Opportunity Wisconsin: Following Supreme Court hearing on challenges to Trump’s tariff authority, Wisconsinites call on Reps. Van Orden and Steil to oppose cost-raising tariffs

Wisconsin small businesses struggle as tariffs drive up costs on everyday items, while Van Orden and Steil continue to support policies that raise prices for working families MADISON, Wis. – Following oral arguments in front of the U.S.Supreme Court yesterday on whether President Trump has the authority to unilaterally impose

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WisDems: Soybeans, beef: Tariff lover Tom Tiffany supports exploiting Wisconsin farmers to cut soft deals with China and Argentina 

“…the damage from past trade disruptions will take time to repair. Rebuilding trust and re-establishing consistent export channels will not happen overnight.” – Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association President MADISON, Wis. — After months of uncertainty and plummeting soybean prices, this week Trump tried to save face by cutting a purchasing

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Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death investigation in Marinette County

MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of Niagara that occurred on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. At approximately 1:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, an officer with the Niagara Police Department attempted

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Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Announces Families Supporting Families Awards

(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), congratulates the Family Voices of Wisconsin for receiving one of nine statewide grants to community-based organizations to expand their efforts to support communities and families who have school-aged children

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Sen. Jacque: Bill making English official state language passes committee

MADISON, WI… Wisconsin is one step closer to adopting English as the official state language. Authored by State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Dave Murphy (Hortonville), Assembly Bill 377, which would make English the official state language, passed the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and AI today on a

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Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Announces Families Supporting Families awards

(Madison) — The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), congratulates Living Our Visions Inclusively (LOV Inc.) for receiving one of nine statewide grants to community-based organizations to expand their efforts partnering with the Ho-Chunk Nation to support tribal

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WisDems: GOP shutdown longest in American history: Republicans play politics and leave small businesses to face ACA cuts alone

“I think you’re going to see small businesses closing,” – Chef Dan Jacobs on the GOP cutting ACA funding  MADISON, Wis. — As of today, Republicans are now responsible for the longest government shutdown in American history, leading to soaring ACA premiums and 700,000 Wisconsinites wondering where they’ll get their next meal. Wisconsin

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: One week left to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans

MILWAUKEE – Homeowners, renters, business owners, and private nonprofits who experienced property damage from the August floods have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply for both FEMA Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Physical Damage Loans is next Wednesday, November 12, 2025. To date,

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Sen. Wimberger, Rep. Wittke: Underly refuses to face her own failures

DPI Superintendent Dodges Accountability, Sends Staff in Her Place to Discuss School Financial Records Audit MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement after DPI Superintendent Jill Underly did not appear before the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to discuss the results of a recent

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Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators: Verona Area School District’s Tremayne Clardy named 2026 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators has named Dr. Tremayne Clardy, superintendent of the Verona Area School District, as the 2026 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year.   Dr. Clardy is being recognized for his exceptional leadership in advancing educational equity, fostering community engagement, and improving student

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