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FOX Business: “The Kansas City Fed economists estimated that the economy could’ve added 19,000 more jobs each month, on average, from January 2025 to August 2025 without tariff effects…” MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new analysis by the
MADISON – On Wednesday, the Assembly Committee on Veteran and Military Affairs was scheduled to have an Executive Session on three bills, including Assembly Bill 641, which would provide funding for the UW MIA Recovery Project. The Chair skipped over
MADISON, WI — The Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) held a constructive meeting with representatives from UW Health and Children’s Hospital regarding their recent decision to pause gender-affirming care for minors. The discussion focused on understanding the reasons
Washington, D.C. — Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), announced his endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This endorsement is part
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Diane Meulemans to the Waupaca County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by by the passing of Judge Raymond S. Huber. Meulemans will complete
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Edward L. Jackson, III, 29, Rothschild, Wisconsin, was sentenced January 8, 2026, by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 6 years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine
BELOIT — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly kicked off Career and Technical Education Month this week with a visit to Beloit Memorial High School, underscoring the critical role CTE plays in connecting students to meaningful career pathways and the workforce. On Wednesday,
The falling of two dominoes has left Republicans in Wisconsin, for the first time since the Scott Walker era, with a chance to unite for a year behind a candidate for governor and avoid the intraparty bloodbaths that have been suicidal.
Gov. Tony Evers, the DNR and GOP lawmakers recently signaled a deal may be within reach to release around $132 million set aside to address PFAS contamination.
A bipartisan path forward is achievable and straightforward.
Every human being deserves to eat. That shouldn’t be a controversial statement, and it certainly isn’t a political one.
A free society cannot accept a system where government agents can exercise immense authority while shielded from public recognition.
They already have too much power.
FOX Business: “The Kansas City Fed economists estimated that the economy could’ve added 19,000 more jobs each month, on average, from January 2025 to August 2025 without tariff effects…” MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City found that tariffs are
MADISON – On Wednesday, the Assembly Committee on Veteran and Military Affairs was scheduled to have an Executive Session on three bills, including Assembly Bill 641, which would provide funding for the UW MIA Recovery Project. The Chair skipped over the bill on the published agenda, presumably at the request
MADISON, WI — The Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) held a constructive meeting with representatives from UW Health and Children’s Hospital regarding their recent decision to pause gender-affirming care for minors. The discussion focused on understanding the reasons for the pause, the immediate impact on families, and pathways
Washington, D.C. — Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), announced his endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This endorsement is part of the NDRC’s Democracy Defenders program, a campaign supporting candidates running
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Diane Meulemans to the Waupaca County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by by the passing of Judge Raymond S. Huber. Meulemans will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “With decades of experience,
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Edward L. Jackson, III, 29, Rothschild, Wisconsin, was sentenced January 8, 2026, by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 6 years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine intended for distribution, and for possessing a firearm as a
BELOIT — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly kicked off Career and Technical Education Month this week with a visit to Beloit Memorial High School, underscoring the critical role CTE plays in connecting students to meaningful career pathways and the workforce. On Wednesday, Dr. Underly joined Beloit School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Wayne
The falling of two dominoes has left Republicans in Wisconsin, for the first time since the Scott Walker era, with a chance to unite for a year behind a candidate for governor and avoid the intraparty bloodbaths that have been suicidal.
Gov. Tony Evers, the DNR and GOP lawmakers recently signaled a deal may be within reach to release around $132 million set aside to address PFAS contamination.
A bipartisan path forward is achievable and straightforward.
Every human being deserves to eat. That shouldn’t be a controversial statement, and it certainly isn’t a political one.
A free society cannot accept a system where government agents can exercise immense authority while shielded from public recognition.
They already have too much power.