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[Madison, WI] – The Wisconsin Data Center Coalition (WIDCC) is sharing a new comprehensive study from Charles River Associates (CRA) that clarifies the relationship between data center development and electricity rates. The report, Retail Rate Trends in the US, finds that
This moment invites two broader questions: To what extent do economic issues dominate American political discourse? And how easily does that dominance distract from other pressing national problems?
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Things are simply not affordable, and paychecks aren’t going as far as they used to. Especially as Americans and Wisconsinites are being forced to foot the bill for the President’s reckless tariff tax and trade wars.
With the city spending millions on traffic-calming measures, changing the policy now seems like a step in the wrong direction.
An interesting study from The Brookings Institute – “Mapping the AI economy: Which regions are ready for the next technology leap?” – suggests that Wisconsin may have missed the bus when it comes to being a leader in AI technology.
HUDSON, Wis. – Today, Kevin Knoke launched his campaign for the 30th Assembly District. Knoke taught in the Hudson School District for 26 years and served in the Army Reserves for 8 years. Knoke released the following statement: “I am
MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin today joins legislators, law enforcement, financial institution officials, and others in testifying in favor of a bipartisan bill that would create consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks. Assembly Bill 968 is designed to stop criminals from
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $151 million in the first quarterly payments for 2026 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway
Madison, WI—Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) introduced Wisconsin’s Safe Baby Food Act. The proposal requires transparency and disclosure of toxic metals in formula and baby food sold in Wisconsin. “As a parent,
Beginning March 6, accounting students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will provide free income tax return preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a service of the IRS and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. To qualify for
Milwaukee, WI – Forward Latino, a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy and service organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin, with members and affiliates in 29 states, will launch its “Puerto Rican Is American” social media campaign on Super Bowl Sunday to counter misleading
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI), alongside Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ), introduced the Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize and streamline outdated federal reporting requirements for employer-sponsored retirement plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The Form 5500 Filing
Participate In Take A Friend Snowmobiling Week Feb. 7-16 Make sure to encourage your friend to take a safety education class before hitting the trail. / Photo Credit: Travel Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages snowmobile
Students share the majesty of English Theater in a photo essay Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 5, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. Quick! How many Shakespeare plays can you name off the top of your head? Can you name all 38 of
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 3, 2026, a federal jury in Green Bay convicted Ricky Q. Chambers, a/k/a “Goldi” (age: 29) of Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Distribution of
Also: Public supports independence of Federal Reserve, opposes firing of member of Board of Governors 57% say Court is going out of its way to avoid ruling against Trump 44% approve of job the Court is doing, 56% disapprove—a decline
Backers of an incentive package to draw a German aviation biofuel plant to northern Wisconsin have proposed paring it back to $120 million in state assistance from their original call of $210 million. Bill sponsor and Senate President Mary Felzkowski,
In this week’s DC Wrap: Dem U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan vote against a government funding package, citing concerns about the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration crackdown.
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) called for a full audit of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) after the agency spent $368,885 in taxpayer funds on a four-day water park resort junket in June 2024, where hand-picked participants were
Madison – Today, the State Building Commission met to consider several projects, including $2,690,000 in funds to renovate Murphy Library at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Representative Billings, a member of the State Building Commission and the Chair of
[Madison, WI] – The Wisconsin Data Center Coalition (WIDCC) is sharing a new comprehensive study from Charles River Associates (CRA) that clarifies the relationship between data center development and electricity rates. The report, Retail Rate Trends in the US, finds that common narratives suggesting data centers are causing broad energy price
This moment invites two broader questions: To what extent do economic issues dominate American political discourse? And how easily does that dominance distract from other pressing national problems?
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Things are simply not affordable, and paychecks aren’t going as far as they used to. Especially as Americans and Wisconsinites are being forced to foot the bill for the President’s reckless tariff tax and trade wars. Folks, of the $200 billion—and that’s billion with a B—in tariff revenue
With the city spending millions on traffic-calming measures, changing the policy now seems like a step in the wrong direction.
An interesting study from The Brookings Institute – “Mapping the AI economy: Which regions are ready for the next technology leap?” – suggests that Wisconsin may have missed the bus when it comes to being a leader in AI technology.
HUDSON, Wis. – Today, Kevin Knoke launched his campaign for the 30th Assembly District. Knoke taught in the Hudson School District for 26 years and served in the Army Reserves for 8 years. Knoke released the following statement: “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the 30th Assembly District.
MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin today joins legislators, law enforcement, financial institution officials, and others in testifying in favor of a bipartisan bill that would create consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks. Assembly Bill 968 is designed to stop criminals from using crypto ATMs to steal from victims. There are nearly
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced counties and municipalities across the state received more than $151 million in the first quarterly payments for 2026 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids to repair, maintain, and improve local roads and
Madison, WI—Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) introduced Wisconsin’s Safe Baby Food Act. The proposal requires transparency and disclosure of toxic metals in formula and baby food sold in Wisconsin. “As a parent, you expect that the formula or food you’re feeding your
Beginning March 6, accounting students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will provide free income tax return preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a service of the IRS and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. To qualify for the service, clients should have income of $67,000 or less.
Milwaukee, WI – Forward Latino, a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy and service organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin, with members and affiliates in 29 states, will launch its “Puerto Rican Is American” social media campaign on Super Bowl Sunday to counter misleading statements that falsely imply the people of Puerto Rico are
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI), alongside Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ), introduced the Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize and streamline outdated federal reporting requirements for employer-sponsored retirement plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The Form 5500 Filing Simpli… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
Participate In Take A Friend Snowmobiling Week Feb. 7-16 Make sure to encourage your friend to take a safety education class before hitting the trail. / Photo Credit: Travel Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages snowmobile riders to bring a friend along on their next snowmobiling
Students share the majesty of English Theater in a photo essay Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 5, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. Quick! How many Shakespeare plays can you name off the top of your head? Can you name all 38 of them? Probably not. And hey, that’s OK. (As long as
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 3, 2026, a federal jury in Green Bay convicted Ricky Q. Chambers, a/k/a “Goldi” (age: 29) of Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Distribution of Fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections
Also: Public supports independence of Federal Reserve, opposes firing of member of Board of Governors 57% say Court is going out of its way to avoid ruling against Trump 44% approve of job the Court is doing, 56% disapprove—a decline from early 2025 MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School
Backers of an incentive package to draw a German aviation biofuel plant to northern Wisconsin have proposed paring it back to $120 million in state assistance from their original call of $210 million. Bill sponsor and Senate President Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk, told WisPolitics that lawmakers dropped a proposed grant that
In this week’s DC Wrap: Dem U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan vote against a government funding package, citing concerns about the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration crackdown.
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) called for a full audit of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) after the agency spent $368,885 in taxpayer funds on a four-day water park resort junket in June 2024, where hand-picked participants were asked to rubber-stamp DPI’s plan to lower student proficiency standards.
Madison – Today, the State Building Commission met to consider several projects, including $2,690,000 in funds to renovate Murphy Library at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Representative Billings, a member of the State Building Commission and the Chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee, voted in support of this project