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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a new bill to protect voters from intimidation or interference from federal agents at polling locations. The Safe Access to the Polls Act would prohibit federal funds from being used to send U.S.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin is now the 10th largest exporter of agricultural products in the United States, with 2026 Quarter 2(Q2) reports showing Wisconsin exports reached $2.13 billion in the first half of 2026—the highest first half
Wisconsin Literacy will honor Ann Beeson with its Champion of Literacy Lifetime Achievement Award and Tori Rader with its Founder’s Award, recognizing two individuals whose careers have helped strengthen adult literacy and expand educational opportunity. Beeson, now retired, spent more
BARABOO, Wis. – Today, David Crowley toured Bula’s Pleasant Valley Farm in Baraboo to discuss how Trump’s war in Iran, which MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany has voted to continue five times, is causing record high gas and diesel prices that
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Inland Label & Marketing Services, LCC (Inland)’s three La Cross facilities were accepted into the Green Tier program. The facilities, located at 2009 West Avenue South, 3030 Airport
“Usually, I keep my mouth shut, but it’s to the point where I can’t no more. This farm could come to an end after 100-some years and all the blood, sweat and tears and everything that was put into this
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Aaron Towns to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of John Brogan. “Aaron is a respected member of
MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the fifth episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report — highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the episode,
MADISON, Wis. — Another day, another price hike for Wisconsin residents as families continue to see high gas and diesel prices across the state. Groceries, school districts and the lumber industry are all seeing budget-squeezing price hikes thanks to MAGA
MADISON, Wis. — A new Heartland Post article challenges David Crowley’s job creation promises, highlighting declining private-sector employment in Milwaukee County and an agenda that would make Wisconsin less competitive. Comparing 2019, the year before Crowley took office, with 2025,
Confirmed case reported in Chippewa County The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today is announcing one new confirmed case of measles in the state. This case is in Chippewa County and at this time, there are no reports of
CAMBRIDGE, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union is set to host an evening celebrating family farming and longtime WFU member and dairy farmer Tina Hinchley on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Hinchley Dairy Farm in Cambridge, Wisconsin. WFU is excited to
MADISON, Wis. — As farmers are headed into harvest season and diesel just hit a new record high in Wisconsin, Congressman Tom Tiffany is trying to hide his record. After months of defending and voting to continue the Iran war
MADISON, WI – This morning, Representative Jenna Jacobson and Senator Brad Pfaff held a press conference highlighting the latest hypocrisy of Senator Howard Marklein, who opposes the new construction of transmission lines in an election year but does the exact
FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America’s Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through
Recognizes the cultures, contributions, and leadership of Hispanic and Latino residents DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, observed September 15 through October 15, and recognizing the many contributions Hispanic and Latino residents make
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews illustrates the difference between Rebecca Cooke and Derrick Van Orden’s support for farmers: while Cooke plans to make life more sustainable and affordable for farmers, Van Orden has spent his time in D.C.
Watch “Loyal” HERE. MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As Wisconsinites are facing record-high gas and diesel prices at the pump, David Crowley, announced a new statewide television ad titled, “Loyal,” calling out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for choosing Trump over Wisconsin every
Event will showcase equipment and best practices for safer, more efficient winter maintenance DANE COUNTY – The Dane County Highway Department, in partnership with Wisconsin Salt Wise, will host a free Winter Equipment Open House on Tuesday, October 20, bringing
Investments to support local, rural, and urban road and bridge improvement projects statewide MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that the next cycle of federal funding through the Surface Transportation Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a new bill to protect voters from intimidation or interference from federal agents at polling locations. The Safe Access to the Polls Act would prohibit federal funds from being used to send U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin is now the 10th largest exporter of agricultural products in the United States, with 2026 Quarter 2(Q2) reports showing Wisconsin exports reached $2.13 billion in the first half of 2026—the highest first half year on record. According to the Q2 report, Wisconsin exports
Wisconsin Literacy will honor Ann Beeson with its Champion of Literacy Lifetime Achievement Award and Tori Rader with its Founder’s Award, recognizing two individuals whose careers have helped strengthen adult literacy and expand educational opportunity. Beeson, now retired, spent more than 24 years supporting adult education and literacy programs through
BARABOO, Wis. – Today, David Crowley toured Bula’s Pleasant Valley Farm in Baraboo to discuss how Trump’s war in Iran, which MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany has voted to continue five times, is causing record high gas and diesel prices that are cutting into farmers’ already slim margins. Crowley outlined his
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Inland Label & Marketing Services, LCC (Inland)’s three La Cross facilities were accepted into the Green Tier program. The facilities, located at 2009 West Avenue South, 3030 Airport Road and 672 Breezy Point Road in La Crosse join
“Usually, I keep my mouth shut, but it’s to the point where I can’t no more. This farm could come to an end after 100-some years and all the blood, sweat and tears and everything that was put into this because of some policies, Washington, because somebody doesn’t care about
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Aaron Towns to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of John Brogan. “Aaron is a respected member of the business community and brings a wealth of experience from
MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the fifth episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report — highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the episode, WMC President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer and Director of Tax, Transportation
MADISON, Wis. — Another day, another price hike for Wisconsin residents as families continue to see high gas and diesel prices across the state. Groceries, school districts and the lumber industry are all seeing budget-squeezing price hikes thanks to MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s five votes for Trump’s war-of-choice in Iran.
MADISON, Wis. — A new Heartland Post article challenges David Crowley’s job creation promises, highlighting declining private-sector employment in Milwaukee County and an agenda that would make Wisconsin less competitive. Comparing 2019, the year before Crowley took office, with 2025, the article reports Milwaukee County lost nearly 18,000 private-sector jobs
Confirmed case reported in Chippewa County The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today is announcing one new confirmed case of measles in the state. This case is in Chippewa County and at this time, there are no reports of public exposures associated with it. Since August, confirmed measles cases
CAMBRIDGE, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union is set to host an evening celebrating family farming and longtime WFU member and dairy farmer Tina Hinchley on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Hinchley Dairy Farm in Cambridge, Wisconsin. WFU is excited to welcome author, Ryan Dennis, to discuss his book Barn Gothic:
MADISON, Wis. — As farmers are headed into harvest season and diesel just hit a new record high in Wisconsin, Congressman Tom Tiffany is trying to hide his record. After months of defending and voting to continue the Iran war that is driving these prices up, now he’s saying it’s
MADISON, WI – This morning, Representative Jenna Jacobson and Senator Brad Pfaff held a press conference highlighting the latest hypocrisy of Senator Howard Marklein, who opposes the new construction of transmission lines in an election year but does the exact opposite in the legislature. During budget negotiations, Senator Marklein removed
FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America’s Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST
Recognizes the cultures, contributions, and leadership of Hispanic and Latino residents DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, observed September 15 through October 15, and recognizing the many contributions Hispanic and Latino residents make throughout Dane County. “Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews illustrates the difference between Rebecca Cooke and Derrick Van Orden’s support for farmers: while Cooke plans to make life more sustainable and affordable for farmers, Van Orden has spent his time in D.C. voting for cost-raising policies, including gutting the SNAP program that
Watch “Loyal” HERE. MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As Wisconsinites are facing record-high gas and diesel prices at the pump, David Crowley, announced a new statewide television ad titled, “Loyal,” calling out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for choosing Trump over Wisconsin every chance he gets, including five votes to keep the Iran
Event will showcase equipment and best practices for safer, more efficient winter maintenance DANE COUNTY – The Dane County Highway Department, in partnership with Wisconsin Salt Wise, will host a free Winter Equipment Open House on Tuesday, October 20, bringing together local municipalities, neighboring counties, policymakers, and winter maintenance professionals
Investments to support local, rural, and urban road and bridge improvement projects statewide MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that the next cycle of federal funding through the Surface Transportation Program (STP) and the Local Bridge Improvement Assistance Program will provide