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Today, the NRDC Action Fund—one of the nation’s leading environmental political advocacy organizations—announced its endorsement of Mandela Barnes for Governor of Wisconsin. “Mandela Barnes will lower utility costs for Wisconsinites while creating good-paying union jobs through the expansion of cleaner
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Friday, May 15, 2026, a resolution was introduced that would establish an 18-month moratorium on the receipt of applications for, and the issuance of, zoning permits for the siting or placement of data centers in Dane
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited two farms in Janesville and Sharon to hear from Wisconsin farmers about how President Trump’s war of choice in Iran is jacking up the cost of fertilizer and fuel and hurting their
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Bryan Steil’s shady ties and advocacy for cryptocurrency companies and trading platforms all while serving as chairman for the subcommittee that oversees cryptocurrency regulation. Steil has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from individuals aligned with
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with 26 years of service and multiple combat deployments across the Middle East, including service in every country Iran has attacked or
MADISON — Representative Jim Piwowarczyk joined fellow Republican legislators in sending a letter to Governor Tony Evers requesting the immediate suspension of Wisconsin’s commutation process, citing serious concerns about victim notification failures, public safety, and the emotional harm being inflicted
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23) lead a letter with 34 bipartisan House members to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him to strengthen NIH’s policy for determining eligibility to receive federal funding related to acquiring animals
MADISON — As students across Wisconsin prepare to graduate and take their next steps, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the launch of Wisconsin’s Portrait of a Graduate – a statewide effort to define the knowledge, skills and experiences students need to succeed in today’s world. The initiative, led by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
MADISON, May 22, 2026 — Applications for the nation’s largest education innovation award, the $1 million Yass Prize, close June 1, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. ET. Wisconsin education providers of every type, sector, and scale are encouraged to apply before
The Wisconsin Early Childhood Association warns the state’s childcare industry will face widespread shutdowns and pared-back services without sustained government support. The group on Friday released a report analyzing the impact of pandemic-era stabilization funding running dry this summer, following
Madison Club, Madison, WI—As the elite Madison Club in downtown Madison, Wisconsin Democraticgovernor candidate, carpenter, and former state representative Brett Hulsey will try to ask Rep. Tom Tiffany why he killed the Gov. Evers Bipartisan “Save our Schools” bill to
Madison, WI– State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement upon the release of a new poll conducted by the Marquette Law School, showing vast public support for the property and income tax relief bill that was blocked by
LODI – Today, State Sen. Sarah Keyeski endorsed State Sen. Kelda Roys to be the next governor of Wisconsin. Sen. Keyeski’s district spans the counties of Richland, Sauk, Columbia, Dane, Adams, Juneau, and Vernon counties. Roys, who has more endorsements than
(WAUKESHA, Wis.) – This summer, Waukesha County is making it easier for residents to recycle with confidence. Waukesha County Recycles is kicking off a countywide recycling education campaign designed to help households understand what belongs in the recycling bin – and
SHEBOYGAN, WI — May 26, 2026 — Dementia Innovations – LIVASU, the nation’s first dementia village, where those with dementia and their families can live as usual within a supportive, purposefully designed neighborhood, will host a special open house event
Top officials outlined their game plan; it’s about key issues and striking first.
Democratic voters enjoy an embarrassment of riches because there are seven serious Democratic candidates for governor, all of whom are well qualified to lead our state.
The unusual exodus of Republican legislators from the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly undoubtedly stems from differing personal factors by each office holder. But the dark pall over the Republican Party cast by President Donald Trump surely also figured heavily into their departures.
The feds might be planning to roll back PFAS limits, but Wisconsin plans to continue with stricter standards, at least for now.
Veterans are not the only ones with post-traumatic stress. Approximately 13 million Americans carry it.
Today, the NRDC Action Fund—one of the nation’s leading environmental political advocacy organizations—announced its endorsement of Mandela Barnes for Governor of Wisconsin. “Mandela Barnes will lower utility costs for Wisconsinites while creating good-paying union jobs through the expansion of cleaner and cheaper energy. No one in Wisconsin has done or
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Friday, May 15, 2026, a resolution was introduced that would establish an 18-month moratorium on the receipt of applications for, and the issuance of, zoning permits for the siting or placement of data centers in Dane County. The resolution, 2026 RES-039, would give the county time to
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited two farms in Janesville and Sharon to hear from Wisconsin farmers about how President Trump’s war of choice in Iran is jacking up the cost of fertilizer and fuel and hurting their operations. Senator Baldwin visited Rebout Farms in Janesville, Wisconsin, which
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Bryan Steil’s shady ties and advocacy for cryptocurrency companies and trading platforms all while serving as chairman for the subcommittee that oversees cryptocurrency regulation. Steil has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from individuals aligned with prediction market companies that trade on the real world events
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with 26 years of service and multiple combat deployments across the Middle East, including service in every country Iran has attacked or destabilized through its terror network, joined Fox News’s Fox & Friends to discuss
MADISON — Representative Jim Piwowarczyk joined fellow Republican legislators in sending a letter to Governor Tony Evers requesting the immediate suspension of Wisconsin’s commutation process, citing serious concerns about victim notification failures, public safety, and the emotional harm being inflicted on victims’ families. Republican lawmakers raised concerns about offenders convicted
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23) lead a letter with 34 bipartisan House members to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him to strengthen NIH’s policy for determining eligibility to receive federal funding related to acquiring animals for NIH-supported research. This letter was prompted by the case
MADISON — As students across Wisconsin prepare to graduate and take their next steps, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the launch of Wisconsin’s Portrait of a Graduate – a statewide effort to define the knowledge, skills and experiences students need to succeed in today’s world. The initiative, led by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and aligned with its strategic plan, is designed to gather feedback from Wisconsinites
MADISON, May 22, 2026 — Applications for the nation’s largest education innovation award, the $1 million Yass Prize, close June 1, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. ET. Wisconsin education providers of every type, sector, and scale are encouraged to apply before the window closes at yassprize.org. Wisconsin — birthplace of the
The Wisconsin Early Childhood Association warns the state’s childcare industry will face widespread shutdowns and pared-back services without sustained government support. The group on Friday released a report analyzing the impact of pandemic-era stabilization funding running dry this summer, following several years of federal help for the struggling industry. That
Madison Club, Madison, WI—As the elite Madison Club in downtown Madison, Wisconsin Democraticgovernor candidate, carpenter, and former state representative Brett Hulsey will try to ask Rep. Tom Tiffany why he killed the Gov. Evers Bipartisan “Save our Schools” bill to get over $500 million for our struggling school children and
Madison, WI– State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement upon the release of a new poll conducted by the Marquette Law School, showing vast public support for the property and income tax relief bill that was blocked by Senate Democrats: “The Marquette Law School poll confirms what we
LODI – Today, State Sen. Sarah Keyeski endorsed State Sen. Kelda Roys to be the next governor of Wisconsin. Sen. Keyeski’s district spans the counties of Richland, Sauk, Columbia, Dane, Adams, Juneau, and Vernon counties. Roys, who has more endorsements than any other candidate in the race, continues to build a winning
(WAUKESHA, Wis.) – This summer, Waukesha County is making it easier for residents to recycle with confidence. Waukesha County Recycles is kicking off a countywide recycling education campaign designed to help households understand what belongs in the recycling bin – and what doesn’t. Throughout the summer months, the initiative will bring
SHEBOYGAN, WI — May 26, 2026 — Dementia Innovations – LIVASU, the nation’s first dementia village, where those with dementia and their families can live as usual within a supportive, purposefully designed neighborhood, will host a special open house event featuring internationally recognized dementia care leader Eloy van Hal on
Top officials outlined their game plan; it’s about key issues and striking first.
Democratic voters enjoy an embarrassment of riches because there are seven serious Democratic candidates for governor, all of whom are well qualified to lead our state.
The unusual exodus of Republican legislators from the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly undoubtedly stems from differing personal factors by each office holder. But the dark pall over the Republican Party cast by President Donald Trump surely also figured heavily into their departures.
The feds might be planning to roll back PFAS limits, but Wisconsin plans to continue with stricter standards, at least for now.
Veterans are not the only ones with post-traumatic stress. Approximately 13 million Americans carry it.