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
Washington County: USPS policy change on postmarks may affect property tax payments
WEST BEND, WI – Washington County Treasurer Scott Henke is alerting residents who pay property tax bills by mail about a United States Postal Service (USPS) policy change that may affect when envelopes are postmarked. In August 2025, the USPS instituted
WisDems: ICYMI: Tariffs could raise the cost of artificial Christmas trees
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from WMTV details the negative impacts of Tom Tiffany’s tariff taxes on artificial Christmas trees. As Wisconsinites celebrate this month, they will be reminded of the Republican’s cost-raising policies and complete failure to make life more
GIFFORDS Law Center: New: Wisconsin earns a C grade for gun safety laws
GIFFORDS Law Center’s Annual Gun Law Scorecard grades and ranks all 50 states on their gun laws WASHINGTON — GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released the latest edition of its Annual Gun Law Scorecard, which grades and ranks each state on the
UW-Stout: Game Expo, Senior Show, STEMM Student Expo cap fall semester with public demos, showcases
Students design custom controllers for unique racing games, puzzles, AR experiences Menomonie, Wis. – An Aesop’s fables-inspired racing game, a haunted hotel and a futuristic repair shop are all on the menu for players at the Stout Game Expo, western Wisconsin’s largest
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin continues to find ways to connect people with food
MADISON, Wis. – The holiday season in Wisconsin is a cherished time of year, often filled with holiday celebrations, family gatherings, and special meals shared with friends and loved ones. However, not everyone in our state has access to food
Rep. Stubbs: Graduates from 2025 National Conference of State Legislatures Youth Justice Fellows Program
Madison, WI – On Friday, December 5, 2025 Representative Shelia Stubbs graduated from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Youth Justice Fellows Program, marking the completion of a one-year fellowship for state legislators focusing on youth justice to learn