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Madison, Wis – Wisconsin’s Agricultural, Labor and Business leaders praised today’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announcement that they have issued the Federal permits necessary to move forward with the Line 5 relocation in northwestern Wisconsin. “Today’s decision is
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, U.S. Rep. Tony Wied weighs in on the ongoing government shutdown. The De Pere Republican also declines to directly say whether he supports extending enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, a law he criticizes as “flawed.”
Proposed legislation matches new federal taxes benefits Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) introduced legislation today, asking her legislative colleagues to join her supporting updating WI tax code to reflect recent federal changes, by allowing taxpayers who take the standard deduction to
No candidate has established strong position in public favorability in governor, state Supreme Court races; large majorities of voters undecided Also: Inflation and cost of living draw the most concern among voters overall, with big partisan divisions in concern over
MADISON, WI — Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) on Wednesday testified before the Assembly Committee on Local Government in support of Assembly Bill 483, legislation he co-authored with Rep. Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) that gives Wisconsin voters a direct say on whether
Madison-Rep. Piwowarczyk (R-Town of Erin) introduced legislation that will protect free speech and help stop frivolous lawsuits intended to silence an individual’s free speech on public issues. It lets individuals quickly ask a court to dismiss cases based on protected
MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) introduced a resolution for co-sponsorship calling for a resolution to the Trump Administration’s trade war with China, which has had a devastating impact on Wisconsin soybean farmers. Rock
New Trump plans threaten livelihoods of Wisconsin farmers and producers who are already grappling with economic volatility and reckless trade wars MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers is urging President Trump and the Trump Administration to support and protect the livelihoods of American farmers, ranchers,
Eau Claire, WI– Today, Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) announced she earned the endorsement of EMILYs List. She released the following statement: “I am honored to receive EMILYs List’s endorsement today,” said Emerson. “In the Assembly, I have fought to
EAU CLAIRE — The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents presented the Regents Business Partnership Award to Xcel Energy and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Oct. 28 for the comprehensive collaboration that has been vital to western Wisconsin. Regent
LaToya Bates, candidate for AD 37, is hosting a meet and greet event in Beaver Dam on Saturday, November 1st from 4-7pm. Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate, and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Fran Hong, will speak at the event. Also in
MADISON, Wis. — GOP Gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is already hard at work on his Wisconsin-last agenda—this time, he’s carving up the Wisconsin beef industry that’s struggling under backbreaking tariff taxes to give more handouts to Argentina. Tariff Lover Tom is already driving
Eau Claire, WI – On October 27th, an unfortunate situation occurred at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus: the campus Republican organization posted a distasteful photo of its members mocking ICE immigration arrests. Despite this, the Wisconsin College Republicans have
An expert says executive pressure to deploy AI is a problem for industry as the technology is increasingly seen as essential for competitiveness. Sahab Aslam, founder of Vectorify Labs and the AI sector lead at the Harvard Business School Alumni
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2025 bear season. This fall, bear hunters harvested 3,724 bears during the 35-day season, placing this season on par with the five-year average of about 3,800 bears annually. This year’s harvest was
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries and supports residents in need throughout the state. “Community pantries all over Wisconsin are
Cannabis is far less harmful and poses fewer negative side effects than most prescription drugs – especially opiate-based painkillers – and our state’s residents should also have the choice to decide which health care options work best for them.
Gail’s Law is named in honor of patient advocate Gail Zeamer, a brave Wisconsin woman whose own battle with breast cancer inspired her to fight for others.
We are well on the way to having, at least, two separate school systems — and taxpayers are on the hook for both.
Eau Claire, WI — The 3rd Congressional District Democrats of Wisconsin strongly condemn the hateful and discriminatory actions taken by members of the UW–Eau Claire College Republicans during a recent Halloween party. Social media posts from the October 27th event depict
Madison, Wis – Wisconsin’s Agricultural, Labor and Business leaders praised today’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announcement that they have issued the Federal permits necessary to move forward with the Line 5 relocation in northwestern Wisconsin. “Today’s decision is a huge step towards putting the 700 union men and
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, U.S. Rep. Tony Wied weighs in on the ongoing government shutdown. The De Pere Republican also declines to directly say whether he supports extending enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, a law he criticizes as “flawed.”
Proposed legislation matches new federal taxes benefits Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) introduced legislation today, asking her legislative colleagues to join her supporting updating WI tax code to reflect recent federal changes, by allowing taxpayers who take the standard deduction to still receive a modest benefit for their donations. “When filing
No candidate has established strong position in public favorability in governor, state Supreme Court races; large majorities of voters undecided Also: Inflation and cost of living draw the most concern among voters overall, with big partisan divisions in concern over health insurance and immigration Approval of President Trump job performance
MADISON, WI — Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) on Wednesday testified before the Assembly Committee on Local Government in support of Assembly Bill 483, legislation he co-authored with Rep. Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) that gives Wisconsin voters a direct say on whether to approve a local vehicle registration fee, commonly known as
Madison-Rep. Piwowarczyk (R-Town of Erin) introduced legislation that will protect free speech and help stop frivolous lawsuits intended to silence an individual’s free speech on public issues. It lets individuals quickly ask a court to dismiss cases based on protected speech or participation in government proceedings, requires fast court action,
MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) introduced a resolution for co-sponsorship calling for a resolution to the Trump Administration’s trade war with China, which has had a devastating impact on Wisconsin soybean farmers. Rock County is the state’s leading soybean producer, and Senator Spreitzer
New Trump plans threaten livelihoods of Wisconsin farmers and producers who are already grappling with economic volatility and reckless trade wars MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers is urging President Trump and the Trump Administration to support and protect the livelihoods of American farmers, ranchers, and producers and back off its plans to import beef
Eau Claire, WI– Today, Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) announced she earned the endorsement of EMILYs List. She released the following statement: “I am honored to receive EMILYs List’s endorsement today,” said Emerson. “In the Assembly, I have fought to lower costs for working families, including the cost of childcare,
EAU CLAIRE — The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents presented the Regents Business Partnership Award to Xcel Energy and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Oct. 28 for the comprehensive collaboration that has been vital to western Wisconsin. Regent Ed Manydeeds presented Xcel Regional Vice President Brian Elwood and
LaToya Bates, candidate for AD 37, is hosting a meet and greet event in Beaver Dam on Saturday, November 1st from 4-7pm. Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate, and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Fran Hong, will speak at the event. Also in attendance will be Corrine Hendrickson, fellow childcare advocate, and candidate
MADISON, Wis. — GOP Gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is already hard at work on his Wisconsin-last agenda—this time, he’s carving up the Wisconsin beef industry that’s struggling under backbreaking tariff taxes to give more handouts to Argentina. Tariff Lover Tom is already driving up prices for farm equipment like tractors and fertilizer—now he’s
Eau Claire, WI – On October 27th, an unfortunate situation occurred at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus: the campus Republican organization posted a distasteful photo of its members mocking ICE immigration arrests. Despite this, the Wisconsin College Republicans have chosen to double down on their post and have called
An expert says executive pressure to deploy AI is a problem for industry as the technology is increasingly seen as essential for competitiveness. Sahab Aslam, founder of Vectorify Labs and the AI sector lead at the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York, was a featured speaker during yesterday’s
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2025 bear season. This fall, bear hunters harvested 3,724 bears during the 35-day season, placing this season on par with the five-year average of about 3,800 bears annually. This year’s harvest was slightly below the overall harvest target of 4,07… Please log
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries and supports residents in need throughout the state. “Community pantries all over Wisconsin are seeing a rising demand for food, especially as Wisconsinites lose
Cannabis is far less harmful and poses fewer negative side effects than most prescription drugs – especially opiate-based painkillers – and our state’s residents should also have the choice to decide which health care options work best for them.
Gail’s Law is named in honor of patient advocate Gail Zeamer, a brave Wisconsin woman whose own battle with breast cancer inspired her to fight for others.
We are well on the way to having, at least, two separate school systems — and taxpayers are on the hook for both.
Eau Claire, WI — The 3rd Congressional District Democrats of Wisconsin strongly condemn the hateful and discriminatory actions taken by members of the UW–Eau Claire College Republicans during a recent Halloween party. Social media posts from the October 27th event depict an individual dressed as an ICE agent “arresting” another person