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Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding the circulation of additional pro-nuclear legislation: “With energy demand on the rise as several data centers are being proposed, it is critical that we find solutions to dramatically increase
Oak Creek’s Plan Commission last night approved Buc-ee’s Oak Creek plans to build what would become its second gas station in Wisconsin. The unanimous vote on the more than 73,000 square foot plan on the corner of 27th Street and
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features Government Analytics CEO John Pournoor on the overall impact of global trading and trade’s role in U.S. markets.
GREEN BAY, WIS. – In solidarity, resilience, and pride, the Green Bay community will come together on Saturday, October 4, 2025 with We Will Still Be Seen: A Pop-Up Pride in downtown Green Bay. The grassroots, family-friendly Pride celebration will start with a
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to make safety a priority ahead of the Northern Zone duck opener Saturday, Sept. 27 and the Southern Zone duck opener Saturday, Oct. 4. Waterfowl hunters can keep
“DPI Changing the Scoreboard to Avoid Showing the Score” Delafield, Wis. – IRG Action Fund’s Quinton Klabon will testify in front of the Assembly and Senate Committees on Education on the Department of Public Instruction’s recent changes to the report
Wisconsin soybean farmers hit hard by tariffs need real leadership in Congress EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, called on President Trump to exempt soybeans from tariffs and protect the livelihoods of Western
MADISON, WI – Raj Shukla of Madison has been hired as the new State Director of AARP Wisconsin, according to AARP’s Central Region Vice President Sam Wilson. Shukla comes to AARP – a national organization with more than 800,000 members
Senate Bill 70 and Assembly Bill 49 would allow certified unaccompanied homeless youth to consent to medically necessary care. This includes basic, non-elective treatment—nothing cosmetic or optional.
Republicans refused to allow this budget to give our public schools any increase in general school aid, so most districts will be forced to go to referendum again to afford basic, operational costs. The likelihood of higher property taxes worries me greatly at a time when many Wisconsinites are already just getting by.
Using massive amounts of water and electric power and creating few jobs
While Trump and his team have promised to replace what they’ve destroyed with a better system, they’ve yet to show us what that would be.
Good leadership can transform chaos into order.
If the Democratic Party is to reclaim governing power, it must regain a majority in at least the House of Representatives. Yet the party continues to struggle with communicating to voters how its policies tangibly serve their interests.
Madison, Wis – On Tuesday, during the contested case hearing on the Enbridge Line 5 Relocation Project, certified Senior Professional Wetland Scientist Scott Storlid – who has more than 30 years’ experience as an environmental scientist – confirmed the Line 5
Rep. Rob Brooks has announced a package of bills to build on last session’s bipartisan housing legislation and efforts to boost affordable housing in Wisconsin.
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding the circulation of additional pro-nuclear legislation: “With energy demand on the rise as several data centers are being proposed, it is critical that we find solutions to dramatically increase our energy supply as quickly as possible. Thankfully, the nuclear
Oak Creek’s Plan Commission last night approved Buc-ee’s Oak Creek plans to build what would become its second gas station in Wisconsin. The unanimous vote on the more than 73,000 square foot plan on the corner of 27th Street and Elm Road along I-94 came with some slight modifications to
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features Government Analytics CEO John Pournoor on the overall impact of global trading and trade’s role in U.S. markets.
GREEN BAY, WIS. – In solidarity, resilience, and pride, the Green Bay community will come together on Saturday, October 4, 2025 with We Will Still Be Seen: A Pop-Up Pride in downtown Green Bay. The grassroots, family-friendly Pride celebration will start with a rally on the CityDeck along the Fox River at 12
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to make safety a priority ahead of the Northern Zone duck opener Saturday, Sept. 27 and the Southern Zone duck opener Saturday, Oct. 4. Waterfowl hunters can keep themselves, their parties and their dogs safe by following just
“DPI Changing the Scoreboard to Avoid Showing the Score” Delafield, Wis. – IRG Action Fund’s Quinton Klabon will testify in front of the Assembly and Senate Committees on Education on the Department of Public Instruction’s recent changes to the report card rating system. WHY IT MATTERS: School report cards tell
Wisconsin soybean farmers hit hard by tariffs need real leadership in Congress EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, called on President Trump to exempt soybeans from tariffs and protect the livelihoods of Western Wisconsin farmers. “I grew up on a farm and I
MADISON, WI – Raj Shukla of Madison has been hired as the new State Director of AARP Wisconsin, according to AARP’s Central Region Vice President Sam Wilson. Shukla comes to AARP – a national organization with more than 800,000 members in Wisconsin – after serving as President and CEO of
Senate Bill 70 and Assembly Bill 49 would allow certified unaccompanied homeless youth to consent to medically necessary care. This includes basic, non-elective treatment—nothing cosmetic or optional.
Republicans refused to allow this budget to give our public schools any increase in general school aid, so most districts will be forced to go to referendum again to afford basic, operational costs. The likelihood of higher property taxes worries me greatly at a time when many Wisconsinites are already just getting by.
Using massive amounts of water and electric power and creating few jobs
While Trump and his team have promised to replace what they’ve destroyed with a better system, they’ve yet to show us what that would be.
Good leadership can transform chaos into order.
If the Democratic Party is to reclaim governing power, it must regain a majority in at least the House of Representatives. Yet the party continues to struggle with communicating to voters how its policies tangibly serve their interests.
Madison, Wis – On Tuesday, during the contested case hearing on the Enbridge Line 5 Relocation Project, certified Senior Professional Wetland Scientist Scott Storlid – who has more than 30 years’ experience as an environmental scientist – confirmed the Line 5 Relocation Project was “one of the most intensively studied projects”
Rep. Rob Brooks has announced a package of bills to build on last session’s bipartisan housing legislation and efforts to boost affordable housing in Wisconsin.