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MADISON, Wis. — Since announcing his run for governor, Tom Tiffany has been desperately avoiding questions on his plans for Wisconsin and new reporting from CBS58 shows why—Tiffany doesn’t have one. Recently, Tiffany used a flimsy excuse to duck the first candidate
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, November 20th at Northcentral Technical College to hear testimony on the rulemaking authority wielded by state bureaucrats. As the Chair of this Task Force,
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is proud to announce a transformative $1 million scholarship gift from alumnus Dr. Paul J. Schilling ’82, aimed at expanding access to STEM degrees for high-achieving students with financial need. The
MADISON — Last week, Sen. Howard Marklein and Rep. Jessie Rodriguez circulated legislation attempting to paper over their anti-choice, anti-IVF record. They also underscored that Republicans have no idea how to solve problems — their answer to everything is just
MADISON, WI — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has recognized Amanda Jamerson as its 2026 Wisconsin High School Associate Principal of the Year. As associate principal at Shorewood High School, Jamerson has served as a strong leader in cultivating a
MADISON, Wis. – In honor of America Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. Wisconsin’s recycling law bans certain materials from the trash and establishes a
Madison – Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) today released his endorsements of statewide candidates for the 2026 election. “I am pleased to announce my support for Sarah Godlewski for Lt. Governor, Josh Kaul for Attorney General, Eric Wilson for State Treasurer, and
On National Seat Belt Day, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Division of Wisconsin State Patrol celebrate record-high seat belt use in Wisconsin after the most recent observational survey reported 94% of drivers in the state buckle up. This
MADISON—Today, State Rep. Maureen McCarville endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. McCarville (AD-45) is the latest State Representative in Dane County to endorse Judge Ben Jones, including Rep. Sheila
MADISON, Wis. – As families prepare for holiday celebrations, UW Health is reminding the community that now is the ideal time to get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19. In between errands, UW Health patients can get both vaccines at the John
Milwaukee, Wis. – The holiday season is officially here! This year, the National Retail Federation is forecasting healthy growth in retail sales during the holidays, even with shoppers concerned about fluctuating inflation and economic uncertainty. However, between higher prices and staffing shortages, the 2025 holiday season is
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsin’s Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation voted on two bills which would fund and change the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The bills each received a 6-6 vote, meaning they failed to earn the committee’s
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) participated in a field hearing in Pacific Palisades, California held by the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging entitled, “Forgotten After the Flames: Stories from the Palisades Fire.” U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) chaired
WAUWATOSA–State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) and State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) introduced a bill to create an online one-stop-shop for Wisconsinites to access information on starting, maintaining, and growing a small business.
Washington, D.C. – Late last night, President Trump signed the continuing resolution which could outlaw much of Wisconsin’s hemp-based economy. Buried in the continuing resolution Republicans rushed through Congress is a provision which bans the “sale of intoxicating hemp-based or hemp-derived
The Fox Cities Chamber kicked off its Innovate for Tomorrow: Education & Business Partnership Series with a highly engaging first session dedicated to Work-Based Learning. Held at RGL Logistics and attended by educators, employers, and community partners from across the region, the
The News: On behalf of a Wisconsin parent, WILL has notified Lighthouse Learning Academy that it is prepared to take legal action over the school’s refusal to provide certain non-religious individualized curriculum materials merely because the materials were created by a
GREEN BAY, WI — Hunter Nation, the leading national organization uniting hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to protect God, Family, Country, the Constitution, and our Hunting Lifestyle, will host a Wisconsin town hall in Green Bay featuring Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-7) and Hunter Nation Founder Keith Mark on
MADISON – This week, the Water Pollution Notification Act (AB 635) was officially introduced in the State Assembly, garnering widespread bipartisan support across the state. This bill is critical to protecting private well owners’ right to know what’s in their
Wisconsin Electoral Socialists (WES) is dedicated to supporting and campaigning for socialist candidates in Wisconsin. The organization is proud to endorse Amy Donahue for Executive Board Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County. Amy Donahue is a non-binary, anti-racist,
MADISON, Wis. — Since announcing his run for governor, Tom Tiffany has been desperately avoiding questions on his plans for Wisconsin and new reporting from CBS58 shows why—Tiffany doesn’t have one. Recently, Tiffany used a flimsy excuse to duck the first candidate forum on the economy as Wisconsinites struggle under unpopular Tiffany-backed
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, November 20th at Northcentral Technical College to hear testimony on the rulemaking authority wielded by state bureaucrats. As the Chair of this Task Force, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement:
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is proud to announce a transformative $1 million scholarship gift from alumnus Dr. Paul J. Schilling ’82, aimed at expanding access to STEM degrees for high-achieving students with financial need. The newly established “Dr. Charles Ihrke Scholarship Fund” will support incoming undergraduate
MADISON — Last week, Sen. Howard Marklein and Rep. Jessie Rodriguez circulated legislation attempting to paper over their anti-choice, anti-IVF record. They also underscored that Republicans have no idea how to solve problems — their answer to everything is just more tax credits. Sen. Kelda Roys, who introduced the Building
MADISON, WI — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has recognized Amanda Jamerson as its 2026 Wisconsin High School Associate Principal of the Year. As associate principal at Shorewood High School, Jamerson has served as a strong leader in cultivating a restorative, equitable, and innovative school culture that prioritizes the wellbeing
MADISON, Wis. – In honor of America Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. Wisconsin’s recycling law bans certain materials from the trash and establishes a statewide recycling program. For the last 13 years, the DNR
Madison – Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) today released his endorsements of statewide candidates for the 2026 election. “I am pleased to announce my support for Sarah Godlewski for Lt. Governor, Josh Kaul for Attorney General, Eric Wilson for State Treasurer, and JoCasta Zamarripa for Secretary of State,” Pocan said. Pocan also
On National Seat Belt Day, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Division of Wisconsin State Patrol celebrate record-high seat belt use in Wisconsin after the most recent observational survey reported 94% of drivers in the state buckle up. This is the highest percentage of seat belt use reported since
MADISON—Today, State Rep. Maureen McCarville endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. McCarville (AD-45) is the latest State Representative in Dane County to endorse Judge Ben Jones, including Rep. Sheila Stubbs (AD-78), Rep. Francesca Hong (AD-76) and Rep. Lisa Subeck (AD-79). They join WI
MADISON, Wis. – As families prepare for holiday celebrations, UW Health is reminding the community that now is the ideal time to get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19. In between errands, UW Health patients can get both vaccines at the John Wall Drive-Thru Clinic, located at 3819 John Wall Drive. The
Milwaukee, Wis. – The holiday season is officially here! This year, the National Retail Federation is forecasting healthy growth in retail sales during the holidays, even with shoppers concerned about fluctuating inflation and economic uncertainty. However, between higher prices and staffing shortages, the 2025 holiday season is sure to bring challeng… Please log in to access subscriber
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsin’s Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation voted on two bills which would fund and change the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The bills each received a 6-6 vote, meaning they failed to earn the committee’s recommendation. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “For
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) participated in a field hearing in Pacific Palisades, California held by the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging entitled, “Forgotten After the Flames: Stories from the Palisades Fire.” U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) chaired the hearing. The hearing is part of the senators’ ongoing efforts to
WAUWATOSA–State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) and State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) introduced a bill to create an online one-stop-shop for Wisconsinites to access information on starting, maintaining, and growing a small business. This website creates a more streamlined process with state agencies
Washington, D.C. – Late last night, President Trump signed the continuing resolution which could outlaw much of Wisconsin’s hemp-based economy. Buried in the continuing resolution Republicans rushed through Congress is a provision which bans the “sale of intoxicating hemp-based or hemp-derived products” that have more than .4 milligrams of total THC
The Fox Cities Chamber kicked off its Innovate for Tomorrow: Education & Business Partnership Series with a highly engaging first session dedicated to Work-Based Learning. Held at RGL Logistics and attended by educators, employers, and community partners from across the region, the event highlighted how real-world learning experiences are reshaping the talent
The News: On behalf of a Wisconsin parent, WILL has notified Lighthouse Learning Academy that it is prepared to take legal action over the school’s refusal to provide certain non-religious individualized curriculum materials merely because the materials were created by a Christian company. Lighthouse is a district-authorized charter school that operates
GREEN BAY, WI — Hunter Nation, the leading national organization uniting hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to protect God, Family, Country, the Constitution, and our Hunting Lifestyle, will host a Wisconsin town hall in Green Bay featuring Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-7) and Hunter Nation Founder Keith Mark on Friday, November 14th. The town hall will bring together… Please
MADISON – This week, the Water Pollution Notification Act (AB 635) was officially introduced in the State Assembly, garnering widespread bipartisan support across the state. This bill is critical to protecting private well owners’ right to know what’s in their drinking water. There is no question that Wisconsinites of all
Wisconsin Electoral Socialists (WES) is dedicated to supporting and campaigning for socialist candidates in Wisconsin. The organization is proud to endorse Amy Donahue for Executive Board Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County. Amy Donahue is a non-binary, anti-racist, anti-Zionist parent, healthcare worker, and organizer. They are running to