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MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson released the following statement today following President Trump’s Executive Order pertaining to the delisting of the gray wolf on Friday. “Friday’s Executive Order is a positive first step towards delisting the
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the number of measles cases associated with the outbreak in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties. The latest information can be found on the DHS Measles Dashboard and Outbreaks and Investigations webpage. Please continue to monitor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden is urging Midcontinent Grid Solutions to reconsider the current proposed routes for the BECI 765-kV Transmission Line following concerns raised by Wisconsin landowners, farmers, and communities who would be directly impacted by the project. “I
MADISON, Wis. — Coming off the most expensive Labor Day weekend in recent memory with gas prices reaching record highs, Wisconsinites are now hit with Canadian retaliatory tariffs starting today in response to Congressman Tiffany-backed U.S. tariffs. Farmers are already reporting concerns about their bottom line, saying
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — As another school year begins, parents like David Crowley are excited about their kids going back to school and the opportunities every new school year brings. As a father, David has always championed properly funding Wisconsin’s education system,
50% tariffs on paper and dairy and 25% tariffs on cheese go into effect today WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement as Canada placed retaliatory tariffs on key Wisconsin exports, including dairy and paper. The
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) have secured a $48 million consumer protection judgment against Cudahy-based Midwest Auto Recycling LLC, and its subsidiaries, including Engine and
MILWAUKEE, WI – Tom Tiffany held a press conference Tuesday calling for answers about Milwaukee County’s inmate tablet program and whether its contractor has faced financial penalties following reported abuses. In May, it was revealed that an inmate attempted to contact
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) today applauded a Waukesha County Circuit Court decision to strike down “fire protection fees” imposed by the Villages of Pewaukee and Dousman. The WMC Litigation Center filed the lawsuit in 2024 on behalf of
MENOMONIE, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance has named state Rep. Clint Moses, (R-Menomonie), a recipient of its Conservation Patron Award, recognizing his support for Wisconsin’s sporting traditions, conservation efforts and responsible stewardship of the state’s natural resources. The Conservation Patron
WESTON, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Patrick (“Pat”) Snyder (R–Weston) has been selected to receive the organization’s Conservation Partner Award in recognition of his support for Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists and the conservation of the state’s
MILWAUKEE, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) has been selected to receive the organization’s Conservation Partner Award in recognition of his support for policies that benefit Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists
RIVER FALLS, WI, September 18, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) has been selected to receive the organization’s Conservation Partner Award for his support of policies benefiting Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, outdoor enthusiasts and natural resources. The Conservation
MADISON, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Todd Novak (R–Dodgeville) has been selected as its 2026 Sportsman of the Year for his outstanding legislative leadership on behalf of Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, conservationists and outdoor recreation community. Novak represents
SPRING GREEN, WI, September 8, 2026, … The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that Wisconsin State Senator Howard Marklein (R–Spring Green) has been selected as its 2026 Wisconsin Senate Sportsman of the Year in recognition of his leadership in advancing
Madison, Wis. – The WBA Foundation’s televised 2026 gubernatorial debate, which was originally scheduled for Oct. 9, has been canceled. Based on legal precedent, for the foundation to air a debate, multiple candidates must participate. Two invitations were sent and both
New Johnsonville / Harris Poll research finds political overload is making everyday dinner decisions, feel more difficult The Johnsonville-backed candidate hits the campaign trail across the nation’s most politically overserved cities, offering up delicious, affordable dinner solutions, and a partnership
As retaliatory tariffs go into effect today that are expected to send costs skyrocketing, Gov. Evers blasts Wisconsin Republicans in Congress for voting in lockstep with President Trump on his disastrous economic policies and enabling chaotic trade wars that are hurting Wisconsin
New UWM Star celebrates Panther pride and astronomy research MILWAUKEE_University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students, alumni and supporters now have a star to call their own. UWM is officially naming binary star system Gaia Black Hole 1 (Gaia BH1) as the UWM
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson released the following statement today following President Trump’s Executive Order pertaining to the delisting of the gray wolf on Friday. “Friday’s Executive Order is a positive first step towards delisting the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Gray wolves
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the number of measles cases associated with the outbreak in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties. The latest information can be found on the DHS Measles Dashboard and Outbreaks and Investigations webpage. Please continue to monitor these pages for updates. … Please log in to access subscriber
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden is urging Midcontinent Grid Solutions to reconsider the current proposed routes for the BECI 765-kV Transmission Line following concerns raised by Wisconsin landowners, farmers, and communities who would be directly impacted by the project. “I have heard directly from landowners, farmers, and communities who would
MADISON, Wis. — Coming off the most expensive Labor Day weekend in recent memory with gas prices reaching record highs, Wisconsinites are now hit with Canadian retaliatory tariffs starting today in response to Congressman Tiffany-backed U.S. tariffs. Farmers are already reporting concerns about their bottom line, saying tariffs are “another thing on the list that… Please log
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — As another school year begins, parents like David Crowley are excited about their kids going back to school and the opportunities every new school year brings. As a father, David has always championed properly funding Wisconsin’s education system, and as governor, has a vision to make sure every
50% tariffs on paper and dairy and 25% tariffs on cheese go into effect today WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement as Canada placed retaliatory tariffs on key Wisconsin exports, including dairy and paper. The tariffs come in response to President Donald Trump imposing tariffs
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) have secured a $48 million consumer protection judgment against Cudahy-based Midwest Auto Recycling LLC, and its subsidiaries, including Engine and Transmission World, Quality Used Engines, Engine Shopper, among others, and
MILWAUKEE, WI – Tom Tiffany held a press conference Tuesday calling for answers about Milwaukee County’s inmate tablet program and whether its contractor has faced financial penalties following reported abuses. In May, it was revealed that an inmate attempted to contact a domestic abuse victim more than 1,500 times while in custody and
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) today applauded a Waukesha County Circuit Court decision to strike down “fire protection fees” imposed by the Villages of Pewaukee and Dousman. The WMC Litigation Center filed the lawsuit in 2024 on behalf of WMC, two businesses, and a taxpayer, arguing the charges were
MENOMONIE, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance has named state Rep. Clint Moses, (R-Menomonie), a recipient of its Conservation Patron Award, recognizing his support for Wisconsin’s sporting traditions, conservation efforts and responsible stewardship of the state’s natural resources. The Conservation Patron Award recognizes state lawmakers who have demonstrated a commi… Please
WESTON, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Patrick (“Pat”) Snyder (R–Weston) has been selected to receive the organization’s Conservation Partner Award in recognition of his support for Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists and the conservation of the state’s natural resources. The Conservation Partner … Please log in to
MILWAUKEE, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) has been selected to receive the organization’s Conservation Partner Award in recognition of his support for policies that benefit Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists and the state’s natural resources. The Conservation Partner Award recognizes
RIVER FALLS, WI, September 18, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) has been selected to receive the organization’s Conservation Partner Award for his support of policies benefiting Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, outdoor enthusiasts and natural resources. The Conservation Partner Award is presented to pu… Please log in to
MADISON, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Todd Novak (R–Dodgeville) has been selected as its 2026 Sportsman of the Year for his outstanding legislative leadership on behalf of Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, conservationists and outdoor recreation community. Novak represents Wisconsin’s 51st Assembly District in south… Please log in to
SPRING GREEN, WI, September 8, 2026, … The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that Wisconsin State Senator Howard Marklein (R–Spring Green) has been selected as its 2026 Wisconsin Senate Sportsman of the Year in recognition of his leadership in advancing Wisconsin’s hunting, fishing, conservation and outdoor heritage. Marklein represents Wisconsin’s
Madison, Wis. – The WBA Foundation’s televised 2026 gubernatorial debate, which was originally scheduled for Oct. 9, has been canceled. Based on legal precedent, for the foundation to air a debate, multiple candidates must participate. Two invitations were sent and both had to be accepted in order to have a debate.
New Johnsonville / Harris Poll research finds political overload is making everyday dinner decisions, feel more difficult The Johnsonville-backed candidate hits the campaign trail across the nation’s most politically overserved cities, offering up delicious, affordable dinner solutions, and a partnership with Hunger Free America to combat food insecurity SHEBOYGAN FALLS,
As retaliatory tariffs go into effect today that are expected to send costs skyrocketing, Gov. Evers blasts Wisconsin Republicans in Congress for voting in lockstep with President Trump on his disastrous economic policies and enabling chaotic trade wars that are hurting Wisconsin farmers, producers, manufacturers, and working families MADISON — Gov. Tony
New UWM Star celebrates Panther pride and astronomy research MILWAUKEE_University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students, alumni and supporters now have a star to call their own. UWM is officially naming binary star system Gaia Black Hole 1 (Gaia BH1) as the UWM Star, celebrating both Panther pride and the university’s internationally recognized