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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host a public hearing on the US 51 (Stoughton Road) North Study in Dane County to discuss the location, design and environmental impacts of proposed improvements. The study is evaluating the reconstruction of
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after an audit of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) operations was released and exposed concerning findings: “I find it incredibly problematic that the audit revealed years of incompetence among MPS
Fairfax, VA – The National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is proud to announce its endorsement of Brad Schimel for his election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. As Attorney General of Wisconsin, Mr. Schimel received an “A+” rating,
MADISON-Following is the statement of grassroots Wisconsin schools superintendent candidate Jeff Wright to the release today of two independent audits of the Milwaukee Public Schools system: “The challenges at MPS and the racial achievement gap in Wisconsin are cause for concern
Wisconsin Seniors, Children, Veterans, and People with Disabilities, Would Suffer From Unprecedented Cuts to Medicaid Today, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) along with all legislative Democrats sent a letter to Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation urging them to reject unprecedented cuts
Opposes Senate Bill 28: Right of First Refusal Madison, WI – For the third consecutive session, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) will join a diverse coalition of consumer advocates and businesses to protect Wisconsin ratepayers from increasing energy bills. Known as Right of First
MADISON, Wis. — After years of gloating about his work to rip away Wisconsinites’ health care and reproductive freedom, extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel is scrambling to cover up his unpopular anti-freedom record in new misleading television ads. But the facts about
Indeed Brewing Company is “scrambling” to figure out what kinds of impacts new steel and aluminum tariffs will have on the business, including a brewery in Milwaukee. That’s according to Ryan Bandy, the Minneapolis-based company’s chief business officer. In an
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Janet Protasiewicz refused to recuse herself from the Act 10 lawsuit. Protasiewicz’s abuse of the Supreme Court to legislate on Act 10 and advance dangeroulsy liberal policies is no surprise, she told us where
Washington D.C. — This morning, Republicans in the Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr. is dangerous and deeply unqualified to lead our nation’s health care system. During his confirmation
MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) announced a new series of in-district discussions called “Community Conversations.” Rep Vining issued the following statement: “Today I am announcing a new series called, ‘Community Conversations.’ My goal is to create time and space to
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with Senator Jacque (R-DePere), released “The Human Trafficking Prevention Act.” “One way to tackle human trafficking is to increase the penalty for ‘buyers’ who make trafficking financially viable,” said Rep Allen. The bill
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. I’ve made supporting the agricultural industry a top priority since Day One. Whether supporting the future research and workforce this industry needs to keep up with the demands of the 21st Century, ensuring
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) announced the reintroduction of the Justice for Murder Victims Act. This bipartisan bill would strike down the “year-and-a-day” rule, a 13th century legal precedent that prohibits a defendant from
MADISON, Wisc. — On Thursday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction released the following statement in response to a new audit of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) released by Governor Tony Evers’ office. The audit’s findings are a blistering testament to
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel campaign announced that Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsements of 10 more Wisconsin Sheriffs, as well as the Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union (WDSLU). With the latest support, Judge Schimel now has the endorsement of
Legislation permits direct primary care to complement insurance.
Girls who play sports before reaching college have higher levels of self-esteem, lower chances of developing depression and better body images compared to those who do not.
The legislative branch has abdicated its responsibility, and the power of the judiciary may have been neutralized because of the absence of an enforcement mechanism.
Farm programs are broken and fragmented, leaving countless gaps where American farmers can slip between the cracks. Fixing this requires much deeper change.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host a public hearing on the US 51 (Stoughton Road) North Study in Dane County to discuss the location, design and environmental impacts of proposed improvements. The study is evaluating the reconstruction of a 5.5-mile section between WIS 30 in the city of
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after an audit of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) operations was released and exposed concerning findings: “I find it incredibly problematic that the audit revealed years of incompetence among MPS leadership and administration,” said President Felzkowski. “It is shameful that
Fairfax, VA – The National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is proud to announce its endorsement of Brad Schimel for his election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. As Attorney General of Wisconsin, Mr. Schimel received an “A+” rating, the highest grade possible, for his unwavering defense of the
MADISON-Following is the statement of grassroots Wisconsin schools superintendent candidate Jeff Wright to the release today of two independent audits of the Milwaukee Public Schools system: “The challenges at MPS and the racial achievement gap in Wisconsin are cause for concern for every person in our state. Gov. Evers has taken
Wisconsin Seniors, Children, Veterans, and People with Disabilities, Would Suffer From Unprecedented Cuts to Medicaid Today, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) along with all legislative Democrats sent a letter to Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation urging them to reject unprecedented cuts to Medicaid, which provides lifesaving services and care to millions
Opposes Senate Bill 28: Right of First Refusal Madison, WI – For the third consecutive session, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) will join a diverse coalition of consumer advocates and businesses to protect Wisconsin ratepayers from increasing energy bills. Known as Right of First Refusal (ROFR), Senate Bill 28 would eliminate free-market competition, resulting
MADISON, Wis. — After years of gloating about his work to rip away Wisconsinites’ health care and reproductive freedom, extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel is scrambling to cover up his unpopular anti-freedom record in new misleading television ads. But the facts about Brad Schimel’s long anti-abortion record don’t lie. Schimel supported Wisconsin’s 1849
Indeed Brewing Company is “scrambling” to figure out what kinds of impacts new steel and aluminum tariffs will have on the business, including a brewery in Milwaukee. That’s according to Ryan Bandy, the Minneapolis-based company’s chief business officer. In an interview yesterday, he said U.S. craft breweries have largely shifted
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Janet Protasiewicz refused to recuse herself from the Act 10 lawsuit. Protasiewicz’s abuse of the Supreme Court to legislate on Act 10 and advance dangeroulsy liberal policies is no surprise, she told us where she stood before she claimed her seat on Wisconsin’s highest
Washington D.C. — This morning, Republicans in the Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr. is dangerous and deeply unqualified to lead our nation’s health care system. During his confirmation hearings, Kennedy doubled down on his anti-vaccine views, failed to
MADISON–Today, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) announced a new series of in-district discussions called “Community Conversations.” Rep Vining issued the following statement: “Today I am announcing a new series called, ‘Community Conversations.’ My goal is to create time and space to meet with groups within our community and hear about what
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with Senator Jacque (R-DePere), released “The Human Trafficking Prevention Act.” “One way to tackle human trafficking is to increase the penalty for ‘buyers’ who make trafficking financially viable,” said Rep Allen. The bill intends to provide a stronger deterrent by imposing a mandatory
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. I’ve made supporting the agricultural industry a top priority since Day One. Whether supporting the future research and workforce this industry needs to keep up with the demands of the 21st Century, ensuring agricultural communities have the roads, broadband, and water infrastructure they
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) announced the reintroduction of the Justice for Murder Victims Act. This bipartisan bill would strike down the “year-and-a-day” rule, a 13th century legal precedent that prohibits a defendant from being prosecuted for murder if their victim dies more than
MADISON, Wisc. — On Thursday, Brittany Kinser, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction released the following statement in response to a new audit of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) released by Governor Tony Evers’ office. The audit’s findings are a blistering testament to MPS’s gross mismanagement of resources, the educational hardship and struggles
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel campaign announced that Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsements of 10 more Wisconsin Sheriffs, as well as the Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union (WDSLU). With the latest support, Judge Schimel now has the endorsement of over 80 current and retired Wisconsin Sheriffs in his bid
Legislation permits direct primary care to complement insurance.
Girls who play sports before reaching college have higher levels of self-esteem, lower chances of developing depression and better body images compared to those who do not.
The legislative branch has abdicated its responsibility, and the power of the judiciary may have been neutralized because of the absence of an enforcement mechanism.
Farm programs are broken and fragmented, leaving countless gaps where American farmers can slip between the cracks. Fixing this requires much deeper change.