Bill Berry: Ag secretary’s idiocy bodes ill for immigrants, agriculture
As federal agents continue their campaign of cruelty and fear, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said automation and “34 million able-bodied adults in our Medicaid program” would fill the farm workforce gaps.
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Ernst: Introduce bipartisan bill to expand access to mental health care for farmers, rural communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Farmers First Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to address the mental health epidemic in rural America and expand access to critical mental health care for our nation’s
Scaife campaign: Announces new endorsements
GERMANTOWN – Washington County Assistant District Attorney Grant Scaife today announced additional endorsements of his campaign for the Washington County Circuit Court. These endorsements are in addition to the support of community leaders County Executive Josh Schoemann, District Attorney Barry Braatz, and Sheriff
Dept. Natural Resources: Seeking volunteers to teach new hunters
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Expands advocacy offerings with new hire
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has hired Amelia Neas as its new Programs & Policy Manager, supporting the organization’s advocacy initiatives and communications on behalf of its more than 800 members operating across the U.S. and around
Second Harvest Foodbank: 13% increase in the number of people considered food insecure in Southwestern Wisconsin
Madison, WI, July 15, 2025 – Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin recently launched a new resource for hunger-related data in southwestern Wisconsin. The resource can be found at SecondHarvestSW.org/HungerInfo. According to the data: The number of people considered food insecure in
Bradley raised nothing in first half of ‘25 amid speculation about reelection bid
Conservative Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley, who told WisPolitics in April she planned to seek reelection next year, raised nothing for her campaign over the first half of 2025, according to a new filing.
Berrien launches his first ad in guv bid
In the initial ad of the campaign, Berrien likens himself to Donald Trump, saying he’s an outsider and a businessman.
TUE AM Update: Smith ‘absolutely running’ for reelection to Senate as fundraising picks up
From WisPolitics … — Dem state Sen. Jeff Smith told WisPolitics he’s “absolutely running” for reelection next year after reporting a significant uptick in fundraising activity of the first six months of 2025. Smith, D-Brunswick, raised $67,370 during the most
WisGOP: Extreme left Wisconsin Supreme Court circumvents the will of the people
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, last week the extreme left Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that unelected bureaucrats have the ability to circumvent the will of the people and their duly elected legislators when creating administrative rules. “This ruling
Wisconsin Farmers Union & Wisconsin Agroforestry Network: To workshop, potluck & farm tour at Good Trouble Grove
GREEN LAKE — The Wisconsin Agroforestry Demonstration Farm Network (Savanna Institute and NRCS-WI) and Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) invite farmers, land stewards, and community members to gather in Green Lake, WI, on Tuesday, July 29, for an inspiring, tree-focused event at Good Trouble Grove, the agroecological
Sen. Smith: Statement on closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans
EAU CLAIRE— Assistant Democratic Senate Leader Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), released the statement below following the press release issued by Gov. Evers announcing the closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans in Chippewa Falls: “The recent announcement to close the Klein
Rep. Emerson: Statement on closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans
EAU CLAIRE — Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), released the statement below following the press release issued by Gov. Evers announcing the closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans in Chippewa Falls: “The recent announcement to close the Klein Hall for
Dept. of Natural Resources: Continuing investigation of Barron county black bear attack
COMSTOCK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is continuing its investigation into a black bear attack that occurred the afternoon of Saturday, July 12 in Barron County. The victim, 69-year-old Karen Frye, was attacked while outside at her
MON PM Update: Bradley raised nothing in first half of ‘25 amid speculation about reelection bid
From WisPolitics … — Conservative Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley, who told WisPolitics in April she planned to seek reelection next year, raised nothing for her campaign over the first half of 2025, according to a new filing. The lack