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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced he’ll be introducing the Tax the Grift Act, a bill to tax all payouts from President Trump’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” at 100 percent so that all taxpayer funding goes back to the Treasury rather
Regardless of where we’re from or where we now live, we share a great many problems. None bigger than our relationship with technology, the question of whether machines will be our servants or masters, whether tools like AI will end up assisting humanity or commandeering it.
It could be time for more Driftless folks to consider zoning, at least for large businesses like data centers and others that could impact the environment.
Despite reports of a bustling stock market, improving employment conditions and rising wages, many have yet to benefit these positive developments personally. What’s really going on?
Changes introduced by our Wisconsin lawmakers do little to fix an agricultural system hemorrhaging producers. Still, these changes do little to fix an agricultural system hemorrhaging producers.
Leftist hatred of tax relief kills lame-duck governor’s deal for school aid and tax cuts.
A grand compromise — there’s that dirty word in politics — was scuttled for the sake of political grandstanding.
Hospitals in Van Orden’s congressional district were projected to lose more than $42 million in annual revenue under the budget law.
Columbus, Indiana, a city about the size of West Bend, has become a mecca for its collection of 70 buildings designed by world-class architects.
Four members of the Shorewood Hills Village Board voted to remove me as village president. Obviously, my family and I are disappointed. More importantly, this was not right, and the legal standard for removal was not met.
How the bizarre censorship of instrumental music punished students and parents.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 27, 2026. Potato growers
[Superior, WI…] Members of the Douglas County Board of Supervisors came out strongly today for former 73rd State Representative Angie Sapik in her bid for the 25th State Senate seat. Board members included leaders who are supporting the former state
Wisconsin Democrats including Emily Berge, Rebecca Cooke’s primary opponent in the 3rd congressional district, signed onto a letter emphasizing their support of sex-change surgeries for minors. Local elected officials that have endorsed Rebecca Cooke also signed onto the letter. The letter
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in celebration of the older adults who have helped shape Milwaukee County through their leadership, service, and dedication to our community. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” is
UW-Stout construction management students competed against the nation’s top students during Associated Builders and Contractors’ hallmark annual event, the Construction Management Competition, held this spring in Salt Lake City, Utah. The ABC competition gives students a glimpse into the real world of construction, testing
MADISON, Wis. — As a member of Congress, MAGA gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany voted to overturn the 2020 election results and still refuses to acknowledge the verified results of the 2020 election to this day. Now, Tom Tiffany is standing silent as Donald Trump
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to plan ahead and be patient on Wisconsin roads and in work zones across the state. According to AAA, more than 744,000
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a statewide poll on Tuesday, May 26, at 12:01 a.m. CDT, via electronic distribution and web posting. There will not be an in-person release for this poll. * Please
WISCONSIN – This past week has seen a renewed focus on the results of Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election. When asked if President Biden won in 2020, a leading candidate for governor stated “the problem with the 2020 election was the improprieties that happened.” Meanwhile,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced he’ll be introducing the Tax the Grift Act, a bill to tax all payouts from President Trump’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” at 100 percent so that all taxpayer funding goes back to the Treasury rather than into the hands of Trump allies. “Donald Trump just
Regardless of where we’re from or where we now live, we share a great many problems. None bigger than our relationship with technology, the question of whether machines will be our servants or masters, whether tools like AI will end up assisting humanity or commandeering it.
It could be time for more Driftless folks to consider zoning, at least for large businesses like data centers and others that could impact the environment.
Despite reports of a bustling stock market, improving employment conditions and rising wages, many have yet to benefit these positive developments personally. What’s really going on?
Changes introduced by our Wisconsin lawmakers do little to fix an agricultural system hemorrhaging producers. Still, these changes do little to fix an agricultural system hemorrhaging producers.
Leftist hatred of tax relief kills lame-duck governor’s deal for school aid and tax cuts.
A grand compromise — there’s that dirty word in politics — was scuttled for the sake of political grandstanding.
Hospitals in Van Orden’s congressional district were projected to lose more than $42 million in annual revenue under the budget law.
Columbus, Indiana, a city about the size of West Bend, has become a mecca for its collection of 70 buildings designed by world-class architects.
Four members of the Shorewood Hills Village Board voted to remove me as village president. Obviously, my family and I are disappointed. More importantly, this was not right, and the legal standard for removal was not met.
How the bizarre censorship of instrumental music punished students and parents.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 27, 2026. Potato growers have until June 15, 2026, to vote on the following
[Superior, WI…] Members of the Douglas County Board of Supervisors came out strongly today for former 73rd State Representative Angie Sapik in her bid for the 25th State Senate seat. Board members included leaders who are supporting the former state assembly member from Douglas County. Sapik was elected to the
Wisconsin Democrats including Emily Berge, Rebecca Cooke’s primary opponent in the 3rd congressional district, signed onto a letter emphasizing their support of sex-change surgeries for minors. Local elected officials that have endorsed Rebecca Cooke also signed onto the letter. The letter ends, in part, with, “we also call on healthcare providers,
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in celebration of the older adults who have helped shape Milwaukee County through their leadership, service, and dedication to our community. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” is a reminder of the importance for seniors to proactively manage
UW-Stout construction management students competed against the nation’s top students during Associated Builders and Contractors’ hallmark annual event, the Construction Management Competition, held this spring in Salt Lake City, Utah. The ABC competition gives students a glimpse into the real world of construction, testing their project management, estimating, safety, quality control and presentation skills. This
MADISON, Wis. — As a member of Congress, MAGA gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany voted to overturn the 2020 election results and still refuses to acknowledge the verified results of the 2020 election to this day. Now, Tom Tiffany is standing silent as Donald Trump takes nearly $2 billion in public tax dollars for a
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to plan ahead and be patient on Wisconsin roads and in work zones across the state. According to AAA, more than 744,000 people will travel on Wisconsin roads this holiday weekend. Peak
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a statewide poll on Tuesday, May 26, at 12:01 a.m. CDT, via electronic distribution and web posting. There will not be an in-person release for this poll. * Please note that this release is Tuesday, rather than the traditional
WISCONSIN – This past week has seen a renewed focus on the results of Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential election. When asked if President Biden won in 2020, a leading candidate for governor stated “the problem with the 2020 election was the improprieties that happened.” Meanwhile, FBI officials continue to probe results that have been audited