Wisconsin Farmers Union: Free camps return across Wisconsin this summer
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Farmers Union Day Camps are returning to communities across Wisconsin this summer. These free, one-day events are open to all youth and aim to inspire the next generation of leaders through hands-on learning rooted in cooperation, community, and
UW-Stout: International Molded Fiber Association awards student first place for sustainable packaging solution
Menomonie, Wis. – Packaging students from University of Wisconsin-Stout won first place among university teams from around the globe in the 2025 International Molded Fiber Association Student Competition. Preston Briggs, Traverse City, Michigan; Hunter Clausen, Woodville; Lukas David, Johnson Creek;
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: The Evers budget threatens state business climate
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video Thursday detailing the governor’s proposal for the state budget. Earlier this year, Governor Evers unveiled his budget proposal ahead of the expiration of the
Jill Underly: Wisconsin public schools deserve more dollars. Lawmakers must fix broken system.
Wisconsin’s public schools need resources that are flexible, spendable, and predictable – ones that allow local districts to address their unique needs.
James N. Fitzhenry & Kristin Brey: Child care costs as much as college. Here is what you need to know about fixes.
Gov. Tony Evers proposed spending $480 million on Child Care Counts.
Dan Shafer: Pass the torch: Tony Evers should not run for a third term as governor
Wisconsin’s governor needs to do what so many other Democrats have failed to do and step aside when the time is right.
David Manney: Cry wolf, kill a calf: How the left’s fantasy became the Midwest’s nightmare
In Wisconsin alone, confirmed wolf depredations have increased steadily, as have livestock, hunting dogs, and even pets. Farmers in Ashland, Iron, or Douglas Counties aren’t fighting myths; they’re dealing with shredded flesh and silence from the state.
John Markson & Richard Niess: Wisconsin State Bar leadership betrays the rule of law
State Bar leaders deliberately violated their own vision statement by refusing in any way to push back against President Donald Trump’s blatantly illegal executive orders attacking lawyers, without whom the rule of law cannot exist “within a fair and accessible justice system.”
Elizabeth McGuigan: Tax hikes on Wisconsin foundations rob charity to fund big government spending
Congress’ long-awaited reconciliation bill includes a tax hike on private charitable foundations to foot the government’s spending bill.
Charlotte Rasmussen: Congress, relieve Wisconsin taxpayers by closing the double duty drawback loophole
This loophole is the result of a minor policy change Congress enacted more than 20 years ago that has allowed foreign cigarette manufacturers to claim refunds on taxes they haven’t actually paid.
Bruce Murphy: How state has slashed Milwaukee County’s funding
County would have gotten $1 billion more since 2003 if funding kept up with inflation.
American Association for State and Local History: LGBTQ+ voices of Northeast Wisconsin wins 2025 award of excellence
NASHVILLE, TN—June 12, 2025—The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that the Neville Public Museum is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for Telling Our Stories: LGBTQ+ Voices of Northeast Wisconsin. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now
Wisconsin Policy Forum: State gets fewer federal dollars than average, but funding cuts still loom large
While Wisconsin consistently receives fewer federal funds per capita than most other states, the reach of federal dollars throughout our state remains vast — meaning that federal spending cuts could still have far-ranging impacts here. In every corner of our
Secretary of State Godlewski: Launches online services portal to bring government closer to the people
Madison, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski today announced the launch of a new online services portal, making it faster and easier for Wisconsinites to access critical Apostille services—no trip to Madison required. “Whether you’re a family adopting a
THU AM Update: Report: Wisconsin receives less per resident from the federal government compared to other states
From WisPolitics … — While Wisconsin receives less per resident from the federal government compared to other states, cuts to that funding could still have significant impacts. That’s particularly true for seniors, veterans, students, the disabled, and low-income families, according