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MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has scheduled a public hearing and comment period on proposed administrative rules related to Voting Equipment and Ballot Security, and the Training of Election Inspectors and Special Voting Deputies. The hearing is scheduled
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is pulling back the curtain for a glimpse of rural Wisconsin with its new podcast, The Rural View. Hosted by Wisconsin Broadcaster Hall of Fame member Bob Meyer and WFBF’s Executive Director of Public Relations
Madison, WI, – On November 25th, the La Crosse Tribune published an op-ed by State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) on the affordability crisis squeezing Wisconsin families. Senator Pfaff focused on four key areas where families are feeling the pinch — housing, targeted tax
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to better enforce laws against illegally passing stopped school buses received a public hearing on Wednesday in the Assembly Committee on Transportation. Assembly Bill 561/Senate Bill 508, co-authored with Rep.
Presses Sen. Roys to Quit Misleading Women and Support AB 546/SB 553 Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) invited Democrat Senator Kelda Roys to quit playing politics and actually help women, instead of continuing the partisan fear mongering and false narrative. She shared
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Democrats’ over-performance in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “The alarm bells are flashing for Republicans as Democrats are seeing a continuous surge in engagement and motivation as
Accomplished government affairs strategist brings extensive experience across municipal, state, and federal levels HB Strategies, one of the nation’s largest bipartisan advocacy firms, today announced that Thomas Harris has joined the firm as a Principal with its Wisconsin lobbying team. Harris brings a
Bids for Historic State Office Building Due March 16 Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the listing of the historic state office building located at 1 West Wilson Street in Madison, as part of the state’s Vision 2030 approach to
Communities across the country stand to benefit from a major step forward on flood resilience. Today, federal lawmakers, including Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to better enable floodplain restoration in areas
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, Mitchell Berman, announced that he has received End Citizens United’s (ECU) “Unrig Washington” designation. ECU is a national organization dedicated to reducing the influence of big money in politics and
Welfare-to-Work programs receive millions of dollars in funding every year, but offer little public data to track impact. The Wisconsin State Legislature is taking aim to curb this.
For a leader who came up short on keeping a University of Wisconsin presence in Washington County, despite the use of two task forces, Republican governor candidate Josh Schoemann has some big ideas about reforms for the Universities of Wisconsin, also involving similar commissions.
His greatest weakness is not likely to be anything he says between now and next August when the primary will take place. Rather his problem is everything he’s ever said in the past as a state legislator and a lieutenant governor.
Does it matter? Only if you care about government transparency.
Vos pulled a procedural fast one to make sure Wisconsin wouldn’t extend Medicaid coverage to women for a year after giving birth.
If the secretary of defense himself disregards international law, how can the United States credibly demand accountability from adversaries who commit atrocities?
Brits paint it right on the crosswalks, which way to look. When it comes to politics these days, maybe us Yanks could use crosswalks like that. Can’t seem to tell which way is which.
Milwaukee, WI: The Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin condemns in the strongest terms the racist remarks made by President Trump during his tirade at the White House Cabinet meeting on December 2nd. Donald Trump used words such
MADISON, Wis.– As people prepare to brighten their homes with holiday cheer and get into the festive spirit, ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to keep safety at the top of their holiday checklist. “Holiday decorations should bring joy and not danger
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MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has scheduled a public hearing and comment period on proposed administrative rules related to Voting Equipment and Ballot Security, and the Training of Election Inspectors and Special Voting Deputies. The hearing is scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025, at 11 a.m., and will
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is pulling back the curtain for a glimpse of rural Wisconsin with its new podcast, The Rural View. Hosted by Wisconsin Broadcaster Hall of Fame member Bob Meyer and WFBF’s Executive Director of Public Relations Amy Eckelberg, the show introduces listeners to Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Madison, WI, – On November 25th, the La Crosse Tribune published an op-ed by State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) on the affordability crisis squeezing Wisconsin families. Senator Pfaff focused on four key areas where families are feeling the pinch — housing, targeted tax relief, family expenses, and farmers’ input costs — and outlined
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to better enforce laws against illegally passing stopped school buses received a public hearing on Wednesday in the Assembly Committee on Transportation. Assembly Bill 561/Senate Bill 508, co-authored with Rep. Dean Kaufert (R-Neenah), allows the installation of cameras on school
Presses Sen. Roys to Quit Misleading Women and Support AB 546/SB 553 Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) invited Democrat Senator Kelda Roys to quit playing politics and actually help women, instead of continuing the partisan fear mongering and false narrative. She shared the following statement: “It’s time for Senator Roys to quit
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Democrats’ over-performance in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “The alarm bells are flashing for Republicans as Democrats are seeing a continuous surge in engagement and motivation as we head into next year’s Supreme Court election. The GOP’s
Accomplished government affairs strategist brings extensive experience across municipal, state, and federal levels HB Strategies, one of the nation’s largest bipartisan advocacy firms, today announced that Thomas Harris has joined the firm as a Principal with its Wisconsin lobbying team. Harris brings a proven track record helping Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and public
Bids for Historic State Office Building Due March 16 Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the listing of the historic state office building located at 1 West Wilson Street in Madison, as part of the state’s Vision 2030 approach to improving efficiency and delivering savings for Wisconsin taxpayers. Listed on
Communities across the country stand to benefit from a major step forward on flood resilience. Today, federal lawmakers, including Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), introduced bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to better enable floodplain restoration in areas mapped and regulated under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, Mitchell Berman, announced that he has received End Citizens United’s (ECU) “Unrig Washington” designation. ECU is a national organization dedicated to reducing the influence of big money in politics and strengthening ethics and transparency in government. “I am committed to
Welfare-to-Work programs receive millions of dollars in funding every year, but offer little public data to track impact. The Wisconsin State Legislature is taking aim to curb this.
For a leader who came up short on keeping a University of Wisconsin presence in Washington County, despite the use of two task forces, Republican governor candidate Josh Schoemann has some big ideas about reforms for the Universities of Wisconsin, also involving similar commissions.
His greatest weakness is not likely to be anything he says between now and next August when the primary will take place. Rather his problem is everything he’s ever said in the past as a state legislator and a lieutenant governor.
Does it matter? Only if you care about government transparency.
Vos pulled a procedural fast one to make sure Wisconsin wouldn’t extend Medicaid coverage to women for a year after giving birth.
If the secretary of defense himself disregards international law, how can the United States credibly demand accountability from adversaries who commit atrocities?
Brits paint it right on the crosswalks, which way to look. When it comes to politics these days, maybe us Yanks could use crosswalks like that. Can’t seem to tell which way is which.
Milwaukee, WI: The Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin condemns in the strongest terms the racist remarks made by President Trump during his tirade at the White House Cabinet meeting on December 2nd. Donald Trump used words such as garbage and stinks to describe an entire population of
MADISON, Wis.– As people prepare to brighten their homes with holiday cheer and get into the festive spirit, ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to keep safety at the top of their holiday checklist. “Holiday decorations should bring joy and not danger into people’s homes,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle.
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