Northwoods Policy Network: Officially launches, unveils vision for a stronger northern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — Northwoods Policy Network (NPN), a newly established policy and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening Northern Wisconsin, has officially launched today, December 8th, 2025. Building on the momentum of its early social media rollout and introductory video released in September, the
Sen. Smith: Keeping Wisconsin’s promise on special education funding
MADISON, Wis — With the state’s higher than anticipated increase in need for special education services, Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) has partnered with Rep. Angelina Cruz (D – Racine) to introduce a new bill to address the issue. When lawmakers voted
Barnes aims to raise $50M for governor campaign, says big money in politics is a concern
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes says he’s shooting to raise “closer to $50 million” for his campaign cycle, which would be a significant uptick from his 2022 bid for U.S. Senate.
Legislative Audit Bureau: Report release
The Bureau announces the release of State Investment Fund (report 25-31). We provided an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and related notes of the State Investment Fund (SIF) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025. These financial statements
Institute for Reforming Government: Empty schools, empty wallets: How ESSER pandemic aid led to more school referenda
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government released a new report on Tuesday, “Empty Schools, Empty Wallets: What Happened to $1.49 Billion in ESSER School Aid?” The report draws on 17,830 school district allocations analyzed by IRG to find
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Marquette County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a backyard poultry flock in Marquette County. All birds in this flock have succumbed to the disease,
Democracy Defense Project: ICYMI: DDP/WIPPS/WisACT “Better Conversations in Polarized Times” lunch & learn – Thursday, December 4th
WISCONSIN – Last week, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP) joined the Wisconsin Institute of Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) and the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust (WisAct) for a lunch and learn covering how bipartisan organizations and their messages promote healthier,
iHeartRadio: Milwaukee’s Newstalk 1130’s legendary host Jay Weber announces transition from morning drive to new iHeartpodcast
Weber to Conclude Daily Morning Show; Will Launch New iHeartPodcast in Spring 2026 MILWAUKEE, WI – December 9, 2025 – iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN today announced that longtime weekday morning host Jay Weber will conclude his role as daily
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Olson re-elected president of WFBF, Preder re-elected president of Rural Mutual Insurance Company
MADISON – Brad Olson was re-elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Olson is a crop farmer near Frederic in Polk County. Joe Bragger from Independence in Buffalo County was re-elected to serve as WFBF Vice President. Brad and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Says Trump’s bailout is no fix to his trade war’s damage to Wisconsin farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Trump announced a $12 billion bailout to farmers who have been hurt by his own trade war: “Wisconsin farmers put in more time and heart into
Law Forward: ICYMI: Tomorrow, U.S. Supreme Court could topple yet another campaign finance limit
USA TODAY: “Former Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, who authored other campaign finance rules that have been partially overturned by the Supreme Court, wrote in a brief for the case that getting rid of the coordinated spending limits would be ‘the
Rep. Cruz: Introduces “Keep Our Promise” on special education reimbursement
Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine) introduces “Keep Our Promise” legislation on special education reimbursement. RACINE — Representative Angelina Cruz (D–Racine), a long-time public school teacher, introduced legislation today to hold the state accountable for meeting the special education reimbursement levels promised in the
Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan “Bradyn’s Law” to create new crime for extortion
WESTON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed “Bradyn’s Law,” Assembly Bill 201, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 48, creating a new crime of sexual extortion in Wisconsin. Gov. Evers signed the bill in honor of late D.C. Everest Junior High School student Bradyn
Rep. Phelps: Co-authors bill to bring special education reimbursement to guaranteed rate
MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) announced new legislation Monday to address an urgent problem in Wisconsin: Republicans are not keeping the promises they themselves made to students with disabilities. Rep. Phelps released the following statement on LRB-5599
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Delegates set policy for 2026
WISCONSIN DELLS – Today, more than 270 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Annual Meeting established new policy directives. Wisconsin Farm Bureau delegates adopted policies that will be included in the organization’s 2026 policy book. Resolutions were submitted by