U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Budd: Lead bipartisan bill to prevent DOT from using technologies China uses to spy on America
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act. This bipartisan legislation would prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from purchasing or deploying light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technologies from malign foreign actors,
Dairyland Power Cooperative: Announces acquisition of assets in Illinois
LA CROSSE, WI— To support the Cooperative’s focus on sustainability and reliability for its members while transitioning to a lower carbon future, Dairyland Power Cooperative is announcing the purchase of existing natural gas-fired assets in Illinois. This month, Dairyland purchased
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: La Crosse small business owners sound the alarm on tariff costs, call on Van Orden to act
La Crosse Tribune and News 8000 highlight Opportunity Wisconsin and Main Street Action roundtable discussion LA CROSSE, Wis. — Yesterday, Opportunity Wisconsin and Main Street Action hosted a roundtable in La Crosse with small business owners from across the region
Gov. Evers: Takes action on six bipartisan bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on six bills that received bipartisan support, including legislation to strengthen laws to protect Wisconsin’s kids and support crime victims and survivors. Today, the governor signed six bills, including: Assembly Bill 677, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 88: Creates a crime o… Please log in to access subscriber content.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Jefferson County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Walworth County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Walworth County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health
NFIB Wisconsin: Jobs Report: Employment Index ticks up
More small businesses are raising compensation MADISON, WI (March 06, 2026) – NFIB’s February Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index ticked up nearly 1 point to 103.5, showing further tightness after January consolidated the gains measured in December. This current reading
Dept. of Justice: During National Consumer Protection Week, AG Kaul encourages Wisconsinites to recognize financial scam warning signs
MADISON, Wis. – As part of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), Attorney General Josh Kaul is encouraging Wisconsinites to learn to recognize financial scam warning signs and is highlighting available Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) resources, including a DOJ Division
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin: Teen leaders meet and compete to become club Youth of the Year
Winners Receive $25,000 in Scholarships, Visit Legislators Tuesday to Voice Their Views Madison – This Monday, fifteen regional teen finalists will come together to compete for Boys & Girls Clubs ‘State Youth of the Year’, the highest honor given to a club member.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider whether Evers, GOP leaders can reach a deal on tax relief, school funding
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss whether Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislative leaders will come to an agreement on proposals to use the state’s $2.5 billion budget surplus for property tax relief and school aid. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.
Dave Cieslewicz: Evers’ good idea is DOA
Gov. Tony Evers introduced a state constitutional amendment that would ban partisan gerrymandering. That was a curious thing in a variety of ways.
Dave Zweifel: Good riddance, Robin Vos
I wrote a lot about Vos, and probably will before his term ends at the end of this year, because I believe he was bad for Wisconsin.
Kayla Doege: To curb alcohol harm, Wisconsin must rethink its drinking culture
Alcohol misuse is woven into the state’s history and identity, but its health consequences are widespread. Treating addiction as a public health issue — not an individual failing — is the first step toward meaningful change.
Scott Walker: Road map to affordability: How federal and local governments can bring down prices for Americans
Voters of all ages and backgrounds nationwide are united on one key issue: Prices are too high.
Kara Pitt-D’Andrea: A ‘golden age’ economy? That’s not the reality I see every day
A golden era for a select few does not make a golden era for a country.