Katsma not seeking reelection

Katsma, who turned 66 on Tuesday, worked 34 years at a community bank before his election to the Assembly in 2014. He was a prominent voice in the GOP push to cut taxes while serving on the Joint Finance Committee, where he served as vice-chair this session.

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Rep. Katsma: Announces he will not seek reelection 

Madison, WI—Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his decision to not seek reelection for a 6th term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  His departure signifies the conclusion of a distinguished period of public service to the State of Wisconsin.  “It

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John Torinus: Wisconsin Republicans soft on Putin

Mike Gallagher left Congress Saturday as a traditional Republican after his pivotal vote to support Ukraine against Vladimir Putin. He was a hawk during his eight years in Washington, in contrast to the rest of the Wisconsin GOP delegation that has gone soft on Putin.

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Portrait of Dave Cieslewicz

Dave Cieslewicz: The spring of reason

The hard-right Freedom Caucus may have finally been put in its place and SCOTUS might reject an extreme state anti-abortion law while unrealistic hard-left ideas about how to fight crime are being ended in places that once embraced them, DEI may be improved through a needed pushback, and even the very heart of hard-left media may be undergoing a change back toward fairness. It’s springtime for moderation.

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Dept. of Public Instruction: Wisconsin local education agencies honored nationally for commitment to sustainability, environmental education

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced two Milwaukee schools, an early learning center in Madison, and a school district in Eagle River have been named 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. The honor was presented to the local education agencies for having a dedication to sustainability

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Reps. Steil and Van Orden voted to slash veterans’ health care, access to Social Security and Medicare benefits and food assistance programs

MADISON, Wis. – Today marks the one year anniversary of Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden’s vote in favor of the Default on America Act, a devastating proposal which included cuts to programs that support families across Wisconsin while giving even more tax breaks to big corporations. Steil and Van Orden backed

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Ahead of Workers’ Memorial Day, A Better Wisconsin Together demands action on workers’ rights

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28, A Better Wisconsin Together is standing in solidarity with Wisconsin workers, and continuing the fight to strengthen workers’ rights and safe workplaces for all, by encouraging Wisconsin lawmakers to support legislation that protects workers across the Badger State. “As we honor and

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Katsma not seeking reelection

Katsma, who turned 66 on Tuesday, worked 34 years at a community bank before his election to the Assembly in 2014. He was a prominent voice in the GOP push to cut taxes while serving on the Joint Finance Committee, where he served as vice-chair this session.

Read More »

Rep. Katsma: Announces he will not seek reelection 

Madison, WI—Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his decision to not seek reelection for a 6th term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  His departure signifies the conclusion of a distinguished period of public service to the State of Wisconsin.  “It has been an honor to represent the 26th Assembly District

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John Torinus: Wisconsin Republicans soft on Putin

Mike Gallagher left Congress Saturday as a traditional Republican after his pivotal vote to support Ukraine against Vladimir Putin. He was a hawk during his eight years in Washington, in contrast to the rest of the Wisconsin GOP delegation that has gone soft on Putin.

Read More »
Portrait of Dave Cieslewicz

Dave Cieslewicz: The spring of reason

The hard-right Freedom Caucus may have finally been put in its place and SCOTUS might reject an extreme state anti-abortion law while unrealistic hard-left ideas about how to fight crime are being ended in places that once embraced them, DEI may be improved through a needed pushback, and even the very heart of hard-left media may be undergoing a change back toward fairness. It’s springtime for moderation.

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Penterman campaign: Outpouring of support gets Penterman on ballot first

COLUMBUS- This week, Representative William Penterman became the first candidate in Wisconsin to turn in his declaration of candidacy and enough nomination signatures to guarantee his appearance on the ballot. Penterman is running in the new 38th Assembly District which includes much of Dodge and Jefferson Counties.  “I am extremely

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