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The number of people incarcerated in Wisconsin state prisons for intoxicated driving offenses hit a record high in 2024 and stayed elevated in 2025, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The state’s long-term rise in incarceration for operating while
Patti and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of County Executive Paul Farrow. He was a true statesman, servant leader, and dedicated family man who poured his heart into public service both in Waukesha County and across our
The News: A Wisconsin-based taxpayer association, represented by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), filed a new lawsuit challenging the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, a procurement program that spends over $250 million each year purchasing supplies and services based on race. White, Middle Eastern, and most Asian… Please log in
MADISON, Wis. (July 9, 2026) — The Yahara Watershed Improvement Network (Yahara WINS) has released its 2025 annual report, marking the program’s ninth full year of phosphorus reduction progress across the Yahara River watershed. Through the efforts of project partners and area farmers, the program prevented 68,303 pounds of phosphorus runoff in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Cherry Board election results. Daniel Keilar of Sturgeon Bay began a new three-year term as an elected member of the Wisconsin Cherry
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Supervisor Sky Z. Capriolo is inviting residents of all ages and skill levels to take part in the Jackson Park Farmers Market Pickleball Series, a new community initiative bringing recreation, wellness, and neighborhood engagement together at the newly constructed
WEST BEND, Wis. — The Washington County Board of Supervisors last night unanimously approved Anti-Crime Plan C, a comprehensive public safety initiative that invests in law enforcement, courtroom security, emergency communications, and narcotics prosecution to keep Washington County one of the
APPLETON, WI (July 8, 2026) – Candidate, Mark Scheffler for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today announced a new comprehensive immigration framework, titled “Restoring Order, Fairness, and Opportunity.” The proposal outlines a balanced, seven-step approach to fix America’s broken immigration system by moving
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is once again refusing to protect his constituents’ right to vote. In a moment of true bipartisanship, Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats united this week against a Trump Administration proposal that baselessly attacks
WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, today announced the launch of a new seven-figure statewide advertising campaign across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The new ad, titled “Breakfast with the Tiffanys,” serves up Tom Tiffany’s common-sense plan to
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters released its 2025-26 Conservation Scorecard, tracking how state legislators voted on key environmental, public health, and voting rights bills during the recent legislative session. The scorecard highlights how fair legislative maps, which increased constituent accountability,
Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson issued the following statement on the untimely passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: “I am devastated by the news of the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. He was a public servant of
Door County, WI – The Land Trust is launching a $25,000 matching challenge to double the amount of donations made as part of a $750,000 private fundraising campaign for a newly proposed 338-acre nature preserve. This project would protect an important
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $2.3 million in annual payments through the Lift Bridge Aids (LBA) program will go to five Wisconsin cities to help maintain 10 lift bridges across the state, helping local communities maintain and operate… Please log in to access
Republicans are screaming about “waste, fraud and abuse” to try to distract voters from all of this destruction and graft. But their “fraud” talk just reminds people of the stunning theft of public resources they’ve enabled and are now trying to cover up with flimsy, slanderous lies.
The White House is always the last place Vance looks.
Data centers in space, transgender goats, dishonesty, and a touching hostage story
Those who had the good fortune to work alongside Farrow knew him as an affable, approachable leader who brought a genuine warmth to every encounter, whether he was at the State Capitol, the county courthouse, or out in the community. He carried a deep pride in Wisconsin and in Waukesha County, and he never missed a chance to credit others for the work they did.
Wisconsin’s utility system still rests on a framework shaped by the 1907 Public Utilities Law that granted utility corporations monopoly status. Today, this system allows top executives at utilities to take home massive salaries, while families struggle under high energy burdens.
Voting for legislators who support farmers helps to strengthen agriculture and build a strong and resilient food system so that everyone can access quality food at affordable prices. When agriculture wins, everyone wins.
The number of people incarcerated in Wisconsin state prisons for intoxicated driving offenses hit a record high in 2024 and stayed elevated in 2025, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The state’s long-term rise in incarceration for operating while intoxicated (OWI) was influenced by increasingly tough penalties for the
Patti and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of County Executive Paul Farrow. He was a true statesman, servant leader, and dedicated family man who poured his heart into public service both in Waukesha County and across our State. Paul was highly respected for his steadfast and innovative
The News: A Wisconsin-based taxpayer association, represented by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), filed a new lawsuit challenging the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, a procurement program that spends over $250 million each year purchasing supplies and services based on race. White, Middle Eastern, and most Asian… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,
MADISON, Wis. (July 9, 2026) — The Yahara Watershed Improvement Network (Yahara WINS) has released its 2025 annual report, marking the program’s ninth full year of phosphorus reduction progress across the Yahara River watershed. Through the efforts of project partners and area farmers, the program prevented 68,303 pounds of phosphorus runoff in 202… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Cherry Board election results. Daniel Keilar of Sturgeon Bay began a new three-year term as an elected member of the Wisconsin Cherry Board on July 1, 2026. About the Wisconsin Cherry BoardThe
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Supervisor Sky Z. Capriolo is inviting residents of all ages and skill levels to take part in the Jackson Park Farmers Market Pickleball Series, a new community initiative bringing recreation, wellness, and neighborhood engagement together at the newly constructed pickleball courts in Jackson Park. The Pickleball Series features beginner
WEST BEND, Wis. — The Washington County Board of Supervisors last night unanimously approved Anti-Crime Plan C, a comprehensive public safety initiative that invests in law enforcement, courtroom security, emergency communications, and narcotics prosecution to keep Washington County one of the safest places to live, work, and raise a family. The
APPLETON, WI (July 8, 2026) – Candidate, Mark Scheffler for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today announced a new comprehensive immigration framework, titled “Restoring Order, Fairness, and Opportunity.” The proposal outlines a balanced, seven-step approach to fix America’s broken immigration system by moving past the polarizing extremes of open borders and mass deportation.
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is once again refusing to protect his constituents’ right to vote. In a moment of true bipartisanship, Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats united this week against a Trump Administration proposal that baselessly attacks mail-in voting and would make it harder for rural Wisconsinites
WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, today announced the launch of a new seven-figure statewide advertising campaign across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The new ad, titled “Breakfast with the Tiffanys,” serves up Tom Tiffany’s common-sense plan to require healthcare price transparency so patients know the cost of
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters released its 2025-26 Conservation Scorecard, tracking how state legislators voted on key environmental, public health, and voting rights bills during the recent legislative session. The scorecard highlights how fair legislative maps, which increased constituent accountability, has shifted the balance of legislative power. This shift helped
Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson issued the following statement on the untimely passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: “I am devastated by the news of the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. He was a public servant of the highest caliber who served his community and state with
Door County, WI – The Land Trust is launching a $25,000 matching challenge to double the amount of donations made as part of a $750,000 private fundraising campaign for a newly proposed 338-acre nature preserve. This project would protect an important watershed and wildlife habitat in Southern Door and safeguard land
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $2.3 million in annual payments through the Lift Bridge Aids (LBA) program will go to five Wisconsin cities to help maintain 10 lift bridges across the state, helping local communities maintain and operate… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
Republicans are screaming about “waste, fraud and abuse” to try to distract voters from all of this destruction and graft. But their “fraud” talk just reminds people of the stunning theft of public resources they’ve enabled and are now trying to cover up with flimsy, slanderous lies.
The White House is always the last place Vance looks.
Data centers in space, transgender goats, dishonesty, and a touching hostage story
Those who had the good fortune to work alongside Farrow knew him as an affable, approachable leader who brought a genuine warmth to every encounter, whether he was at the State Capitol, the county courthouse, or out in the community. He carried a deep pride in Wisconsin and in Waukesha County, and he never missed a chance to credit others for the work they did.
Wisconsin’s utility system still rests on a framework shaped by the 1907 Public Utilities Law that granted utility corporations monopoly status. Today, this system allows top executives at utilities to take home massive salaries, while families struggle under high energy burdens.
Voting for legislators who support farmers helps to strengthen agriculture and build a strong and resilient food system so that everyone can access quality food at affordable prices. When agriculture wins, everyone wins.