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You can’t solve an economic problem with partisan politics.
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You can’t solve an economic problem with partisan politics.

Extreme wealth throughout the country’s history has equaled immense political power. And now we’ve created a legion of billionaires who, let’s admit, have immense power over the lives of the great mass of Americans.

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan has signed on as a cosponsor of U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s “Recognizing the Genocide of the Palestinian People in Gaza” resolution, which would have the United States formally acknowledge that the Israeli government has committed genocide in Gaza.
Young and diverse team will lead the party through the 2026 midterms MILWAUKEE – The Democratic Party of Milwaukee County elected new leadership at its membership meeting on November 17, 2025, held at the Washington Park Senior Center. The following
With 16 canoes now identified, Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologists are investigating theories spanning thousands of years of cultural history MADISON, Wis. – Four years after locating and recovering a 1,200-year-old dugout canoe from Lake Mendota, Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologists and First

New acting U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel told WisPolitics-State Affairs that Attorney General Pam Bondi had no alternative but to appoint someone to the position after the commission established by Wisconsin’s U.S. senators failed to agree on any candidates for the vacant post.
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Governor appeals two Trump Administration decisions denying tens of millions of dollars in Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation disaster relief for Wisconsin communities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers urged the Trump Administration to reverse course on its decisions last month
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
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
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
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
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.

You can’t solve an economic problem with partisan politics.

Extreme wealth throughout the country’s history has equaled immense political power. And now we’ve created a legion of billionaires who, let’s admit, have immense power over the lives of the great mass of Americans.

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan has signed on as a cosponsor of U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s “Recognizing the Genocide of the Palestinian People in Gaza” resolution, which would have the United States formally acknowledge that the Israeli government has committed genocide in Gaza.
Young and diverse team will lead the party through the 2026 midterms MILWAUKEE – The Democratic Party of Milwaukee County elected new leadership at its membership meeting on November 17, 2025, held at the Washington Park Senior Center. The following individuals were elected: Brett Timmerman – ChairKeJuane Jennings – Vice
With 16 canoes now identified, Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologists are investigating theories spanning thousands of years of cultural history MADISON, Wis. – Four years after locating and recovering a 1,200-year-old dugout canoe from Lake Mendota, Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologists and First Nations in the region have continued to wade into the

New acting U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel told WisPolitics-State Affairs that Attorney General Pam Bondi had no alternative but to appoint someone to the position after the commission established by Wisconsin’s U.S. senators failed to agree on any candidates for the vacant post.
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Governor appeals two Trump Administration decisions denying tens of millions of dollars in Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation disaster relief for Wisconsin communities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers urged the Trump Administration to reverse course on its decisions last month to deny Wisconsin communities tens of millions of dollars in
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