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MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA) today expressed strong disappointment following the failure of the Wisconsin State Senate to pass a bipartisan tax relief package that would have delivered meaningful financial support to restaurant workers and small businesses
APPLETON, WI — Congressional candidate Mark Scheffler today announced a sweeping economic development vision to position Northeast Wisconsin as a national leader in aviation innovation by connecting local agriculture, renewable energy, aircraft manufacturing, and workforce training into a unified regional strategy.
Free admission for military personnel and their families from May 16 until September 7 Brown County, Wis. – The Neville Public Museum is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S.
MADISON, WI (May 14, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, released the following statement regarding lawmakers’ failure to pass the Surplus Deal package. “To call this a major missed opportunity to deliver real, meaningful
LA CROSSE, WI. – Yesterday, Democrat candidate Rodney Rave announced he is suspending his campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. In his statement, Rave warned voters: “Of the three candidates in this race, I feel one of them is wrong
A ruling issued last week by the Wisconsin District III Court of Appeals reaffirmed a core right for Wisconsin Medicaid recipients: a fair hearing to ensure services are not denied inappropriately. The decision upheld a prior order from the circuit
Wednesday night the state Senate voted not to pass the special session bill (MY 6 AB 1) that would have spent down state savings and reduced the amount of income the state uses to pay its bills. Disability advocates were concerned approving
MADISON – The Assembly held a special session to vote on the surplus spending bill (May 2026 Special Session Assembly Bill 1) proposed by Governor Evers and Republican legislative leadership. Following the floor session and vote, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald
Madison- Senate Democrats are going out of their way to oppose measures that would provide relief to Wisconsin taxpayers. Assembly Republicans voted to return $1.8 billion to Wisconsin taxpayers. Assembly Republicans are delivering for Wisconsinites. In a show of complete insanity,
The Wisconsin Association of School Boards expresses deep disappointment in last night’s state Senate vote to defeat 2026 May Special Session Assembly Bill 1 — a bipartisan agreement that would have directed state surplus funds toward our public schools and
GREEN BAY, Wis. – In two ceremonies this Saturday, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will award 1,331 eligible graduates with their associates, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees. These newly minted Phoenix alumni enter the regional workforce, where they bring curiosity,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger has reached Critical levels across Northern and Western Wisconsin Thursday, May 14 through the evening of Saturday, May 16. In
The State Assembly met in special session on May 13 to vote on returning a large portion of the estimated $2.4 billion state surplus to the state’s taxpayers. State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined members from both sides of
Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her disappointment in last night’s missed opportunity by both Democrats and outgoing Republican Senators: “I am distressed to see legislators from both sides of the aisle let perfect be the enemy of good. I
This Hepatitis Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is announcing a plan to eliminate viral hepatitis and a public dashboard to track progress of the plan’s goals. The plan aims to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030 and
MADISON – Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate rejected legislation that would have spent down any potential state surplus and created a projected $2.9 billion deficit: “This proposal was reckless, fiscally unsound,
MADISON, Wis. — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner voted against the Legislature’s surplus spending proposal, citing concerns about fairness, property taxes, school funding, local governments, and long term affordability. Rivera-Wagner said the proposal was publicly described as a “$600 tax rebate,”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2026 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 57,054 lbs. of unwanted medications this
MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer released the following statement regarding the rejection of a rushed deal that failed in the Legislature last night: “Last night, Senate Democrats and Republicans rejected an election-year gimmick from lame duck officials who tried
Madison, WI- Yesterday, Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) approved of sending $1.8 billion of surplus dollars back to Wisconsin tax payers. “In general, taxes are out of control,” said Tittl. “This proposal is progress for providing relief to Wisconsin tax payers and lifting up school districts.” Key
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA) today expressed strong disappointment following the failure of the Wisconsin State Senate to pass a bipartisan tax relief package that would have delivered meaningful financial support to restaurant workers and small businesses across the state. The proposal, which was voted on May
APPLETON, WI — Congressional candidate Mark Scheffler today announced a sweeping economic development vision to position Northeast Wisconsin as a national leader in aviation innovation by connecting local agriculture, renewable energy, aircraft manufacturing, and workforce training into a unified regional strategy. The plan, titled “Field to Flight,” outlines how the region can prod…
Free admission for military personnel and their families from May 16 until September 7 Brown County, Wis. – The Neville Public Museum is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2026
MADISON, WI (May 14, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, released the following statement regarding lawmakers’ failure to pass the Surplus Deal package. “To call this a major missed opportunity to deliver real, meaningful tax relief for Wisconsinites is an understatement,” said NFIB Wisconsin …
LA CROSSE, WI. – Yesterday, Democrat candidate Rodney Rave announced he is suspending his campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. In his statement, Rave warned voters: “Of the three candidates in this race, I feel one of them is wrong for the 3rd District of Wisconsin and wrong for the
A ruling issued last week by the Wisconsin District III Court of Appeals reaffirmed a core right for Wisconsin Medicaid recipients: a fair hearing to ensure services are not denied inappropriately. The decision upheld a prior order from the circuit court in Lincoln County in Schott v. Wisconsin Department of
Wednesday night the state Senate voted not to pass the special session bill (MY 6 AB 1) that would have spent down state savings and reduced the amount of income the state uses to pay its bills. Disability advocates were concerned approving this proposal now would put many critical state programs and
MADISON – The Assembly held a special session to vote on the surplus spending bill (May 2026 Special Session Assembly Bill 1) proposed by Governor Evers and Republican legislative leadership. Following the floor session and vote, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) issued the following statement: “Throughout my 33 years
Madison- Senate Democrats are going out of their way to oppose measures that would provide relief to Wisconsin taxpayers. Assembly Republicans voted to return $1.8 billion to Wisconsin taxpayers. Assembly Republicans are delivering for Wisconsinites. In a show of complete insanity, Senate Democrats refused to work with Legislative Republicans and their
The Wisconsin Association of School Boards expresses deep disappointment in last night’s state Senate vote to defeat 2026 May Special Session Assembly Bill 1 — a bipartisan agreement that would have directed state surplus funds toward our public schools and delivered property tax relief to Wisconsin families. Our members —
GREEN BAY, Wis. – In two ceremonies this Saturday, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will award 1,331 eligible graduates with their associates, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees. These newly minted Phoenix alumni enter the regional workforce, where they bring curiosity, problem-solving and will define the future of Northeast Wisconsin. Included
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger has reached Critical levels across Northern and Western Wisconsin Thursday, May 14 through the evening of Saturday, May 16. In conjunction with the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning
The State Assembly met in special session on May 13 to vote on returning a large portion of the estimated $2.4 billion state surplus to the state’s taxpayers. State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined members from both sides of the aisle to approve this historic measure. However, the State
Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her disappointment in last night’s missed opportunity by both Democrats and outgoing Republican Senators: “I am distressed to see legislators from both sides of the aisle let perfect be the enemy of good. I have been hearing from people back home during my entire
This Hepatitis Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is announcing a plan to eliminate viral hepatitis and a public dashboard to track progress of the plan’s goals. The plan aims to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030 and was based off the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
MADISON – Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate rejected legislation that would have spent down any potential state surplus and created a projected $2.9 billion deficit: “This proposal was reckless, fiscally unsound, and irresponsible. Wisconsin families deserve meaningful property tax relief, but
MADISON, Wis. — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner voted against the Legislature’s surplus spending proposal, citing concerns about fairness, property taxes, school funding, local governments, and long term affordability. Rivera-Wagner said the proposal was publicly described as a “$600 tax rebate,” despite many families receiving significantly less, in some cases as
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2026 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 57,054 lbs. of unwanted medications this spring. This is the tenth consecutive Drug Take Back collection
MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer released the following statement regarding the rejection of a rushed deal that failed in the Legislature last night: “Last night, Senate Democrats and Republicans rejected an election-year gimmick from lame duck officials who tried to force a bad bill through the legislature in record
Madison, WI- Yesterday, Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) approved of sending $1.8 billion of surplus dollars back to Wisconsin tax payers. “In general, taxes are out of control,” said Tittl. “This proposal is progress for providing relief to Wisconsin tax payers and lifting up school districts.” Key provisions of the proposal include- Surplus Pay… Please log in to access subscriber