A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Wisconsin households paying Tom Tiffany’s tariff tab as GOP Congressman skips out on work, debates
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are now paying over $4,000 more for goods and services under current MAGA policies, plus more than $2,100 per household spent on tariffs alone, according to estimates from the federal Joint Economic Committee and a quarterly report tracking the cost of
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association: UW Now Live: The future of Wisconsin athletics
How UW is navigating the rapidly changing landscape MADISON, WI (September 17, 2026) — College athletics is changing faster than ever. From increased benefits to athletes (including name, image, and likeness opportunities) and increased athlete mobility through the transfer portal, to evolving
WisGOP: David Crowley: An “ally and accomplice” for illegal aliens
MADISON, WI – Democrat David Crowley’s commitment to putting those who break our laws before the families who call our state home is on full display as we get closer to Election Day. Townhall highlights how Crowley plans not only to refuse to
Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund: Endorses DERRICK VAN ORDEN for Congress
ATLANTA, Ga. – Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund Chairman Jenny Beth Martin today released the following statement announcing the endorsement of Derrick Van Orden to represent Wisconsin’s 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives: “Since coming to Congress in 2023, Derrick
Democratic Governors Association: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel fact check: Has Tiffany supported Trump’s positions the vast majority of the time?
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Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: U.S. Senate committee advances 2026 Farm Bill
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) welcomed the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s 12-11 vote Wednesday to advance the 2026 Farm Bill, following the committee’s failure to advance the legislation in August. “Dairy businesses depend
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data: Wisconsin August employment numbers released; unemployment ticks down to 3.2%
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting August 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment – There were 3,046,200 people employed in Wisconsin, up 9,300
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take for Iowa County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Sylvan Road Conservation Area – Drainage Ditch Restoration Project in Iowa County. Incidental take
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Demands Evers halt Driftless 765-kV transmission lines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden is calling on Governor Tony Evers to immediately halt plans for two massive 765-kV transmission lines proposed to run through Wisconsin’s Driftless Region. In a letter sent to Evers today, Van Orden called for a
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Shares concerns with proposed MGS transmission line, calls for extended public input process
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter to Midcontinent Grid Solutions (MGS) objecting to the insufficient public input process and a concerning lack of information provided to constituents in the 2nd Congressional District who will be directly
School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin: School nutrition professionals call on the Legislature to fully fund healthy school meals for all K-12 students
Urges the Legislature to Fund School Meals with Additional Tax Revenue Recently, the non-partisan Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau determined that state FY2025-2026 tax revenue totaled $23.1322 billion, which is $450.8 million higher than the amount estimated earlier this year. As
WisDems: ICYMI: Has Tiffany supported Trump’s positions the vast majority of the time? Yes
MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel confirmed that Congressman Tom Tiffany stands in lockstep with Donald Trump and his extreme MAGA agenda. The reporting analyzed multiple studies with different methodologies of voting records and they all reveal the
Dane County Exec Agard: Named to InBusiness Madison’s 2026 Power 100 list
Recognition highlights Agard’s leadership of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing county DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard has been named to In Business Madison magazine’s 2026 Power 100, an annual list recognizing influential leaders shaping the Greater Madison region. Agard has
Van Orden campaign: Accepts second debate invitation
LA CROSSE, WI – Congressman Derrick Van Orden has accepted his second invitation to participate in a debate with Rebecca Cooke, hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This is the second debate offer that Van Orden has accepted. Cooke
UW-Stout Polytechnic: Fall 2026 lineup features panel on ‘25 Years After 9/11,’ acclaimed painter Stonehouse, ‘Metamorphoses’ production
Community invited to exhibitions, discussion panels, keynote speakers, film screenings and performances Menomonie, Wis. – From canvases featuring a cast of hybrid creatures, weeping figures and antlered beings to a theatrical performance cast representing tragic Greek and Roman mythological characters.