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Last time the government was on the brink of a shutdown, Democratic leaders rushed to negotiate with Republicans and reached a deal to keep federal agencies open and basic services flowing. Now that deal is about to expire and there seems to be little appetite for compromise in Washington.
The Wisconsin supreme court adopted a flagrantly unconstitutional interpretation of an unobjectionable tax exemption. After being unanimously reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Wisconsin court isn’t content to allow the exemption to bear its ordinary meaning. It instead is considering using its own unconstitutional interpretation as a reason to invalidate the exemption in its entirety.
Their longstanding strategy to kill any and all restrictions to gun manufacturing and ownership have helped saturate the U.S. with 500 million guns, including those involved in 46,728 American deaths from gun violence in 2023. So when Trump excoriated the mayors of Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, he’s was blaming them for crime waves that he and his party have literally armed.
MADISON – After Donald Trump and Republican politicians passed their harmful budget bill, Planned Parenthood announced yesterday that it will temporarily pause abortion care in Wisconsin to prevent loss of Badgercare coverage for family planning and other health services. Sen.
GREEN BAY, WI – United States Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany’s bid for Wisconsin Governor. “Congressman Tom Tiffany is a stand up guy who has always put the people of Wisconsin first. In my short time in politics,
Policies aimed at bringing new business to Wisconsin often get bogged down because of the risky nature of investments, Rep. Rob Wittke says. Wittke, R-Caledonia, made the comments during a Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon in Madison this week while talking
Plan Includes 40 Hours of Dedicated Teacher Training in 2025-26 So All Students Can Learn to Read (MILWAUKEE)—Milwaukee Public Schools’ results on 2024-25 state assessments demonstrate the clear need for the district’s new literacy plan and its emphasis on high-quality
Help Protect Wisconsin’s Forests During Firewood Month A kiosk inside Potawatomi State Park offers bundles of local firewood for sale. All staffed state parks with campgrounds offer firewood for sale. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department
Testing data for 2024-25 school year now available MADISON — Standardized assessment results released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction show a slight increase in student performance in both English language arts and mathematics during the 2024-25 school year. According to data from the Wisconsin Student Assessment System&… Please
Soybean farmers in Wisconsin and across the country face a worsening crisis as reckless tariffs are causing soybean sales to plummet, prices to drop, and farming equipment and fertilizer prices to increase – and Derrick Van Orden is doing nothing to solve the
MADISON, Wis. — In light of Tom Tiffany’s recent announcement that he is running for Governor of Wisconsin, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is reminding voters of his unwavering support for the GOP’s tariff taxes with a new ad. And it’s easy to
Stay safe and enjoy Wisconsin’s waters this fall. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all boaters to prioritize safety this fall, especially when boating in cold water conditions. So far in
Lancaster, WI (September 25, 2025) – Former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam officially announced his candidacy this morning for the 2026 Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. “Two of my most important titles are husband and father. I am concerned about
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal
Abbey Krumrie, co-founder of River Valley Raptors Inc., is the featured speaker for the Thursdays at the U series Oct. 2 at the University of Wisconsin – Barron County. Abbey Krumrie and an owl friend She will present “Raptors of the Driftless”
WEST BEND, WI – In response to mounting concerns from Druid Lake property owners, Washington County is taking a strong stance against Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulations that could drastically impact the future of dozens of homes and families
Green Bay, Wis. — Addiction continues to pose a serious public health challenge across Wisconsin, with the state experiencing a sharp rise in substance-related harms. Statewide, alcohol-induced deaths have surged by 142% over the past two decades, and synthetic opioid fatalities—primarily linked to
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin launched ChrisTaylorForWI.com to highlight Chris Taylor’s radical policies and inconsistent record. The site highlights her far-left record as one of the most liberal state legislators, her backtracking on policies, and her unfitness for the
GOP state Rep. Scott Krug and Dem members of the Assembly touted competing election packages at a joint press conference Wednesday, hoping it would spark a conversation about overhauling the state’s policies ahead of the 2026 contests.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), today announced nine nonprofit organizations are receiving funding through the Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant program. The grants will support nonprofit efforts to promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services that enhance the
Last time the government was on the brink of a shutdown, Democratic leaders rushed to negotiate with Republicans and reached a deal to keep federal agencies open and basic services flowing. Now that deal is about to expire and there seems to be little appetite for compromise in Washington.
The Wisconsin supreme court adopted a flagrantly unconstitutional interpretation of an unobjectionable tax exemption. After being unanimously reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Wisconsin court isn’t content to allow the exemption to bear its ordinary meaning. It instead is considering using its own unconstitutional interpretation as a reason to invalidate the exemption in its entirety.
Their longstanding strategy to kill any and all restrictions to gun manufacturing and ownership have helped saturate the U.S. with 500 million guns, including those involved in 46,728 American deaths from gun violence in 2023. So when Trump excoriated the mayors of Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, he’s was blaming them for crime waves that he and his party have literally armed.
MADISON – After Donald Trump and Republican politicians passed their harmful budget bill, Planned Parenthood announced yesterday that it will temporarily pause abortion care in Wisconsin to prevent loss of Badgercare coverage for family planning and other health services. Sen. Roys sounded the alarm about the backdoor abortion ban in
GREEN BAY, WI – United States Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany’s bid for Wisconsin Governor. “Congressman Tom Tiffany is a stand up guy who has always put the people of Wisconsin first. In my short time in politics, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Tom personally
Policies aimed at bringing new business to Wisconsin often get bogged down because of the risky nature of investments, Rep. Rob Wittke says. Wittke, R-Caledonia, made the comments during a Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon in Madison this week while talking about a pair of new bills to update the state’s
Plan Includes 40 Hours of Dedicated Teacher Training in 2025-26 So All Students Can Learn to Read (MILWAUKEE)—Milwaukee Public Schools’ results on 2024-25 state assessments demonstrate the clear need for the district’s new literacy plan and its emphasis on high-quality support and professional learning for educators, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced
Help Protect Wisconsin’s Forests During Firewood Month A kiosk inside Potawatomi State Park offers bundles of local firewood for sale. All staffed state parks with campgrounds offer firewood for sale. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges Wisconsinites and state visitors to
Testing data for 2024-25 school year now available MADISON — Standardized assessment results released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction show a slight increase in student performance in both English language arts and mathematics during the 2024-25 school year. According to data from the Wisconsin Student Assessment System&… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
Soybean farmers in Wisconsin and across the country face a worsening crisis as reckless tariffs are causing soybean sales to plummet, prices to drop, and farming equipment and fertilizer prices to increase – and Derrick Van Orden is doing nothing to solve the problem, instead repeatedly voting to protect these tariffs. Wisconsin farmers could lose
MADISON, Wis. — In light of Tom Tiffany’s recent announcement that he is running for Governor of Wisconsin, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is reminding voters of his unwavering support for the GOP’s tariff taxes with a new ad. And it’s easy to see that, whether you’re a Democrat, Republican or Independent, and
Stay safe and enjoy Wisconsin’s waters this fall. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all boaters to prioritize safety this fall, especially when boating in cold water conditions. So far in 2025, 13 boating fatalities have occurred. In many cases, a
Lancaster, WI (September 25, 2025) – Former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam officially announced his candidacy this morning for the 2026 Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. “Two of my most important titles are husband and father. I am concerned about my family’s future and the path Democrats are taking Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response.
Abbey Krumrie, co-founder of River Valley Raptors Inc., is the featured speaker for the Thursdays at the U series Oct. 2 at the University of Wisconsin – Barron County. Abbey Krumrie and an owl friend She will present “Raptors of the Driftless” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall in
WEST BEND, WI – In response to mounting concerns from Druid Lake property owners, Washington County is taking a strong stance against Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulations that could drastically impact the future of dozens of homes and families in the Town of Erin. County Executive Josh Schoemann and
Green Bay, Wis. — Addiction continues to pose a serious public health challenge across Wisconsin, with the state experiencing a sharp rise in substance-related harms. Statewide, alcohol-induced deaths have surged by 142% over the past two decades, and synthetic opioid fatalities—primarily linked to fentanyl—have increased twentyfold since 2010. These alarming trends unders… Please log in
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin launched ChrisTaylorForWI.com to highlight Chris Taylor’s radical policies and inconsistent record. The site highlights her far-left record as one of the most liberal state legislators, her backtracking on policies, and her unfitness for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Chris Taylor is a radical progressive who
GOP state Rep. Scott Krug and Dem members of the Assembly touted competing election packages at a joint press conference Wednesday, hoping it would spark a conversation about overhauling the state’s policies ahead of the 2026 contests.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), today announced nine nonprofit organizations are receiving funding through the Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant program. The grants will support nonprofit efforts to promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services that enhance the emotional, psychological, … Please log in to access subscriber content.