WisDems: WI GOP congressmen and gubernatorial candidates continue to support tariff tax as costs rise and job numbers fall
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Republican Congressional delegation and gubernatorial candidates have demonstrated a blind loyalty to Donald Trump since he took office – including supporting his tariff policies that are raising prices on working families. New reports show prices have begun rising
Bruce Murphy: Bob Donovan In Trouble Again
A month after his reelection last November, Donovan began paying himself $850 a month from his campaign account for “staff lodging” at his old house. “In all, he paid himself $5,950 in the seven months after the election,” the story reported.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Launches statewide “Fighting for Wisconsin Families Tour”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her “Fighting for Wisconsin Families Tour.” Throughout August, Senator Baldwin will travel across the state to meet with parents, workers, small businesses, and farmers to hear firsthand how the Trump Administration’s
Gov. Evers, WEDC: Announce incentives to support Eli Lilly and Company’s $4 billion expansion in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that the state will support Eli Lilly and Company’s $4 billion investment in Wisconsin with up to $100 million in performance-based state tax credits. “I’m proud of
Evers administration says loss of $29 million in federal funds ‘setback’ for modernizing UI system
In a letter to the co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, the secretaries of Administration and Workforce Development wrote the state was forced to halt several projects after the funds were rescinded in May.
Dept. Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for buy local, buy Wisconsin grants until September 15
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants until noon on Monday, September 15, 2025. DATCP will award up to $200,000 total in BLBW grant
LaKeshia Myers: August Is Black Business Month: An Economic Imperative
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Michelle Bryant: The Real Cost of Cutting HUD’s Budget and Limiting Section 8 Vouchers
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Christa Westerberg: Ann Walsh Bradley a champion for openness in government
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John Nichols: Baldwin, Sanders vote to block arms for Israel’s Gaza horror
In the summer of 2024, Democratic Party leaders refused to let even a single Palestinian American speaker address their presidential convention about Israel’s horrific assault on Gaza.
WisDems: Launch new fundraising page: Contribute each time Derrick Van Orden tweets!
MADISON, Wis. — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched a new fundraising page today, asking supporters to chip in $1 every time WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden tweets. Van Orden has created a reputation for himself by firing off excessive amounts of
Gov. Evers, PSC: Celebrate one-year anniversary of successful home energy rebate programs
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today celebrated the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Home Energy Rebate Programs in Wisconsin, which have helped residents statewide reduce energy use and lower
Dept. of Natural Resources: Bear with plastic jar on its head freed in northern Wisconsin
A bear with a jar stuck on its head in northern Wisconsin was successfully freed this weekend. / Photo Credit: USDA APHIS Wildlife Services MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a bear observed with
Dept. of Revenue: Posts 2025 preliminary Equalized Values
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted its preliminary Equalized Values, Tax Incremental District (TID) Values, Net New Construction Report and County Apportionment Report. DOR posts the 2025 preliminary Equalized Values Report to provide municipalities with
U.S. Rep. Wied: Risch honor small business firearm manufacturers
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) recently announced a resolution recognizing the contributions of small business firearm manufacturers to our economy and designates August as National Shooting Sports Month. “Wisconsin is home to many