Wied campaign: Trump-endorsed conservative Tony Wied dominates straw
De Pere, WI – Businessman, political outsider, and Trump-endorsed conservative Tony Wied leads with 71% in a new straw poll released by the Wisconsin College Republicans. “This poll shows us what we know to be true. The people of WI-08 are tired
Gov. Evers, WEDC: Announce $100 million investment in Wisconsin startups and entrepreneurs
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, today announced a major step forward in supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with the launch of the Wisconsin Investment Fund, a public-private venture capital initiative
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Asks dairy producers to return survey this June
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has mailed the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey to all licensed dairy producers in the state. The department asks dairy producers to return the survey by June
A Better Mount Pleasant: Complaint filed with WEC and Racine DA against Village President and Assembly candidate David DeGroot
MOUNT PLEASANT, WI MAY 29, 2024 — A complaint filed on Tuesday with the State of Wisconsin Ethics Commission and the Racine District Attorney against Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot alleges misconduct in public office for his role in the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking landowners to host fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities, which will take place Oct. 5-13, 2024. To be part of the Gun Deer Hunt
Wittchow campaign: Waukesha County Prosecutor announces campaign for judge
Today, Waukesha County Assistant District Attorney Zach Wittchow announced his candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court, Branch 6. Having worked side-by-side with law enforcement officials throughout his career, Zach has a proven track record in public safety and a reputation
Roth campaign: Secures ballot access in Wisconsin’s 8th District
APPLETON, WI – Today, Roger Roth secured a place on the ballot for both elections in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The Roth for Wisconsin campaign collected over 1,700 signatures in less than two weeks after Governor Evers called a special election in Wisconsin’s
DCCC: Peter Barca added to DCCC’s coveted ‘Red to Blue’ program
Barca will flip WI-01 blue and help take back the House majority Today, the DCCC announced that Peter Barca has been added to the committee’s highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Barca,
USDA NASS: Wisconsin crop progress and condition
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WTP: Record lawsuit seeks basic police information from Wisconsin Dept. of Justice
The Badger Project and Invisible Institute have sued the Wisconsin Department of Justice seeking access to the names and employment history of all certified law enforcement officers in the state. The organizations are represented by the Wisconsin Transparency Project the University of Illinois First Amendment Clinic.
Jacque campaign: André Jacque submits over 1,600 signatures for WI-8 special election
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, André Jacque filed over 1,600 signatures to secure a place on the ballot for the upcoming special election for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The swift response from dedicated supporters across the district highlights the strength
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin ranks number one in the nation during Spring Drug Take Back Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced an update that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2024 Drug Take Back. A correction to the United States
Wisconsin Historical Society: New ‘Midsummer Celebration’ shares Scandinavian traditions at Old World Wisconsin
EAGLE, Wis. – Experience the mysterious magic of a Scandinavian “Midsomer,” or Midsummer, celebration at Old World Wisconsin. This new evening event for adults 21 and above takes place at Old World Wisconsin on Saturday, June 15 from 4:30 to 9 p.m.
Van Orden campaign: President Trump endorses Congressman Van Orden
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. -In case you missed it, over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, President Donald Trump proudly endorsed Congressman Van Orden in his bid for re-election to serve the people of Wisconsin’s Third District. In response to President Trump’s
ACS: President Russ Feingold to step down in 2025
Washington, D.C. — Russ Feingold, president of the American Constitution Society (ACS), announced this week that he is stepping down from his position in April 2025. “It is an honor to lead the American Constitution Society at such a crucial time for
WisDems: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison to address WisDems State Convention
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison as a special guest at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Chair Harrison will address delegates during the convention’s
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul celebrates two years of statewide sexual assault kit tracking system
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today is celebrating two years of Wisconsin’s sexual assault kit (SAK) tracking system. Since its inception in May 2022, 3,458 SAKs have been entered into the SAK tracking system. This system provides
More Housing Wisconsin: State organizations release solutions to housing crisis
Madison, Wis. – More Housing Wisconsin (MHW), a partnership between the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Builders Association, and Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, today released the fourth in a series of briefing papers which serves as a toolkit to lay the
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: How to avoid scams when booking a hotel online
Milwaukee, Wis. – If you are planning an upcoming trip, keep an eye out for hotel booking scams. BBB Scam Tracker continues to receive reports of travelers falling victim to lookalike websites. Always confirm you are on the right website before making hotel reservations. How
Morrison campaign: Former Wisconsin State Legislature staffer Katrina Blossom Morrison announces candidacy for 12th Assembly District
FORMER WISCONSIN STATE LEGISLATURE STAFFER, KATRINA BLOSSOM MORRISON, ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR 12TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT MILWAUKEE, WI — Following the lead of State Representative LaKeshia Myers, Katrina Blossom Morrison excited to announce her candidacy for the 12th Assembly District in the August