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CHILTON, Wis., April 8, 2026 — Dairy farmers are feeling the drain as a key change in federal milk pricing has erased nearly 20 years of gradual modest progress in their milk checks, virtually overnight. American Dairy Coalition (ADC) is
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for January 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
MADISON – Election officials across Wisconsin conducted another smooth election on Tuesday while addressing some minor incidents during the April 7, 2026 Spring Election. “We continue to be impressed by the dedication of election officials statewide who worked tirelessly to ensure
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I’m disappointed. This week showed me exactly why so many Wisconsin voters have lost faith in our elections. The Green Bay City Clerk mailed out more than 150 duplicate absentee ballots to the same people. That’s not a small mistake.
MADISON, Wis. — In the April 7 elections across Wisconsin, local taxpayers and students were again paying the costs for a lazy, Republican-led state legislature that has refused to do their job and fully fund the state share of our K-12 public schools.
Milwaukee, WI — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) celebrates the election of Chris Taylor to the Wisconsin Supreme Court—a result that reflects what Wisconsinites value: fairness, freedom, and a justice system that works for people. “Wisconsin voters believe in fairness, freedom,
In the 2026 race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Chris Taylor was always seen as the clear favorite to win, but even the most optimistic prognostication from liberal supporters didn’t quite see this — a 20-point landslide blowout victory.
On paper, Lazar was a good enough candidate to win. Lazar lost because she was wildly outspent.
Chris Taylor’s election would have been bad enough for one day, but then yesterday evening the UW Board of Regents went ahead and fired System President Jay Rothman. They did it in closed session and provided no explanation.
The firing squad met and executed their plan with cold precision. They refused to hear a single word from the condemned. They did not even bother to read his charges to the public before striking the blow that ended his tenure. This was a bureaucratic ambush, pure and simple.
Evers’ vetoes are an indication of where Wisconsin Democrats now are: to the left of even Gavin Newsom of California.
When the state dictates what a therapist can say, counseling becomes compliance. When it strips the legislature of oversight, it does the same to democracy itself.
Artificial intelligence is coming fast, and with it comes both promise and controversy.
MADISON – Following the quickly projected victory of endorsed candidate Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday night and the signing Monday of critical PFAS legislation, Wisconsin Conservation Voters issued the following statement celebrating a truly transformative week
Trump’s backlash against diversity hurting Wisconsin companies.
This war is being fought without a clear or credible justification, and messaging from the Trump administration has offered continually revised and contradictory goals and timelines.
Here in Madison this tax season, some members of Madison for a World BEYOND War are practicing war tax resistance.
We won! Thank you! I’m deeply honored by the trust the voters of Dane County have placed in me. This campaign has always been about something bigger than any one person – it’s about fairness, integrity, and the belief that
Statistics continue to show that immigrants are, in actuality, two to four times more law-abiding as a group than native-born U.S. citizens.
CHILTON, Wis., April 8, 2026 — Dairy farmers are feeling the drain as a key change in federal milk pricing has erased nearly 20 years of gradual modest progress in their milk checks, virtually overnight. American Dairy Coalition (ADC) is calling on USDA to bring transparency to the system, filing comments
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for January 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary January 2026 unemployment rates increased
MADISON – Election officials across Wisconsin conducted another smooth election on Tuesday while addressing some minor incidents during the April 7, 2026 Spring Election. “We continue to be impressed by the dedication of election officials statewide who worked tirelessly to ensure every valid ballot was counted,” said WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe.
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I’m disappointed. This week showed me exactly why so many Wisconsin voters have lost faith in our elections. The Green Bay City Clerk mailed out more than 150 duplicate absentee ballots to the same people. That’s not a small mistake. When voters who already sent in their ballots started getting
MADISON, Wis. — In the April 7 elections across Wisconsin, local taxpayers and students were again paying the costs for a lazy, Republican-led state legislature that has refused to do their job and fully fund the state share of our K-12 public schools. With mixed results on the school referendums held in more
Milwaukee, WI — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) celebrates the election of Chris Taylor to the Wisconsin Supreme Court—a result that reflects what Wisconsinites value: fairness, freedom, and a justice system that works for people. “Wisconsin voters believe in fairness, freedom, and a justice system that works for everyone,” said Tanya
In the 2026 race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Chris Taylor was always seen as the clear favorite to win, but even the most optimistic prognostication from liberal supporters didn’t quite see this — a 20-point landslide blowout victory.
On paper, Lazar was a good enough candidate to win. Lazar lost because she was wildly outspent.
Chris Taylor’s election would have been bad enough for one day, but then yesterday evening the UW Board of Regents went ahead and fired System President Jay Rothman. They did it in closed session and provided no explanation.
The firing squad met and executed their plan with cold precision. They refused to hear a single word from the condemned. They did not even bother to read his charges to the public before striking the blow that ended his tenure. This was a bureaucratic ambush, pure and simple.
Evers’ vetoes are an indication of where Wisconsin Democrats now are: to the left of even Gavin Newsom of California.
When the state dictates what a therapist can say, counseling becomes compliance. When it strips the legislature of oversight, it does the same to democracy itself.
Artificial intelligence is coming fast, and with it comes both promise and controversy.
MADISON – Following the quickly projected victory of endorsed candidate Judge Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday night and the signing Monday of critical PFAS legislation, Wisconsin Conservation Voters issued the following statement celebrating a truly transformative week for the state’s environment and democracy. Executive Director Kerry Schumann
Trump’s backlash against diversity hurting Wisconsin companies.
This war is being fought without a clear or credible justification, and messaging from the Trump administration has offered continually revised and contradictory goals and timelines.
Here in Madison this tax season, some members of Madison for a World BEYOND War are practicing war tax resistance.
We won! Thank you! I’m deeply honored by the trust the voters of Dane County have placed in me. This campaign has always been about something bigger than any one person – it’s about fairness, integrity, and the belief that our justice system should work for everyone. I promise to
Statistics continue to show that immigrants are, in actuality, two to four times more law-abiding as a group than native-born U.S. citizens.