AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: William Proxmire battled government waste From the America 250 series MITCHELL SCHMIDT Jul 20, 2026 Jul 20, 2026 Updated 15 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation. k9C ^mkAm%96 D@? @7 2 H62=E9J A9JD:4:2? :? {2<6 u@C6DE[ x==:?@:D[ (:==:2> !C@I>:C6 >@G65 ?@CE9 E@ (:D4@?D:? :? E96 =2E6 `hc_D E@ AFCDF6 2 42C66C :? A@=:E:4D[ 2 >@G6 E92E AC@A6==65 9:> E@ E96 DE2E6 {68:D=2EFC6 2?5 =2E6C E@ 2 >@C6 E92? b_\J62C DEC6E49 C6AC6D6?E:?8 E96 DE2E6 :? 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D@>6 @E96C >@C6 ;FDE:7:23=6 AC@8C2>D]k^Am Proxmire In this Series America 250 Updated Jun 25, 2026 Follow Wisconsin's journey through America's 250 years Updated Jun 25, 2026 See how the Racine Journal Times marked the bicentennial with this 60-page special section Updated Jun 25, 2026 Fred Risser, nation's longest-serving legislator, on how politics has changed 57 updates Previous Next Locations Madison Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular All new state-owned vehicles must be electric or hybrid, Gov. Tony Evers says Exemptions include emergency vehicles or those in locations that lack nearby charging options. 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All new state-owned vehicles must be electric or hybrid, Gov. Tony Evers says Exemptions include emergency vehicles or those in locations that lack nearby charging options.
Sara Rodriguez out, David Crowley back in amid Democrats’ late scramble for governor Rodriguez’s abrupt exit has once again reordered the Democratic primary.
Republican Will Martin holds funding advantage in lieutenant governor race In Wisconsin, candidates for lieutenant governor join the gubernatorial nominee on a shared ticket in the November election.
Children injured during birth can sue for medical malpractice, Wisconsin Supreme Court says But the court’s liberal justices limited such claims to children who are born alive and therefore legally persons.
Republican Nate Pollnow leads secretary of state candidates in funds The winner of the August GOP primary will go on to face Democratic candidate JoCasta Zamarripa and Green Party candidate Pete Karas.
