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Home Bakers Say ‘Cookie Bill’ Still Undercuts Small Businesses

Home Bakers Say ‘Cookie Bill’ Still Undercuts Small Businesses

Producers warn proposed caps and inspections would keep Wisconsin behind neighboring states.

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Highlight More Than $49 Million Economic Impact of Five Outdoor Recreation Destinations in Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Highlight More Than $49 Million Economic Impact of Five Outdoor Recreation Destinations in Wisconsin

The DIY economic impact reports show local economic impact of outdoor recreation in six Wisconsin counties

DNR Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Southwest Savanna Regional Master Plan Variance for Yellowstone Wildlife Area Trail Designation and Improvements
The Future of Work in Wisconsin, in 6 Charts

The Future of Work in Wisconsin, in 6 Charts

Wind turbine technicians, animal trainers, which jobs growing, shrinking?

More Wisconsin Sheriffs Sign-Up To Cooperate With ICE

More Wisconsin Sheriffs Sign-Up To Cooperate With ICE

Participation in controversial 287(g) program nearly doubles.

Pocan to Invite Van Orden to Town Hall in Lafayette County
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Pocan to Invite Van Orden to Town Hall in Lafayette County

Lafayette County Borders Van Orden’s District

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel
New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects

New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects

As number of projects grow Wisconsin Republican legislators want local sign-off.

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Over $2.7 Billion in USDA Funding Invested in Wisconsin Since 2021 – Four-year report provides details of projects and program funding
The State of Politics: Democrats Target Rep. Novak in New District
The State of Politics

Democrats Target Rep. Novak in New District

Remapped Assembly district is 55% Democrat. But incumbent Republican is running hard.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Campaign in Rural Wisconsin 

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Campaign in Rural Wisconsin 

Democrats can win in rural counties, 'but you have to work at it.'

Report Shows Progress for Wisconsin Workers

Report Shows Progress for Wisconsin Workers

Wages are up in past year but many challenges remain, think tank finds.

Wisconsin is Now Midwest Leader In Deadly Police Encounters

Wisconsin is Now Midwest Leader In Deadly Police Encounters

A sudden surge follows a period where Wisconsin had lowest-in-the-nation rate. What changed?

Gov. Evers Appoints Morgan Johanning as Lafayette County District Attorney
Gov. Evers Appoints Jenna Gill as Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge, Seeks Applicants for Lafayette County District Attorney
WisDOT Announces 2023 Excellence in Construction Awards
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WisDOT Announces 2023 Excellence in Construction Awards

Contractors honored for projects in Dane, Lafayette, Outagamie, Milwaukee, Polk and Racine counties

Incidental Take Notice For Lafayette County
2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin
Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation
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Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation

Projects championed by Senator Baldwin were included in Fiscal Year 2023 bipartisan bill

Wisconsin Isn’t Ready For Extreme Heat

Wisconsin Isn’t Ready For Extreme Heat

Climate change study projects rising temperatures that cities and towns in state aren’t built to withstand.

Senator Baldwin Visits Darlington and Dodgeville to Highlight Federal Investments She Brought to Lafayette and Iowa Counties
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Senator Baldwin Visits Darlington and Dodgeville to Highlight Federal Investments She Brought to Lafayette and Iowa Counties

$4 Million Investment in Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County and Funding for Iowa County Food Pantry

Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $187 Million for Wisconsin in Omnibus Appropriations Legislation
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Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $187 Million for Wisconsin in Omnibus Appropriations Legislation

Federal funding delivers support to local projects in Wisconsin championed by Senator Baldwin during the Congressional appropriations process

Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $176 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Package
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Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $176 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Package

Federal funding would deliver support to local projects in Wisconsin championed by Senator Baldwin during the Congressional appropriations process

Nearly 200 Officers Fired Or Forced Out Are Back On The Job

Nearly 200 Officers Fired Or Forced Out Are Back On The Job

Hired again across the state after allegations including sexual harassment, drunken fights.

Legislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions

Legislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions

And proposal cutting funding to municipalities that reduce police funding.

Rep. Todd Novak joins WHEDA Board
Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday
Turnout High in Rural Wisconsin

Turnout High in Rural Wisconsin

Some still loyal to Trump, some flip Democratic.

Elected Officials Across the State Join Call for Peaceful and Fair Vote Count
Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week
Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing
Lafayette County Backs Overturning Citizens United

Lafayette County Backs Overturning Citizens United

56% of state lives in jurisdictions that now support constitutional amendment to nullify Supreme Court ruling.

Limited Number of State Shooting Ranges To Reopen May 14
Wisconsinites Starting To Ignore Stay-At-Home Order

Wisconsinites Starting To Ignore Stay-At-Home Order

State residents starting to experience “quarantine fatigue.”

AG Kaul Announces 3 Counties and 1 Tribe to Establish Treatment Courts; 7 Counties to Expand Current Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Programs
Shullsburg Selected as Wisconsin’s Newest Main Street Community
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Shullsburg Selected as Wisconsin’s Newest Main Street Community

City is only Wisconsin community to receive select honor in 2016