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Wisconsin Books to Prisoners’ Mission to Send Books to Prisoners is Restored by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (Madison, WI) Wisconsin Books to Prisoners (WBTP) is delighted to announce that our all-volunteer, nonprofit organization will once again be able to
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal challenging the constitutionality of Act 10, the 2011 law that reformed collective bargaining for most public employees and has been upheld repeatedly in state and federal court. The
If the Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns Act 10, the Impact to Wisconsin Taxpayers Would be in the Billions Delafield, Wis. – Following Wednesday’s announcement that the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Act 10, the Institute for Reforming
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order in Abbotsford Education Association v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, case no. 2024AP2429. The order grants the petition for review and orders briefing. The order can be found here and on the court’s
The Radical Left Can’t Wait to Raise Your Taxes Statement from Senate Republican Leader Julian Bradley on Supreme Court’s Act 10 Announcement “The Democrats campaigned on change and affordability, but the only change so far is how fast they forgot
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (November 11, 2026) – Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill J. Karofsky declared the state of Wisconsin’s judiciary ‘resilient’ in her State of the Judiciary address Wednesday, crediting judges and court staff who ‘hold each other up.’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two of Congressman Tony Wied’s pro-small business bills with bipartisan support. The House passed both the Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act and the Reshoring American Manufacturing Act, which previously advanced
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC) will begin accepting public comments on Thursday, Nov. 12 regarding Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) law, Wis. Stat. ch. 108. In collaboration with the UIAC,
TOP STORIES Democrats pick Hesselbein, Neubauer, to lead Wisconsin Legislature[Senate Majority Leader Hesselbein, Speaker Neubauer are first female duo, Neubauer first female Speaker.] … Democrats at the Capitol were giddy [most dressed in blue] on Tuesday, as Hesselbein and Neubauer
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Governor-elect David Crowley announced that Jeff Pertl, the former secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), will serve as Chief of Staff in his incoming administration. Pertl has served the state of Wisconsin with integrity for decades.
Wisconsin Books to Prisoners’ Mission to Send Books to Prisoners is Restored by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (Madison, WI) Wisconsin Books to Prisoners (WBTP) is delighted to announce that our all-volunteer, nonprofit organization will once again be able to send books to individuals incarcerated at all prisons in Wisconsin
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal challenging the constitutionality of Act 10, the 2011 law that reformed collective bargaining for most public employees and has been upheld repeatedly in state and federal court. The Quote: WILL Deputy Counsel Lucas Vebber stated, “The Wisconsin Supreme
If the Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns Act 10, the Impact to Wisconsin Taxpayers Would be in the Billions Delafield, Wis. – Following Wednesday’s announcement that the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Act 10, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is warning that the case could have major
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order in Abbotsford Education Association v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, case no. 2024AP2429. The order grants the petition for review and orders briefing. The order can be found here and on the court’s website.
The Radical Left Can’t Wait to Raise Your Taxes Statement from Senate Republican Leader Julian Bradley on Supreme Court’s Act 10 Announcement “The Democrats campaigned on change and affordability, but the only change so far is how fast they forgot about affordability. Repealing Act 10 will cost Wisconsin taxpayers up
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (November 11, 2026) – Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill J. Karofsky declared the state of Wisconsin’s judiciary ‘resilient’ in her State of the Judiciary address Wednesday, crediting judges and court staff who ‘hold each other up.’ But she warned that dedication alone cannot keep courts safe
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two of Congressman Tony Wied’s pro-small business bills with bipartisan support. The House passed both the Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act and the Reshoring American Manufacturing Act, which previously advanced through the House Small Business Committee with bipartisan support. “Whether
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC) will begin accepting public comments on Thursday, Nov. 12 regarding Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) law, Wis. Stat. ch. 108. In collaboration with the UIAC, DWD holds a statewide hearing each biennium for the public
TOP STORIES Democrats pick Hesselbein, Neubauer, to lead Wisconsin Legislature[Senate Majority Leader Hesselbein, Speaker Neubauer are first female duo, Neubauer first female Speaker.] … Democrats at the Capitol were giddy [most dressed in blue] on Tuesday, as Hesselbein and Neubauer laid out their visions in a series of back-to-back press
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Governor-elect David Crowley announced that Jeff Pertl, the former secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), will serve as Chief of Staff in his incoming administration. Pertl has served the state of Wisconsin with integrity for decades. Prior to his role at DCF, Pertl was the senior