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MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from Heartland Signal highlights Tom Tiffany’s record of raising utility costs for Wisconsin’s working families. This follows his recent criticisms of We Energies, despite taking thousands in campaign donations from them. In Washington, Tiffany has voted to increase
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation this week: the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act and the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability
Neenah, WI—OnTuesday, April 21st, the City of Neenah, Wisconsin, will swear in their newest city council member, Mr. Brian Defferding, age 49, a member of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. Running for a non-partisan office, Defferding based his campaign on
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the UW Board of Regents’ removal of Jay Rothman as Universities of Wisconsin president. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.
As housing costs rise and supply dwindles across Southeastern Wisconsin, regional leaders are gathering to move housing projects from vision to reality. The Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit will take place on Thursday, May 7, at the Zoofari Conference Center in
Green Lake, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) announced his strong endorsement of Jason Preuss for Green Lake County Sheriff. “Jason Preuss is the right leader for Green Lake County,” said Rep. Dallman. “With over 28 years of dedicated
WASHINGTON, DC — The House Committee on Small Business announced that Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) has been appointed Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure. “I am extremely proud to have been selected to serve as the Chairman of
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senate Democrats introduced the Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages. The announcement detailed the “Health and Housing” and “Families First” legislative packages, highlighting Democrats’ commitment to cutting the costs of Healthcare, Housing, Childcare, Groceries, and Utilities across the Badger State. Read More
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that allows plant enthusiasts to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state. Volunteers collect information to help
As communities across the state begin clean-up and recovery after recent storms, and with more severe weather on the way, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) urges residents and crews to take care while assessing damage or removing debris.
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Republican lawmakers forcing Wisconsinites to pay for their expensive, out-of-state lawyers to represent them in a lawsuit against this very issue—requiring Wisconsin taxpayers to foot the bill for Republicans’ private attorneys. Republicans continue
As the mainstream media focuses on a handful of wedge issues designed to divide Wisconsinites, I penned this column to talk about two bills that united Democrats and Republicans.
What are the odds the soon-to-retire Republican leaders of the state Legislature are seriously considering Gov. Tony Evers’ call to end partisan gerrymandering?
In a single sentence, Chris Taylor named three issues tabbed by Democrats for the congressional and gubernatorial November elections: the federal government’s assault on individual rights and freedoms; sexual and physical violence against women and its consequences; and extreme income inequality and the struggles of those not among the wealthy.
By measuring family structure alongside academic and discipline outcomes, Wisconsin would gain clearer insight into which disparities are primarily school-based, context-based, or amenable to coordinated intervention.
The grassroots effort to free the beagles at Ridglan Farms goes back 10 years.
As Americans, we feel the impact of taxes at the federal, state and local levels this week, as well as throughout the year.
In the history of most communities, examples can be found of unlikely groups coming together to solve common problems. Some are small, and some are very significant.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Causes 150 Mph Winds, Flooding in U.S. Territories Milwaukee, WI – This week, the American Red Cross deployed Representative Ryan Clancy to Guam, and subsequently to Saipan, to help on the ground with post-typhoon disaster relief. In
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement highlighting major wins for hardworking Americans in the Working Families Tax Cuts following tax season: “As a result of the Working Families Tax Cuts, Wisconsinites are seeing the benefits of lower taxes.
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from Heartland Signal highlights Tom Tiffany’s record of raising utility costs for Wisconsin’s working families. This follows his recent criticisms of We Energies, despite taking thousands in campaign donations from them. In Washington, Tiffany has voted to increase natural gas exports, in line with a Trump policy which
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation this week: the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act and the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act. On the RED Tape Act: “Federal environmental reviews
Neenah, WI—OnTuesday, April 21st, the City of Neenah, Wisconsin, will swear in their newest city council member, Mr. Brian Defferding, age 49, a member of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. Running for a non-partisan office, Defferding based his campaign on door knocking, listening to people, and sharing their concerns. “When
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the UW Board of Regents’ removal of Jay Rothman as Universities of Wisconsin president. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.
As housing costs rise and supply dwindles across Southeastern Wisconsin, regional leaders are gathering to move housing projects from vision to reality. The Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit will take place on Thursday, May 7, at the Zoofari Conference Center in Milwaukee. Organized by UW–Madison Extension, the Summit addresses a critical
Green Lake, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) announced his strong endorsement of Jason Preuss for Green Lake County Sheriff. “Jason Preuss is the right leader for Green Lake County,” said Rep. Dallman. “With over 28 years of dedicated law enforcement service, Jason has proven himself as a steady,
WASHINGTON, DC — The House Committee on Small Business announced that Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) has been appointed Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure. “I am extremely proud to have been selected to serve as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure,” said Congressman Wied. “As a former
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senate Democrats introduced the Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages. The announcement detailed the “Health and Housing” and “Families First” legislative packages, highlighting Democrats’ commitment to cutting the costs of Healthcare, Housing, Childcare, Groceries, and Utilities across the Badger State. Read More on State Senate Democrats’ Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages: CBS News:
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that allows plant enthusiasts to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state. Volunteers collect information to help assess rare plant population trends for both state and national
As communities across the state begin clean-up and recovery after recent storms, and with more severe weather on the way, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) urges residents and crews to take care while assessing damage or removing debris. Downed power lines, broken glass, and metal are just some
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Republican lawmakers forcing Wisconsinites to pay for their expensive, out-of-state lawyers to represent them in a lawsuit against this very issue—requiring Wisconsin taxpayers to foot the bill for Republicans’ private attorneys. Republicans continue to ignore working families struggling to pay for rent and
As the mainstream media focuses on a handful of wedge issues designed to divide Wisconsinites, I penned this column to talk about two bills that united Democrats and Republicans.
What are the odds the soon-to-retire Republican leaders of the state Legislature are seriously considering Gov. Tony Evers’ call to end partisan gerrymandering?
In a single sentence, Chris Taylor named three issues tabbed by Democrats for the congressional and gubernatorial November elections: the federal government’s assault on individual rights and freedoms; sexual and physical violence against women and its consequences; and extreme income inequality and the struggles of those not among the wealthy.
By measuring family structure alongside academic and discipline outcomes, Wisconsin would gain clearer insight into which disparities are primarily school-based, context-based, or amenable to coordinated intervention.
The grassroots effort to free the beagles at Ridglan Farms goes back 10 years.
As Americans, we feel the impact of taxes at the federal, state and local levels this week, as well as throughout the year.
In the history of most communities, examples can be found of unlikely groups coming together to solve common problems. Some are small, and some are very significant.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Causes 150 Mph Winds, Flooding in U.S. Territories Milwaukee, WI – This week, the American Red Cross deployed Representative Ryan Clancy to Guam, and subsequently to Saipan, to help on the ground with post-typhoon disaster relief. In addition to disasters in southeast Wisconsin, Rep. Clancy has deployed
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement highlighting major wins for hardworking Americans in the Working Families Tax Cuts following tax season: “As a result of the Working Families Tax Cuts, Wisconsinites are seeing the benefits of lower taxes. This year, the average taxpayer in Wisconsin will see a