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GREENDALE, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, joined State Representative Bob Donovan, the Republican Party of Milwaukee County, and Milwaukee-area business leaders to call for an end to Wisconsin’s vehicle emissions testing requirement. “Because of federal
MADISON, WI – Last week, the Osceola Sun profiled 25th State Senate District candidate Charly Ray. Charly has deep roots in Northern Wisconsin’s community, having lived there for over 30 years. He has worked to maintain their forests, served his community on the
Jacque Proposal Incorporated Into Comprehensive Workers Compensation Package MADISON, WI…An initiative championed by State Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to extend Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) coverage to volunteer and part-time firefighters and other emergency first responders was signed into
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed “Zoey’s Law” late last Friday: “I am extremely disappointed that the governor vetoed this bill. I introduced it in late 2025 during his ‘Year of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week will be traveling across the state to highlight his administration’s efforts and successes over the past seven years to support the state’s workforce and respond to generational workforce challenges. As announced in his 2026 State
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Safety Education programs are seeking avid hunters, passionate recreationalists and outdoor enthusiasts to join their safety education volunteer corps. Instructors are needed in all areas of safety education: hunter/bow, ATV/UTV, snowmobile
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at the Wisconsin State Council of Machinists Annual Conference and surrounded by labor leaders and union members, signed Assembly Bill (AB) 651, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 145, which makes several improvements to Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation system. Gov. Evers also exercised
There were some surprises along the way.
In a session otherwise defined by circular firing squads, three Republican legislators did something rare in Wisconsin politics. They led.
Wisconsin is sitting on a significant state budget surplus. Investing these resources into special education services would provide real relief while ensuring schools have the resources needed to serve all students. A more balanced approach to school funding, including a new approach to general aid disbursements, is necessary.
It is up to us as adults to put young people in an environment where they can be successful. And when we do that, these kids respond positively. When provided an equal level of expectations and a positive environment, Black students can perform just as well as their white counterparts.
Wauwatosa ‘2030 Slate’ mum on governing Ideas, promises school board recall elections
Americans have had enough of Trump-GOP’s cruelty, incompetence, lies and stupidity. There’s hope; Americans are organizing, protesting and voting.
The founders of the United States feared monarchically inclined presidents who could wage wars of whim.
The book’s foreword says McGovern’s diary provides “a sense of the man he was to become. We also come to understand why McGovern, having experienced combat firsthand, in later life was not among those given to glorifying war or to sending their fellow citizens to fight when not absolutely necessary.” Times have changed.
Most of our strategies focus on managing the symptoms of violence—not changing the conditions that produce it.
(Madison, WI) – An event recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month will take place on Thursday, April 2nd at 12:00 PM in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The event is hosted by the Autism Society of Wisconsin,
Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 225, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator Dan Feyen (R–Fond du Lac). The bill aimed to prevent third parties, such as insurance companies, from influencing the selection of
GREENDALE, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, joined State Representative Bob Donovan, the Republican Party of Milwaukee County, and Milwaukee-area business leaders to call for an end to Wisconsin’s vehicle emissions testing requirement. “Because of federal rules, hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin drivers across seven counties
MADISON, WI – Last week, the Osceola Sun profiled 25th State Senate District candidate Charly Ray. Charly has deep roots in Northern Wisconsin’s community, having lived there for over 30 years. He has worked to maintain their forests, served his community on the county board, and owns a bookstore in Bayfield County. He’s
Jacque Proposal Incorporated Into Comprehensive Workers Compensation Package MADISON, WI…An initiative championed by State Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to extend Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) coverage to volunteer and part-time firefighters and other emergency first responders was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers as Act 145. Two sessions
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed “Zoey’s Law” late last Friday: “I am extremely disappointed that the governor vetoed this bill. I introduced it in late 2025 during his ‘Year of the Kid’ to highlight and address the gaps in the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week will be traveling across the state to highlight his administration’s efforts and successes over the past seven years to support the state’s workforce and respond to generational workforce challenges. As announced in his 2026 State of the State address, the governor this week will be
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Safety Education programs are seeking avid hunters, passionate recreationalists and outdoor enthusiasts to join their safety education volunteer corps. Instructors are needed in all areas of safety education: hunter/bow, ATV/UTV, snowmobile and boat. Instructors are an important part of the Hunter
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, at the Wisconsin State Council of Machinists Annual Conference and surrounded by labor leaders and union members, signed Assembly Bill (AB) 651, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 145, which makes several improvements to Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation system. Gov. Evers also exercised a partial line-item veto on AB 650 relating to unemployment
There were some surprises along the way.
In a session otherwise defined by circular firing squads, three Republican legislators did something rare in Wisconsin politics. They led.
Wisconsin is sitting on a significant state budget surplus. Investing these resources into special education services would provide real relief while ensuring schools have the resources needed to serve all students. A more balanced approach to school funding, including a new approach to general aid disbursements, is necessary.
It is up to us as adults to put young people in an environment where they can be successful. And when we do that, these kids respond positively. When provided an equal level of expectations and a positive environment, Black students can perform just as well as their white counterparts.
Wauwatosa ‘2030 Slate’ mum on governing Ideas, promises school board recall elections
Americans have had enough of Trump-GOP’s cruelty, incompetence, lies and stupidity. There’s hope; Americans are organizing, protesting and voting.
The founders of the United States feared monarchically inclined presidents who could wage wars of whim.
The book’s foreword says McGovern’s diary provides “a sense of the man he was to become. We also come to understand why McGovern, having experienced combat firsthand, in later life was not among those given to glorifying war or to sending their fellow citizens to fight when not absolutely necessary.” Times have changed.
Most of our strategies focus on managing the symptoms of violence—not changing the conditions that produce it.
(Madison, WI) – An event recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month will take place on Thursday, April 2nd at 12:00 PM in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The event is hosted by the Autism Society of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Autism Providers Association, and Autism United of Wisconsin.
Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 225, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator Dan Feyen (R–Fond du Lac). The bill aimed to prevent third parties, such as insurance companies, from influencing the selection of venue in civil lawsuits. It addressed the growing practice of