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

Policy and Advocacy Organization Launches to Elevate Northern Wisconsin’s Voice in Statewide Policy. 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

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UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs: Professor Manny Teodoro wins Boyd Award for transformative work in drinking water field

Madison, Wis. – The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) presented Professor Manny Teodoro of the La Follette School of Public Affairs with its prestigious 2025 Donald R. Boyd Award during its 2025 Executive Management Conference this fall. AMWA is a leading water utility association comprised of the largest publicly owned drinking water systems in the

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UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Rudolph Johnson named new director of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene

MADISON, Wis. ‒ Rudolph Johnson, a toxicologist with national leadership experience in emergency response and measuring human exposure to toxic substances, became the new director of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene on Nov. 17. The laboratory serves as Wisconsin’s public laboratory focused on clinical, environmental and occupational health. It is a key partner

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Former State Senator Joan Ballweg receives Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture award

WISCONSIN DELLS – On December 7, former State Senator Joan Ballweg received the Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture award for her outstanding contributions to Wisconsin’s agriculture community during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells. Sen. Ballweg has been a steadfast advocate for Wisconsin agriculture throughout her legislativ… Please

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Galen Alwin receives Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau award

WISCONSIN DELLS – Sauk County Farm Bureau member Galen Alwin received the highest award Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation bestows on its members. Galen Alwin was presented Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau award during the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells on December 7. “Galen Alwin embodies the very best

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Dept. of Justice: Officer involved shooting in Superior, Wis.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved shooting that occurred in the City of Superior, Wis. on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7. On the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7, officers with the City of

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