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In Wisconsin, 16 farms have gone bankrupt due to Trump’s chaotic economic agenda and disastrous trade war A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation reveals Donald Trump’s chaotic economic agenda and disastrous trade war have decimated the country’s rural economy,
Data centers are not a bogeyman. They are part of the foundation for today’s economy and a more prosperous future. Data centers are infrastructure. Just like grain elevators. Just like paper mills.
How would the current congressional map, constructed to meet the now discredited “least-change” constraint, fare if it were thoroughly inspected for partisan bias as in the Grofman & Cervas report?
In a building defined by turnover, Bob Lang has been the closest thing Wisconsin government has to a permanent fixture.
Rural health care is dangerously near a breaking point.
What if the biggest barrier to fixing health care isn’t the system itself but the friction within it?
The American dream is being stolen by those at the top of the economic ladder, not those beneath us.
SPRING GREEN, WI –State Representative Karen DeSanto (D-Baraboo) and State Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) will be hosting and moderating a panel and discussion about education funding in Spring Green on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 5:30PM to 7PM. The panel
We are asking to be trusted, respected, and included. We are asking for policies that reflect the reality of our work and the value of our students.
Milwaukee, WI — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) has announced its endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court, citing her decades-long record of protecting Wisconsinites’ freedoms, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring courts remain fair, impartial, and independent. “Wisconsin voters know how much judges matter,”
Republican or Democrat, it is essential our leaders tell the truth about our elections. Wisconsin voters deserve confidence in the system and Wisconsin deserves the right to run its own elections, as we always have.
This legislation, driven by the same architects behind Project 2025, represents a dangerous step backward for our society, and it must never be allowed to take root in our legal system.
Resisting Europe’s censorship, plus a sensible approach in Wisconsin
Muskego, WI — Wisconsin Secretary of State candidate Pete Karas today announced the launch of a new accountability initiative — the “Badger Grift and Spend” Award — highlighting government decisions that shift public costs while protecting entrenched political or corporate
End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption organization, today endorsed Judge Chris Taylor for election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Judge Chris Taylor has shown a lifelong commitment to fairness and integrity,” said End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller. “Throughout her
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS), announced she led her colleagues in calling on the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) to open an
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after his bill, Assembly Bill 966, which requires the Department of Justice to conduct a children’s online digital safety awareness campaign about the potential dangers of the internet, passed the Assembly
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Wood County District Attorney’s Office and Wisconsin Rapids Family Center to raise awareness about the rights and resources available to crime victims through a powerful silhouette display at
MADISON -The Wisconsin State Assembly wrapped up its work for the legislative session late on Friday, passing numerous bills impacting Wisconsin farmers and rural communities. Wisconsin Farm Bureau worked with legislators and the Wisconsin Ag Coalition to move these measures
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from
In Wisconsin, 16 farms have gone bankrupt due to Trump’s chaotic economic agenda and disastrous trade war A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation reveals Donald Trump’s chaotic economic agenda and disastrous trade war have decimated the country’s rural economy, with farm bankruptcies spiking by 46% in 2025 alone, the
Data centers are not a bogeyman. They are part of the foundation for today’s economy and a more prosperous future. Data centers are infrastructure. Just like grain elevators. Just like paper mills.
How would the current congressional map, constructed to meet the now discredited “least-change” constraint, fare if it were thoroughly inspected for partisan bias as in the Grofman & Cervas report?
In a building defined by turnover, Bob Lang has been the closest thing Wisconsin government has to a permanent fixture.
Rural health care is dangerously near a breaking point.
What if the biggest barrier to fixing health care isn’t the system itself but the friction within it?
The American dream is being stolen by those at the top of the economic ladder, not those beneath us.
SPRING GREEN, WI –State Representative Karen DeSanto (D-Baraboo) and State Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) will be hosting and moderating a panel and discussion about education funding in Spring Green on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 5:30PM to 7PM. The panel features former public school teacher and author of Assembly Bill
We are asking to be trusted, respected, and included. We are asking for policies that reflect the reality of our work and the value of our students.
Milwaukee, WI — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) has announced its endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court, citing her decades-long record of protecting Wisconsinites’ freedoms, upholding the rule of law, and ensuring courts remain fair, impartial, and independent. “Wisconsin voters know how much judges matter,” said Tanya Atkinson, President of PPAWI. “Judge Chris Taylor has spent her
Republican or Democrat, it is essential our leaders tell the truth about our elections. Wisconsin voters deserve confidence in the system and Wisconsin deserves the right to run its own elections, as we always have.
This legislation, driven by the same architects behind Project 2025, represents a dangerous step backward for our society, and it must never be allowed to take root in our legal system.
Resisting Europe’s censorship, plus a sensible approach in Wisconsin
Muskego, WI — Wisconsin Secretary of State candidate Pete Karas today announced the launch of a new accountability initiative — the “Badger Grift and Spend” Award — highlighting government decisions that shift public costs while protecting entrenched political or corporate interests. The first award is being given to the bipartisan
End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption organization, today endorsed Judge Chris Taylor for election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Judge Chris Taylor has shown a lifelong commitment to fairness and integrity,” said End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller. “Throughout her public service career, she has defended freedom and fought for
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS), announced she led her colleagues in calling on the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) to open an investigation into the Trump administration’s moves to illegally dismantle and
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after his bill, Assembly Bill 966, which requires the Department of Justice to conduct a children’s online digital safety awareness campaign about the potential dangers of the internet, passed the Assembly late last Friday: “DOJ’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Wood County District Attorney’s Office and Wisconsin Rapids Family Center to raise awareness about the rights and resources available to crime victims through a powerful silhouette display at the Wood County Courthouse. On Wednesday, Feb. 25, eight red
MADISON -The Wisconsin State Assembly wrapped up its work for the legislative session late on Friday, passing numerous bills impacting Wisconsin farmers and rural communities. Wisconsin Farm Bureau worked with legislators and the Wisconsin Ag Coalition to move these measures forward. WFBF will continue working with lawmakers and Gov. Tony
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from across Wisconsin compete for the opportunity to showcase their talents,