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Senator Baldwin Continues to Put Partisanship Ahead of Wisconsinites as Shutdown Drags into Longest in History

Senator Baldwin Continues to Put Partisanship Ahead of Wisconsinites as Shutdown Drags into Longest in History

MADISON, WI — As the government shutdown becomes the longest in American history, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Senator Tammy Baldwin for continuing to put partisan politics ahead of Wisconsin families and workers....

Owner:  Jeramey Jannene & Dave Reid
Wisconsin Awarded $15 Million for Corrections Projects

Wisconsin Awarded $15 Million for Corrections Projects

Photo: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers addresses the Wisconsin State Building Commission on Oct. 28. | Photo Credit: Anna Ihland, Legislative Photographer, Wisconsin State Legislature MADISON, Wisc. – On Oct. 28, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced...

Owner:  Torrey Sims
Milwaukee Police Chief touts new tool to crack down on reckless driving

Milwaukee Police Chief touts new tool to crack down on reckless driving

Milwaukee community leaders met Tuesday to discuss solutions to the city's reckless driving problem, including a new law that allows police to impound vehicles involved in such cases, even on a first offense.District Attorney Kent Lovern said, "I...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Senator Julian Bradley addresses Alzheimer's awareness and responds to local political discourse

Senator Julian Bradley addresses Alzheimer's awareness and responds to local political discourse

Senator Julian Bradley, a Republican representing Wisconsin’s 28th Senate district since 2021, addressed a range of topics in recent social media posts, including Alzheimer’s awareness, condolences to a grieving family, and criticism of local...

Owner:  Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron
Milwaukee County supervisors propose $150,000 for emergency food benefit funding

Milwaukee County supervisors propose $150,000 for emergency food benefit funding

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- There is more confusion and concern for the immediate future of food benefits after President Trump said on social media SNAP benefits will only be released when the government shutdown is resolved. It contradicts what he...

Owner:  Norman Shapiro
Military Avenue BID's plans for permanent farmers market home gain momentum
Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens joins holiday food drive amid government shutdown

Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens joins holiday food drive amid government shutdown

TO ENCOURAGE MORE DONATIONS. AS STUDENTS FROM BROOKFIELD CENTRAL IN WISCONSIN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL FILL UP HUNDREDS OF BOXES INSIDE THE FEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN WAREHOUSE, A POPULAR FACE IS DIGGING IN WITH THEM. CHARLIE BARNES, THE STAND...

Owner:  Hearst Family

Legal Notices for the Week of November 5 – November 11, 2025

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Governor vetoes in-person work mandate for state employees

Governor vetoes in-person work mandate for state employees

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has quashed a GOP-backed bill that would have ordered tens of thousands of state employees to work in-person most of the time. The original bill would have mandated in-person work for affected employees 100% of the time....

Owner:  Marcil-Black Family
Wisconsin DPI launches educator license revocation database

Wisconsin DPI launches educator license revocation database

The Wisconsin DPI has launched a new database in response to criticism over how the department handles educator misconduct investigations. MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a new database in response to...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Milwaukee County considers $150K funding for FoodShare lapse during shutdown

Milwaukee County considers $150K funding for FoodShare lapse during shutdown

Milwaukee County is considering a $150,000 emergency food assistance plan to address a federal funding gap. The proposal would use funds from the county's unallocated contingency balance to support residents on SNAP. Local officials have urged the...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
Wisconsin Humane Society asks for help after large surrender of cats

Wisconsin Humane Society asks for help after large surrender of cats

The Wisconsin Humane Society is asking for the public's help finding homes — both temporary and forever — for a large number of cats in the wake of an "unprecedented intake of animals," according to a Nov. 4 news release. On Oct. 31 alone, the...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
Wisconsin family sues Tesla over deadly crash

Wisconsin family sues Tesla over deadly crash

A grieving Wisconsin family is suing carmaker Tesla for the deaths of their parents. Five people were inside a Tesla car when it crashed in the town of Verona in November 2024, including Jeffrey and Michelle Bauer, of Crandon, Wisconsin. Nobody...

Owner:  Hearst Family
GOP lawmaker says bill redefining abortion is good politics, but also wants a total ban

GOP lawmaker says bill redefining abortion is good politics, but also wants a total ban

Signs at a pro-life rally outside of the Republican National Convention in 2024. (Photo by Baylor Spears/Wisconsin Examiner.) The Republican author of a bill that seeks to distinguish treatment for an ectopic pregnancy and other medical conditions...

Owner:  Bell Family
Dick Cheney's Wisconsin roots helped shape his path to political power

Dick Cheney's Wisconsin roots helped shape his path to political power

MILWAUKEE — Former Vice President Dick Cheney's rise to becoming one of the most influential political figures in modern American history began in an unlikely place: the politically turbulent Madison, Wisconsin, of the 1960s. Cheney died Monday at...

Owner:  The Scripps Family
Funding Shortfall Could Force Waitlist for Wisconsin Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Funding Shortfall Could Force Waitlist for Wisconsin Vocational Rehabilitation Program

(WISCONSIN) The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation says it may soon have to place new participants on a waitlist due to a funding shortfall. The division, which helps people with disabilities...

Owner:  Craig Karmazin
Here’s What Mamdani Has Promised to Do as Mayor. Can He Get It Done? 

Here’s What Mamdani Has Promised to Do as Mayor. Can He Get It Done? 

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani built his platform around a simple premise: The city is far too expensive, and he’s going to make it more affordable. From freezing rents and making buses free to boosting the minimum wage and increasing taxes...

Owner:  Marc Benioff
Baldwin Calls on Trump to Fully Fund FoodShare for Wisconsin Families

Baldwin Calls on Trump to Fully Fund FoodShare for Wisconsin Families

Press Release Baldwin’s floor speech comes as Trump continues to sow confusion and keep food from hungry families WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate floor speech today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on President Trump to once again use the...

Owner:  Jeramey Jannene & Dave Reid
Rep. Donovan’s public safety bills addressing crime and traffic violations become law

Rep. Donovan’s public safety bills addressing crime and traffic violations become law

Robert G. Donovan, Wisconsin State Representative for 81st District | Official WebsiteRobert G. Donovan, Wisconsin State Representative for 81st District | Official Website Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) has announced that Governor Tony...

Owner:  Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron
Bryan Steil calls for halting congressional pay during government shutdowns

Bryan Steil calls for halting congressional pay during government shutdowns

Bryan Steil, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district, has publicly advocated for legislation to withhold congressional pay during government shutdowns if essential federal employees are working without pay. Steil announced...

Owner:  Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron

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