Legislative Audit Bureau: Report release

The Bureau announces the release of State Investment Fund (report 25-31). We provided an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and related notes of the State Investment Fund (SIF) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025. These financial statements

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State Senate Democratic Committee: Senate Democrats visit Verona’s Jensen Christmas Tree Farm for next stop on Affordable Wisconsin Tour

VERONA, WI – Yesterday, Senate Democrats toured Jensen Christmas Tree Farm in Verona as the next stop on the Affordable Wisconsin Tour. Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Kelda Roys, and Rep. Jenna Jacobson toured the farm with owner Lance Jensen to highlight the pinch Wisconsinites are feeling, as prices rise, tariffs take effect, and the

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Northwoods Policy Network: Officially launches, unveils vision for a stronger northern Wisconsin

WISCONSIN — Northwoods Policy Network (NPN), a newly established policy and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening Northern Wisconsin, has officially launched today, December 8th, 2025. Building on the momentum of its early social media rollout and introductory video released in September, the organization now moves into full operation with a mission centered

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Legislative Audit Bureau: Report release

The Bureau announces the release of State Investment Fund (report 25-31). We provided an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and related notes of the State Investment Fund (SIF) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025. These financial statements were prepared by the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB),

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Democracy Defense Project: ICYMI: DDP/WIPPS/WisACT “Better Conversations in Polarized Times” lunch & learn – Thursday, December 4th

WISCONSIN – Last week, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP) joined the Wisconsin Institute of Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) and the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust (WisAct) for a lunch and learn covering how bipartisan organizations and their messages promote healthier, less volatile conversations, especially through the holiday season.Click HERE to

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Rep. Cruz: Introduces “Keep Our Promise” on special education reimbursement

Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine)  introduces “Keep Our Promise” legislation on special education reimbursement. RACINE — Representative Angelina Cruz (D–Racine), a long-time public school teacher, introduced legislation today to hold the state accountable for meeting the special education reimbursement levels promised in the current budget. The “Keep Our Promise on Special Education Re…

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Delegates set policy for 2026

WISCONSIN DELLS – Today, more than 270 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Annual Meeting established new policy directives. Wisconsin Farm Bureau delegates adopted policies that will be included in the organization’s 2026 policy book. Resolutions were submitted by delegates as part of the organization’s annual grassroots policy development

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WisDems: ICYMI: Tariffs could raise the cost of artificial Christmas trees

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from WMTV details the negative impacts of Tom Tiffany’s tariff taxes on artificial Christmas trees. As Wisconsinites celebrate this month, they will be reminded of the Republican’s cost-raising policies and complete failure to make life more affordable as price hikes on artificial trees and holiday lights

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GIFFORDS Law Center: New: Wisconsin earns a C grade for gun safety laws

GIFFORDS Law Center’s Annual Gun Law Scorecard grades and ranks all 50 states on their gun laws WASHINGTON — GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released the latest edition of its Annual Gun Law Scorecard, which grades and ranks each state on the strength of its gun laws. The comprehensive, 50-state analysis reflects

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