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Dept. of Transportation: Safety plans announced for WIS 82 / IA 9 Mississippi River Bridge demolition on Friday

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, are providing details of the planned implosion on Friday, Dec. 19 for the WIS 82 / IA 9 Mississippi River Bridge project. The implosion and removal of the

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Wisconsin Catholic Conference: Celebrates Wisconsin Supreme Court victory for Diocese of Superior Catholic Charities Bureau

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, celebrates today’s victory for the Diocese of Superior Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB) at the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Wisconsin Supreme Court this morning ordered that CCB and

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League of Women Voters of Appleton-Fox Cities: Honors fair maps advocate with Making Democracy Work Award

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

(APPLETON-FOX CITIES, WI) — Long-standing advocate for fair voting district maps and former Wisconsin State Assembly Representative Penny Bernard-Schaber was honored with the Making Democracy Work Awards by the League of Women Voters of Appleton-Fox Cities at its Holiday Brunch

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Sen. Felzkowski: Announced as chair of Senate Special Committee on Oversight on the Department of Justice

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

Madison, WI – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced the creation of the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice to investigate outside influence at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) will

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Sen. LeMahieu: State Senate announces Special Committee on Oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Justice

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

MADISON… Today, the Senate Committee on Organization formally announced the creation of the Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice (SCODOJ). The committee will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the operations, priorities, and external influences affecting the Wisconsin

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Republican Legislature’s refusal to fund schools gives Wisconsinites unwelcome gift: Higher property taxes

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

MADISON, Wis. — Just in time for the holidays, and as Trump’s tariffs and Republicans’ MAGA budget bill increase everyday living costs, Wisconsinites are opening up their mail to find yet another increasing cost: their property tax bill. Republicans’ cruel actions

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Reps. Dittrich, Tusler: Wisconsin legislators condemn worldwide antisemitism

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

Madison – Representatives Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) and Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) issued the following joint statement in response to the terrorist attack on those gathering to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. It is with profound sadness

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Gov. Evers: Slams President Trump for new federal efforts to undermine Wisconsin’s artificial intelligence laws that protect kids and families

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

Governor warns President Trump and Republicans in Congress of serious consequences for kids and families if they proceed with efforts to preempt state AI laws and punish states like Wisconsin for tackling harmful uses of the emerging technology MADISON —

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Dept. of Transportation: Urges safe driving, implements strategies to reduce wrong-way driving on Wisconsin roads

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is urging drivers to stay alert and make safe choices behind the wheel as dangerous driving behaviors continue to be an issue on Wisconsin roads. Preventable behaviors, including wrong-way driving, contribute to an unacceptable

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Tiffany campaign: Releases statement on rising property taxes and launches statewide digital buy

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor of Wisconsin, announced a new paid media effort as property tax bills land in mailboxes across the state. Wisconsinites are feeling the full impact of Governor Evers’ 400-year property tax increase, created through

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Charts course for 2026 at 95th Annual Convention

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Wisconsin Farmers Union members, delegates, and guests gathered December 12–14 in Wisconsin Dells for the organization’s 95th Annual State Convention. The weekend brought together family farmers and rural advocates for grassroots policymaking, leadership development, member recognition,

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Slams Republican price hikes on health care as open enrollment ends for ACA marketplace coverage

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

Republicans’ price hike for January 1st is locked in for 275,000 working and middle-class Wisconsinites WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called out President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans for doing nothing to stop 275,000 Wisconsinites’ health care

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Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Holiday shoppers hit with surprise tariff bills as toy and gift prices surge ahead of Christmas

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

Tariffs backed by Reps. Steil and Van Orden are raising costs on everything from gifts to groceries—and families are paying the price MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, families are getting an unwelcome surprise this holiday season: costly

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Ebben campaign: New: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna endorses Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben in WI-07

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13). Rep. Luna is a member of the House Oversight, and Foreign Affairs Committees, and is a United States Air Force veteran. In

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Tollefson campaign: Brandy Tollefson announces bid for 88th Assembly District

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

DE PERE, Wis. – Today, School Board Member Brandy Tollefson (D-De Pere) announced her candidacy for the 88th Assembly District. Tollefson currently serves as the Treasurer for the Unified School District of De Pere School Board and works as an

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WisDems: As ACA open enrollment ends, Wisconsinites see premiums skyrocket

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

A 60 year old couple in Barron County could see their premiums increase by $33,152 Over 300,000 Wisconsinites rely on the ACA MADISON, Wis. — Today, ACA open enrollment for 2026 is coming to a close, and due to the GOP’s  purposeful

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeks nominations for 2025 Ethical Hunter Award

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

Award Nominations Due Jan. 31 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field.

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition sue Trump Administration over unlawful new $100K fee for H-1B visa

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul last week joined a coalition of 19 other states in suing the Trump Administration over its unlawful policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions that could undermine research, innovation, and healthcare in

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UW-Stout: Fall commencement scheduled Dec. 20 for more than 525 graduates

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

Chancellor, students, alumni to speak in two ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse Menomonie, Wis. – Fall commencement will be held for 527 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 20, at University of Wisconsin-Stout.  A total of 399 undergraduate and 128 graduate students will

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Dept. of Administration: Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance payments are once again supporting Wisconsin residents

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

State Expects to Help 185,000 Households This Heating Season Madison, Wis. –  Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) has begun making payments, and that benefits are once again available for eligible Wisconsin residents needing

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