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Conservative Wins in the Wisconsin State Budget Bill That Passed July 3

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 12:36

Wisconsin has a divided government, and, with a Democrat in the governor’s mansion, conservatives were not going to get everything they wanted. However, there are several aspects of the new […]

Shorewood Officer Shot; Glendale Pursues Suspect, Who Appears Dead

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 10:28

A Shorewood, Wisconsin, police officer was shot but saved by his bulletproof vest in the early morning hours of July 3. Several hours later, Glendale police were in a pursuit […]

MPD Confirms Sad News That Officer Kendall Corder Has Died; Procession Unfolding

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 17:24

The Milwaukee Police Department has officially confirmed the tragic news that Officer Kendall Corder has died in the line of duty. Earlier in the day, the Milwaukee Police Association wrote […]

Oconomowoc Rotary Refuses to Document ‘Threats’ & There’s No Police Reports

Sat, 06/28/2025 - 14:30

Getting criticized is hard, but reasonable criticism – even heated criticism – is not a threat. And it’s what representative democracy is all about, especially when dealing with a controversial […]

Tremaine Jones: Milwaukee DA Declined to Prosecute Him 4 Times Leading Up to Officer Shooting

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 19:27

KEY FINDINGS: Accused cop shooter Tremaine Jones was given a deferred prosecution agreement for a 2021 Milwaukee case involving a stolen Kia and police chase. He was supposed to stay […]

2 Milwaukee Police Officers Shot Near 25th & Garfield

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 22:21

Two Milwaukee police officers were shot on the evening of June 26, multiple law enforcement sources tell Wisconsin Right Now. The two Milwaukee police officers were shot near N. 25th […]

2026 GOP Candidate Josh Schoemann Challenges Evers’ Budget Approach

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 10:31

(The Center Square) – Josh Schoemann, the only Republican currently in the race for governor next year, is criticizing Gov. Tony Evers’ approach to the next state budget by comparing it to his plans in Washington County.

“In Washington County our budget cycle starts right now, and it’s not due until November. We will propose our budget goals to the County Board in the next couple of months. We will share ‘This is what we’re thinking.’ It gives them months of time to think those through, give us feedback, and [have] that kind of dialogue,” Schoemann explained in an interview on News Talk 1130 WISN.

Schoemann said that is far better than the approach Evers is taking again this year.

“That’s not how government is supposed to work,” Schoemann said. “It’s not the vision of the governor. It’s not the vision of any one person.”

Evers and the Republican legislative leaders who will write the budget have been involved in on-again, off-again budget talks this month. On Thursday, the governor’s office said those talks were off once again because of gridlock in the Senate.

“Ultimately, the Senate needs to decide whether they were elected to govern and get things done or not,” Evers spokesperson Britt Cudaback said in a post on X.

Schoemann’s criticism of Evers is nothing new. He has long been a critic of the governor and has turned that criticism up since launching his campaign for governor.

But the recent criticism was also aimed at other Republicans who may jump into the 20206 governor’s race later this year.

“Nobody else in this race on the Republican side, being rumored to this point, has the executive leadership of skills and history to be able to show ‘This is how I’ve done it before, and here’s how we’ll do it Madison,’” Schoemann said. “The results in Washington County speak for themselves.”

Northwoods Congressman Tom Tiffany is also rumored to be looking to get into the Republican race. Before he went to Congress, Tiffany was a Republican lawmaker in Madison.

Businessman and veteran Bill Berrien is also on the short list of likely GOP candidates for 2026.

Richard Van Buren Arrested in Dodge County Dog’s Death, Sheriff Says

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 01:20

Richard Van Buren, the chairman of the Chester Town Board in Wisconsin, was arrested in the death of a golden retriever dog in rural Waupun – a death which has […]

Rep. Donovan, Greenfield Officials Outraged at Release of Accused Random Stabber

Fri, 06/20/2025 - 00:59

State Rep. Bob Donovan and top Greenfield officials are expressing outrage and concern over the release of a man who is accused of randomly stabbing a worker to death who […]

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