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If the filibuster does end, we all might be surprised to find senators attempting to find common ground on more issues to help ensure bills pass with bipartisan support, thereby reducing the chance of being overturned when the other side regains power. At this point, I’m willing to make that change.
A federal judge’s ruling means it’s time for UW Health and Children’s Wisconsin to reverse the decision they made to end gender-affirming health care for hundreds of Wisconsin transgender youth.
Wisconsin Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.
Documents show Exxon clearly knew of the dangers at least by the 1970s, and their own research into the consequences of burning fossil fuels predicted global warming.
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A new poll shows Rebecca Cooke leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 49-48 in a race that could decide control of the House of Representatives. The poll shows Rebecca with a 39-32 favorable rating (+7) while Van Orden’s favorability is
Menomonie, Wis. — March is National Social Work Month, and Dunn County Human Services officials say it has become difficult to recruit the social workers who work to protect children, support families, respond to crises and provide mental health care. “There are so many good things involved in being a social worker,” said
The Badger Institute today launches its 2026 Mandate for Madison, a comprehensive policy agenda to preserve and promote opportunity for Wisconsin and its citizens. The 2026 Mandate will help inform public debate about the most important issues heading into November’s election and provide
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer. This survey helps the DNR follow trends
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Violence, including intimate partner violence and gun violence, doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion, but today, it is a statewide problem that affects kids, families, and communities in every corner of the state. That’s
Manufacturers like John Deere, CNH, and Caterpillar have offshored operations and laid off thousands of workers while doling out billions in stock buybacks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) called on the Trump administration
Emergency load restrictions placed on WIS 70 in Sawyer, Price counties Limits to be lifted following completion of resurfacing project from County GG to WIS 13 Emergency load restrictions have been put in place on WIS 70 between the intersections
If the filibuster does end, we all might be surprised to find senators attempting to find common ground on more issues to help ensure bills pass with bipartisan support, thereby reducing the chance of being overturned when the other side regains power. At this point, I’m willing to make that change.
A federal judge’s ruling means it’s time for UW Health and Children’s Wisconsin to reverse the decision they made to end gender-affirming health care for hundreds of Wisconsin transgender youth.
Wisconsin Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.
Documents show Exxon clearly knew of the dangers at least by the 1970s, and their own research into the consequences of burning fossil fuels predicted global warming.
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A new poll shows Rebecca Cooke leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 49-48 in a race that could decide control of the House of Representatives. The poll shows Rebecca with a 39-32 favorable rating (+7) while Van Orden’s favorability is underwater at 43-50 (-7), including 39-52 (-13) with Independents. Rebecca
Menomonie, Wis. — March is National Social Work Month, and Dunn County Human Services officials say it has become difficult to recruit the social workers who work to protect children, support families, respond to crises and provide mental health care. “There are so many good things involved in being a social worker,” said Paula Winter, county Human Services Director. “You are helping in the
The Badger Institute today launches its 2026 Mandate for Madison, a comprehensive policy agenda to preserve and promote opportunity for Wisconsin and its citizens. The 2026 Mandate will help inform public debate about the most important issues heading into November’s election and provide evidence-based guidance for leaders on both sides of the aisle
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer. This survey helps the DNR follow trends in Wisconsin frog and toad populations. For more than 40
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Violence, including intimate partner violence and gun violence, doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion, but today, it is a statewide problem that affects kids, families, and communities in every corner of the state. That’s why, over the last seven years, my administration and I
Manufacturers like John Deere, CNH, and Caterpillar have offshored operations and laid off thousands of workers while doling out billions in stock buybacks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) called on the Trump administration to protect American manufacturing jobs by opening a Section 232
Emergency load restrictions placed on WIS 70 in Sawyer, Price counties Limits to be lifted following completion of resurfacing project from County GG to WIS 13 Emergency load restrictions have been put in place on WIS 70 between the intersections of County GG in the Sawyer County unincorporated community of