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The declining rural population, the increasing size of dairies, and the dangers of physical labor has left farm owners statewide struggling to find native-born workers. This labor gap is reinforced by outdated immigration laws.
Wisconsinites deserve an honest explanation for their rising property taxes. Instead, Wisconsin Democrats are offering them even more taxes.
Tom Tiffany and Lauren Boebert introduced a bill to delist the gray wolf from the endangered species list, and utilized a little-used power preventing judicial review of the act.
Hong shares Mamdani’s enthusiasm for renewing government as a vehicle for serving the great mass of working-class people — as opposed to the self-dealing oligarchs who for so long have the used the levers of power to plunder the commonwealth.
Under Assembly Bill 255/Senate Bill 262, referral agencies would be required to disclose their relationships with assisted living providers — so families know whether a recommendation comes with a financial tie.
My suggestion is for decision-makers to find more balance between staggering tax increases and spending restraint — maybe even by deigning to listen to people outside the uniparty bubble.
For 65 years, the UWM Institute of World Affairs provided students, teachers and members of the public with opportunities to interact with visitors from around the world. That came to an end in 2025.
Wisconsin families have linked up over 143 years to preserve the rich history of Timmer’s Resort on Big Cedar Lake.
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is asking for help in showing our appreciation to veterans for their service and sacrifice by sending Valentine’s Day cards to veterans living in WDVA facilities. “In three years, we’ve been
Whose image will America celebrate at 250?
Sore losers do not want to believe feeble old Joe got 81 million votes. Let’s face it, Democrats used the Covid pandemic to make voting historically easier and then out-hustled Republicans to make them vote.
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 5, 2026 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that USDA RD is investing nearly $40 million to help the Town of Campbell install a new water utility system.
COP31 is positioned as a test of credibility: moving from financial help for poor countries adjusting to climate change to concrete climate action to mitigate climate change.
SUN PRAIRIE, WI – AARP Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that the City of Sun Prairie has been officially accepted as a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The Network is an affiliate of the World Health Organization’s
MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin today announces the appointment of Jan Wilberg of Milwaukee to a two-year term on the organization’s Executive Council – a top volunteer position within the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that has more than 800,000 members statewide
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 96,000 acres in Monroe, Shawano, and Sheboygan counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2026. With these additions, there are 54 AEAs
Since Donald Trump took office last January, this year has been a complete disaster for Wisconsinites. In his first year, under Trump, working families are struggling with skyrocketing prices and a dismal job market, rural communities are being gutted, family
MILWAUKEE, WI – In response to illegal U.S. military attacks and violations of Venezuelan sovereignty, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee is launching a month of actions opposing U.S. U.S. War on Venezuela, including a press conference, banner drop, teach-in, and a
Reince Priebus, the former Trump White House chief of staff, says he expects the president will weigh in on Wisconsin’s race for governor and the GOP primary between Rep. Tom Tiffany and Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann.
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The declining rural population, the increasing size of dairies, and the dangers of physical labor has left farm owners statewide struggling to find native-born workers. This labor gap is reinforced by outdated immigration laws.
Wisconsinites deserve an honest explanation for their rising property taxes. Instead, Wisconsin Democrats are offering them even more taxes.
Tom Tiffany and Lauren Boebert introduced a bill to delist the gray wolf from the endangered species list, and utilized a little-used power preventing judicial review of the act.
Hong shares Mamdani’s enthusiasm for renewing government as a vehicle for serving the great mass of working-class people — as opposed to the self-dealing oligarchs who for so long have the used the levers of power to plunder the commonwealth.
Under Assembly Bill 255/Senate Bill 262, referral agencies would be required to disclose their relationships with assisted living providers — so families know whether a recommendation comes with a financial tie.
My suggestion is for decision-makers to find more balance between staggering tax increases and spending restraint — maybe even by deigning to listen to people outside the uniparty bubble.
For 65 years, the UWM Institute of World Affairs provided students, teachers and members of the public with opportunities to interact with visitors from around the world. That came to an end in 2025.
Wisconsin families have linked up over 143 years to preserve the rich history of Timmer’s Resort on Big Cedar Lake.
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is asking for help in showing our appreciation to veterans for their service and sacrifice by sending Valentine’s Day cards to veterans living in WDVA facilities. “In three years, we’ve been able to spread so much happiness because of the outpouring
Whose image will America celebrate at 250?
Sore losers do not want to believe feeble old Joe got 81 million votes. Let’s face it, Democrats used the Covid pandemic to make voting historically easier and then out-hustled Republicans to make them vote.
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 5, 2026 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that USDA RD is investing nearly $40 million to help the Town of Campbell install a new water utility system. The investment includes a $30,835,000 loan and a $8,540,000 grant
COP31 is positioned as a test of credibility: moving from financial help for poor countries adjusting to climate change to concrete climate action to mitigate climate change.
SUN PRAIRIE, WI – AARP Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that the City of Sun Prairie has been officially accepted as a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The Network is an affiliate of the World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Program , an international effort launched
MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin today announces the appointment of Jan Wilberg of Milwaukee to a two-year term on the organization’s Executive Council – a top volunteer position within the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that has more than 800,000 members statewide and nearly 38 million members nationwide. Wilberg, 77, was appointed
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 96,000 acres in Monroe, Shawano, and Sheboygan counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2026. With these additions, there are 54 AEAs statewide totaling 1,737,876 acres covering portions of 33 counties, 147
Since Donald Trump took office last January, this year has been a complete disaster for Wisconsinites. In his first year, under Trump, working families are struggling with skyrocketing prices and a dismal job market, rural communities are being gutted, family farm bankruptcies are soaring, and Wisconsin’s economy is taking a
MILWAUKEE, WI – In response to illegal U.S. military attacks and violations of Venezuelan sovereignty, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee is launching a month of actions opposing U.S. U.S. War on Venezuela, including a press conference, banner drop, teach-in, and a mass rally. The campaign will begin with a press conference
Reince Priebus, the former Trump White House chief of staff, says he expects the president will weigh in on Wisconsin’s race for governor and the GOP primary between Rep. Tom Tiffany and Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann.
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