Wisconsin Technology Council: 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest shifts to spring with expanded opportunities for entrepreneurs
The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest will shift its application window from winter to spring, creating a refreshed experience designed to better serve entrepreneurs statewide. While the contest has traditionally opened for entries in mid-December with
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Hires Associate Counsel to grow legal and policy capacity in Wisconsin and beyond
The News: WILL has announced Erin Gamble as our new Associate Counsel. Her hire reflects our organization’s commitment to fighting back against bureaucratic overreach in Wisconsin and across the country. Erin previously served as a legal clerk here at WILL and
John Torinus: New blood for governor? Kevin Conroy
Instead of a long line of professional politicians in the governor’s mansion on Lake Mendota, how about an outstanding entrepreneur who has created thousands of new jobs and a bundle of wealth for venture investors?
Michael Jahr: Much of America figuring out how to build more homes
Wisconsin can follow suit and cut regulations.
Mitchell A. Sobieski: Wisconsin farmers who backed Trump stand to gain welfare-style handouts thanks to his failed tariff war
Donald Trump announced a proposed $12 billion farm aid package on December 8, marketing it as a lifeline for agricultural producers battered by trade disruptions, inflation, and volatile global markets.
Courtney Graves: Understanding Wisconsin’s health care costs
While Wisconsin’s health care costs are not among the worst in the country, our inadequate policy choices are undermining potential for cost relief.
Spencer Black: Trumpflation is hurting Americans
While we’re all paying more because of Trumpflation, Trump is calling concern about affordability a “con job” and a “false narrative.” Guess his billionaire buddies don’t have to worry about the price of a burger.
John Nichols: AGs push back against Trump’s bid to preempt AI regulation
A bipartisan coalition of three dozen state attorneys general has come together to oppose efforts to ban state regulation of artificial intelligence.
Dave Cieslewicz: The elites had this coming
We’re seeing this revolt happening all over the political landscape and all over the developed world. This Humphrey’s case is just another example. On the actual merits of the case, I’ll lament the new power given to the president — especially this president. But on a higher level, the elites had it coming.
Mike McCabe: Curled up in a ball
Watching the decline of civilization in real time produces such overwhelming feelings of helplessness for some that they fear for their mental well-being. They’re curling up in a ball, not because they’re apathetic, because they’re feeling besieged and powerless.
Judge rebuffs Troupis claim of misconduct, refuses to step off 2020 false elector case
A Dane County judge has rejected Jim Troupis’ motion to force him off a felony fraud case stemming from the 2020 election, shooting down the former Donald Trump attorney’s claims that the judge had committed misconduct. Judge John Hyland yesterday
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Natural Resources: Announce more than $159 million to ensure clean, safe drinking water for Wisconsinites in 29 municipalities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $159 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Lead Service Line Replacement Program to 29 municipalities across the state to
Barnes campaign: ICYMI: Mandela Barnes puts fair maps front and center in Wisconsin
During his first week as a candidate for Governor, former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes made a clear call to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional maps so they finally reflect the will of the people. Lt. Governor Barnes’ proposal came during his statewide
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Slams Governor Evers for blocking small business growth and local control
Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Governor Tony Evers for vetoing AB 211—a commonsense bill that would have given local communities the freedom to allow new cigar lounges and opened doors for entrepreneurs. The 2009 Indoor Clean
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Encouraged by USDA announcement of farmer assistance package
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, appreciates the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, announced by President Trump yesterday at a roundtable event. The proposed funding