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The court must set aside any discomfort about judging a former colleague and revoke Gableman’s law license.
The Legislation Creates a Fairer Funding Model for Wisconsin Communities while Reducing the Property Tax Burden for Every Wisconsinite MADISON – Today, Representative Darrin Madison was proud to stand with Representatives Ryan Clancy and Francesca Hong, and Senator Chris Larson
As the House discharge petition on temporary tax credit extension succeeds, Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden should immediately support an extension of health care tax credits MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of today’s House vote on a Republican health
MADISON, WI – Last week the Shepherd Express published an Interview with Trevor Jung, the democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 21st State Senate District. Currently Racine’s Transportation and Mobility Director, Trevor detailed why he is running and his vision for the future of the
Affordability is the most important concern facing Wisconsin citizens. From healthcare and housing to gas and groceries, making ends meet is just too hard these days. Hi, this is Senator Rob Hutton. Republicans in the Legislature have made it our

Republican lawmakers are seeking to make changes to a WEDC grant program that they say would better support the state’s tourism industry. Reps. Tony Kurtz of Wonewoc and David Armstrong of Rice Lake, along with Sen. Patrick Testin of Stevens
MADISON – The MacIver Institute for Public Policy condemns the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s (WEC) decision last week at its Dec. 11 special meeting to reject a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) request for full voter registration data needed to help identify and remove
Bill Package Also Includes Restored Estate Tax, Local Option Income Tax Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) released a package of bills designed to cut property taxes, securely fund Wisconsin’s K-12 schools, restore Wisconsin’s estate tax, and give
As The Economy Worsens, Wisconsin Needs Missy’s Proven Record and Bold Economic Vision in the Governor’s Office Missy is the Only Candidate for Governor who has Created Jobs and Expanded Economic Prosperity Across the State VIROQUA, WI – Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate
PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – Last week, the Milwaukee Police Association endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden in his bid to represent the people of Wisconsin’s Third District for another two years in Congress. In their endorsement of Congressman Van Orden, Milwaukee
MADISON – The Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC-WI) announces plans to open an apprenticeship training center on Madison’s east side. The center was just purchased by the ABC Apprenticeship Training and Trust and is located next door to
As Wisconsin marks first case of avian flu in dairy cattle, Baldwin demands Trump Administration stop dragging feet on plan to address outbreak WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pushed the Trump Administration to ramp up their avian
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System throughout 2025. As the new year approaches, the DNR encourages visitors to join in the celebration by looking to the
Packaging professor and student identify sustainable insulation option Menomonie, Wis. – Faculty-student research conducted this fall in University of Wisconsin-Stoutpackaging labs is poised to help a Wisconsin business deliver its tasty but temperature-sensitivegoods coast to coast in the near future.
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families held a public hearing on Senate Bill 404-Relating to: creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls and making
Supported a complete repeal of the Affordable Care Act Van Orden called extending the ACA health care subsidies a “partisan demand” Voted for the Republican Big Ugly Bill, jeopardizing health care for 32,000 in his district MADISON, Wis. — This year,

“Another lane will fix it” still reigns at WisDOT, but the public is pushing back.

Next time, pick a villain who is unlikeable.

One of the biggest political stories of 2025 has been the push for mid-decade gerrymandering of state’s congressional maps.

For us in the building trades, data centers aren’t some big, scary mystery. They’re high-skill, long-term work. The kind of work that feeds families, pays mortgages, and sends kids to college.

The court must set aside any discomfort about judging a former colleague and revoke Gableman’s law license.
The Legislation Creates a Fairer Funding Model for Wisconsin Communities while Reducing the Property Tax Burden for Every Wisconsinite MADISON – Today, Representative Darrin Madison was proud to stand with Representatives Ryan Clancy and Francesca Hong, and Senator Chris Larson to introduce a package of bills that confront the affordability
As the House discharge petition on temporary tax credit extension succeeds, Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden should immediately support an extension of health care tax credits MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of today’s House vote on a Republican health care bill that fails to extend health care tax credits
MADISON, WI – Last week the Shepherd Express published an Interview with Trevor Jung, the democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 21st State Senate District. Currently Racine’s Transportation and Mobility Director, Trevor detailed why he is running and his vision for the future of the 21st district. Read Trevor Jung’s full interview below: Shepherd Express: Racine’s
Affordability is the most important concern facing Wisconsin citizens. From healthcare and housing to gas and groceries, making ends meet is just too hard these days. Hi, this is Senator Rob Hutton. Republicans in the Legislature have made it our top priority to address the cost of living, recognizing that

Republican lawmakers are seeking to make changes to a WEDC grant program that they say would better support the state’s tourism industry. Reps. Tony Kurtz of Wonewoc and David Armstrong of Rice Lake, along with Sen. Patrick Testin of Stevens Point, are circulating a co-sponsorship memo seeking support for LRB-3566/LRB-5743.
MADISON – The MacIver Institute for Public Policy condemns the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s (WEC) decision last week at its Dec. 11 special meeting to reject a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) request for full voter registration data needed to help identify and remove non-citizens from Wisconsin’s voter rolls. In a 5-1 vote, the
Bill Package Also Includes Restored Estate Tax, Local Option Income Tax Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) released a package of bills designed to cut property taxes, securely fund Wisconsin’s K-12 schools, restore Wisconsin’s estate tax, and give local governments an important new revenue tool. The Funding Fairness
As The Economy Worsens, Wisconsin Needs Missy’s Proven Record and Bold Economic Vision in the Governor’s Office Missy is the Only Candidate for Governor who has Created Jobs and Expanded Economic Prosperity Across the State VIROQUA, WI – Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes today called out tariffs and Republican Congressional failure
PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – Last week, the Milwaukee Police Association endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden in his bid to represent the people of Wisconsin’s Third District for another two years in Congress. In their endorsement of Congressman Van Orden, Milwaukee Police Association President Alexander Ayala said that, “during these increasingly trying
MADISON – The Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC-WI) announces plans to open an apprenticeship training center on Madison’s east side. The center was just purchased by the ABC Apprenticeship Training and Trust and is located next door to ABC-WI’s headquarters on 5330 Wall Street. “Our apprenticeship program is
As Wisconsin marks first case of avian flu in dairy cattle, Baldwin demands Trump Administration stop dragging feet on plan to address outbreak WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pushed the Trump Administration to ramp up their avian flu response as the first dairy herd in Wisconsin tested
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System throughout 2025. As the new year approaches, the DNR encourages visitors to join in the celebration by looking to the future. During its 125th year, the Wisconsin State Park System
Packaging professor and student identify sustainable insulation option Menomonie, Wis. – Faculty-student research conducted this fall in University of Wisconsin-Stoutpackaging labs is poised to help a Wisconsin business deliver its tasty but temperature-sensitivegoods coast to coast in the near future. Associate Professor Xiaojing “Kate” Liu of UW-Stout’s packaging program worked
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families held a public hearing on Senate Bill 404-Relating to: creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls and making an appropriation. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:
Supported a complete repeal of the Affordable Care Act Van Orden called extending the ACA health care subsidies a “partisan demand” Voted for the Republican Big Ugly Bill, jeopardizing health care for 32,000 in his district MADISON, Wis. — This year, Wisconsin families have been forced to choose between buying presents

“Another lane will fix it” still reigns at WisDOT, but the public is pushing back.

Next time, pick a villain who is unlikeable.

One of the biggest political stories of 2025 has been the push for mid-decade gerrymandering of state’s congressional maps.

For us in the building trades, data centers aren’t some big, scary mystery. They’re high-skill, long-term work. The kind of work that feeds families, pays mortgages, and sends kids to college.