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State moratorium to end Tuesday, April 15, 2025 MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) encourage electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced its 2025 State Convention—Road to 2026. The 2025 WisDems State Convention will be hosted in the Wisconsin Dells on June 14th and 15th at the Chula Vista Resort. Wisconsin Democrats will gather
Visit comes after Congress approves budget resolution that will force devastating cuts to Medicaid and other critical programs in order to pay for new tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Wisconsinites from the 1st
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) has named Luke Spielman as the 2025 Middle School Principal of the Year. Spielman serves as principal of Park View Middle School in the Mukwonago Area School District (MASD). There, he has focused
Explore the lakeside getaway of a Victorian era beer baron with returning favorite events and new experiences for the 2025 season LAKE GENEVA, Wis.— Black Point Estate and Gardens, a Wisconsin Historical Society site, is opening for the spring season
Glendale, WI — Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy today announced his candidacy for Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW), pledging to continue to build the party through grassroots organizing, strategic infrastructure development, and effective communication of Democratic values. Kennedy,
The conservative in the race for state superintendent was less strident and did better.
Study from AEI calculates more than 21,000 new homes a year from permitting economically feasible urban infill.
Despite our disagreement on abortion, we realized we have a shared mission: supporting Wisconsin’s women and families.
Out-of-control government spending drove up prices.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Democratic leader who revitalized state party in swing state is leaving… [a week after shepherding Crawford to victory] … two months after [losing DNC chair race] to Ken Martin … WisDems chair Wikler … party chair since
Trump’s wrecker in chief Elon Musk knee-capped the CFPB in February.
In Wisconsin, most business owners will eventually figure out their strategies for coping with tariff uncertainty. After all, they live every day with taxes, regulations and sourcing the right talent. It’s a fair bet, however, that almost all would prefer to see the tariff debate solved much sooner than later.
The treasury secretary’s pronouncements keep missing the mark—wildly, weirdly, and dangerously.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 11 Wisconsin companies received nearly a quarter of a million dollars total in 2024 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants to help grow the local food
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds turkey hunters that the 2025 spring turkey season opens on Wednesday, April 16. The regular season is open through May 27, and all seven turkey management zones will be open for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $108 million for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to help repair, maintain, and improve
Free trade is fair trade. What is neither is random, excessive taxes in the form of tariffs on products and industries that will affect every American every day. Christmas, the peak of American consumerism, is heavily dependent on imported goods. 76% of
Evers Administration hosts virtual job fairs aiming to recruit workers in high-demand sectors in Wisconsin see high interest, participation with over 300 registrants MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today highlighted a series of virtual job fairs throughout the month of April available to federal wo… Please log in to
Washington, DC – Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act by the House of Representatives. “Free, secure and fair elections are the cornerstone of American democracy and
State moratorium to end Tuesday, April 15, 2025 MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) encourage electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their provider or apply for financial assistance before the moratorium on
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced its 2025 State Convention—Road to 2026. The 2025 WisDems State Convention will be hosted in the Wisconsin Dells on June 14th and 15th at the Chula Vista Resort. Wisconsin Democrats will gather in the Wisconsin Dells to attend trainings and caucuses and
Visit comes after Congress approves budget resolution that will force devastating cuts to Medicaid and other critical programs in order to pay for new tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Wisconsinites from the 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts visited Washington D.C. to ask their
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) has named Luke Spielman as the 2025 Middle School Principal of the Year. Spielman serves as principal of Park View Middle School in the Mukwonago Area School District (MASD). There, he has focused on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and empowerment,
Explore the lakeside getaway of a Victorian era beer baron with returning favorite events and new experiences for the 2025 season LAKE GENEVA, Wis.— Black Point Estate and Gardens, a Wisconsin Historical Society site, is opening for the spring season on May 3 with a lineup of special events including
Glendale, WI — Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy today announced his candidacy for Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW), pledging to continue to build the party through grassroots organizing, strategic infrastructure development, and effective communication of Democratic values. Kennedy, who also serves as the national President of Democratic Municipal
The conservative in the race for state superintendent was less strident and did better.
Study from AEI calculates more than 21,000 new homes a year from permitting economically feasible urban infill.
Despite our disagreement on abortion, we realized we have a shared mission: supporting Wisconsin’s women and families.
Out-of-control government spending drove up prices.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Democratic leader who revitalized state party in swing state is leaving… [a week after shepherding Crawford to victory] … two months after [losing DNC chair race] to Ken Martin … WisDems chair Wikler … party chair since 2019 … announced Thursday he will be leaving his position
Trump’s wrecker in chief Elon Musk knee-capped the CFPB in February.
In Wisconsin, most business owners will eventually figure out their strategies for coping with tariff uncertainty. After all, they live every day with taxes, regulations and sourcing the right talent. It’s a fair bet, however, that almost all would prefer to see the tariff debate solved much sooner than later.
The treasury secretary’s pronouncements keep missing the mark—wildly, weirdly, and dangerously.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 11 Wisconsin companies received nearly a quarter of a million dollars total in 2024 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grants to help grow the local food economy. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds turkey hunters that the 2025 spring turkey season opens on Wednesday, April 16. The regular season is open through May 27, and all seven turkey management zones will be open for hunting during the spring season. To provide a high-quality hunting
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $108 million for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to help repair, maintain, and improve local roads and highways in every corner of Wisconsin. This
Free trade is fair trade. What is neither is random, excessive taxes in the form of tariffs on products and industries that will affect every American every day. Christmas, the peak of American consumerism, is heavily dependent on imported goods. 76% of smartphones, 78% of portable computers, 70% of the lithium ion batteries
Evers Administration hosts virtual job fairs aiming to recruit workers in high-demand sectors in Wisconsin see high interest, participation with over 300 registrants MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today highlighted a series of virtual job fairs throughout the month of April available to federal wo… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please
Washington, DC – Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act by the House of Representatives. “Free, secure and fair elections are the cornerstone of American democracy and must be protected. This legislation will strengthen our elections and