jessi Ebben, announced the endorsement of Lincoln County Sheriff Ken Schneider. He joins seven other county sheriffs from the 7th congressional district who have endorsed her campaign. Sheriff Schneider has served
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrates Endangered Species Day
MADISON, Wis. – Together with partners across the state and beyond, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Endangered Species Day today, May 15, 2026. Endangered Species Day is an opportunity to recognize the successful recovery of species like bald
Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators: Two Wisconsin superintendents elected to AASA Governing Board
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators is pleased to announce that two Wisconsin superintendents have been elected to serve on the Governing Board of AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Dr. Tremayne Clardy, superintendent of the Verona
Village of McFarland: McFarland Police Department will not move forward with purchase of automated license plate reader technology
The Department informed Flock Safety of its decision in light of a shrinking database in Dane County and input from residents MCFARLAND, Wis. – The McFarland Police Department will not move forward with a planned purchase of automated license plate
Dept. of Natural Resources: Extreme fire danger Friday, May 15, 2026
Red Flag Warning Issued For 11 Northern Wisconsin Counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Friday, May 15, 2026 from noon to
A Better Wisconsin Together: Out-of-touch Wisconsin Republicans to put dysfunction on full display at annual party convention
MADISON, Wis. — Amid massive discontent with MAGA policies driving up costs, cratering poll numbers for Donald Trump, massive Spring electoral losses, state Senate and Assembly leadership abandoning their posts instead of facing the the voters, public disagreements with their presumptive
UW-Milwaukee: To award more than 3,200 degrees at commencement May 17
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 3,200 degrees at its 134th commencement on Sunday, May 17, at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Degrees will be awarded at two ceremonies, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Rep. Moses: Votes for failed $1.8 billion tax relief package
Madison… Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) praised the Special Session Bill on Surplus Payments and Property Tax Relief, a plan that would have returned $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s budget surplus directly to taxpayers through rebate checks, property tax relief, and tax
WisDems: Chair statement on the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s state convention
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s state convention, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “The Republican Party of Wisconsin is kicking off their convention in chaos — only a week removed from
Sapik campaign: Endorsed by Ashland Police Chief Hagstrom
Retired Police Chief Hagstrom on Sapik, “No one will work harder” [Lake Nebagamon, WI…] The Sapik for Senate campaign today announced the endorsement of Bill Hagstrom, former Police Chief of the City of Ashland. Chief Hagstrom served as Chief of