Madison – State law only gives Wisconsin counties a “one-size-fits-all” approach when implementing a sales and use tax. Representative Dave Maxey is looking to change that. His proposal will provide Waukesha County and other counties with greater flexibility in managing their sales and use tax rates. “Families are feeling the

Every two years, the two “major” legacy parties spend billions of dollars telling anyone who will listen that they are the only real champion for taxpayers because they are the only one who will lower taxes. This year is no different. From Donald Trump and Kamala Harris arguing over who

MADISON, Wis. — Voters of Tomorrow, the nation’s largest Gen Z-led youth voter outreach organization, today launched a campaign to combat the illegal, threatening text messages — which falsely implied students cannot vote from a campus address — recently sent to thousands of Wisconsin students. Voters of Tomorrow will send more than 350,000 texts to young

Madison – On Tuesday, October 22, Ben Ginsberg, former counsel to George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, and Bob Bauer, former White House Counsel for Barack Obama, will speak at a Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon. Their visit is part of the Pillars of the Community initiative, a bipartisan effort to restore trust in

MADISON, WI – Today, as Wisconsin voters can start voting in the 2024 election, For Our Future Wisconsin is ramping up its voter mobilization efforts in support of the Harris-Walz ticket and Democrats up and down the ballot. All voting information can be found at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/.  “For Our Future is out talking

Dane County – Safe Communities Madison-Dane County and the African American Opioid Coalition, in partnership with local law enforcement and community organizations, invite the public to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Safely turn in expired unused, or unwanted prescription drugs at 16 collection sites around Dane County

Dodge County Assistant District Attorney Chad Wozniak announces his candidacy for Dodge County Circuit Court Judge Branch 3.  Judge Joe Sciascia who has faithfully held the seat for the past 11 years, has elected not to run.  ADA Wozniak, has been a prosecutor for the past fourteen years and has

MADISON, Wis. — This November, Wisconsinites will have a chance to vote using fair legislative maps for the first time in over a decade and finally put a stop to the games that MAGA Republicans have been playing at the expense of our state. From the outskirts of Milwaukee to southwest Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has begun the conceptual trail planning process for a property-wide trail plan at Rib Mountain State Park. The concept phase begins the implementation of the property master plan approved by the Natural Resources Board in December 2022. The concept plan

MADISON, WI: IRG Action Fund recently presented awards to five legislators for their efforts on key issues facing the state of Wisconsin this past legislative session. Those we gave awards to include: Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) – Champion for Kids Representative Nate Gustafson (R – Fox Crossing)

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Federal Discretionary Grant Awards dashboard website was recently recognized by two national organizations for its innovative use of technology to show where Wisconsin is maximizing federal investment in transportation. The dashboard is an interactive map featuring advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. It shows… Please log in

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin continued her October campaign blitz with stops across Western, Central, and Southeastern Wisconsin as part of her Working for Our Families Tour before winning last Friday’s U.S. Senate debate. After her victorious performance, Tammy will continue her go everywhere approach on

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, Rebecca Cooke for Congress released “Truth,” the campaign’s latest advertisement in the General Election for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The 30-second spot features veteran police officers who are fed up with Derrick Van Orden’s special-interest funded lies and emphasizes Cooke’s commitment to keeping Wisconsin communities safe by

MILWAUKEE – Early in-person absentee voting for the upcoming November 5 election begins today throughout Wisconsin, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is encouraging eligible residents to take advantage of the early voting options available throughout Milwaukee County. “At Milwaukee County, we are committed to ensuring every eligible voter can cast

Green Bay, WI—Today, Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s campaign released a new TV ad titled “Gas Station.” The ad exposes Tony Wied as more than just an anti-abortion extremist, highlighting his shady record of overcharging for gas during the pandemic, helping lead a group that lobbied to keep gas prices high, and

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MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, Bryan Steil again refused to commit to rejecting a nationwide abortion ban in Congress.  When asked this weekend whether he would vote for a national abortion ban should it come to the House floor, Steil evaded the question and refused to commit to voting against an abortion

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that this upcoming Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day. More than 155 events are planned across Wisconsin on Saturday, October 26, 2024, with more than 275 participating law enforcement agencies, where Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted

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Vice President Harris’ Opportunity Agenda for Latino Men will lower costs, increase homeownership, expand job opportunities, and will ensure that Latino men and their families can reach their aspirations and achieve their American Dream. As a part of her commitment to Latino men and their potential, today she announces new proposals to