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In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” John Gatto of Transatlantic Strategy Group says “decades-overdue” German defense spending creates new opportunities for U.S. businesses.
MILWAUKEE – Today, Racine Firefighters Local 321 announced their support for David Crowley’s campaign for governor. “David Crowley has a proven ability to bring people together to get things done for our communities,” said President Jose Carbajal. “From leading the charge for
Madison – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) introduced LRB-4562, which would set criminal penalties for any person who uses artificial intelligence deepfake technology to mimic a person’s voice, image, or mannerisms and uses it to manipulate, deceive, or intimidate individuals.
MILWAUKEE–This week, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside Assembly and Senate Democrats, released the Forward on Climate bill package. These 18 bills build on recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change, and work to create good, family-supporting
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking will be holding its final public hearing on Thursday, December 18th at the Winchester Town Hall in Winnebago County to continue hearing testimony on the rulemaking authority wielded by state bureaucrats. As
The antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach is a horrifying act of hatred that must be unequivocally condemned,” said Congressman Grothman. “What should have been a peaceful gathering turned into a moment of terror simply because Jewish families were celebrating their
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2025Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants until 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2026.
Body camera and surveillance footage Surveillance footage only MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office is demanding an immediate and thorough investigation of Racine County’s juvenile detention center after a 15-year-old client was brutally assaulted by staff earlier this
Washington, D.C. – Americans who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace have to enroll in a 2026 plan by today in order to ensure uninterrupted coverage in the new year, but Trump and Republicans in Congress
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) proudly endorses Congressman Thomas Massie’s “Not A Trusted Organization Act” (NATO Act), a bill requiring the President to begin the formal process of withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Madison, WI — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) unequivocally opposes the legislative efforts, led by Rep. Lisa Subeck and Sen. Chris Larson, to abolish Wisconsin’s personal conviction exemption for childhood vaccinations. These governmental efforts to further erode parental and
December 16, 2025 (Madison) On December 5, Danielle Schroder of the Milwaukee-based MacGillis Law Group, LLC took the reins of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ), Wisconsin’s trial lawyers association. She will serve as president for 2026. It is the culmination
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation applauds Congress for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This
“A bunch of old hippies.” That was the derisive term used by some to describe 2025’s massive protests of Trump administration policies.
In the fall of 2020, as Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden were locked in a high-stakes competition for the presidency, Wisconsin ranked as the ultimate battleground state.
Our governor made sure it won’t be a possibility coming our way any time soon, vetoing a bill to exempt new cigar bars from the state’s public smoking ban.
That so many inexcusable things have happened since Trump was re-elected does not somehow make his heartlessness any less vomitous. Dancing on someone’s grave isn’t cute.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” John Gatto of Transatlantic Strategy Group says “decades-overdue” German defense spending creates new opportunities for U.S. businesses.
MILWAUKEE – Today, Racine Firefighters Local 321 announced their support for David Crowley’s campaign for governor. “David Crowley has a proven ability to bring people together to get things done for our communities,” said President Jose Carbajal. “From leading the charge for shared revenue changes at the state level so cities and
Madison – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) introduced LRB-4562, which would set criminal penalties for any person who uses artificial intelligence deepfake technology to mimic a person’s voice, image, or mannerisms and uses it to manipulate, deceive, or intimidate individuals. Senator Keyeski released the following statement in response: “This bill
MILWAUKEE–This week, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside Assembly and Senate Democrats, released the Forward on Climate bill package. These 18 bills build on recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change, and work to create good, family-supporting jobs, reduce inequality, and fight climate change through Wisconsin-centered policy.
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking will be holding its final public hearing on Thursday, December 18th at the Winchester Town Hall in Winnebago County to continue hearing testimony on the rulemaking authority wielded by state bureaucrats. As the Chair of this Task Force, Representative Brent Jacobson (R
The antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach is a horrifying act of hatred that must be unequivocally condemned,” said Congressman Grothman. “What should have been a peaceful gathering turned into a moment of terror simply because Jewish families were celebrating their faith. We mourn the innocent lives lost and stand in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 16, 2025Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants until 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2026. Eligible projects include those that focus on enhancing the competitiveness
Body camera and surveillance footage Surveillance footage only MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office is demanding an immediate and thorough investigation of Racine County’s juvenile detention center after a 15-year-old client was brutally assaulted by staff earlier this year. Surveillance and body camera footage from the May 27
Washington, D.C. – Americans who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace have to enroll in a 2026 plan by today in order to ensure uninterrupted coverage in the new year, but Trump and Republicans in Congress are burying their heads in the sand and ignoring their
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) proudly endorses Congressman Thomas Massie’s “Not A Trusted Organization Act” (NATO Act), a bill requiring the President to begin the formal process of withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). For decades, Libertarians have warned that NATO—once championed as a
Madison, WI — The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) unequivocally opposes the legislative efforts, led by Rep. Lisa Subeck and Sen. Chris Larson, to abolish Wisconsin’s personal conviction exemption for childhood vaccinations. These governmental efforts to further erode parental and personal choice constitute a direct assault on medical freedom, bodily
December 16, 2025 (Madison) On December 5, Danielle Schroder of the Milwaukee-based MacGillis Law Group, LLC took the reins of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ), Wisconsin’s trial lawyers association. She will serve as president for 2026. It is the culmination of several years of service to the organization as a
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation applauds Congress for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This bipartisan effort restores the ability of schools to serve whole
“A bunch of old hippies.” That was the derisive term used by some to describe 2025’s massive protests of Trump administration policies.
In the fall of 2020, as Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden were locked in a high-stakes competition for the presidency, Wisconsin ranked as the ultimate battleground state.
Our governor made sure it won’t be a possibility coming our way any time soon, vetoing a bill to exempt new cigar bars from the state’s public smoking ban.
That so many inexcusable things have happened since Trump was re-elected does not somehow make his heartlessness any less vomitous. Dancing on someone’s grave isn’t cute.