Dept. of Transportation: 2024 WisDOT Excellence in Construction Awards feature innovation, efficiency in infrastructure projects
Five Wisconsin construction companies received DTSD Excellence in Construction Awards at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s annual Contractor-Engineer Conference held this week in Wisconsin Dells. Top winners include an asphalt paving project in Outagamie County, a concrete paving project in
WisDems: SHOT / CHASER: While Republicans play political games, Democrats are focused on lowering costs for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — While Wisconsin Republicans have kickstarted the new legislative session wasting time and clinging to their dwindling grip on power, Democrats are getting started with the work voters elected them to do. SHOT: Republicans have spent the first two weeks of
Dairy Business Association: Honors Paul Fetzer as Advocate of the Year
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association honored Paul Fetzer of Fetzer Farms yesterday with the association’s Advocate of the Year award for his contributions to Wisconsin’s dairy community. The award, sponsored by Vita Plus Corporation, was presented during
Crawford campaign: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “We need a majority on the state Supreme Court that will protect the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites. That’s
Dairy Business Association: Recognizes Duane Ducat with Community Outreach Award
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, in collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, honored Duane Ducat of Deer Run Dairy yesterday with the association’s second annual Community Outreach Award. This award recognizes farmers who are active in their
Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation announce more than $141 million in quarterly aid payments for local roads and communities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that counties and municipalities across the state received over $141 million in the first quarterly payments for 2025 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway
FRI News Summary: Wisconsin Supreme Court hears case that could potentially ban conversion therapy
TOP STORIES Battle over ‘conversion therapy’ ban, separation of powers before WI Supreme Court… Evers [suit] targets two votes by [JCRAR]. One deals with [DSPS’] “conversion therapy” ban. The other vote blocked an update to the state’s commercial building standards.
Paul Fanlund: Evers braces for Trump, hopes for more bipartisan Wisconsin
In my half-hour interview, we discussed the challenge of the new Trump administration, Evers’ hope for more bipartisan collaboration now that there are more Democrats in the Legislature, his role as a bulwark against GOP extremism — he describes himself as the “vetoer-in-chief” — and when and how he will decide whether to seek a third term in 2026.
Rep. Stroud: Introduces the “Lowering Costs, Improving Lives” package to help Wisconsin’s working families
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Stroud, alongside Legislative Democrats, introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help working families across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for low-income renters and homeowners by expanding the Homestead
Kaleem Caire: Wisconsin can lead on educational innovation
A letter to our newly elected leaders, both in Madison and Washington, D.C.
Dan O’Donnell: Why Wisconsin needs a voter ID amendment
Now voters will have their say on an issue that Pew Research polling reveals 81 percent of Americans—but zero percent of Wisconsin Democrats—support.
Scott Walker: Trump’s plans for first day in office take aim at border, spending and social issues
Day one of the Trump administration will be exciting with bold executive actions on border security, public safety, workforce rules, and even women’s protection in sports.
Cortney Iverson: Despite efforts to stop me, I’m running for Jefferson County judge
I recently decided to throw my hat in the ring as a candidate for Jefferson County Judge, Branch 2 because I believe my values and experience are a better alternative than the other candidates running for this position.
Mark Belling: The LA fires and ‘progressive’ priorities
Radicals don’t want to do their jobs. These are the consequences.
Rep. Arney: Helps introduce the “Lowering Costs, Improving Lives” package
MADISON, Wis – Today, Rep. Arney is proud to stand with Senator LaTonya Johnson and the Legislative Democrats to introduce the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives legislative package. We are introducing three bills to help families across Wisconsin. These bills will cut the cost