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Evers seeks court order to enforce his Wisconsin rulemaking preferences
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers iwants a court order to enforce his interpretation of a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on rulemaking that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, recently described as “outside of the law.” Evers directed Wisconsin...
Evers seeks court order to enforce his Wisconsin rulemaking preferences
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers iwants a court order to enforce his interpretation of a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on rulemaking that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, recently described as “outside of the law.” Evers directed Wisconsin...
Wisconsin Assembly OKs updated rules for cigar bars
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s long moratorium on new cigar bars is a step closer to coming to end. The Wisconsin Assembly approved Assembly Bill 211, which tweaks the state's indoor smoking ban to allow new cigar bars to allow customers to smoke their cigars...
Lynndale Farms Flea Market Kicks Off Fall Festivities
The warm weather this weekend is slated to make southeastern Wisconsin's early September feel a little bit like summer. A fun way to get outside while still preparing for the ensuing autumn season is at Lynndale Farm's weekend flea market. The market will be held at...
Wisconsin bill would limit emergency powers for local government executives
(The Center Square) – A bill that would limit local executive emergency proclamations to 60 days was heard in Wisconsin committee this week. The bill aimed to match the limitation of power to a state law limiting the Wisconsin governor to 60 days of emergency powers...
WI Legislators Push for I-94 Expansion in Waukesha, Jefferson Counties
A group of Wisconsin legislators have sent a letter to the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Kristina Boardman. The coalition of Waukesha County legislators requested that Boardman "Recommended a study for expanding Interstate 94 (I-94) in...
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald Helps Pass ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Onto Trump’s Desk
Congress has fully passed President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill', a major budget reconciliation bill. The passing of this legislation serves as a major legislative victory for Trump's second term, as it codifies several of the campaign promises Trump ran his...
Rep. Barbara Dittrich Responds to WI Supreme Court Ruling
On the morning of Tuesday, July 2, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court announced their ruling on the case of Kaul v. Urmanski. The 4-3 ruling effectively ended the state's abortion ban which had been instituted in 1849. Liberal Supreme Court Justices had spent the past...
Waukesha County Lawmakers Increase Funding for County Prosecutor
Waukesha County is set to receive additional funding for six full time assistant district attorneys. The week of June 18, it was announced that the Joint Committee on Finance for the Wisconsin State Assembly approved a new motion in the budget to increase the funding....
Lynndale Farms Flea Market Kicks Off Fall Festivities
The warm weather this weekend is slated to make southeastern Wisconsin's early September feel a little bit like summer. A fun way to get outside while still preparing for the ensuing autumn season is at Lynndale Farm's weekend flea market. The market will be held at...
Wisconsin Dance Theater Set to Host Gala and Class from Broadway Producer
The Wisconsin Dance Theater is preparing for its 2025 Annual Gala Fundraiser. Set to take place on Saturday, September 27, the event will take place at The Fish Hatchery in Delafield. The Gala is more than just a fun evening where individuals are surrounded by some of...
Brewers Two Cafe’s Secret to Beachfront Success
Anyone visiting Brewers Two Cafe will quickly realize that it's almost always a little bit busy- and for a good reason. Brewers Two is located on a prime piece of beachfront property that overlooks beautiful Pewaukee Lake. Nestled right between other local favorites...
Highway 18 Outdoor Theater Finds New Buyer
The Highway 18 Outdoor Movie Theater will once again be revived by a new owner after fears over its closure. At the end of the 2024 summer movie season, the Highway 18 Theater (W6423 Highway 18, Jefferson) was closed by its owner, Lee Burgess. The drive in theater was...
Lake Country DockHounds Score East Division Title, Prep for Playoffs
For the second year in a row, the Lake Country DockHounds are headed to the American Association of Professional Baseball's playoffs. The team finished up their 2025 season on Monday, September 1 after a win against their rivals, the Milwaukee Milkmen. The DockHounds...
Oconomowoc Family Sues WIAA Over Sports Team Transfer
A family in the town of Oconomowoc is suing the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. In 2023, the family of Tristen Seidl lost their home in Dousman to a fire. The house was deemed unlivable and the family was forced to relocate. At the time, Tristen, son...
Inclusion Coffee Steps Up to Support the Brewers
Perhaps there was nobody more excited about the Brewers' record setting winning streak than the team at Inclusion Coffee Company. In honor of the team winning 12 games in a row (Which would later turn into a 13 game win streak), Inclusion Coffee Company in Hartland...
Lake Country DockHounds Prepare for Playoffs After Season-Long Success
For the second year in a row, the Lake Country Dockhounds are heading to the playoffs. Tickets for the playoff games are set to go on sale on Friday, August 15 at 10 a.m. and are available for purchase at the team's website. Additionally, special 2025 playoff merch...
Evers seeks court order to enforce his Wisconsin rulemaking preferences
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers iwants a court order to enforce his interpretation of a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on rulemaking that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, recently described as “outside of the law.” Evers...
Wisconsin Assembly OKs updated rules for cigar bars
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s long moratorium on new cigar bars is a step closer to coming to end. The Wisconsin Assembly approved Assembly Bill 211, which tweaks the state's indoor smoking ban to allow new cigar bars to allow customers to...
Lynndale Farms Flea Market Kicks Off Fall Festivities
The warm weather this weekend is slated to make southeastern Wisconsin's early September feel a little bit like summer. A fun way to get outside while still preparing for the ensuing autumn season is at Lynndale Farm's weekend flea market. The...
Wisconsin bill would limit emergency powers for local government executives
(The Center Square) – A bill that would limit local executive emergency proclamations to 60 days was heard in Wisconsin committee this week. The bill aimed to match the limitation of power to a state law limiting the Wisconsin governor to 60 days...
Wisconsin property tax levies went up 4.2% statewide in 2024
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin gross property tax levies grew by 4.2% statewide in 2024, only surpassed by a 4.6% rise the year before, according to a new report. The two increases are the largest increases in levies since 2009. The property tax...
Vos: Cell phones would be banned in school
(The Center Square) – The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says the current plan to allow local schools to decide cell phone rules for themselves is “weaker” than it should be. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told News Talk 1130 WISN’s Jay Weber...
Fiscal Fallout: 4 factors could complicate next Wisconsin budget
(The Center Square) – A combination of increased spending and significant tax cuts will eliminate much of the Wisconsin state government’s remaining historic surplus and — if the economy tanks — might lead to spending cuts in future years. “The...
Lawsuit hopes to make judicial misconduct investigations public record
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Institute for Reforming Government attempting to have requests for investigations into Wisconsin judges become public records. The lawsuit challenges...
Wisconsin Dance Theater Set to Host Gala and Class from Broadway Producer
The Wisconsin Dance Theater is preparing for its 2025 Annual Gala Fundraiser. Set to take place on Saturday, September 27, the event will take place at The Fish Hatchery in Delafield. The Gala is more than just a fun evening where individuals are...
UW preliminary enrollment numbers show slight jump
(The Center Square) – Some University of Wisconsin campuses have a few more students this fall after the system released its preliminary enrollment numbers. "New freshman enrollment is up 3%, or nearly 900 students, according to the preliminary...
Assembly Republicans want Evers to opt into federal school choice tax credit
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Republican lawmakers intend to push a bill to require Wisconsin to opt in to a new federal school choice tax credit. But Gov. Tony Evers has said that he does not intend to allow the state to join the program....
Steil: Congress must look into Milwaukee buses for fraud
(The Center Square) – One of suburban Milwaukee’s Republican congressmen says the federal government must provide oversight to Milwaukee’s bus system. Congressman Bryan Steil last week wrote to the nation’s transportation secretary, asking for...