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Growth in values meant property tax rates fell statewide for 11th straight year Gross property tax levies across Wisconsin increased 4.2% in 2024, the second largest increase since 2009, according to the findings of the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s newly updated
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced her campaign’s district Advisory Council as she continues building a broad coalition of support across Western Wisconsin. The Advisory Council is made up of local
Mohr creates artistic statement on what it means to be a musician in one of the world’s most vibrant cities Menomonie, Wis. – Traveling across one of the world’s most artistically vibrant cities this summer, University of Wisconsin-Stout Master of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2026 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. The winning entries will be featured on the next editions of the wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamps. Many talented
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MADISON, Wis. – Even with a limited number of days in the current session, members of the state Assembly and Senate may take up several bills of importance to Wisconsin’s tech-based economy in coming months. Hear from veteran Capitol observers Tuesday,
In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden attend a White House Rose Garden dinner and lawmakers react to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
PEWAUKEE, WISC. – Conservative media influencer and Turning Point USA President Charlie Kirk was shot dead on September 10, 2025, during a speaking engagement on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The suspect of interest has been
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. “Charlie Kirk was one of the most pivotal voices of the modern conservative movement. He stood unwaveringly for free speech and for
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor issued the following statement today regarding the recent violent incident involving Charlie Kirk: “What happened is beyond disgusting and more than a tragedy. It shows that no one in the political arena
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “This year’s NDAA delivers on House Republicans and
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement in response to shooting of Charlie Kirk: “This afternoon Charlie Kirk was senselessly murdered while speaking at Utah Valley University. Regardless of political differences, this act of violence is
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced his endorsement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin. Mayor Johnson touted Crowley as the kind of leader willing to build the necessary partnerships to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-chair and co-founder of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against House passage of the $892.6 billion FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill’s topline does not
Green Bay – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) released this statement regarding the killing of political commentor Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah earlier today: “Political violence is never acceptable, whether it’s against a presidential candidate, a poll worker,
Growth in values meant property tax rates fell statewide for 11th straight year Gross property tax levies across Wisconsin increased 4.2% in 2024, the second largest increase since 2009, according to the findings of the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s newly updated Property Values and Taxes DataTool. In the last 15 years,
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, announced her campaign’s district Advisory Council as she continues building a broad coalition of support across Western Wisconsin. The Advisory Council is made up of local community leaders from 16 counties who will play a critical
Mohr creates artistic statement on what it means to be a musician in one of the world’s most vibrant cities Menomonie, Wis. – Traveling across one of the world’s most artistically vibrant cities this summer, University of Wisconsin-Stout Master of Fine Arts in design student Ben Mohr filmed a documentary
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2026 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. The winning entries will be featured on the next editions of the wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamps. Many talented artists from around Wisconsin submitted artwork for judging, which took…
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MADISON, Wis. – Even with a limited number of days in the current session, members of the state Assembly and Senate may take up several bills of importance to Wisconsin’s tech-based economy in coming months. Hear from veteran Capitol observers Tuesday, Sept. 23, during a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in
In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden attend a White House Rose Garden dinner and lawmakers react to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
PEWAUKEE, WISC. – Conservative media influencer and Turning Point USA President Charlie Kirk was shot dead on September 10, 2025, during a speaking engagement on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The suspect of interest has been arrested as of this writing. AFAA’s Board of Directors condemns this
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. “Charlie Kirk was one of the most pivotal voices of the modern conservative movement. He stood unwaveringly for free speech and for engaging young Americans in thoughtful, meaningful conversations about the future
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor issued the following statement today regarding the recent violent incident involving Charlie Kirk: “What happened is beyond disgusting and more than a tragedy. It shows that no one in the political arena is safe, even while having a civil conversation. Tension in
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “This year’s NDAA delivers on House Republicans and President Trump’s commitment to our men and women in uniform.
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement in response to shooting of Charlie Kirk: “This afternoon Charlie Kirk was senselessly murdered while speaking at Utah Valley University. Regardless of political differences, this act of violence is unconscionable and has no place in our public life. My
MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced his endorsement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin. Mayor Johnson touted Crowley as the kind of leader willing to build the necessary partnerships to get things done for every community across Wisconsin. “As County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-chair and co-founder of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against House passage of the $892.6 billion FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill’s topline does not reflect the additional $150 billion added to the Pentagon’s budget
Green Bay – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) released this statement regarding the killing of political commentor Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah earlier today: “Political violence is never acceptable, whether it’s against a presidential candidate, a poll worker, a State Senator, an activist, or a pundit. Disagreement should