Versiti: Applauds Wisconsin general Assembly’s January Blood Donor Month declaration to honor donors and strengthen blood supply
MILWAUKEE – Jan. 23, 2026 –— Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin welcomes the Wisconsin Assembly’s declaration of January as Blood Donor Month in the State of Wisconsin. This recognition aligns with National Blood Donor Month and underscores Wisconsin’s commitment to a
UW-Green Bay: Campus showcase January 28, local startups take the stage
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in partnership with Brown County and gener8tor, will host the inaugural UW–Green Bay Pre-Accelerator Showcase on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at the UW-Green Bay University Union (Phoenix Room B). The event is open to the public,
Rep. Joers: Urgent call to establish age‑appropriate design code for social media companies
MADISON— In response to growing concerns surrounding social media platforms’ negative impacts on young people, Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) introduced the Age‑Appropriate Design Code. This legislation, introduced Thursday as LRB-5458/1, would require digital platforms to embed “privacy by design and
MacIver Institute: Comments on proposed constitutional amendments
MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy applauds the state legislature for their action to advance proposed Constitutional amendments this week. The proposed amendments would crack down on DEI mandates, prohibit the closing of religious facilities in response
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: New data shows impact of high costs in 2025, average Wisconsin household paid $1,560 more last year
After the Trump administration’s first year and Congressional Republicans voting for harmful economic policies, working families continue to pay the price MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, new economic data details how rising costs spurred by the tariffs and other policies
Jones campaign: Dane County Supervisors endorse Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, a substantial group of respected Dane County Supervisors announced their endorsements of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. County Supervisors Colin Barushok (District 1), Henry Fries (District 5), Erin
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes for pro-life legislation and receives “A+” rating from Susan B. Anthony List on Pro-Life Scorecard
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation this week: the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, and the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act. Congressman Fitzgerald also received
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim, Rep. Palmeri: Fox Valley state legislators introduce bills to improve fall outcomes in assisted living facilities
Many facilities have “no touch” policies that can delay care, lead to further injury or death, and overwhelm local EMS departments Madison, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) and Representative Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) introduced two bills related to fall
Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee: Open additional emergency warming shelter in response to extreme cold
MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County have opened an emergency warming shelter and are urging residents to take precautions as dangerously cold temperatures reach Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin. The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Cold Warning for Southeast Wisconsin
Rep. Piwowarczyk: Introduces task force legislation
MADISON, WI. – Yesterday, Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Town of Erin) released a series of bills relating to Government Efficiency and Modernization. “Thank you, Speaker Vos, for appointing me chair of the Speaker’s Task on Government Efficiency and Modernization. The committee
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin College Republicans use Tom Tiffany’s billionaire loophole to accept $1 million from out-of-state GOP megadonors
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from WPR reveals the Wisconsin College Republicans received $1 million in out-of-state donations from billionaire GOP megadonors. Apparently, the money is earmarked for their endorsed candidate in the gubernatorial race, Tom Tiffany. Tiffany voted for the legislation allowing these
Rep: Moore Omokunde: “The vote on AB 472 is no”
MADISON— Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened for a legislative floor session. Assembly Bill 472, a nuclear omnibus bill that creates a nuclear energy generation tax credit and prioritizes nuclear energy resources; passed the State Assembly 86 – 11. State
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Accepts four cases at November 3 conference
Madison, Wisconsin (January 23, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept four cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its November 3, 2025 conference. The case numbers, counties of
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future: ICYMI: Peter Barca highlights new Wisconsin poll showing strong Democratic support for natural gas on WISN’s UPFRONT
(Madison, WI) — Peter Barca, Chairman of Wisconsin Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future and former Democratic Congressman, appeared Sunday on WISN 12’s UPFRONT with Matt Smith to discuss new statewide polling showing strong Democratic and bipartisan support for natural gas as part of
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how the right of first refusal lost its spark
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider how a transmission line bill dubbed “right of first refusal” lost support in the Wisconsin Legislature.