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Too many vital services are starved for cash.
Effective government begins with districts that reflect real communities, yet Wisconsin’s maps still fall short of this basic standard.
Carter secured the nomination and the presidency — with just enough votes from the farmers and smalltown people of Grant, Richland, Vernon and other Wisconsin counties that gave a last-minute Democratic primary assist to the peanut farmer from Georgia.
Carter was the first president to stress having a Cabinet, judges, and other government nominees that “looked like America.”
If Donald Trump pardons the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers who heeded his call to “fight like hell or we won’t have a country any more” he will be ripping the bandage off a wound still suppurating.
But why pay the bills when his only purpose for seeking another term in the White House is to fleece the taxpayers.
Madison mayor’s tongue-lashing of the press in a time of trauma was ill-advised.
[Madison, WI] – This afternoon new and returning state legislators were inaugurated for the 107th Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement following his inauguration: “I am honored to begin my third term in
Madison, Wis. – Today, Governor Evers and DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld released an update to the state’s Vision 2030 plan as the Evers Administration continues a whole-of-government approach to improving efficiency and savings in Wisconsin state government property ownership and upkeep. The last
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter by joining a candlelight event happening across the state. “Winter candlelight events are some of the most popular activities at Wisconsin state
As we begin a new session in the Wisconsin Legislature, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to see both sides set aside partisanship and end Wisconsin’s line item veto power for the governor once and for all by
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) was sworn in to her second term in the State Assembly on January 6th, Inauguration Day at the State Capitol. “I am grateful to my constituents in the 5th Assembly District for allowing me to return to
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) was officially sworn in to represent the 39th Assembly District for the 2025-2026 Biennial Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. This marks Representative Dallman’s third term serving as a state representative. “I am honored
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today celebrated the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program under the Bipartisan
Madison – Today, Representative Jim Piwowarczyk officially begins his first term in the 107th Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) took his oath of office in a ceremony held in the Assembly chambers on Monday afternoon. “I am honored to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that it will host a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. to provide members of the public a formal comment opportunity on the draft
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 30,000 acres in Sauk and Walworth counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2025. With these additions, there are now 51 AEAs
TOP STORIES Evers’ plan to let Wisconsin voters repeal and create state laws meets GOP resistance… Evers [FY25-27 budget] is reviving a [2022] plan previously rejected by Republicans giving voters the [constitutional] power to enact laws without approval of the
Too many vital services are starved for cash.
Effective government begins with districts that reflect real communities, yet Wisconsin’s maps still fall short of this basic standard.
Carter secured the nomination and the presidency — with just enough votes from the farmers and smalltown people of Grant, Richland, Vernon and other Wisconsin counties that gave a last-minute Democratic primary assist to the peanut farmer from Georgia.
Carter was the first president to stress having a Cabinet, judges, and other government nominees that “looked like America.”
If Donald Trump pardons the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers who heeded his call to “fight like hell or we won’t have a country any more” he will be ripping the bandage off a wound still suppurating.
But why pay the bills when his only purpose for seeking another term in the White House is to fleece the taxpayers.
Madison mayor’s tongue-lashing of the press in a time of trauma was ill-advised.
[Madison, WI] – This afternoon new and returning state legislators were inaugurated for the 107th Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement following his inauguration: “I am honored to begin my third term in the Wisconsin State Assembly and continue serving as the representative
Madison, Wis. – Today, Governor Evers and DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld released an update to the state’s Vision 2030 plan as the Evers Administration continues a whole-of-government approach to improving efficiency and savings in Wisconsin state government property ownership and upkeep. The last update estimated that Vision 2030, the Evers Administration’s plan to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter by joining a candlelight event happening across the state. “Winter candlelight events are some of the most popular activities at Wisconsin state parks, forests, trails and wildlife areas,” said Steve Schmelzer, DNR
As we begin a new session in the Wisconsin Legislature, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to see both sides set aside partisanship and end Wisconsin’s line item veto power for the governor once and for all by passing, again, the Constitutional Amendment passed by the previous legislature.
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) was sworn in to her second term in the State Assembly on January 6th, Inauguration Day at the State Capitol. “I am grateful to my constituents in the 5th Assembly District for allowing me to return to the State Assembly to serve them for another session. This
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) was officially sworn in to represent the 39th Assembly District for the 2025-2026 Biennial Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. This marks Representative Dallman’s third term serving as a state representative. “I am honored and excited to continue serving the people of central Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today celebrated the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted by President Joe Biden. Gov. Evers earlier
Madison – Today, Representative Jim Piwowarczyk officially begins his first term in the 107th Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) took his oath of office in a ceremony held in the Assembly chambers on Monday afternoon. “I am honored to begin representing the 98th Assembly District. I am excited to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that it will host a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. to provide members of the public a formal comment opportunity on the draft rule that would change portions of the state’s deer management
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 30,000 acres in Sauk and Walworth counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2025. With these additions, there are now 51 AEAs statewide, totaling 1,648,572 acres and covering portions of 31 counties,
TOP STORIES Evers’ plan to let Wisconsin voters repeal and create state laws meets GOP resistance… Evers [FY25-27 budget] is reviving a [2022] plan previously rejected by Republicans giving voters the [constitutional] power to enact laws without approval of the Legislature. [2022 special session was intended to let voter decide