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Five Wisconsin construction companies received DTSD Excellence in Construction Awards at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s annual Contractor-Engineer Conference held this week in Wisconsin Dells. Top winners include an asphalt paving project in Outagamie County, a concrete paving project in
MADISON, Wis. — While Wisconsin Republicans have kickstarted the new legislative session wasting time and clinging to their dwindling grip on power, Democrats are getting started with the work voters elected them to do. SHOT: Republicans have spent the first two weeks of
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association honored Paul Fetzer of Fetzer Farms yesterday with the association’s Advocate of the Year award for his contributions to Wisconsin’s dairy community. The award, sponsored by Vita Plus Corporation, was presented during
MADISON, Wis. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “We need a majority on the state Supreme Court that will protect the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites. That’s
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, in collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, honored Duane Ducat of Deer Run Dairy yesterday with the association’s second annual Community Outreach Award. This award recognizes farmers who are active in their
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that counties and municipalities across the state received over $141 million in the first quarterly payments for 2025 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway
TOP STORIES Battle over ‘conversion therapy’ ban, separation of powers before WI Supreme Court… Evers [suit] targets two votes by [JCRAR]. One deals with [DSPS’] “conversion therapy” ban. The other vote blocked an update to the state’s commercial building standards.
In my half-hour interview, we discussed the challenge of the new Trump administration, Evers’ hope for more bipartisan collaboration now that there are more Democrats in the Legislature, his role as a bulwark against GOP extremism — he describes himself as the “vetoer-in-chief” — and when and how he will decide whether to seek a third term in 2026.
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Stroud, alongside Legislative Democrats, introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help working families across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for low-income renters and homeowners by expanding the Homestead
A letter to our newly elected leaders, both in Madison and Washington, D.C.
Now voters will have their say on an issue that Pew Research polling reveals 81 percent of Americans—but zero percent of Wisconsin Democrats—support.
Day one of the Trump administration will be exciting with bold executive actions on border security, public safety, workforce rules, and even women’s protection in sports.
I recently decided to throw my hat in the ring as a candidate for Jefferson County Judge, Branch 2 because I believe my values and experience are a better alternative than the other candidates running for this position.
Radicals don’t want to do their jobs. These are the consequences.
MADISON, Wis – Today, Rep. Arney is proud to stand with Senator LaTonya Johnson and the Legislative Democrats to introduce the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives legislative package. We are introducing three bills to help families across Wisconsin. These bills will cut the cost
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to discuss the importance of returning to a reasonable pre-pandemic spending level and the massive deficit spending that is devaluing the U.S. dollar. “The people that voted for President
MADISON, Wis – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced three bills in the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help working families across the state. It features an expansion to the Homestead Tax Credit, a Healthy School Meals for All initiative, and a reformed
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford met with voters on Madison’s west side Wednesday night as part of her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. During the meet and greet, she shared her journey from growing up
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis) joined Legislative Democrats to unveil the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package, a comprehensive three-bill initiative designed to ease financial burdens for working families across Wisconsin. This package includes proposals to expand the Homestead Tax Credit,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement creating the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention. On Tuesday, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #254, creating a statewide Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, and announced that he is directing $10 million
Five Wisconsin construction companies received DTSD Excellence in Construction Awards at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s annual Contractor-Engineer Conference held this week in Wisconsin Dells. Top winners include an asphalt paving project in Outagamie County, a concrete paving project in La Crosse County, a grading project in Outagamie County, a
MADISON, Wis. — While Wisconsin Republicans have kickstarted the new legislative session wasting time and clinging to their dwindling grip on power, Democrats are getting started with the work voters elected them to do. SHOT: Republicans have spent the first two weeks of session ignoring the real issues impacting Wisconsin residents, instead focusing
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association honored Paul Fetzer of Fetzer Farms yesterday with the association’s Advocate of the Year award for his contributions to Wisconsin’s dairy community. The award, sponsored by Vita Plus Corporation, was presented during DBA’s Dairy Strong conference at the KI Convention Center. This
MADISON, Wis. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “We need a majority on the state Supreme Court that will protect the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Judge Susan Crawford,” said U.S. Senator
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, in collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, honored Duane Ducat of Deer Run Dairy yesterday with the association’s second annual Community Outreach Award. This award recognizes farmers who are active in their community and share the stories and positive messages of dairy
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that counties and municipalities across the state received over $141 million in the first quarterly payments for 2025 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids. The funding goes to local governments to construct,
TOP STORIES Battle over ‘conversion therapy’ ban, separation of powers before WI Supreme Court… Evers [suit] targets two votes by [JCRAR]. One deals with [DSPS’] “conversion therapy” ban. The other vote blocked an update to the state’s commercial building standards. [GOP argue DSPS lacked authority to enact “conversion therapy” ban]
In my half-hour interview, we discussed the challenge of the new Trump administration, Evers’ hope for more bipartisan collaboration now that there are more Democrats in the Legislature, his role as a bulwark against GOP extremism — he describes himself as the “vetoer-in-chief” — and when and how he will decide whether to seek a third term in 2026.
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Stroud, alongside Legislative Democrats, introduced the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help working families across our state. The three-bill package would reduce the tax burden for low-income renters and homeowners by expanding the Homestead Tax Credit, cut the costs of grocery bills through Healthy
A letter to our newly elected leaders, both in Madison and Washington, D.C.
Now voters will have their say on an issue that Pew Research polling reveals 81 percent of Americans—but zero percent of Wisconsin Democrats—support.
Day one of the Trump administration will be exciting with bold executive actions on border security, public safety, workforce rules, and even women’s protection in sports.
I recently decided to throw my hat in the ring as a candidate for Jefferson County Judge, Branch 2 because I believe my values and experience are a better alternative than the other candidates running for this position.
Radicals don’t want to do their jobs. These are the consequences.
MADISON, Wis – Today, Rep. Arney is proud to stand with Senator LaTonya Johnson and the Legislative Democrats to introduce the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives legislative package. We are introducing three bills to help families across Wisconsin. These bills will cut the cost of grocery bills for families with school aged children, reduce
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to discuss the importance of returning to a reasonable pre-pandemic spending level and the massive deficit spending that is devaluing the U.S. dollar. “The people that voted for President Trump do not expect the federal government is going to
MADISON, Wis – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced three bills in the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package to help working families across the state. It features an expansion to the Homestead Tax Credit, a Healthy School Meals for All initiative, and a reformed prescription drug policy through the Less for Rx agenda. Representative
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Judge Susan Crawford met with voters on Madison’s west side Wednesday night as part of her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. During the meet and greet, she shared her journey from growing up in Chippewa Falls to building a career as a prosecutor,
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Angelito Tenorio (D-West Allis) joined Legislative Democrats to unveil the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package, a comprehensive three-bill initiative designed to ease financial burdens for working families across Wisconsin. This package includes proposals to expand the Homestead Tax Credit, implement Healthy School Meals for All, a… Please log in to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement creating the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention. On Tuesday, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #254, creating a statewide Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, and announced that he is directing $10 million for the Office to begin its work and administer gra…