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MADISON, Wis. — Today, perennial candidate Randy Bryce launched his bid against Representative Bryan Steil. “Propped up by national Democrats in 2018, four-time loser Randy Bryce lost convincingly to Congressman Bryan Steil. Bryce is too extreme for Wisconsin and is already supporting
May 20, 2025 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Ashland Police Department announced the sentencing earlier this month of Nathan Monkelien, 36, to life in prison with the possibility of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31, 2025 to apply for a chance at a 2025 elk hunting license. Wisconsin’s expanding elk population has had an annual hunt in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2025Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Older Workers from Age Discrimination Act (POWADA) to level the playing field for older workers and protect Americans from age discrimination in the workplace. “Every Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 15,000
MILWAUKEE, WI, May 20, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is now offering year-round courses designed for manufacturing professionals who want to stay competitive, agile and future-ready in this rapidly changing industry. With advancements in automation,
Passage of a Right of First Refusal law would ensure that Wisconsin utilities, who are accountable to Wisconsin regulators and legislators, construct the transmission lines that keep the lights on for families and business throughout the Badger state.
Trade is an essential part of Wisconsin’s success, with exports contributing more than $27.5 billion to our state economy last year. It’s one of the reasons we recently completed a nine-day trade mission to Germany and France — two critical Wisconsin export partners — while helping state businesses enter the global marketplace and build relationships with potential collaborators. We also encouraged international companies to invest in Wisconsin.
The past tells us that without our firm engagement and the threat of removing political support, we’ll get another budget increase beyond the cost of inflation. We’ll also get more creative vetoes that we can only complain about, and nothing more.
It creates Medicaid winners and losers, with Wisconsin at the bottom.
Reforming the system, as advocated in Wisconsin, makes a lot more sense. Either that, or enforce the current laws so that everyone involved in a broken system faces the consequences.
Biden’s shocking debate performance last June — in which he seemed frail and confused — and his foot-dragging before stepping away for Vice President Kamala Harris to run atop the Democratic ticket instead, remain topics that aggravate Democrats as they endure a second Donald Trump presidency. A new book reopens those wounds.
The West Bend Police Department and its members are committed to protect and serve the city of West Bend.
resh Coast City? Genuine American? No one seems to know. Is that a problem?
Madison– Following last week’s unanimous vote in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, a bill that aims to attract film production to Wisconsin continued to build momentum with a successful hearing in the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology, and Tourism.
Legislation authored by GOP lawmakers would expand eligibility for a state tax credit that encourages business investments in child care. Sen. Howard Marklein of Spring Green and Rep. Karen Hurd of Withee recently circulated a co-sponsorship memo for the bill,
TOP STORIES Chris Taylor announces run for Supreme Court as liberals look to expand majority* Taylor: “I’ve had a 30-year legal career as an attorney, a legislator, and I’m a judge now, and I’ve always been committed to making sure
MILWAUKEE_Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist Sheldon Lubar will commemorate his 96th birthday at a dedication ceremony for the new Sheldon B. Lubar Study & Conference Room, which includes an exhibit of his life’s work, in the Golda Meir Library on UWM’s
MADISON, Wis. — Today, radical Democrat and Evers’ appointee Chris Taylor launched her bid for Wisconsin’s already hyper-partisan Supreme Court. “Chris Taylor’s extreme partisan record has never been on full display outside of Dane County. After “liberal express lane” elections in Dane
MADISON, Wis. — Today, perennial candidate Randy Bryce launched his bid against Representative Bryan Steil. “Propped up by national Democrats in 2018, four-time loser Randy Bryce lost convincingly to Congressman Bryan Steil. Bryce is too extreme for Wisconsin and is already supporting radical ideas like defunding law enforcement,” stated Chairman Brian Schimming. “Voters in
May 20, 2025 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Ashland Police Department announced the sentencing earlier this month of Nathan Monkelien, 36, to life in prison with the possibility of release to extended supervision following his conviction in January on
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31, 2025 to apply for a chance at a 2025 elk hunting license. Wisconsin’s expanding elk population has had an annual hunt in the Clam Lake Elk Range since 2018 and since 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2025Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The three-week enrollment period opened May 12… Please log in to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Older Workers from Age Discrimination Act (POWADA) to level the playing field for older workers and protect Americans from age discrimination in the workplace. “Every Wisconsin worker deserves to feel respected and protected in the workplace.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 15,000 lakes and hundreds of miles of Lake Michigan and Mississippi
MILWAUKEE, WI, May 20, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is now offering year-round courses designed for manufacturing professionals who want to stay competitive, agile and future-ready in this rapidly changing industry. With advancements in automation, artificial intelligence and lean methodologies, ongoing professional development … Please
Passage of a Right of First Refusal law would ensure that Wisconsin utilities, who are accountable to Wisconsin regulators and legislators, construct the transmission lines that keep the lights on for families and business throughout the Badger state.
Trade is an essential part of Wisconsin’s success, with exports contributing more than $27.5 billion to our state economy last year. It’s one of the reasons we recently completed a nine-day trade mission to Germany and France — two critical Wisconsin export partners — while helping state businesses enter the global marketplace and build relationships with potential collaborators. We also encouraged international companies to invest in Wisconsin.
The past tells us that without our firm engagement and the threat of removing political support, we’ll get another budget increase beyond the cost of inflation. We’ll also get more creative vetoes that we can only complain about, and nothing more.
It creates Medicaid winners and losers, with Wisconsin at the bottom.
Reforming the system, as advocated in Wisconsin, makes a lot more sense. Either that, or enforce the current laws so that everyone involved in a broken system faces the consequences.
Biden’s shocking debate performance last June — in which he seemed frail and confused — and his foot-dragging before stepping away for Vice President Kamala Harris to run atop the Democratic ticket instead, remain topics that aggravate Democrats as they endure a second Donald Trump presidency. A new book reopens those wounds.
The West Bend Police Department and its members are committed to protect and serve the city of West Bend.
resh Coast City? Genuine American? No one seems to know. Is that a problem?
Madison– Following last week’s unanimous vote in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, a bill that aims to attract film production to Wisconsin continued to build momentum with a successful hearing in the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology, and Tourism. The bill’s Senate author, Senator Julian Bradley, believes in the
Legislation authored by GOP lawmakers would expand eligibility for a state tax credit that encourages business investments in child care. Sen. Howard Marklein of Spring Green and Rep. Karen Hurd of Withee recently circulated a co-sponsorship memo for the bill, which would change the child care portion of the WEDC
TOP STORIES Chris Taylor announces run for Supreme Court as liberals look to expand majority* Taylor: “I’ve had a 30-year legal career as an attorney, a legislator, and I’m a judge now, and I’ve always been committed to making sure that people get access to justice. I understand the law
MILWAUKEE_Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist Sheldon Lubar will commemorate his 96th birthday at a dedication ceremony for the new Sheldon B. Lubar Study & Conference Room, which includes an exhibit of his life’s work, in the Golda Meir Library on UWM’s campus. Media are invited to cover the event, which will
MADISON, Wis. — Today, radical Democrat and Evers’ appointee Chris Taylor launched her bid for Wisconsin’s already hyper-partisan Supreme Court. “Chris Taylor’s extreme partisan record has never been on full display outside of Dane County. After “liberal express lane” elections in Dane County and an appointment from Tony Evers, Radical Democrat Chris