Rep. Callahan: Supports bill package to address state housing crisis
[Madison, WI] – During Tuesday’s State Assembly Floor Session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of a package of bills aimed at increasing the state’s housing supply, lowering costs, and helping young families purchase their first home. Rep. Callahan
WisDems: A real life horror movie: Tom Tiffany’s extreme anti-abortion record
MADISON, Wis. — Late last month, WI-07 Rep. Tom Tiffany threw his hat into the governor’s race, stepping into a spotlight that exposes his chilling record of trying to ban abortion with almost no exceptions. What’s even more unsettling? Tiffany can’t seem
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Four members join WFBF’s WisGO Team
MADISON – Mary Fronek, Devani Hinkelmann, Luke Trapp and Tyrone Tutland have been selected to join the organization’s WisGO Team. The WisGO Team is WFBF’s first line of contact when speaking on agricultural issues. Members of this year’s team will
Dept. of Public Instruction: Secures funding to sustain services for deafblind learners after federal grant termination
Agency to receive subgrant from National Center on Deafblindness MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has secured new funding to continue critical services for deafblind children and young adults across the state. This comes after the unexpected and sudden termination of federal
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comments on North Central Forest Draft Regional Master Plan
Public Meetings Scheduled For Nov. 3 And 4; Public Comment Period Open Through Dec. 7 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the North Central Forest Draft Regional Master Plan and Environmental Analysis, which
UW-Stout: Career-ready before graduation: Design, management majors intern with Prent, Four Seasons, Weidner Apartment Homes
UW-Stout students share experiences at national companies in Q&As Menomonie, Wis. – Student success is the leading goal of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s FOCUS2030 strategic plan, ensuring they are career-ready before graduation. The Cooperative Education and Internship Program is one facet on
Wisconsin Policy Forum: City of Milwaukee budget proposal avoids severe cuts, increases fees
Thanks to state law, city has window of opportunity to find efficiencies before cost pressures ramp up Milwaukee’s 2026 budget proposal shows how far the city has come since 2022, when the Forumwarned that soaring pension costs and a daunting
Wisconsin Historical Society: Welcomes Tricia Canaday, State Historic Preservation Officer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Tricia Canaday as the new State Historic Preservation Officer, effective Sept. 8, 2025. Canaday brings a wealth of experience in historic preservation, public service and cultural
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Lawsuit challenges “Cream City Carve Out”
New Lawsuit Aims to Stop Milwaukee County from Looting Wisconsin’s School Fund The News: WILL has filed a new lawsuit against Milwaukee County to end an unconstitutional carve out allowing Milwaukee County withhold millions from Wisconsin’s Common School Fund. This fund,
A Better Wisconsin Together: Tom Tiffany flubs attempt to scrub his right-wing extremism from the internet
MADISON, Wis. — It’s been barely two weeks since Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany announced he is running for governor in Wisconsin, and according to recent news reports he’s already been caught trying to hide his radical right-wing record and beliefs from the people
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins bipartisan resolution supporting Israel and condemning Hamas’ heinous attack two years ago
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and all Senate Republicans in a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran-backed Hamas terrorists and supporting an outcome to the war that ensures Israel’s security. The senators called
Rep. Vining: “When we fail to fund the schools, housing costs rise.” –Rep. Robyn Vining on addressing housing affordability
MADISON– The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today and passed a package of housing bills. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Wisconsinites deserve affordable housing. Today we passed several bipartisan bills that address the cost of housing,
Rep. Wichgers: Gold Star license plate fee removal bill passes state Assembly
Madison – A bill that removes the personalization fee for license plates issued to families who have lost a family service member in the U.S. Armed Forces cleared a final legislative hurdle Tuesday and will head to the governor’s desk for
Rep. Penterman: Housing reform package clears Assembly
Poised to Slash Construction Costs, Trim Red Tape, and Spark New Homebuilding Madison – Today, State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) supported a package of legislation aimed at addressing Wisconsin’s housing crisis by lowering costs, cutting red tape, and expanding the supply
Rep. Tittl: Emotional Support and Service Animal Protection Act passes Assembly
Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly for passage of the Emotional Support/Service Animal Protection Act. “This bill lifts up legitimate emotional support/service animals and their owners”, said Tittl. “Passage of the legislation is a step