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Madison: Governor Tony Evers has vetoed the “Red Tape Reset” legislative package, blocking a series of reforms aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and expanding opportunity. The package sought to make live more affordable by reining in the growing cost of government
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 27bills. The bills signed by the governor today include creating an expedited procedure to test for communicable diseases if certain criteria are met, ensuring more consumer transactions are covered by the Wisconsin Consumer Act by updating thresholds to account for inflation, allowing the Transportation
“Van Orden turned his back on Wisconsinites by voting for the Big Beautiful Bill, which is expected to increase Wisconsin families’ annual total energy bills by $95 by 2030 and lead to 8,200 job losses in 2030 and 30,000 job
MADISON, WI (March 20, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, expressed deep opposition and concern related to the circulation of legislation in the State Assembly that would create government run grocery centers. Four
Protect Our Care’s GOP Health Care Madness Campaign Brings Full-Court Pressure as Fallout of GOP Health Care Cuts Hits Families Watch Representative Van Orden’s New Ad Here. WISCONSIN – Ahead of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) 16th anniversary on Monday,
TOWN OF GREEN VALLEY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Green Valley, Wis. on the morning of Tuesday,
Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 461, now 2026 Wisconsin Act 104, into law which significantly expands the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) authority to use alternative contracting methods, moving beyond the state’s traditional design-bid-build model to possibly accelerate construction
Over 60% of Independents Want to See the Governor Opt-In Madison, WI — Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) today released findings from a new poll of Wisconsin voters showing broad public support for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), the first-of-its-kind program
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at support for candidates in recent polls during these early stages of the race for Wisconsin governor. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
I’ll admit that the 60-vote cloture threshold has prevented many bad bills from becoming law, and that without it bad bills would become law more easily. But it also prevents good bills from getting passed.
The largest group of elected officials in the United States is not in Congress or the state capitol. They are school board members. They make decisions that shape the future of millions of children.
Report: Wisconsin farmers facing 25% price increase on fertilizer since the start of Donald Trump’s war in Iran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would provide American producers with more
Here at the Examiner we are proud to stand with other Wisconsin journalists and nonprofits fighting for open records and public access to government.
Raising taxes just passes the buck to cash-strapped families who can’t afford it; real reform starts with curbing costs, and transparency is a necessary first step.
Minnesota and Wisconsin may be neighbors, but they are miles apart on welfare abuse and reform.
Our present tax policies written by Congress benefit wealthy elites and powerful corporations instead of the people who actually do the work to make our nation great.
Exact Sciences was a failing public company when Kevin Conroy and Maneesh Arora moved it from Massachusetts to Madison. The payoff has not only been huge for Dane County, but for the rest of Wisconsin, as well.
Madison, Wis. — This week, Representative Ann Roe (D–Janesville) joined Representative Angelina Cruz (D–Racine), Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire), and the full Assembly Democratic Caucus to introduce legislation that will responsibly use a portion of the state surplus to lower property
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly 20 Farm Bureau members and staff were in Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for Wisconsin farmers. The trip marked the completion of the WFBF Leadership Institute, a year-long leadership training program available to Wisconsin Farm
Bill Would Allow Amending Wisconsin’s Constitution to Prohibit Cash Bail for Criminal Defendants MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Ryan Clancy (D-19) and Representative Darrin Madison (D-10) proposed an amendment to Wisconsin’s constitution that would prohibit requiring “cash bail” posting for
Madison: Governor Tony Evers has vetoed the “Red Tape Reset” legislative package, blocking a series of reforms aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and expanding opportunity. The package sought to make live more affordable by reining in the growing cost of government rules on Wisconsin families and job creators. “People are struggling
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 27bills. The bills signed by the governor today include creating an expedited procedure to test for communicable diseases if certain criteria are met, ensuring more consumer transactions are covered by the Wisconsin Consumer Act by updating thresholds to account for inflation, allowing the Transportation Projects Commission to continue its important work of evaluating and recommending highway improvement
“Van Orden turned his back on Wisconsinites by voting for the Big Beautiful Bill, which is expected to increase Wisconsin families’ annual total energy bills by $95 by 2030 and lead to 8,200 job losses in 2030 and 30,000 job losses in 2035.” MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, State Rep. Jodi Emerson wrote
MADISON, WI (March 20, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, expressed deep opposition and concern related to the circulation of legislation in the State Assembly that would create government run grocery centers. Four legislators in the State Assembly recently circulated their proposal known
Protect Our Care’s GOP Health Care Madness Campaign Brings Full-Court Pressure as Fallout of GOP Health Care Cuts Hits Families Watch Representative Van Orden’s New Ad Here. WISCONSIN – Ahead of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) 16th anniversary on Monday, March 23rd, Protect Our Care is launching new ads holding
TOWN OF GREEN VALLEY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Green Valley, Wis. on the morning of Tuesday, March 10. At approximately 1:41 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10,
Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 461, now 2026 Wisconsin Act 104, into law which significantly expands the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) authority to use alternative contracting methods, moving beyond the state’s traditional design-bid-build model to possibly accelerate construction and create better value for taxpayers. The new law transitions
Over 60% of Independents Want to See the Governor Opt-In Madison, WI — Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) today released findings from a new poll of Wisconsin voters showing broad public support for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), the first-of-its-kind program set to take effect in 2027. The findings mirror national trends showing
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at support for candidates in recent polls during these early stages of the race for Wisconsin governor. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
I’ll admit that the 60-vote cloture threshold has prevented many bad bills from becoming law, and that without it bad bills would become law more easily. But it also prevents good bills from getting passed.
The largest group of elected officials in the United States is not in Congress or the state capitol. They are school board members. They make decisions that shape the future of millions of children.
Report: Wisconsin farmers facing 25% price increase on fertilizer since the start of Donald Trump’s war in Iran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would provide American producers with more accurate information on prices for fertilizer and fertilizer products in
Here at the Examiner we are proud to stand with other Wisconsin journalists and nonprofits fighting for open records and public access to government.
Raising taxes just passes the buck to cash-strapped families who can’t afford it; real reform starts with curbing costs, and transparency is a necessary first step.
Minnesota and Wisconsin may be neighbors, but they are miles apart on welfare abuse and reform.
Our present tax policies written by Congress benefit wealthy elites and powerful corporations instead of the people who actually do the work to make our nation great.
Exact Sciences was a failing public company when Kevin Conroy and Maneesh Arora moved it from Massachusetts to Madison. The payoff has not only been huge for Dane County, but for the rest of Wisconsin, as well.
Madison, Wis. — This week, Representative Ann Roe (D–Janesville) joined Representative Angelina Cruz (D–Racine), Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire), and the full Assembly Democratic Caucus to introduce legislation that will responsibly use a portion of the state surplus to lower property taxes and invest in public schools, following Wisconsin’s largest property
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly 20 Farm Bureau members and staff were in Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for Wisconsin farmers. The trip marked the completion of the WFBF Leadership Institute, a year-long leadership training program available to Wisconsin Farm Bureau members. Farm Bureau leaders met Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in
Bill Would Allow Amending Wisconsin’s Constitution to Prohibit Cash Bail for Criminal Defendants MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Ryan Clancy (D-19) and Representative Darrin Madison (D-10) proposed an amendment to Wisconsin’s constitution that would prohibit requiring “cash bail” posting for defendants to avoid jail time prior to trial. The U.S.