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Wisconsin Dells, WI – Vicheka (Whi-CHECK-ah) Oum of Woodman’s Food Markets took home the title of Wisconsin’s “Best Bagger” at the annual Great Wisconsin Bag-Off, hosted during the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Innovation Expo, which is the first time the WGA
The Forestry Revitalization Act is up for public comment Thursday in the Senate Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry Committee. The bill aims to make Wisconsin a global aviation biofuel production hub through spending $210 million in state funds to
WISCONSIN – This past Friday, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin partnered with WisPolitics and the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service to host a bipartisan conversation around election administration and proposed reforms to increase public faith in the election
Save Our water (S.O.H2O) has provided testimony to the Wisconsin State Senate’s NaturalResources, Veteran and Military Affairs Committee in opposition to Senate Bill 128. Thebill would impose various restrictions on the DNR’s authority to address PFAScontamination sites and would set
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend two free open house events on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility in Kewaunee and the Root River Steelhead Facility in Racine. Root River Steelhead Facility Open House The
Contact: Press@TomTiffany.com WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced that his campaign for governor has raised $1 million, less than two weeks after officially launching. “Wisconsinites are fired up to save our state and restore commonsense leadership,” said Congressman Tiffany. “While
A federal judge has dismissed a First Amendment lawsuit filed by former Waukesha first-grade teacher Melissa Tempel. The following statement can be attributed to Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, teacher and president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council. “After 23 years of teaching,
Menomonie, Wis. — On Saturday morning, 55 members of GROWW (GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin) gathered inside a public meeting room off the entryway of the Menomonie Public Library. As a US government shutdown entered its third day, GROWW joined the
Brief highlights Wisconsin’s deregulated campaign finance system as cautionary tale of corruption and unlimited money in elections MADISON, Wis. – Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold and Law Forward are filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today urging
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – State Navigate, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Wisconsin, launched its features in its first swing state on October 4th, 2025. Acting as a “compass for state legislatures,” users across the country can now access an essential
The PSC can and must reject the proposed increases from Alliant, Xcel, MG&E, and We Energies. It must prove to the people of Wisconsin that it is willing to stand up to powerful utility interests and fight for ratepayers who are already stretched too thin by rising costs of living.
The closing of facilities to help homeless veterans happened after Republicans removed Gov. Tony Evers’ funding request.
The federal immigration crackdown, and the way it has seeped into local communities, does nothing to improve public safety.
American-made energy is clean, affordable and reliable. Domestic mining has the potential to reduce our reliance on China for critical minerals, including rare earth minerals. That’s why bringing permitting reform into the 21st century will usher in America’s golden age of energy and meet our power needs.
Tiffany’s nickname is “Toxic Tom” for a reason. As a Wisconsin legislator before running for Congress in 2020, he worked to significantly reduce the DNR’s regulatory powers and wanted to make it easier to open mines in the wilds of northern Wisconsin.
Remiker may maintain a lower public profile than Wikler, who was a frequent guest on MSNBC, but he is just as driven. Asked whether he considers himself a tactician or a cheerleader, Remiker says, “I consider myself a winner.”
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) in collaboration with the Inclusa Foundation announces the selection of two outstanding Wisconsin Disability Policy Fellows for the 2025-2026 term. BPDD’s Fellowship program is made possible through funding from the Inclusa
A democracy gave us the ACA. A tinpot dictator wants to take affordable quality health care coverage away.
We’ve resisted political violence for generations, and still can. The truth is most Americans don’t fit one side or the other.
Voters in Virginia and New Jersey will send a clear message next month when they elect a new governor in each state. The results will provide a preview of what to expect in the 2026 midterm elections.
Wisconsin Dells, WI – Vicheka (Whi-CHECK-ah) Oum of Woodman’s Food Markets took home the title of Wisconsin’s “Best Bagger” at the annual Great Wisconsin Bag-Off, hosted during the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Innovation Expo, which is the first time the WGA retail store member has won this contest. Known for her
The Forestry Revitalization Act is up for public comment Thursday in the Senate Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry Committee. The bill aims to make Wisconsin a global aviation biofuel production hub through spending $210 million in state funds to attract what lawmakers have said would amount to a $1.5
WISCONSIN – This past Friday, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin partnered with WisPolitics and the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service to host a bipartisan conversation around election administration and proposed reforms to increase public faith in the election system. See excerpts from the coverage below and follow the
Save Our water (S.O.H2O) has provided testimony to the Wisconsin State Senate’s NaturalResources, Veteran and Military Affairs Committee in opposition to Senate Bill 128. Thebill would impose various restrictions on the DNR’s authority to address PFAScontamination sites and would set up grant programs to distribute taxpayers’ money tohelp impacted communities.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend two free open house events on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility in Kewaunee and the Root River Steelhead Facility in Racine. Root River Steelhead Facility Open House The DNR will host an open house on Saturday, Oct. 11,
Contact: Press@TomTiffany.com WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced that his campaign for governor has raised $1 million, less than two weeks after officially launching. “Wisconsinites are fired up to save our state and restore commonsense leadership,” said Congressman Tiffany. “While Democrats are propped up by Hollywood millionaires and coastal elites,
A federal judge has dismissed a First Amendment lawsuit filed by former Waukesha first-grade teacher Melissa Tempel. The following statement can be attributed to Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, teacher and president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council. “After 23 years of teaching, Melissa Tempel was terminated from her job at Heyer Elementary
Menomonie, Wis. — On Saturday morning, 55 members of GROWW (GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin) gathered inside a public meeting room off the entryway of the Menomonie Public Library. As a US government shutdown entered its third day, GROWW joined the growing number of Wisconsinites sending a message to Rep. Derrick
Brief highlights Wisconsin’s deregulated campaign finance system as cautionary tale of corruption and unlimited money in elections MADISON, Wis. – Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold and Law Forward are filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today urging the justices to reject the latest challenge to campaign finance
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – State Navigate, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Wisconsin, launched its features in its first swing state on October 4th, 2025. Acting as a “compass for state legislatures,” users across the country can now access an essential tool for navigating the landscape of Wisconsin’s state government. The
The PSC can and must reject the proposed increases from Alliant, Xcel, MG&E, and We Energies. It must prove to the people of Wisconsin that it is willing to stand up to powerful utility interests and fight for ratepayers who are already stretched too thin by rising costs of living.
The closing of facilities to help homeless veterans happened after Republicans removed Gov. Tony Evers’ funding request.
The federal immigration crackdown, and the way it has seeped into local communities, does nothing to improve public safety.
American-made energy is clean, affordable and reliable. Domestic mining has the potential to reduce our reliance on China for critical minerals, including rare earth minerals. That’s why bringing permitting reform into the 21st century will usher in America’s golden age of energy and meet our power needs.
Tiffany’s nickname is “Toxic Tom” for a reason. As a Wisconsin legislator before running for Congress in 2020, he worked to significantly reduce the DNR’s regulatory powers and wanted to make it easier to open mines in the wilds of northern Wisconsin.
Remiker may maintain a lower public profile than Wikler, who was a frequent guest on MSNBC, but he is just as driven. Asked whether he considers himself a tactician or a cheerleader, Remiker says, “I consider myself a winner.”
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) in collaboration with the Inclusa Foundation announces the selection of two outstanding Wisconsin Disability Policy Fellows for the 2025-2026 term. BPDD’s Fellowship program is made possible through funding from the Inclusa Foundation, which supports initiatives aimed at advancing services and policies
A democracy gave us the ACA. A tinpot dictator wants to take affordable quality health care coverage away.
We’ve resisted political violence for generations, and still can. The truth is most Americans don’t fit one side or the other.
Voters in Virginia and New Jersey will send a clear message next month when they elect a new governor in each state. The results will provide a preview of what to expect in the 2026 midterm elections.