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TOP STORIES Rising Wisconsin surplus produces little clamor to revisit rebate deal… Just 16% of Wisconsin’s 132 full-time state lawmakers responded to a survey by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in recent days asking them whether they support returning to the
Children are best protected in a vehicle when they are correctly buckled into the correct seat for their age and size. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s September Law of the Month reminds parents and caregivers to check their children’s car seats
Delafield, Wis. – According to new IRG analysis of IRS data Wisconsin lost more than $4 billion in income in 2023 because people moved out of state. $2.8 billion went to states with a flat income tax or no income
POYNETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced a reduction in the number of ring-necked pheasants that will be stocked this fall. Due to budget constraints within the DNR’s Wildlife Management Program, the recent stocking goal of 75,000
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. Two certified candidates ran for the two open board member positions and the election closed on August 15,
A study from UW-Oshkosh found local zoning changes seem to be “a necessary but insufficient condition” for expanding workforce housing. The report was issued earlier this summer by the university’s Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research. It makes the
In his second ad of his reelection campaign, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil says he’ll “always work for you and your family and deliver results.”
Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation.
MADISON, Wis. — MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany is back where he belongs — at a swanky White House dinner with his swamp creature colleagues cozying up to Donald Trump. This time, Tiffany came away with a MAGA dream: Trump vowed to the
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — At a lavish White House dinner, Donald Trump praised his favorite MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany and said, “I will be with you 100% all the way to November” Congressman Tiffany has also been with Trump 100% of the time when
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) joined a coalition in challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income youth and some young adults. In their lawsuit, the coalition
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany called for stronger protections against government surveillance in Wisconsin, announcing that as governor he will pause state funding for Flock cameras while convening a task force on day one to establish clear safeguards for personal privacy.
MADISON, WI – As Flock cameras become a growing concern for Wisconsin voters, Democrat David Crowley is desperately trying to assure them that he shares their concerns. There’s just one problem: He spent years in Milwaukee County supporting the expansion of automated cameras and
Dean nurses have been inspired by the momentum of St. Mary’s nurses’ historic union election victory and the wave of thousands of other healthcare professionals forming unions across the nation Madison, Wisc. – 380 nurses at SSM Health Dean Medical
Extreme heat is the deadliest climate hazard, and students, teachers and school staff are directly in harm’s way. Extreme heat claims more lives annually than hurricanes, floods, and wildfires combined Washington, DC – As students across the country experience their
Award recognizes project to digitize and make accessible online Bureau of Catholic Indian Mission archives MILWAUKEE — Raynor Library at Marquette University received the Governor’s Award for Archival Achievement from the Wisconsin Historical Society in a ceremony hosted at the
GREENDALE, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) named Ben Brist in Assembly District 61 a must-win Target Race for Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly. Flipping the Wisconsin Assembly blue is a top priority for the DLCC, and
La Crosse, WI — On September 7, the Coulee Region will once again join our nation in observing Labor Day, a holiday created to praise those who work hard to make life better for all of America. Labor Day is
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Green Bay, Wis. on the afternoon of Friday, August 21, 2026. At approximately
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages hunters to explore public land for the 2026 hunting season. There are over 6 million acres of public lands across Wisconsin, with most of them open for hunting. In addition to
TOP STORIES Rising Wisconsin surplus produces little clamor to revisit rebate deal… Just 16% of Wisconsin’s 132 full-time state lawmakers responded to a survey by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in recent days asking them whether they support returning to the floor to take up a bill that died earlier this
Children are best protected in a vehicle when they are correctly buckled into the correct seat for their age and size. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s September Law of the Month reminds parents and caregivers to check their children’s car seats and booster seats for height and weight restrictions and ensure
Delafield, Wis. – According to new IRG analysis of IRS data Wisconsin lost more than $4 billion in income in 2023 because people moved out of state. $2.8 billion went to states with a flat income tax or no income tax at all. More than 88,000 tax filers, similar to
POYNETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced a reduction in the number of ring-necked pheasants that will be stocked this fall. Due to budget constraints within the DNR’s Wildlife Management Program, the recent stocking goal of 75,000 pheasants over 82 state-owned properties will be reduced to 65,000
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. Two certified candidates ran for the two open board member positions and the election closed on August 15, 2026. Asa Bennett of Wisconsin Rapids and Jason Minks of
A study from UW-Oshkosh found local zoning changes seem to be “a necessary but insufficient condition” for expanding workforce housing. The report was issued earlier this summer by the university’s Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research. It makes the case that “zoning reform” as well as engaging with public-private
In his second ad of his reelection campaign, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil says he’ll “always work for you and your family and deliver results.”
Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation.
MADISON, Wis. — MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany is back where he belongs — at a swanky White House dinner with his swamp creature colleagues cozying up to Donald Trump. This time, Tiffany came away with a MAGA dream: Trump vowed to the candidates present, “I will be with you 100% all the
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — At a lavish White House dinner, Donald Trump praised his favorite MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany and said, “I will be with you 100% all the way to November” Congressman Tiffany has also been with Trump 100% of the time when it comes to voting for his agenda that is raising
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) joined a coalition in challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income youth and some young adults. In their lawsuit, the coalition argues that since the creation of the Medicaid and Children’s
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany called for stronger protections against government surveillance in Wisconsin, announcing that as governor he will pause state funding for Flock cameras while convening a task force on day one to establish clear safeguards for personal privacy. The proposal comes as David Crowley has spent years pushing
MADISON, WI – As Flock cameras become a growing concern for Wisconsin voters, Democrat David Crowley is desperately trying to assure them that he shares their concerns. There’s just one problem: He spent years in Milwaukee County supporting the expansion of automated cameras and license plate readers. The Heartland Post summed up Crowley’s long and
Dean nurses have been inspired by the momentum of St. Mary’s nurses’ historic union election victory and the wave of thousands of other healthcare professionals forming unions across the nation Madison, Wisc. – 380 nurses at SSM Health Dean Medical Group in Dane County have gotten their union election dates
Extreme heat is the deadliest climate hazard, and students, teachers and school staff are directly in harm’s way. Extreme heat claims more lives annually than hurricanes, floods, and wildfires combined Washington, DC – As students across the country experience their first few weeks of school, extreme heat is forcing schools
Award recognizes project to digitize and make accessible online Bureau of Catholic Indian Mission archives MILWAUKEE — Raynor Library at Marquette University received the Governor’s Award for Archival Achievement from the Wisconsin Historical Society in a ceremony hosted at the library on Friday, Aug. 28. The Governor’s Award for Archival
GREENDALE, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) named Ben Brist in Assembly District 61 a must-win Target Race for Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly. Flipping the Wisconsin Assembly blue is a top priority for the DLCC, and Ben Brist’s race is crucial to protecting progress and ensuring
La Crosse, WI — On September 7, the Coulee Region will once again join our nation in observing Labor Day, a holiday created to praise those who work hard to make life better for all of America. Labor Day is more than just a holiday, it represents a celebration of
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the City of Green Bay, Wis. on the afternoon of Friday, August 21, 2026. At approximately 3:09 p.m., Green Bay Police Department officers were dispatched to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages hunters to explore public land for the 2026 hunting season. There are over 6 million acres of public lands across Wisconsin, with most of them open for hunting. In addition to state lands, there are another 8,000 acres known as Voluntary