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MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, led a letter with 35 of his colleagues to the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, expressing deep concern regarding the proposal to sunset the Joint United Nations Programme on
Madison, WI – Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) joined local officials and community leaders today to emphasize the importance of empowering local governments with the tools, trust, and flexibility they need to serve their communities effectively. “Before serving in the
Grant County, WI — Lisa White, candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 17, today announced the launch of Snap Back, a grassroots food drive created in response to the growing need for food assistance among families who are not receiving
WAUSAU, WI – Today, U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin. “I have had the privilege of serving with Tom in the U.S. House of Representatives, and I can say without hesitation that he is the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free tree seedlings to every fourth grade student in Wisconsin as part of its annual Arbor Day tree planting program. Wisconsin fourth grade principals, teachers and homeschoolers can now place
MADISON – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) were joined by state legislators and local government leaders from around the state for a press conference discussing the challenges faced by local communities and proposing new
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today during a news conference underscored the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s commitment to student safety and announced a series of solutions to strengthen existing systems and protections, including the launch of a new public resource
MADISON, WI – Enter today to compete for the dairy processing industry’s most prestigious title – World Champion Cheese! Beginning November 4, cheese, butter, cultured products, and dry dairy ingredients can be entered in the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest at WorldChampionCheese.org. Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
Wisconsin 2nd District Congressman Mark Pocan got a firsthand look at the One City Schools difference recently, when he stopped by for a visit and tour of the innovative educational model on Madison’s south side. “We are incredibly honored that Congressman
This session, I am the Assembly lead author of Assembly Bill 156, a bill that helps to prevent child sex abuse.
Recipients of both programs face uncertainty due to the government shutdown.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. All too often, secrecy and confidentiality carry the day in proceedings of state and local government. In one recent case, the
How the ACA led to soaring insurance premiums and rapid market consolidation.
Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) in introducing the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act. This legislation prohibits members of Congress from collecting pay during the ongoing federal shutdown and deducts pay from members’ paychecks during future shutdowns.
GOP U.S. Reps. Tom Tiffany and Scott Fitzgerald were the state’s only lawmakers voting to overturn Biden’s presidential victory in the key swing states of Arizona and Pennsylvania.
We wanted our village board to assess the risks identified and either slow way down or stop the deal because we felt the risks set the village up for significant harm in the short and long-term. Our objections were not based on emotion or anti-development ideology. Our objections were fact-based and numerical.
The Wisconsin pension fund’s Bitcoin investments were a masterclass in disciplined fiduciary management that most commentators completely misunderstood.
Milwaukee Hop is more than a downtown amenity. It represents the critical first step toward establishing regional transit authorities in Wisconsin, which remain prohibited by state law. This prohibition hasn’t just hindered Milwaukee; it has hobbled economic development across our entire state.
The chaotic tariff policy and the massive cuts to basic scientific research erode our ability to lead, innovate, and enable our citizenry to afford their accustomed daily activities. They render our nation increasingly dependent on foreign innovation, less competitive, less secure and ultimately, less free.
Trump needs to get his tariff obsession done with so the economy-wrecking uncertainty is put to rest.
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, led a letter with 35 of his colleagues to the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, expressing deep concern regarding the proposal to sunset the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) by the end of 2026, undermining any chance
Madison, WI – Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) joined local officials and community leaders today to emphasize the importance of empowering local governments with the tools, trust, and flexibility they need to serve their communities effectively. “Before serving in the state legislature, I had the privilege of serving on the
Grant County, WI — Lisa White, candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 17, today announced the launch of Snap Back, a grassroots food drive created in response to the growing need for food assistance among families who are not receiving their SNAP (FoodShare) benefits this month. With rising food insecurity
WAUSAU, WI – Today, U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany for Governor of Wisconsin. “I have had the privilege of serving with Tom in the U.S. House of Representatives, and I can say without hesitation that he is the fighter Wisconsin needs. Whether he is defending manufacturers and working
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free tree seedlings to every fourth grade student in Wisconsin as part of its annual Arbor Day tree planting program. Wisconsin fourth grade principals, teachers and homeschoolers can now place seedling orders and coordinate delivery by completing the 2026 Arbor Day
MADISON – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) were joined by state legislators and local government leaders from around the state for a press conference discussing the challenges faced by local communities and proposing new legislation to strengthen Wisconsin’s local communities in the future. Both
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today during a news conference underscored the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s commitment to student safety and announced a series of solutions to strengthen existing systems and protections, including the launch of a new public resource listing revoked and surrendered educator licenses. “Student safety is not
MADISON, WI – Enter today to compete for the dairy processing industry’s most prestigious title – World Champion Cheese! Beginning November 4, cheese, butter, cultured products, and dry dairy ingredients can be entered in the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest at WorldChampionCheese.org. Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA)… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
Wisconsin 2nd District Congressman Mark Pocan got a firsthand look at the One City Schools difference recently, when he stopped by for a visit and tour of the innovative educational model on Madison’s south side. “We are incredibly honored that Congressman Pocan shared his time, ideas, and passion for education with
This session, I am the Assembly lead author of Assembly Bill 156, a bill that helps to prevent child sex abuse.
Recipients of both programs face uncertainty due to the government shutdown.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. All too often, secrecy and confidentiality carry the day in proceedings of state and local government. In one recent case, the name “Microsoft” on a state Public Service Commission filing was redacted –
How the ACA led to soaring insurance premiums and rapid market consolidation.
Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) in introducing the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act. This legislation prohibits members of Congress from collecting pay during the ongoing federal shutdown and deducts pay from members’ paychecks during future shutdowns. Steil has requested his pay be withheld during the ongoing fed…
GOP U.S. Reps. Tom Tiffany and Scott Fitzgerald were the state’s only lawmakers voting to overturn Biden’s presidential victory in the key swing states of Arizona and Pennsylvania.
We wanted our village board to assess the risks identified and either slow way down or stop the deal because we felt the risks set the village up for significant harm in the short and long-term. Our objections were not based on emotion or anti-development ideology. Our objections were fact-based and numerical.
The Wisconsin pension fund’s Bitcoin investments were a masterclass in disciplined fiduciary management that most commentators completely misunderstood.
Milwaukee Hop is more than a downtown amenity. It represents the critical first step toward establishing regional transit authorities in Wisconsin, which remain prohibited by state law. This prohibition hasn’t just hindered Milwaukee; it has hobbled economic development across our entire state.
The chaotic tariff policy and the massive cuts to basic scientific research erode our ability to lead, innovate, and enable our citizenry to afford their accustomed daily activities. They render our nation increasingly dependent on foreign innovation, less competitive, less secure and ultimately, less free.
Trump needs to get his tariff obsession done with so the economy-wrecking uncertainty is put to rest.