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MADISON, Wis. — Five years after MAGA Republicans’ violent and criminal attack on our Capitol and democracy, some right-wing candidates in Wisconsin’s biggest elections of 2026 are still haunted by their involvement in the events of January 6 and the close

WATCH: Ad highlights how Van Orden’s support for ending health care tax credits is driving up costs for families across Wisconsin’s 3rd District LA CROSSE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin has launched a new seven-figure paid media campaign this week with TV

Popular Healthcare Reform Has Potential to Drive Down Costs Madison, WI – Momentum continues to build behind legislation to empower patients as the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs prepares to hold a public hearing on Wednesday,

Statement from former Ambassador and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett re Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin stepping down: “Peter Feigin has been a tremendous leader in our city and state. We worked together to redevelop the vacant Park East corridor, built

CRANDON, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) visited the School District of Crandon to meet with school administrators, teachers, and students to discuss the recent reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program.  The visit followed the passage of S.

Forward Analytics today announced Kevin M. Dospoy’s appointment as director of the organization. Dospoy brings extensive experience in public policy research, data analysis, and local government finance. In his new role, Dospoy will lead Forward Analytics’ research and analytical efforts,

MADISON, WI – Starting the new year off right, State Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein has endorsed Charly Ray and his campaign for State Senate in Wisconsin’s 25th district. Charly Ray is a North Woods resident, business owner, and community leader who

MADISON ­– State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) will host two constituent office hour sessions this January in Marshall and Deerfield. The details for the sessions are as follows: Monday, January 26 12:00pm to 1:00pm Marshall Community Library 605 Waterloo

MADISON – The Government of Japan has committed to investing $550 billion in the United States and there is an organized effort underway to attract some of that money to Wisconsin. The Wisconsin-Japan Strategic Partnership (WJSIP) was formed late last year

Student team builds functional nonstandard pallet stacker to be implemented, replicated in company’s facilities Menomonie, Wis. – A team of engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout designed an innovative nonstandard pallet stacker for Arcadia-based Ashley Furniture, which plans to quickly

Governor Walz’s shock resignation confirms his Administration is Complicit on Handling an Exploding Public Assistance Fraud Scandal that is Hurting Neurodivergent Minnesotans.  OCONOMOWOC, WISC. – Governor Tim Walz (D-Minnesota) announced on the morning of January 5, 2026, that he will

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding an announcement made by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today regarding his political future: “Tim has always been a good friend and a good neighbor to us across the river, and I’m

Profile highlights Rodriguez’s ER nurse-to–lieutenant governor journey and her plan to lower costs for Wisconsin families MILWAUKEE, WI—A new in-depth profile in Shepherd Express spotlights Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez’s case for addressing the affordability pressures squeezing Wisconsin families and the

Baiting And Feeding Ban Extended MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Clark County. The deer was a hunter-harvested adult doe and

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is asking for help in showing our appreciation to veterans for their service and sacrifice by sending Valentine’s Day cards to veterans living in WDVA facilities. “In three years, we’ve been

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 5, 2026 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that USDA RD is investing nearly $40 million to help the Town of Campbell install a new water utility system.

SUN PRAIRIE, WI – AARP Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that the City of Sun Prairie has been officially accepted as a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The Network is an affiliate of the  World Health Organization’s

MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin today announces the appointment of Jan Wilberg of Milwaukee to a two-year term on the organization’s Executive Council – a top volunteer position within the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that has more than 800,000 members statewide

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 96,000 acres in Monroe, Shawano, and Sheboygan counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2026. With these additions, there are 54 AEAs