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We Energies’ proposed gas plants are not just unnecessary — they’re a long-term financial burden on ratepayers.
Legislators should work to help elderly people on fixed incomes, and the young family in their first home, afford the property taxes their policies of starving public schools and micromanaging local governments are foisting on them.
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson champions Trump from the sidelines.
Recognizing only two sexes and immigrant orders are most popular, “Gulf of America” naming and Jan. 6 pardons least popular Other highlights: Overall opinion is skeptical on tariffs Majorities doubt Trump will reduce inflation Polarized views by party remain very
For the millions struggling with electoral grief, experts recommend focusing on what you can control.
A new local non-profit advocacy organization looks to increase awareness and public dialogue, advocating for the educational well-being and success of our next generation of learners. One City Advocates, created by the leadership at Dane County’s One City Schools, aims
Madison, WI – Today, Jill Underly’s re-election campaign for State Superintendent provided a growing list of statewide organizations, elected officials, and grassroots leaders from all corners of Wisconsin supporting returning her to the Department of Public Instruction. Underly is endorsed
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to repeal the FTC’s final rule making changes to the Premerger Notification Form under Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR). “When Congress passed the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act,
We’ll focus on the context and impact, not the chaos.
MADISON-The most recent campaign finance filings show that Sauk Prairie Schools Superintendent, a grassroots candidate to be Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, maintained his cash advantage over the incumbent Underly. What’s more, Wright’s $102,000 to $79,000 cash on hand
Madison, WI — With a significant snowstorm set to impact the region tomorrow, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard assures residents that county departments are fully prepared to respond. From road maintenance to emergency management, the county is mobilized to keep
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced today that Shone M. Bagley, 54, of Hartford, Wis., has been sentenced to 3 years of initial confinement and 5 years extended supervision for stealing his employees’ 401(k) funds. The court ordered
City Forward Collective, along with our advocacy partners at CFC Action Fund, are sharing the first portion of findings from our poll of Milwaukee voters regarding K12 education issues. Today’s release includes responses on Milwaukee Public Schools; CFC will release
Democrats voiced skepticism about a GOP bill to restrict remote work for state employees, while Republicans argued it’s a necessary step to ensure productivity.
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauds Gov. Tony Evers for his state budget proposal to fund the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The 2025-27 Executive Budget will be announced later
MADISON – Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) will be holding in-district office hours next Friday, February 21st in Athens and Medford. These meetings will allow constituents to meet one-on-one or in family groups to discuss issues important to them with Representative Hurd.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is calling on local communities, farmers, and advocates across the state to rally behind the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) as it prepares for critical funding decisions in the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for two seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Nomination forms must include signatures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues called on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to take immediate actions to secure veterans’ personal information provided by the VA or other agencies from
Adds Citizen Action of Wisconsin to endorsements Madison, WI – Today, Jill Underly’s re-election campaign for State Superintendent provided a growing list of statewide organizations, elected officials, and grassroots leaders from all corners of Wisconsin supporting returning her to the
We Energies’ proposed gas plants are not just unnecessary — they’re a long-term financial burden on ratepayers.
Legislators should work to help elderly people on fixed incomes, and the young family in their first home, afford the property taxes their policies of starving public schools and micromanaging local governments are foisting on them.
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson champions Trump from the sidelines.
Recognizing only two sexes and immigrant orders are most popular, “Gulf of America” naming and Jan. 6 pardons least popular Other highlights: Overall opinion is skeptical on tariffs Majorities doubt Trump will reduce inflation Polarized views by party remain very strong Opinion shifts toward increased optimism on the nation’s direction
For the millions struggling with electoral grief, experts recommend focusing on what you can control.
A new local non-profit advocacy organization looks to increase awareness and public dialogue, advocating for the educational well-being and success of our next generation of learners. One City Advocates, created by the leadership at Dane County’s One City Schools, aims to bring people together around meaningful policy changes to ensure
Madison, WI – Today, Jill Underly’s re-election campaign for State Superintendent provided a growing list of statewide organizations, elected officials, and grassroots leaders from all corners of Wisconsin supporting returning her to the Department of Public Instruction. Underly is endorsed by the following. A full list can be found here: Democratic
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to repeal the FTC’s final rule making changes to the Premerger Notification Form under Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR). “When Congress passed the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act, it did so with one bipartisan goal; to lower the
We’ll focus on the context and impact, not the chaos.
MADISON-The most recent campaign finance filings show that Sauk Prairie Schools Superintendent, a grassroots candidate to be Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, maintained his cash advantage over the incumbent Underly. What’s more, Wright’s $102,000 to $79,000 cash on hand advantage came even after Underly’s $50,000 transfer for the Democratic of
Madison, WI — With a significant snowstorm set to impact the region tomorrow, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard assures residents that county departments are fully prepared to respond. From road maintenance to emergency management, the county is mobilized to keep the community safe and services running smoothly. “Dane County is
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced today that Shone M. Bagley, 54, of Hartford, Wis., has been sentenced to 3 years of initial confinement and 5 years extended supervision for stealing his employees’ 401(k) funds. The court ordered Mr. Bagley to pay full restitution to the victims and,
City Forward Collective, along with our advocacy partners at CFC Action Fund, are sharing the first portion of findings from our poll of Milwaukee voters regarding K12 education issues. Today’s release includes responses on Milwaukee Public Schools; CFC will release the second part of our findings, focusing on state-level issues,
Democrats voiced skepticism about a GOP bill to restrict remote work for state employees, while Republicans argued it’s a necessary step to ensure productivity.
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauds Gov. Tony Evers for his state budget proposal to fund the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The 2025-27 Executive Budget will be announced later this month and is set to include a number of
MADISON – Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) will be holding in-district office hours next Friday, February 21st in Athens and Medford. These meetings will allow constituents to meet one-on-one or in family groups to discuss issues important to them with Representative Hurd. Residents of the 69th Assembly District who would like to meet
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is calling on local communities, farmers, and advocates across the state to rally behind the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) as it prepares for critical funding decisions in the coming months. With the program’s significant impact on both farmers
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 28, 2025, for two seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Nomination forms must include signatures from at least five eligible growers other than the nominee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues called on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to take immediate actions to secure veterans’ personal information provided by the VA or other agencies from Elon Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). This
Adds Citizen Action of Wisconsin to endorsements Madison, WI – Today, Jill Underly’s re-election campaign for State Superintendent provided a growing list of statewide organizations, elected officials, and grassroots leaders from all corners of Wisconsin supporting returning her to the Department of Public Instruction. Underly is endorsed by the following.