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Last week, Mandela Barnes called out Tom Tiffany and Sara Rodriguez for accepting tens of thousands of dollars from We Energies—the company that continues to jack up rates on Wisconsin families and attempted to pass data center costs onto ratepayers.As reported by the Milwaukee Courier, Sara Rodriguez
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Action Political Action Committee announced today their first round of endorsed candidates for the August 11, 2026 primary election. Candidates in bold are in a primary election. Congressional: Glenn Grothman – District 6, Michael Alfonso – District
MADISON, Wis. (June 29, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released new paid radio and digital advertisements in Wisconsin today, urging Rep. Bryan Steil to permanently repeal the law that established the
MADISON — This weekend, in a social media message to Wisconsinites, Gov. Tony Evers announced he is proclaiming tomorrow, June 30, “Wisconsin Kringle Day,” and the governor is encouraging Wisconsinites and Kringle enthusiasts both near and abroad to help celebrate by enjoying
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – June 29, 2026– As Wisconsinites prepare to attend the celebration 175 years in the making, Fairgoers across the land are invited to help make Wisconsin State Fair, presented by T-Mobile, the top state Fair in the country. The
MADISON, Wis. — For the SECOND time this year, the Green Bay City Clerk has mailed duplicate ballots to voters ahead of the August primary, despite prior assurances it would not happen again. This follows WisGOP’s formal complaint to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) demanding an investigation
MADISON – Last week, Voces de la Frontera, represented by the ACLU of Wisconsin, filed a brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Voces v. Gerber, asking the Court to reject a motion by five sheriffs to further delay proceedings
Public Health Madison & Dane County is urging everyone to stay cool, hydrated, and connected as an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect this week. Dangerously hot conditions are forecast with daytime heat index values up to 107 degrees on
TOP STORIES Barnes goes after Rodriguez for accepting utility PAC donations… WEC Energy Group’s PAC donated nearly $13,000 to Rodriguez’s campaign in 2022. In 2021, Rodriguez voted in the state Assembly to pass a bill vetoed by Evers to eliminate
Few ideas are more popular than taxing the rich. And rightly so.
In February, Hong co-authored Assembly Bill 1028, which would have allowed Wisconsin counties and municipalities to impose an additional income tax on earnings above $1 million.
The state has built one of the better automatic-return systems in the country. Now it should stop treating that as enough.
Much of the criticism aimed at the Farm Bill is really criticism of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In reality, the bill does not reduce SNAP benefits.
China is promoting direct renewable power connections for data centers, industrial parks, and export-oriented firms under a new 2026–2030 energy strategy.
Since the Constitution places the ultimate power in the hands of the people, we must always remain vigilant and protective of our founding principles.
The biggest D.C. scandal is Trump’s proposed military budget of $1.5 trillion.
We are better served by unity, by recognizing the interconnectedness of our histories, and by working together to secure the long-overdue material and symbolic repairs.
Hegseth’s racial and gender bigotry has been on display now for going on two years.
Last week, Mandela Barnes called out Tom Tiffany and Sara Rodriguez for accepting tens of thousands of dollars from We Energies—the company that continues to jack up rates on Wisconsin families and attempted to pass data center costs onto ratepayers.As reported by the Milwaukee Courier, Sara Rodriguez received a $12,800 contribution from We Energies after she voted
Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Action Political Action Committee announced today their first round of endorsed candidates for the August 11, 2026 primary election. Candidates in bold are in a primary election. Congressional: Glenn Grothman – District 6, Michael Alfonso – District 7 State Senate: Katie Baney – Senate District 1, Rachael
MADISON, Wis. (June 29, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released new paid radio and digital advertisements in Wisconsin today, urging Rep. Bryan Steil to permanently repeal the law that established the unconstitutional Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) mandate, and for the Financial
MADISON — This weekend, in a social media message to Wisconsinites, Gov. Tony Evers announced he is proclaiming tomorrow, June 30, “Wisconsin Kringle Day,” and the governor is encouraging Wisconsinites and Kringle enthusiasts both near and abroad to help celebrate by enjoying the delicious state delicacy on the anniversary of the date
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – June 29, 2026– As Wisconsinites prepare to attend the celebration 175 years in the making, Fairgoers across the land are invited to help make Wisconsin State Fair, presented by T-Mobile, the top state Fair in the country. The USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards spotlight top-tier attractions and businesses,
MADISON, Wis. — For the SECOND time this year, the Green Bay City Clerk has mailed duplicate ballots to voters ahead of the August primary, despite prior assurances it would not happen again. This follows WisGOP’s formal complaint to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) demanding an investigation into the initial errors and stronger safeguards for election integrity.
MADISON – Last week, Voces de la Frontera, represented by the ACLU of Wisconsin, filed a brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Voces v. Gerber, asking the Court to reject a motion by five sheriffs to further delay proceedings in Voces’ challenge to the legality of ICE detainers. Last
Public Health Madison & Dane County is urging everyone to stay cool, hydrated, and connected as an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect this week. Dangerously hot conditions are forecast with daytime heat index values up to 107 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, and the heat expected to carry into
TOP STORIES Barnes goes after Rodriguez for accepting utility PAC donations… WEC Energy Group’s PAC donated nearly $13,000 to Rodriguez’s campaign in 2022. In 2021, Rodriguez voted in the state Assembly to pass a bill vetoed by Evers to eliminate the state’s personal property tax. [which Evers said] could have
Few ideas are more popular than taxing the rich. And rightly so.
In February, Hong co-authored Assembly Bill 1028, which would have allowed Wisconsin counties and municipalities to impose an additional income tax on earnings above $1 million.
The state has built one of the better automatic-return systems in the country. Now it should stop treating that as enough.
Much of the criticism aimed at the Farm Bill is really criticism of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In reality, the bill does not reduce SNAP benefits.
China is promoting direct renewable power connections for data centers, industrial parks, and export-oriented firms under a new 2026–2030 energy strategy.
Since the Constitution places the ultimate power in the hands of the people, we must always remain vigilant and protective of our founding principles.
The biggest D.C. scandal is Trump’s proposed military budget of $1.5 trillion.
We are better served by unity, by recognizing the interconnectedness of our histories, and by working together to secure the long-overdue material and symbolic repairs.
Hegseth’s racial and gender bigotry has been on display now for going on two years.