Varnam campaign: Former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam announces campaign for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin
Lancaster, WI (September 25, 2025) – Former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam officially announced his candidacy this morning for the 2026 Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. “Two of my most important titles are husband and father. I am concerned about
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Jefferson County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal
UW-Eau Claire: Raptors to be focus of Thursdays at the U
Abbey Krumrie, co-founder of River Valley Raptors Inc., is the featured speaker for the Thursdays at the U series Oct. 2 at the University of Wisconsin – Barron County. Abbey Krumrie and an owl friend She will present “Raptors of the Driftless”
Washington County: Urges regulatory reform to protect lake homeowners facing restrictive state floodplain rules
WEST BEND, WI – In response to mounting concerns from Druid Lake property owners, Washington County is taking a strong stance against Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulations that could drastically impact the future of dozens of homes and families
UW-Green Bay: Mental Health America Lakeshore launch Addiction Recovery Certificate Program to meet growing need
Green Bay, Wis. — Addiction continues to pose a serious public health challenge across Wisconsin, with the state experiencing a sharp rise in substance-related harms. Statewide, alcohol-induced deaths have surged by 142% over the past two decades, and synthetic opioid fatalities—primarily linked to
Wisconsin GOP: launches ChrisTaylorForWI.com to expose radical progressive Chris Taylor’s extreme agenda
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin launched ChrisTaylorForWI.com to highlight Chris Taylor’s radical policies and inconsistent record. The site highlights her far-left record as one of the most liberal state legislators, her backtracking on policies, and her unfitness for the
Gov. Evers: DVA announce nine organizations to receive Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grants
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), today announced nine nonprofit organizations are receiving funding through the Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant program. The grants will support nonprofit efforts to promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services that enhance the
WisDems: ICYMI: Tom Tiffany refuses to say if he’d veto six-week abortion ban bill
MADISON, Wis. — To kick off his campaign, Tom Tiffany went on live radio to proclaim that the six-week abortion ban bill he cosponsored in Congress is not his current position, and that instead he supports Wisconsin’s current law. Now, Tom Tiffany
Hulsey campaign: Former State Rep. Hulsey to run for governor as a democrat to protect his family and yours
Madison, WI– Former State Representative Brett Hulsey put his hat in the ring for the Wisconsin Governor’s race. “I am running for governor to make Wisconsin better for my family and yours. My grandkids and yours deserve the best schools,
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Forest Service invests $804,281 in MN, MA, ME, & WI to reduce wildfire risk to communities
Milwaukee, WI, Sept. 24, 2025 – Communities that have limited resources and face high risk from wildfire are getting additional support from the USDA Forest Service. In an announcement made today, states within the Eastern Region will receive $804,281 in Community Wildfire
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Statement on package of voting bills announced today
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities applauds the bipartisan work of Representatives Scott Krug (R )and Lee Snodgrass (D) for their joint press conference held earlier today to announce a package of proposed voting bills aimed at making
State Senate Democratic Committee: Republican lawmakers: “Time has run out” to help Wisconsin veterans
MADISON, WI – In a new Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, a Republican lawmaker said it is too late for elected officials to provide the funds necessary to support Wisconsin’s Veterans Outreach Recovery Program (VORP) and to save the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program
Weekly GOP radio address: The governor and his bureaucrats are taking away your voice
While you were enjoying a beautiful Wisconsin summer, Governor Evers and Democrats were in Madison, flexing the new powers the liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court gave them. What am I talking about? Administrative rules. Agencies like the DNR
Universities of Wisconsin: New policy would ensure all core general education courses transfer between universities
MADISON, Wis.—A new Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) policy would ensure that all core general education courses can transfer between each of the 13 UWs. The proposed Board of Regents policy, now being shared for comment at the UWs, is a
WisDems: Round Up: WisDems respond to Tariff Lover Tom’s run for governor
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WI-07 Rep. Tom Tiffany announced his candidacy for governor in an interview with right-wing radio host Dan O’Donnell. During the interview, Tiffany doubled down on his support for the GOP tariff taxes, which is already raising prices for
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on Trump Administration’s reforms to the H-1B program to protect American workers
OCONOMOWOC, WI – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after President Trump signed a Proclamation to reform the H-1B visa program to protect American workers. “Relying on foreign labor is not a long-term solution, it’s a broken system. If
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on Tom Tiffany’s campaign for governor
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. — On Wednesday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on Congressman Tom Tiffany’s decision to run for governor. “Wisconsin needs a governor who will work with President Trump in Madison like Congress is in Washington. Tony Evers
Rep. Hysell: Appointed to serve as ranking member on Assembly Committee on Judiciary
MADISON- Today, Representative Andrew Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) was appointed to serve as the ranking Democratic member on the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Judiciary. Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Green Bay) was also added as an additional committee member. Both Representatives Hysell and
Sen. Larson: The data center stampede is on, and Wisconsin is not prepared
Madison, WI – We now know the identity of the “Very Large Customer” WE Energies used to justify the need for a new, highly unpopular Oak Creek methane power plant – it’s Microsoft. The global tech conglomerate is in the process of
Dept. of Workforce Development: August local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for August 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for