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Rep. Tiffany: 'Democrats can’t manage a budget, so they shift the burden of their mismanagement onto you'

Tom Tiffany, Representative of Wisconsin, has expressed concerns over Governor Tony Evers' approach to increasing fees for farmers and related industries.

By P. L. Salgado | Sep 23, 2025

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How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Wisconsin employers during 2024?

In 2024, 700 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in Wisconsin, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

By V. T. Rios | Sep 18, 2025

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Senators urge European allies to maintain pressure on Iran through renewed sanctions

By C. M. Compton | Sep 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and 48 other senators in sending a letter to French, German, and British foreign ministers expressing support for the decision to reimpose snapback sanctions on Iran.

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Senator Ron Johnson introduces Rebecca Taibleson at Seventh Circuit Court confirmation hearing

By P. L. Salgado | Sep 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin introduced Rebecca Taibleson, the nominee for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Rep. Tiffany: 'Giving driver’s licenses to illegal aliens anywhere is a threat to Americans'

By J. S. Caldwell | Sep 15, 2025

Tom Tiffany, Representative of Wisconsin, announced that he introduced a bill with Representative Jodey Arrington to block federal funds from states that issue driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.

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Former Gov. Walker on Illinois crime: 'People deserve to be safe'

By J. S. Caldwell | Sep 15, 2025

Scott Walker, former Governor of Wisconsin, has urged Illinois leaders to prioritize public safety and suggested the potential deployment of the National Guard in Chicago.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Wisconsin during Q2

By C. C. Downs | Sep 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Biologics companies from Wisconsin in the second quarter of 2025.

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Wisconsin Lottery introduces limited-time Lightning Ball feature for SuperCash

By V. T. Rios | Sep 5, 2025

The Wisconsin Lottery has announced a new feature for its SuperCash! game, available throughout September.

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Muskego customer wins over $157K in Wisconsin Lottery’s new 50/50 raffle

By L. S. Higgins | Sep 5, 2025

A customer at the Muskego BP, located on S73 W16680 Janesville Rd. in Muskego, won $157,705.50 through the Wisconsin 50/50 Raffle.

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Eau Claire man receives decade-long sentence for meth trafficking conviction

By V. T. Rios | Sep 3, 2025

John A. Soung, 48, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

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Federal inmate receives additional prison time for assaulting correctional officer

By V. T. Rios | Sep 3, 2025

Demetrius Brown, a 47-year-old inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Oxford, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for assaulting a prison guard.

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U.S. Attorney’s Office settles Appleton housing discrimination case involving emotional support animals

By S. K. Farr | Sep 3, 2025

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin has reached a settlement in a housing discrimination case involving Tammy Estrada and Ramiro Estrada, owners and managers of a rental property in Appleton, Wisconsin.

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Winning All or Nothing lottery ticket worth $100,000 sold at Green Bay retailer

By The Sconi | Sep 3, 2025

A $100,000 winning All or Nothing lottery ticket was sold at Webster Shell on 1501 S. Webster St. in Green Bay for the August 26 Evening drawing, according to the Wisconsin Lottery.

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Former Gov. Walker: National Democratic Redistricting Committee 'is all about gerrymandering that benefits Democrats'

By The Sconi | Sep 2, 2025

Scott Walker, the former Governor of Wisconsin, said that the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) supports gerrymandering in favor of Democrats, citing its IRS filings.

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Powerball jackpot climbs to fifth highest ever as Wisconsin sees holiday winners

By The Sconi | Sep 2, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1.3 billion, making it the fifth largest prize in the history of the game and placing it among the top ten largest U.S. lottery jackpots.

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Which type of Wisconsin companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By A. H. Sloan | Sep 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Wisconsin in August.

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150K Powerball ticket sold in Cornell as jackpot climbs to seventh largest ever

By The Sconi | Aug 31, 2025

A Powerball ticket worth $150,000 was sold at a BP station located at 600 Bridge St. in Cornell, Wisconsin, for the August 25, 2025 drawing.

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Grand jury indicts Wisconsin residents on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges

By The Sconi | Aug 28, 2025

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin has returned indictments against several individuals on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

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Madison man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm possession

By The Sconi | Aug 28, 2025

Joseph Harrison, a 36-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

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Madison man indicted on federal child pornography charges

By The Sconi | Aug 27, 2025

A federal grand jury in Madison, Wisconsin has indicted Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier, 30, of Madison on charges related to child pornography.