WisGOP: Chris Taylor: An activist for the far-left
MADISON, Wis. — Recently, Eric Holder, architect of the Democrats’ nationwide gerrymandering strategy through the NDRC, endorsed far-left judicial activist Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Holder’s endorsement exposes Taylor’s true priorities. She’s not running to serve Wisconsinites impartially; she’s
Sen. Smith: Sales tax relief for over-the-counter medication
Madison, WI — Senator Jeff Smith (D–Brunswick) and Representative Joe Sheehan (D–Sheboygan) have introduced new legislation to exempt over-the-counter medication from sales or use tax statewide. “Affordability has always been a priority of mine in the healthcare industry,” said Senator Smith.
Rep. Nedweski: Protect kids, not profits: Nedweski urges action after medical industry reversal
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) is urging support for legislation she authored and sponsored that would protect children from irreversible gender transition procedures and allow patients to hold the medical establishment accountable for the lasting harm caused by
Lazar campaign: Issues position paper on protecting religious freedom and the First Amendment
[Waukesha, WI] – Judge Maria Lazar, candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, today released a comprehensive position paper focused on the protection of religious freedom. The release marks the third in a series of policy-focused announcements from the Lazar campaign.
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Celebrates Black History Month
In 2020, Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black leader elected to serve in the role MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating February as Black History Month. Yesterday at the
Sen. Keyeski, Rep. Bare: Introduce bill to establish “revolving door law”
Bill would prohibit legislators from becoming lobbyists immediately following retirement MADISON – Today, State Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) introduced LRB-6331/LRB-1996, to enhance state legislative ethics law by requiring that state legislators cannot become lobbyists
Rep. Joers: Calls for better protections for student loan borrowers
Madison, WI — Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) introduced legislation this week that would create an Office of the Student Loan Ombudsman within the Department of Financial Institutions and establish licensing and oversight requirements for student loan servicers operating in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Corey Chambas named 2025 Banker of the Year
Corey Chambas, CEO, First Business Financial Services, Inc., Madison, honored by Wisconsin Bankers Association MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that Corey Chambas, CEO of First Business Financial Services Inc., parent company of First Business Bank,
Habitat for Humanity Waukesha – Jefferson – Rock: $500,000 in federal funding secured for Habitat College Park workforce housing project in Watertown
Watertown, Wis. — Habitat for Humanity Waukesha – Jefferson – Rock announced today that $500,000 in federal funding has been secured to support the College Park housing development in Watertown, a workforce housing project that will create 12 affordable homes for families in Jefferson and
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin participates in national policy conference
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the 2026 Winter Policy Conference in Washington, DC on February 2 – 4, 2026. The conference is coordinated by the National Association of State Departments of
Protect Our Care: Statement: TrumpRx scam bails out drug companies while seniors suffer
Washington, D.C. – Tonight, President Trump will release “TrumpRx,” a pitiful smoke-and-mirrors gimmick designed to distract from his abysmal record on prescription drug prices. Despite vowing to bring down drug prices by 1,000 percent, since Donald Trump assumed office, drug
Schutt campaign: Conservative fighter Ellen Schutt announces run for state Senate following Sen. Steve Nass’s retirement
Clinton, WI: Former State Representative Ellen Schutt announced today that she is seeking election to the Wisconsin State Senate seat currently held by Senator Steve Nass, following his decision to retire. “Senator Nass distinguished himself as a fighter for taxpayers
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the political fight over data centers in Wisconsin
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the political uproar over data centers and legislation for siting them in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Gloria Randall-Hewitt: Big Tech wants Wisconsinites to pay for their data centers. We need to speak up
As we prepare for the PSC to make a decision on data centers, we need to make our voices heard to decision makers: Big Tech and We Energies don’t get to decide what’s best for Wisconsin.
Dave Zweifel: Lawmakers should be subject to their own transparency laws
Maybe it’s got something to do with the air in the state Capitol. But once otherwise ordinary men and women are elected to serve, they develop a belief that they’re above the law.