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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Forward Latino: Applauds Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ veto of bill designed to mislead voters and promote hate

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states issued the following statement regarding Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers veto of AB 308 and SB 311. Statement by National President Darryl Morin: “Sadly, certain members

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Democratic National Committee: In the states: Another strong Dem election performance leads to more GOP panic, Trump’s failed policies continue to bring higher costs and layoffs

On Tuesday, Tennesseans in the 7th Congressional District delivered another referendum on Donald Trump’s agenda that we’ve seen time and time again this year. Despite Republicans pouring more than $4 million to protect a Trump +22 district, Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn overperformed Tuesday’s special election by 13 points, delivering the

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Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order #282 declaring an energy emergency

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has signed Executive Order #282, declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to persistent challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system, coupled with high demand from severe winter weather for residential heating fuel, including

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