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MADISON, WI – Another piece of bad news for Senate Republicans in their doomed effort to hold a majority — after pushing sitting Senator Jesse James to run in a new district his recent 2025 fundraising report shows him failing to
Epic and four health care providers are suing a group of businesses for alleged misuse of sensitive patient information, which the main defendant “vehemently” denies. The Verona health records company yesterday announced the federal lawsuit alongside OCHIN of Oregon, Indiana-based
Pending court approval, case will be fully and permanently resolved in Wisconsin’s favor MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is issuing the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss its appeal of the
Healthcare costs, finding employees remain top challenges MADISON – Wisconsin businesses enter 2026 with measured optimism about the state and national economies, according to a new statewide economic survey conducted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce
Several Initiatives Authored by Northeast Wisconsin Senator Pass Assembly Tuesday MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to give law enforcement additional tools to combat retail theft passed the Assembly yesterday on a voice vote and will now
WISCONSIN – Today, Mayor Tom Barrett joined the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin board to support their mission to promote the safety and security of Wisconsin Elections. Mayor Barrett’s public policy career is extensive and includes positions at the state, federal,
Madison, WI –Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to concur in Senate Bill 466—relating to: age of issuance for a Missing Child Alert. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass my
Four inspiring graduate students share their experiences in Q&As Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of nearly 130 Graduate Studies students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Dec. 20 ceremony, four were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring
MADISON, WI—Jeremy Ott is joining The Alliance as Vice President of Finance and Operations. Ott will help guide the not-for-profit cooperative’s continued growth, taking over for retiring Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations Doug Benzine. Ott joins The Alliance
The Dem group Opportunity Wisconsin is out with a new ad knocking GOP U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, this time charging he voted for the largest Medicaid cut in history. Last week, the group announced the beginning of a seven-figure
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court will report raising over $2.6 million since launching in May, with $2.04 million raised during the most recent reporting period from over 13,000 contributors. “Wisconsinites understand the importance of
Bipartisan List Includes Sheriffs from All Across Wisconsin FOND DU LAC, WI – Today, candidate for Attorney General Eric Toney announced his first wave of law enforcement endorsements. Since announcing his campaign in late October, a bipartisan group of 44 current
A recent news story in the Wall Street Journal built on some Fox Valley examples to make a point many Badger state residents already know: Compared to many places, Wisconsin is an affordable place to live with jobs that can pay enough to enhance its livability.
Barnes blasts broadcast blackout in much of state and Tiffany’s stand.
Preface to Richard Moore’s new book, “The Rise of Bureaucratic Bossism.”
Engage your adversaries with verve and class.
The almost shocking news about GOP Senators taking a stand for the independence of the Federal Reserve and its chair underscores how meek and mild they have acted in relation to Trump on a bevy of critical issues.
Somehow, as we head into 2026, we keep stumbling along that road that’s supposed to make America great again.
This is not about becoming punitive, xenophobic or paranoid. It is about acting like adults. If we want to oppose authoritarianism, we have to stop behaving like a monoculture that mistakes loyalty for virtue and criticism for betrayal.
In contrast to the chaos coming out of the White House week after week, good news keeps popping up in the West Bend community.
MADISON, WI – Another piece of bad news for Senate Republicans in their doomed effort to hold a majority — after pushing sitting Senator Jesse James to run in a new district his recent 2025 fundraising report shows him failing to make up significant ground. Sen. James reported less than $43,000 raised in
Epic and four health care providers are suing a group of businesses for alleged misuse of sensitive patient information, which the main defendant “vehemently” denies. The Verona health records company yesterday announced the federal lawsuit alongside OCHIN of Oregon, Indiana-based Reid Health, Michigan’s Trinity Health and UMass Memorial Health in
Pending court approval, case will be fully and permanently resolved in Wisconsin’s favor MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is issuing the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss its appeal of the final judgment blocking the Trump administration’s effort to unlawfully impose
Healthcare costs, finding employees remain top challenges MADISON – Wisconsin businesses enter 2026 with measured optimism about the state and national economies, according to a new statewide economic survey conducted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association. The survey also shows that the high
Several Initiatives Authored by Northeast Wisconsin Senator Pass Assembly Tuesday MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to give law enforcement additional tools to combat retail theft passed the Assembly yesterday on a voice vote and will now move to Governor Tony Evers’ desk for a signature. Assembly
WISCONSIN – Today, Mayor Tom Barrett joined the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin board to support their mission to promote the safety and security of Wisconsin Elections. Mayor Barrett’s public policy career is extensive and includes positions at the state, federal, local, and international level. Beginning in the state legislature as
Madison, WI –Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to concur in Senate Bill 466—relating to: age of issuance for a Missing Child Alert. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass my bill, Assembly Bill 477/Senate Bill 466—relating to: age of issuance
Four inspiring graduate students share their experiences in Q&As Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of nearly 130 Graduate Studies students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Dec. 20 ceremony, four were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout
MADISON, WI—Jeremy Ott is joining The Alliance as Vice President of Finance and Operations. Ott will help guide the not-for-profit cooperative’s continued growth, taking over for retiring Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations Doug Benzine. Ott joins The Alliance from WPS, where he spent the past 23 years, including
The Dem group Opportunity Wisconsin is out with a new ad knocking GOP U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, this time charging he voted for the largest Medicaid cut in history. Last week, the group announced the beginning of a seven-figure effort going after the Prairie du Chien Republican. The first
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court will report raising over $2.6 million since launching in May, with $2.04 million raised during the most recent reporting period from over 13,000 contributors. “Wisconsinites understand the importance of electing a justice who has a proven record of protecting
Bipartisan List Includes Sheriffs from All Across Wisconsin FOND DU LAC, WI – Today, candidate for Attorney General Eric Toney announced his first wave of law enforcement endorsements. Since announcing his campaign in late October, a bipartisan group of 44 current and former sheriffs across the state have committed their support
A recent news story in the Wall Street Journal built on some Fox Valley examples to make a point many Badger state residents already know: Compared to many places, Wisconsin is an affordable place to live with jobs that can pay enough to enhance its livability.
Barnes blasts broadcast blackout in much of state and Tiffany’s stand.
Preface to Richard Moore’s new book, “The Rise of Bureaucratic Bossism.”
Engage your adversaries with verve and class.
The almost shocking news about GOP Senators taking a stand for the independence of the Federal Reserve and its chair underscores how meek and mild they have acted in relation to Trump on a bevy of critical issues.
Somehow, as we head into 2026, we keep stumbling along that road that’s supposed to make America great again.
This is not about becoming punitive, xenophobic or paranoid. It is about acting like adults. If we want to oppose authoritarianism, we have to stop behaving like a monoculture that mistakes loyalty for virtue and criticism for betrayal.
In contrast to the chaos coming out of the White House week after week, good news keeps popping up in the West Bend community.