Dept. of Transportation: Demolition of WIS 82 / IA 9 Mississippi River Bridge begins Dec. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, will take the next step in the Mississippi River Crossing Project at Lansing with a planned implosion and removal of the main section of the existing bridge on
Rep. Vining: Re-introduces Main Street Bounceback Program
Madison– Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee), Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) introduced the Mainstreet Bounceback Program Bill, which appropriates $25 million in grants to small businesses opening a new location or expanding operations in a vacant commercial
National Republican Congressional Committee: ICYMI: Derrick Van Orden delivers for Wisconsin small businesses
In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again delivered for Wisconsin small businesses. Van Orden helped pass the DUMP Red Tape Act to boost our economy by slashing unnecessary compliance costs and bureaucratic red tape. “Wisconsin small businesses are getting real relief thanks to
Forward Literacy: Nearly half of Wisconsin’s first graders need additional help to read while DPI cheers district participation
This week, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the 2024–25 universal reading assessment results required by state law and the results show an immediate need for reforms. The screeners are meant to detect struggling readers early so they can get
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board election underway
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible for election to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Corn producers in affected districts will have until January
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider top issues before the Wisconsin Supreme Court
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider cases on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s docket and other issues it may take up. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Deer hunters are encouraged to take advantage of late season opportunities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that although the 2025 nine-day gun deer season is now closed, additional harvest opportunities remain available throughout the late fall and early winter. Late Season Firearm Hunting
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
MADISON — Gov. Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., Dec. 7, 2025, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “Today, we honor and remember the more than 2,000 individuals who lost their lives in the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Urges caution on early ice covers
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all enjoying outdoor fun this season to be extra careful on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice. Those eager to take advantage of winter’s
Scott Walker: Conservatives, take note of Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes
The most radical leftist up for governor could win.
Dave Cieslewicz: Checking in on Dem candidates
With Mandela Barnes’ unsurprising announcement that he’s joining the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, that field appears to be pretty well set.
Ruth Conniff: Wisconsin communities have been standing up to ICE. Now the state Supreme Court could do the same.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted a case contending that Wisconsin law enforcement agencies do not have the authority to make arrests or keep people in jail on detainers based solely on ICE’s administrative warrants.
Bill Barth: Market preference should guide Amtrak plans
Mass transportation alternatives offer several good things, from having fewer cars on the road to reduced demand for fossil fuels. But it can’t be forced.
Patrick McIlheran: Working folks get short shrift while city funds vanity streetcar
Money wasted on Hop while bus access for people who really need it is at risk.
David Blaska: America can’t afford Newsom or Pritzker
Can’t have affordability without abundance unless you’re a socialist and repeal the law of supply and demand.