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MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Punchbowl News profiled U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and his goals for the House Appropriations’ Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee in their Portal newsletter:
I understand why voters who have already cast their ballots for any candidate might want to might want to change their vote. But the costs and risks of such a policy are just too great.
He had expressly avoided endorsing anyone for governor, including 3 Democrats who worked for him.
The issue will drive election turnout, help and hurt Hong. How will it impact other candidates?
In the aftermath of Madison police having killed another Black man, the debate over the Office of the Independent Monitor is even more critical.
Wisconsin voters are being asked this November to consider a constitutional amendment that arrives dressed as a tribute to equality but carries consequences that would undermine it.
Will AI mature like search or social media, where providers capture most of the value? Or will it play out more like the airline industry, where operators run enormously complex businesses but pass most of the value to their customers?
Milwaukee doesn’t have to choose between innovation and self-determination, but it does have to choose whether residents help write the rules or simply live with them. The people of Milwaukee, not AI, and not the companies selling it, should decide what comes next.
Aspects of the GreenLight mine in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest could get the green light as early as May of next year.
Government should not exist to maximize revenue. The purpose of government is to provide essential services efficiently and effectively while respecting the taxpayers who fund those services. Constitutional protections for taxpayers would help restore that balance.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (MRRRI) Act,legislation to restore and protect the Mississippi River corridor amid growing threats that put this vital waterway, and the economy that depends on it,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group has launched a new and efficient tool for those interested in monitoring chimney swift roost and nest sites. The tool will be available in
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor: a look at the 5 remaining… [Hong continues to lead polling, but] percentage of undecided voters continues to be higher than those who have selected any specific candidate. … “Hong could certainly win
Green Bay, WI – Brand new pianos for music students is one of the many ways that the recent $2.3 million gift from Dean Emeritus Robert “Bob” J. Bauer will benefit students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. A decades-long professor
MENOMONIE — Officials credit increased public trust in the Dunn County’s Law Enforcement Deflection and Diversion (LEDD) program, a joint effort with the city of Menomonie intended to keep people out of the criminal justice system, for the program’s explosive
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters to share the water and boat safe this summer on the state’s waterways. Wisconsin’s waters are enjoyed by swimmers, anglers, recreational boaters and paddlers alike during the summer
Two Dem members of the Election Commission and the Republican National Committee want to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to allow Wisconsin voters to spoil their absentee ballots if they change their minds on who they want to support.
Madison, Wis. – Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips for filing an insurance claim with Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage from this week’s severe storms. “Monday’s devastating storms produced high winds, tornadoes, and hail which caused significant property
WAUSAU, Wis. Republican congressional candidate Kevin Hermening today announced his “Ready on Day One Tour,” a 10-day campaign swing through every county in Wisconsin’s largest congressional district, stretching from Lake Superior to central Wisconsin, ahead of the August 11 Republican
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 1, 2026. Dairy Processor Grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Punchbowl News profiled U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and his goals for the House Appropriations’ Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee in their Portal newsletter:
I understand why voters who have already cast their ballots for any candidate might want to might want to change their vote. But the costs and risks of such a policy are just too great.
He had expressly avoided endorsing anyone for governor, including 3 Democrats who worked for him.
The issue will drive election turnout, help and hurt Hong. How will it impact other candidates?
In the aftermath of Madison police having killed another Black man, the debate over the Office of the Independent Monitor is even more critical.
Wisconsin voters are being asked this November to consider a constitutional amendment that arrives dressed as a tribute to equality but carries consequences that would undermine it.
Will AI mature like search or social media, where providers capture most of the value? Or will it play out more like the airline industry, where operators run enormously complex businesses but pass most of the value to their customers?
Milwaukee doesn’t have to choose between innovation and self-determination, but it does have to choose whether residents help write the rules or simply live with them. The people of Milwaukee, not AI, and not the companies selling it, should decide what comes next.
Aspects of the GreenLight mine in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest could get the green light as early as May of next year.
Government should not exist to maximize revenue. The purpose of government is to provide essential services efficiently and effectively while respecting the taxpayers who fund those services. Constitutional protections for taxpayers would help restore that balance.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (MRRRI) Act,legislation to restore and protect the Mississippi River corridor amid growing threats that put this vital waterway, and the economy that depends on it, at risk. The legislation creates a collaborative initiative to coordinate
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group has launched a new and efficient tool for those interested in monitoring chimney swift roost and nest sites. The tool will be available in time for community scientists to use during Swift Night Out
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor: a look at the 5 remaining… [Hong continues to lead polling, but] percentage of undecided voters continues to be higher than those who have selected any specific candidate. … “Hong could certainly win the nomination with 35 to 40% of the vote,” said
Green Bay, WI – Brand new pianos for music students is one of the many ways that the recent $2.3 million gift from Dean Emeritus Robert “Bob” J. Bauer will benefit students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. A decades-long professor and leader at the university, Bauer passed away in January
MENOMONIE — Officials credit increased public trust in the Dunn County’s Law Enforcement Deflection and Diversion (LEDD) program, a joint effort with the city of Menomonie intended to keep people out of the criminal justice system, for the program’s explosive growth in 2025. Program officials reported recently that contacts between
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters to share the water and boat safe this summer on the state’s waterways. Wisconsin’s waters are enjoyed by swimmers, anglers, recreational boaters and paddlers alike during the summer months. Boaters should be aware of others on the water
Two Dem members of the Election Commission and the Republican National Committee want to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to allow Wisconsin voters to spoil their absentee ballots if they change their minds on who they want to support.
Madison, Wis. – Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips for filing an insurance claim with Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage from this week’s severe storms. “Monday’s devastating storms produced high winds, tornadoes, and hail which caused significant property damage, particularly in the Eastern part of the state,” said
WAUSAU, Wis. Republican congressional candidate Kevin Hermening today announced his “Ready on Day One Tour,” a 10-day campaign swing through every county in Wisconsin’s largest congressional district, stretching from Lake Superior to central Wisconsin, ahead of the August 11 Republican Primary. The Ready on Day One Tour officially kicks off
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for Dairy Processor Grants by noon on September 1, 2026. Dairy Processor Grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s dairy processing facilities. Due to