Wisconsin Technology Council: 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest shifts to spring with expanded opportunities for entrepreneurs

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest will shift its application window from winter to spring, creating a refreshed experience designed to better serve entrepreneurs statewide. While the contest has traditionally opened for entries in mid-December with

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Sen. Hutton: Two Hutton bills signed into law

MADISON, Wis. — Two bills authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) updating state law regarding vehicle registration were signed into law on Tuesday. “These bills are the product of bipartisan work on behalf of the people of Wisconsin, from local

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Rep. Joers: Leads renewed push for paid leave

MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers joined Representative Francesca Hong, Senator LaTonya Johnson, and Representative Kalan Haywood to reintroduce legislation to establish paid family and medical leave for Wisconsin. Currently, workers in Wisconsin have no right to paid family and

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Rep. Haywood: Introduces paid family and medical leave legislation

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) joined Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison) in introducing a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program. On this introduction, Representative Haywood released the following statement: “Families in Wisconsin deserve

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Rep. Green: Two Rep. Green bills signed into law

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after two of his bills were signed into law by Governor Evers earlier today: “With the governor signing these bills into law, we’re expanding opportunity for students and strengthening

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UW-Green Bay: Five Northeast Wisconsin startups selected for the 2025 UW-Green Bay Pre-Accelerator Program

gener8tor and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay welcome the inaugural UW-Green Bay Pre-Accelerator Cohort Green Bay, WI –  The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in partnership with gener8tor announced the five startups selected for the inaugural cohort of the UW-Green Bay Pre-Accelerator, a no-equity startup accelerator supporting early-stage founders in Brown County and th…

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Collins, U.S. Reps. Van Orden, Salinas: Introduce bill to support organic farmers and producers

Bipartisan legislation makes a permanent program to equip organic farmers and producers to grow their businesses and meet rising demand WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME), and Representatives Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03) and Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06) introduced legislation to give organic producers tools to increase

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Jones campaign: State Rep. Jenna Jacobson endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1

MADISON—Today, Wisconsin State Rep. Jenna Jacobson endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1.  Rep. Jacobson (AD-50) joins fellow Representatives Alex Joers (AD-81), Andrew Hysell (AD-46), Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Francesca Hong (AD-76), Shelia Stubbs (AD-78), Lisa Subeck (AD-79), and Mike Bare (AD-80)&nbs… Please log in to access subscriber

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Wisconsin Technology Council: 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest shifts to spring with expanded opportunities for entrepreneurs

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest will shift its application window from winter to spring, creating a refreshed experience designed to better serve entrepreneurs statewide. While the contest has traditionally opened for entries in mid-December with a Jan. 31 deadline, the next competition cycle will instead

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Gov. Evers, Dept. of Natural Resources: Announce more than $159 million to ensure clean, safe drinking water for Wisconsinites in 29 municipalities

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $159 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Lead Service Line Replacement Program to 29 municipalities across the state to ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean, safe drinking water that

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Sen. Hutton: Two Hutton bills signed into law

MADISON, Wis. — Two bills authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) updating state law regarding vehicle registration were signed into law on Tuesday. “These bills are the product of bipartisan work on behalf of the people of Wisconsin, from local employers to Gold Star families,” Hutton said. “Thank you to the

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Rep. Joers: Leads renewed push for paid leave

MADISON – Today, Representative Alex Joers joined Representative Francesca Hong, Senator LaTonya Johnson, and Representative Kalan Haywood to reintroduce legislation to establish paid family and medical leave for Wisconsin. Currently, workers in Wisconsin have no right to paid family and medical leave. This legislation presents an exciting opportunity to enact

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Alfonso campaign: ICYMI: Turning Point Action endorses Michael Alfonso for Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District

Turning Point Action announced on Friday their endorsement of Michael Alfonso, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, stating “Michael has proven himself as an unapologetic conservative and will represent Wisconsin well in Congress.” “I am profoundly grateful to receive an endorsement from Turning Point Action. Charlie Kirk has been

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Our Sun Our Power Wisconsin: Broad coalition of businesses, farmers, workers, and environmental groups press senate to approve community solar legislation

Madison, WI — In a hearing that lasted more than 3 1/2 hours, fourteen witnesses including Wisconsin farmers, contractors, solar developers, economists, and major employers testified today in strong support of Local Solar legislation (SB-559 and AB 493), highlighting how the legislation would lower energy bills for all Wisconsinites, strengthen the grid, and return decisio…

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Rep. Haywood: Introduces paid family and medical leave legislation

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) joined Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison) in introducing a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program. On this introduction, Representative Haywood released the following statement: “Families in Wisconsin deserve economic security. Families of color, and especially Black… Please log

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Rep. Green: Two Rep. Green bills signed into law

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after two of his bills were signed into law by Governor Evers earlier today: “With the governor signing these bills into law, we’re expanding opportunity for students and strengthening our county forests. Senate Bill 158 broadens the applicant pool

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WisDems: Too little too late: Trump’s tariff bail out

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Donald Trump tried to cover-up the consequences of his tariff taxes and the impact they are having on farmers by announcing a $12 billion bailout. But the attempt is too little, too late as at least fourteen family farms in Wisconsin alone have filed for Chapter 12

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