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While Wisconsin will need less new housing than previously projected to maintain the status quo, a new Forward Analytics report argues the state should set its sights higher than “building for a low-end estimate.” The research arm of the Wisconsin
Mequon, WI – The UAW State CAP Council of Wisconsin proudly announced today its endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. The UAW represents working people across Wisconsin, including thousands of workers in
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) CEO and Executive Director Elmer Moore Jr., today announced that multifamily housing developers statewide will soon receive $47.8 million in competitive Housing Tax Credits (HTC), projected to create housing for
MADISON, Wis. — The League of Wisconsin Municipalities has selected Emily McFarland as its next Executive Director, making her the sixth executive director in the organization’s 128-year history. McFarland will succeed Jerry Deschane, who is retiring at the end of
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews slams Congressman Tom Tiffany for his votes to gut Wisconsin’s SNAP in both the “Big Ugly Bill” and the 2026 Farm Bill. The story notes that over the past year, thanks to Congressman Tiffany, more than
One of the most important lessons from the last several decades of criminal justice policy is surprisingly simple: communities are safest when laws are enforced consistently and wrongdoing is addressed before it escalates.
Modern ALPR systems, when implemented responsibly with strong policies and oversight, can significantly enhance safety while protecting the constitutional rights of citizens.
I don’t know if Ted Oswald will get his commutation but it’s a sure bet a lot of crooks will. Evers wouldn’t have given himself the power to commute if he didn’t intend to use it.
Tax refunds may feel good for a moment, but big ideas and statewide investments pay dividends for generations.
The divide between Wisconsin’s flood crisis and its climate policy is the product of a legislative choice to treat climate change as someone else’s emergency.
Inflation, tariffs, and healthcare costs have all taken a big bite out of farm families’ income as Trump becomes the latest major figure trying to save Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
Donald Trump’s war on Iran has pushed them out of the headlines, but don’t think for a moment that those masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents aren’t hard at work harassing neighborhoods, small businesses and even a few farmers.
West Bend native Laura Hillman Mitchell played a star witness role in Congress recently as she pitched the use of technology to keep seniors living longer in their homes.
MADISON – State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) today sent a letter to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents urging members to reject a proposed tuition increase and instead focus on reducing administrative costs and improving efficiency within the university
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders that more DNR conservation wardens and county recreation deputies will be patrolling on trails and routes as part of the Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign. The
Madison, Wis. – St. Mary’s Hospital nurses are celebrating getting their union election date of June 11 from the National Labor Relations Board, which is the next major step in their advocacy for their patients and their profession. This will
With nomination papers now filed for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District race, one thing is becoming clear: Brad Smith has built the strongest grassroots organization in the field. Smith was the first Democratic candidate to file nomination papers and, in just
Fond du Lac, WI – June 3, 2026 – Tiffany Brault will be on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election, running as an Independent candidate for Assembly District 60. Her nomination signatures and campaign documents were approved
MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that President Donald Trump retains strong influence with voters in Republican primary elections, as seen in recent primaries in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Texas, where Trump-backed candidates defeated Republican
While Wisconsin will need less new housing than previously projected to maintain the status quo, a new Forward Analytics report argues the state should set its sights higher than “building for a low-end estimate.” The research arm of the Wisconsin Counties Association yesterday released “Not Enough: Wisconsin’s Housing Outlook.” The
Mequon, WI – The UAW State CAP Council of Wisconsin proudly announced today its endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. The UAW represents working people across Wisconsin, including thousands of workers in the 6th Congressional District. For generations, the union has fought
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) CEO and Executive Director Elmer Moore Jr., today announced that multifamily housing developers statewide will soon receive $47.8 million in competitive Housing Tax Credits (HTC), projected to create housing for approximately 5,000 Wisconsinites. In total, 35 developments in 15 counties will
MADISON, Wis. — The League of Wisconsin Municipalities has selected Emily McFarland as its next Executive Director, making her the sixth executive director in the organization’s 128-year history. McFarland will succeed Jerry Deschane, who is retiring at the end of August after more than three decades of service to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews slams Congressman Tom Tiffany for his votes to gut Wisconsin’s SNAP in both the “Big Ugly Bill” and the 2026 Farm Bill. The story notes that over the past year, thanks to Congressman Tiffany, more than 15,000 hardworking Wisconsinites, including children, veterans, and the elderly, have
One of the most important lessons from the last several decades of criminal justice policy is surprisingly simple: communities are safest when laws are enforced consistently and wrongdoing is addressed before it escalates.
Modern ALPR systems, when implemented responsibly with strong policies and oversight, can significantly enhance safety while protecting the constitutional rights of citizens.
I don’t know if Ted Oswald will get his commutation but it’s a sure bet a lot of crooks will. Evers wouldn’t have given himself the power to commute if he didn’t intend to use it.
Tax refunds may feel good for a moment, but big ideas and statewide investments pay dividends for generations.
The divide between Wisconsin’s flood crisis and its climate policy is the product of a legislative choice to treat climate change as someone else’s emergency.
Inflation, tariffs, and healthcare costs have all taken a big bite out of farm families’ income as Trump becomes the latest major figure trying to save Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
Donald Trump’s war on Iran has pushed them out of the headlines, but don’t think for a moment that those masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents aren’t hard at work harassing neighborhoods, small businesses and even a few farmers.
West Bend native Laura Hillman Mitchell played a star witness role in Congress recently as she pitched the use of technology to keep seniors living longer in their homes.
MADISON – State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) today sent a letter to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents urging members to reject a proposed tuition increase and instead focus on reducing administrative costs and improving efficiency within the university system. The proposal would raise resident undergraduate tuition by 2
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders that more DNR conservation wardens and county recreation deputies will be patrolling on trails and routes as part of the Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign. The purpose of this safety initiative is accident reduction and prevention
Madison, Wis. – St. Mary’s Hospital nurses are celebrating getting their union election date of June 11 from the National Labor Relations Board, which is the next major step in their advocacy for their patients and their profession. This will be the largest private sector union election in recent Wisconsin
With nomination papers now filed for Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District race, one thing is becoming clear: Brad Smith has built the strongest grassroots organization in the field. Smith was the first Democratic candidate to file nomination papers and, in just 10 days, collected 1,917 approved nomination signatures, the highest total
Fond du Lac, WI – June 3, 2026 – Tiffany Brault will be on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election, running as an Independent candidate for Assembly District 60. Her nomination signatures and campaign documents were approved by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “I want to thank all
MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that President Donald Trump retains strong influence with voters in Republican primary elections, as seen in recent primaries in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Texas, where Trump-backed candidates defeated Republican incumbents opposed by Trump. Among all Republicans, 71% said they