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Washington County: Washington County completes sale of former UW-M at Washington County Campus

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

WEST BEND, Wis. — Washington County completed the sale of the former UW-M at Washington County campus to Ozaukee Christian School/FaithRidge, bringing the property under new ownership and opening the door for its next chapter as a school serving area

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Progressives for Democracy in America, Young Progressive Democrats of America: PDA and YPDA endorse Francesca Hong for Governor of Wisconsin

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

MILWAUKEE — Progressives for Democracy in America (PDA) and Young Progressive Democrats of America (YPDA) proudly endorse Francesca Hong for Governor of Wisconsin. We have never been so thrilled to endorse a gubernatorial candidate. We are confident that when elected,

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Power Wisconsin Forward, Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: Wisconsin residents oppose gas plants proposed to power big tech’s data centers

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

MILWAUKEE – Invenergy is planning to build two expensive new methane gas plants to power data centers in Wisconsin, with the goal of selling them to We Energies, despite the health, environmental and energy-cost consequences for Wisconsin communities. The two

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Responsible Energy Alliance: Wisconsin PSC overwhelmed with public comments encouraging tejection of ATC’s Transmission Line Application

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

Port Washington, Wis. – The window for public comments regarding the completeness of American Transmission Company’s application to build new 345 kV transmission lines through Ozaukee and Washington counites, in order to service the Port Washington hyperscale AI data center,

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City of Milwaukee: Vacant Downtown Milwaukee office space to be converted into 200+ new homes 

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

MILWAUKEE – A vacant downtown Milwaukee office tower will be transformed into 220 new homes under a proposal from the City of Milwaukee Department of City Development (DCD) to establish tax incremental district (TID) 137 (310W East Tower).  310W Wisconsin

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Power Wisconsin Forward, Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin: Wisconsin residents oppose gas plants proposed to power big tech’s data centers

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

MILWAUKEE — The following statements were issued today regarding Invenergy planning to build two expensive methane gas plant projects in Wisconsin – the Foundry Ridge gas plant in Darien, Wisconsin (Docket 9835-CE-100) and the Red Oak Ridge gas plant in

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Van Orden joins Vice President JD Vance at White House roundtable on eliminating government fraud

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Vice President JD Vance, members of Congress, and senior Trump Administration officials at the White House for a roundtable focused on eliminating fraud. The discussion focused on strengthening efforts to root out fraud

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WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joins Wisconsin in lawsuit, temporarily blocking federal cuts to school mental health funding

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Attorney General Josh Kaul recently joined a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump Department of Education in response to the termination of grant funding for programs providing mental health services to students, which the Department claimed “conflicted with the

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Over $10 million in MAGA billionaire cash shelled out to Tom Tiffany after he changed laws to benefit them

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Campaign finance reports have exposed that Congressman Tom Tiffany, who is also Republicans’ presumptive nominee for Wisconsin governor, has in recent months benefitted from more than $10 million in campaign cash from MAGA billionaires after he rigged the

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UnityPoint Health – Meriter: Launches innovative Cardiac Procedure Unit

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

MADISON, WI – UnityPoint Health – Meriter today announced the opening of its new Cardiac Procedure Unit, a facility designed to deliver faster, more personalized cardiac care for Dane County residents. This unit will now serve as the primary destination

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Bennett campaign: Juliana Bennett earns endorsement from The Collective PAC

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

MADISON, WI — Juliana Bennett, candidate for Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District, today announced she has earned the endorsement of The Collective PAC, the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political representation at every level of government. The

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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: WMC announces legislative award recipients

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – announced Wednesday the 72 lawmakers who have been awarded the organization’s prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. The award recognizes state legislators who demonstrated a strong

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U.S. Rep. Wied: Wied introduces resolution recognizing small firearm manufacturers 

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced a resolution this week to recognize the contributions of small business firearm manufacturers to our economy and designate the month of August as National Shooting Sports Month. “Wisconsin is home to many

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Moran roll out comprehensive bill to reform and strengthen 340B Drug Discount program

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) led their colleagues, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Boozman (R-AK), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) – members of the Senate 340B Bipartisan Working Group

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UW-Stout Polytechnic: Student’s sustainable vision takes root through native plantings on UW-Stout Polytechnic campus

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

A UW-Stout Polytechnic student is applying personal enthusiasm and academic experience to an on-campus summer job designing and creating landscapes that add native plants to the university grounds. The landscapes will enhance the beauty and sustainability of several campus locations,

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LIBRE Initiative-Wisconsin: Latino org endorses five state legislative candidates ahead of November election

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

Milwaukee, WI — The LIBRE Initiative-Wisconsin, the largest center-right Latino organization in the state, announced the endorsement of five candidates for the Wisconsin State Legislature, backing a slate of policy champions committed to expanding opportunity for families, small business owners, and

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin demands military release its investigation into iranian attack that killed 6 servicemembers

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

ASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding the U.S. military release its investigation into a March drone strike on a U.S. military post at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait that killed six servicemembers and injured dozens of others.

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SEIU Wisconsin: SEIU Wisconsin Healthcare and Service Workers endorse Francesca Hong for Governor

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — SEIU Wisconsin is proud to endorse Francesca Hong for Governor of Wisconsin. Hong, a longtime advocate and fighter for the working class, is committed to building back strong labor protections by overturning Act 10 and so-called “Right-to-Work”

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL sues to stop unconstitutional online sports gambling law

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), representing two taxpayer associations, filed a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin Act 247, the new law that legalizes statewide mobile sports betting through Wisconsin’s tribal gaming system. This new sports gambling monopoly violates

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Be aware of alternative health insurance plans

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) advises Wisconsinites to use caution when considering the purchase of alternatives to comprehensive health insurance plans. These plans are often marketed to consumers as “non-Marketplace plans” or “private health

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