Mandela Barnes Will Take on Greedy Utility Monopolies and Donald Trump As The PSC Continues To Approve Billions In Rate Hikes, Wisconsin’s Utility Monopolies See Record Profits   “As Governor, I Will Freeze Utility Rates And Take On Monopolies Like WE Energies Who Are Exploiting Ratepayers To Line Their Own Pockets” As part

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, during his 2026 State of the State address last month, announced the highly anticipated launch of Wisconsin’s new film office, Film Wisconsin, and the state’s new film tax credit program, ushering in a new tool to bring creative endeavors to Wisconsin’s doorstep, bolster the state’s travel and tourism

Menomonie, Wis. – Amazon. Cigna. CVS Health. General Motors. Citigroup. What do all these blue-chip companies have in common? In addition to being among the 25 largest American corporations on the latest Fortune 500 list, they’ve also hired recent University of Wisconsin-Stout graduates over the past year. According to a

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Spring in Wisconsin brings unique opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and the latest issue is packed with stories to help you embrace the season. The

MARATHON COUNTY, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is announcing a $250,000 settlement with Apogee Wausau Group, Inc. (Apogee), which does business as Linetec. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action against the company for alleged violations of its air pollution control permits and State air pollution control laws.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds current high school juniors to apply now for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2026. To apply, students must complete an electronic application including a brief essay and one-minute video

Milwaukee, Wis. – When planning your next trip, be wary of false promises and a sense of urgency that can fool you into paying for something that doesn’t exist. Booking a vacation requires time and detailed planning. Whether you’re just starting to book your hotel and flights or are already out of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers and Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Director Cassie Mordini, announced another record-breaking year for Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry in 2024. According to the latest data from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account from the U.S. Bureau of Economic An… Please log in to access

Dear friends, I woke up this morning trying to remember which country we were bombing this week. South America? Africa? The Middle East again? It’s getting hard to keep track. At some point in the last year we’ve had military exchanges with Iran, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Nigeria, and Venezuela—and

CONTACT: Lily Schwenk, thompsoncenter@wisc.edu Study finds conservative viewpoints face asymmetric treatment across hiring and campus climate but challenges the assumption that racial and viewpoint diversity are in tension MADISON—A new survey of UW–Madison faculty finds that conservative viewpoints face asymmetric treatment in hiring decisions and that conservative faculty who express

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden attended the dignified transfer honoring six American service members who gave their lives in service to our nation while supporting Operation Epic Fury. Major Jeffrey R. O’Brien Captain Cody A. Khork Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor

MADISON, Wis. — This week, WXOW reported that gas prices have skyrocketed in Derrick Van Orden’s district. In just one week after the Trump administration launched a senseless attack in Iran – and mere days after Derrick Van Orden voted in support of the administration’s illegal war – Wisconsinites in the third congressional district are already

SPARTA, WI — State Rep. Travis Tranel (R–Cuba City), a dairy farmer and Chair of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture, today attended a “Keep Wisconsin Trucking Great” roundtable with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Congressman Derrick Van Orden at Tim Neubauer Trucking. The discussion highlighted trucking’s essential role in

(Madison, WI) – Today, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill (AB) 237 into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 94. This law expands Wisconsin’s existing Safe Haven Law, allowing parents to safely and lawfully surrender their newborns at approved drop boxes (known commonly as “baby boxes”) or with an approved individual, such as a

“As Governor, I’m Going To Freeze The Rates, No Matter What Lobbyists Or Greedy Monopolies Get In My Way Barnes Slams Opposition From Greedy Utility Monopolies “Funny That the Experts Funded By The Utility Monopolies Never Call It Bad Policy When Your Rates Go Up—Only When Someone Tries to Stop

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MADISON – On Friday, Senate Bill (SB) 413, authored by Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers as 2025 Wisconsin Act 90. This new law strengthens protections for victims of sexual assault victims by expanding legal protections and support for survivors. “With

Madison, WI, February 5, 2026 – Madison native and West High School graduate Zoe Sullivan will be kicking off her campaign for the open assembly seat in the 76th district on Monday, March 9th at Mickey’s Tavern from 5-6:30pm. Sullivan has been a long-time volunteer at WORT where she has

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting from the Heartland Signal details how Derrick Van Orden turned his back on Wisconsinites by betraying his commitment to keep American troops out of senseless wars by now supporting the Trump administration’s reckless and illegal war with Iran. Trump’s actions in Iran have already taken the lives of

TOWN OF LINN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure discharge to an unnamed tributary in Walworth County that is impacting Geneva Lake. On March 6, in response to rain in the area of a recent manure application by Merry-Water Farms, DNR staff conducted