State Senate Democratic Committee: Shot/chaser: Sen. Marklein claims farmers don’t care about tariffs, Wisconsin farmers doubt Trump aid will be enough

MADISON, WI – Shot: Earlier this year, on Spectrum News, Sen. Howard Marklein (SD-17) downplayed the serious damage tariffs would do to Wisconsin’s agricultural industry. Chaser: New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes growing anxiety in Wisconsin’s farming community. Despite the President’s promise to

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Forward Analytics: Names Kevin M. Dospoy as director

Forward Analytics today announced Kevin M. Dospoy’s appointment as director of the organization. Dospoy brings extensive experience in public policy research, data analysis, and local government finance. In his new role, Dospoy will lead Forward Analytics’ research and analytical efforts,

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Supreme Court: Statement of Chief Justice Jill J. Karofsky

Yesterday, in a Dane County courtroom, an individual was convicted and sentenced for threatening me. I was targeted for just doing my job, and that is unacceptable. We are at a pivotal moment in our history, facing a massive increase in attacks on judges and the rule of law. Those

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Supports bill to prevent all-out war against Venezuela

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following months of bombing in the Caribbean and Pacific, the unauthorized military attack on Venezuela, and the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the Trump Administration, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she joined her colleagues in pushing forward a bill to prevent the United States from

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Rep. Madison: Proposes restoring local control over lead inspections

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Darrin Madison introduced a repeal of WI Stat § 66.0104, a broad limitation on certain types of local government housing inspections – most glaringly, its restrictions make effective local inspections for lead hazards practically impossible. That restriction is exacerbating an ongoing health crisis in Milwaukee:

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State Senate Democratic Committee: Shot/chaser: Sen. Marklein claims farmers don’t care about tariffs, Wisconsin farmers doubt Trump aid will be enough

MADISON, WI – Shot: Earlier this year, on Spectrum News, Sen. Howard Marklein (SD-17) downplayed the serious damage tariffs would do to Wisconsin’s agricultural industry. Chaser: New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes growing anxiety in Wisconsin’s farming community. Despite the President’s promise to distribute $12 billion in aid to farmers impacted by his

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Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives: Announces new leadership

MADISON – Ten distinguished chamber professionals have been selected to serve on the 2026 Board of Advisors for the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE), an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC). WCCE serves as the state’s leading professional association for full- and part-time executives and staff members of local

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Fair Wisconsin: Testifies in opposition to bill threatening students’ ability to use affirming names and pronouns in schools (SB 120)

Today, Fair Wisconsin will testify before the Senate Committee on Education in opposition to SB 120, a bill that would threaten students’ ability to use affirming names and pronouns in schools.  In addition to mobilizing community members to testify in-person and collecting written testimony to submit on behalf of Wisconsinites,

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Seven-figure media campaign launches to hold Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for sending health care costs soaring in 2026

WATCH: Ad highlights how Van Orden’s support for ending health care tax credits is driving up costs for families across Wisconsin’s 3rd District LA CROSSE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin has launched a new seven-figure paid media campaign this week with TV and digital ads to hold Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable

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Sen. Bradley: Price Transparency Bill heads to public hearing

Popular Healthcare Reform Has Potential to Drive Down Costs Madison, WI – Momentum continues to build behind legislation to empower patients as the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs prepares to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, on the Price Transparency for Patients Bill.

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Former Ambassador and Mayor Barrett: Statement on Peter Feigin

Statement from former Ambassador and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett re Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin stepping down: “Peter Feigin has been a tremendous leader in our city and state. We worked together to redevelop the vacant Park East corridor, built the new Bucks area, and created a booming entertainment district

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Forward Analytics: Names Kevin M. Dospoy as director

Forward Analytics today announced Kevin M. Dospoy’s appointment as director of the organization. Dospoy brings extensive experience in public policy research, data analysis, and local government finance. In his new role, Dospoy will lead Forward Analytics’ research and analytical efforts, continuing to provide data driven insights to inform policymakers, local

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Rep. Fitzgerald: Announces Marshall and Deerfield office hours

MADISON ­– State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) will host two constituent office hour sessions this January in Marshall and Deerfield. The details for the sessions are as follows: Monday, January 26 12:00pm to 1:00pm Marshall Community Library 605 Waterloo Rd, Marshall, WI 53559 Wednesday, January 28 4:00pm to 5:00pm

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