MADISON – The price of a traditional Thanksgiving meal in Wisconsin is up 6.7% according to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual Marketbasket survey that rang in at $61.84, an increase of $3.88 from the 2024 survey of the same items. The Marketbasket survey looks at the price of popular food items

Also: Most people have negative views of both parties, with opinion nearly evenly divided on which party to regard as responsible for government shutdown Three-quarters disapprove of Trump’s handling of the shutdown 70% favor extending tax credits for health insurance 68% or more in each party oppose mid-decade redistricting Trump

Legislation gives builders time to adapt to new building code regulations MADISON, Wis. — Legislation co-authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) that gives builders a critical grace period to comply with suddenly imposed new building code regulations was approved with bipartisan support by the Senate on Tuesday. Earlier this year,

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) commends Senator Chris Kapenga and Senate Republicans for their leadership in passing Senate Bill 389, which repeals Governor Tony Evers’ extraordinary veto that would have locked Wisconsin families and businesses into higher property taxes for centuries. Governor Evers used his veto authority to extend

Despite operating as a private, not-for-profit organization that receives no tax dollars – the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) acknowledges the Senate’s decision to pass Senate Bill 16, which aims to subject our private membership organization to open records laws. This legislation advances even though the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee passed two bills he introduced, the NDO Fairness Act and the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025. NDO Fairness Act “The federal government should not be able to pull the personal data of individuals under investigation and

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the passage of 7 bipartisan bills: “Today, I am glad we could come together to pass seven bills I authored through the Senate. I am even more glad to see that each of these bills received bipartisan

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled State Senate, which made headlines as one of the laziest legislative bodies in recent state history, held its last floor session of the year today and yet is no closer to solving some of the most pressing issues facing our local communities. After today, they are not scheduled

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after the state Senate’s floor action today: “This has been a productive fall session. After delivering the second largest income tax cut in state history during the budget, the Senate moved to stop property tax hikes by repealing Governor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the Department of Education, condemned the Trump Administration’s misguided actions to illegally dismantle the Department, threatening to cut off or disrupt vital support for students, teachers, and families.  “Every American child – no matter

Gina Norling has left her mark on projects to create world’s fastest machines Menomonie, Wis. –Thanks to the legendary Seymour Cray and his eponymous company, supercomputing has deep roots in the Upper Midwest. UW-Stout alum Gina Norling is ensuring those roots continue to flourish as she manages teams that are

Several Initiatives Authored by Northeast Wisconsin Legislator Advance Tuesday MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to give law enforcement additional tools to combat retail theft passed the State Senate Tuesday. Assembly Bill 89 responds to the rise in retail theft and losses by small businesses by allowing prosecutors

Roundtable discussion in Kenosha highlights Steil’s votes for costly tariffs, cuts to SNAP and Medicaid KENOSHA, Wis. – In case you missed it, constituents of Congressman Bryan Steil gathered in Kenosha last night to celebrate the launch of Opportunity Wisconsin’s seven-figure ad campaign and participate in a roundtable discussion on

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed five pieces of legislation authored by State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford). These proposals strengthen public safety, keep kids safe, and cut red tape for all Wisconsinites. Assembly Bill 89 — Fights retail theft sprees by allowing prosecutors to aggregate the value of stolen property or

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MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun today announced a major gift that will extend two longstanding scholarship programs known for their demonstrated commitment to community service, social justice and leadership. The Burke Foundation, a Marquette partner for more than three decades, has committed to a $4.8 million gift

“Democrats and illegal immigration activists had a temper tantrum today about a bill that they claim affects exactly ZERO people in Wisconsin. Under current law, illegal immigrants are not eligible for taxpayer-funded health care, for good reason. The only reason to oppose AB 308 is because you want illegal aliens

“Today, Republicans tried to make housing a little more affordable by repealing Evers’ 400-year property tax increase. For the second time, Senate Democrats voted to increase housing costs and raise property taxes without accountability. “Senate Democrats had the opportunity to make child care more affordable by encouraging job creators to

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tom Tiffany reversed course and voted in favor of releasing the Epstein files. Tiffany has spent months talking about transparency for the American people—as long as it doesn’t involve his record. This summer, Tiffany voted to block an attempt to force a vote as Republicans refused to even allow