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The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF), the charitable arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, is proud to award four Wisconsin students — Ryer Allen, Kathaleen Tapia, Jack Schowalter, and Ethyn Sebo — with the 2026 WBF Spring Scholarship. The WBF Spring Scholarships of $2,000 each are
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Alex Wolf of JP Morgan Private Bank says global supply chains are adapting to persistent shocks. Wolf, the bank’s global head of macro and fixed income strategies, discusses the ripple effects of shifting
A new statewide slate of officers has been elected by members or appointed by the commander of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Department of Wisconsin at their annual convention in Green Bay that took place on June 11-13, 2026. The reelected
The High Road Strategy Center has released an updated edition of Can’t Survive on $7.25, examining the impact of Wisconsin’s stagnant minimum wage and the potential benefits of raising the state’s wage floor. Wisconsin’s minimum wage has remained at $7.25 per hour
MILWAUKEE — Judge Nathan Petrashek today announced the endorsement of fellow Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judges M. Joe Donald, Sara Geenen, and Pedro Colón in his campaign to be elected to a full term on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
MADISON, Wis. — For the first time, Wisconsin’s four leading child care associations are coming together to host a Child Care Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. The forum gives providers, parents, and voters across the state a chance to ask the candidates for
Bill has enough votes to pass the Senate, Republican leaders so far have refused to bring up for a vote WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling on Majority Leader John Thune to bring the bipartisan legislation she
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) launched a new statewide Liberty on Tap summer tour this week to celebrate America’s founding values on her 250th birthday. The tour brings history to life one pint at a time through community gatherings,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to get outside, learn and take action on slowing the spread of invasive species in Wisconsin during Invasive Species Awareness Weekend (ISAW), June 20-21, 2026. Invasive Species Awareness
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced application materials are now available for several Rural Health Transformation Program grants. This initial application period will distribute $40 million in grant funding to support projects across the state
June 15, 2026 — More than 500 hospitals across the country have been warned by the federal government for failing to comply with hospital price transparency requirements, including 10 hospitals in Wisconsin. The findings underscore a growing affordability crisis in healthcare where major hospital
Sheboygan County officials have launched a new startup accelerator for local entrepreneurs, seeking to drive business growth in the area of packaged retail goods. The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation on Friday launched the Consumer Packaged Goods Blueprint Program alongside
Wisconsin has a far better option than Tiffany: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sara Rodriguez.
The bottom line as of post-convention time: Rodriguez may have reestablished herself as the frontrunner, but don’t count out Hong. And in November do not count out Tiffany.
The problem for Fox and Republicans like Steil is that many of these policies are quite popular in Wisconsin.
In the face of consolidations in the pursuit of market power and higher prices, leading to decades of unrelenting price hyper-inflation, our political leaders have to step back and entertain a fundamental structural upheaval. What would Teddy Roosevelt, the legendary trust-buster, do?
Menominee County’s unusual Democrat tilt
This Juneteenth, celebrate. But also remember those who made the sacrifices that made the celebration possible. Remember that the struggle for freedom did not end in 1865; it continues in 2026.
If MPS is serious about getting its finances under control, it will have to do much more than ask for more money.
The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF), the charitable arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, is proud to award four Wisconsin students — Ryer Allen, Kathaleen Tapia, Jack Schowalter, and Ethyn Sebo — with the 2026 WBF Spring Scholarship. The WBF Spring Scholarships of $2,000 each are open to graduating Wisconsin high school seniors and current college
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Alex Wolf of JP Morgan Private Bank says global supply chains are adapting to persistent shocks. Wolf, the bank’s global head of macro and fixed income strategies, discusses the ripple effects of shifting trade policies and armed conflicts. He notes the new normal
A new statewide slate of officers has been elected by members or appointed by the commander of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Department of Wisconsin at their annual convention in Green Bay that took place on June 11-13, 2026. The reelected DAV Department of Wisconsin commander is Tiffany Koehler of Brown
The High Road Strategy Center has released an updated edition of Can’t Survive on $7.25, examining the impact of Wisconsin’s stagnant minimum wage and the potential benefits of raising the state’s wage floor. Wisconsin’s minimum wage has remained at $7.25 per hour since 2009, while inflation has steadily eroded its value and
MILWAUKEE — Judge Nathan Petrashek today announced the endorsement of fellow Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judges M. Joe Donald, Sara Geenen, and Pedro Colón in his campaign to be elected to a full term on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. “Nathan has devoted his career to ensuring that our justice
MADISON, Wis. — For the first time, Wisconsin’s four leading child care associations are coming together to host a Child Care Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. The forum gives providers, parents, and voters across the state a chance to ask the candidates for Governor where they stand on one of the most pressing
Bill has enough votes to pass the Senate, Republican leaders so far have refused to bring up for a vote WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling on Majority Leader John Thune to bring the bipartisan legislation she co-sponsors to make insulin more accessible for millions of Americans
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) launched a new statewide Liberty on Tap summer tour this week to celebrate America’s founding values on her 250th birthday. The tour brings history to life one pint at a time through community gatherings, local breweries, and uniting to celebrate the birth of America.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to get outside, learn and take action on slowing the spread of invasive species in Wisconsin during Invasive Species Awareness Weekend (ISAW), June 20-21, 2026. Invasive Species Awareness Weekend is a collaborative initiative hosted by multiple DNR programs and
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced application materials are now available for several Rural Health Transformation Program grants. This initial application period will distribute $40 million in grant funding to support projects across the state focused on care coordination, community health workers, and dental clinics.
June 15, 2026 — More than 500 hospitals across the country have been warned by the federal government for failing to comply with hospital price transparency requirements, including 10 hospitals in Wisconsin. The findings underscore a growing affordability crisis in healthcare where major hospital systems continue to use vague, incomplete and difficult-to-access pricing information
Sheboygan County officials have launched a new startup accelerator for local entrepreneurs, seeking to drive business growth in the area of packaged retail goods. The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation on Friday launched the Consumer Packaged Goods Blueprint Program alongside local entrepreneurship resource company Startups Built Simply. The inaugural cohort
Wisconsin has a far better option than Tiffany: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sara Rodriguez.
The bottom line as of post-convention time: Rodriguez may have reestablished herself as the frontrunner, but don’t count out Hong. And in November do not count out Tiffany.
The problem for Fox and Republicans like Steil is that many of these policies are quite popular in Wisconsin.
In the face of consolidations in the pursuit of market power and higher prices, leading to decades of unrelenting price hyper-inflation, our political leaders have to step back and entertain a fundamental structural upheaval. What would Teddy Roosevelt, the legendary trust-buster, do?
Menominee County’s unusual Democrat tilt
This Juneteenth, celebrate. But also remember those who made the sacrifices that made the celebration possible. Remember that the struggle for freedom did not end in 1865; it continues in 2026.
If MPS is serious about getting its finances under control, it will have to do much more than ask for more money.