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MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) applauds the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for its proactive role in implementing the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), which will begin monthly milk sampling on all
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs presented an official citation to McKinstry in Madison to recognize them for receiving a 2025 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from Focus on Energy. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today it was my pleasure to present
At the Wisconsin Republican Convention this weekend, Republican delegates supported a resolution calling to enforce Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law… just as Derrick Van Orden “called for unity among Republicans.” The first thing Van Orden’s “unified” Republican delegates are up to? Chomping at
Madison, Wis. – Twenty-eight state legislators in Wisconsin signed onto a letter calling on members of Congress to oppose efforts to “defund” Planned Parenthood. The House Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill includes provisions that would block patients on Medicaid from getting their care at
Last night, while Wisconsinites were sleeping, Rep. Glenn Grothman, who sits on the House Budget Committee, voted to advance Republicans’ billionaire-first budget bill that will gut Medicaid and slash food assistance programs that millions of Wisconsinites rely on for affordable,
MADISON, Wis. — After Wisconsinites have made it clear time and again that they do not want politicians regulating and controlling their bodies, the Republican Party of Wisconsin passed a resolution at their state convention claiming that the state’s 1849 criminal abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin hosted its 2025 State Convention on Saturday in Rothschild, Wisconsin. A crowd of more than 600 delegates, alternates, and other attendees filled the Convention Center for the event.
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that Maria Watts was recognized as a Woman of Distinction by the Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County. The award honors a woman who demonstrates commitment to improving
Included with Love’s Announcement are More Than 20 Additional Endorsements from Democratic Party Leaders and Elected Officials Across Wisconsin REEDSBURG, Wis. – Today, Devin Remiker announced an additional round of grassroots endorsements in his bid for WisDems Chair, led by
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the implementation of the mandatory National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). This
Businesses and consumers in the state bought $38.9 billion in imported goods last year, a decline from the recent peak of $43.9 billion in 2022. That’s according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s latest report, which shows the inflation-adjusted value of
Baldwin has long fought to close the carried interest loophole that benefits wealthy money managers on Wall Street WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) led a group of their colleagues in challenging President Donald
Tommy Thompson was the last Wisconsin governor to win a third term
Time will tell (as it often does) whether Republicans will coalesce into One Big Beautiful party or continue their schismatic squabbling.
What role should third-party organizations play in the Republican Party?
By turning groundbreaking research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison into real-world applications, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has advanced science and created economic opportunities that reach far beyond Wisconsin.
The backbone of American democracy … In a society where the value of education is often discussed but seldom resourced appropriately, we must take time to honor those who stand at the forefront of shaping our future: our teachers.
Public broadcasters should raise their own funds — like everyone else.
Trump has launched a multipronged assault on the Constitution, including the judiciary.
Republicans seek to cut or end it. Our bill would protect and expand it.
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) applauds the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for its proactive role in implementing the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), which will begin monthly milk sampling on all Wisconsin dairy farms to monitor for highly pathogenic avianinfluenza (HPAI/H5N1).
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs presented an official citation to McKinstry in Madison to recognize them for receiving a 2025 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from Focus on Energy. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today it was my pleasure to present an official citation to McKinstry in Madison in recognit… Please
At the Wisconsin Republican Convention this weekend, Republican delegates supported a resolution calling to enforce Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law… just as Derrick Van Orden “called for unity among Republicans.” The first thing Van Orden’s “unified” Republican delegates are up to? Chomping at the bit to ban abortion, as the 1849 law –
Madison, Wis. – Twenty-eight state legislators in Wisconsin signed onto a letter calling on members of Congress to oppose efforts to “defund” Planned Parenthood. The House Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill includes provisions that would block patients on Medicaid from getting their care at Planned Parenthood health centers. In Wisconsin, over 50,000 patients relied
Last night, while Wisconsinites were sleeping, Rep. Glenn Grothman, who sits on the House Budget Committee, voted to advance Republicans’ billionaire-first budget bill that will gut Medicaid and slash food assistance programs that millions of Wisconsinites rely on for affordable, quality health care and to put food on the table.
MADISON, Wis. — After Wisconsinites have made it clear time and again that they do not want politicians regulating and controlling their bodies, the Republican Party of Wisconsin passed a resolution at their state convention claiming that the state’s 1849 criminal abortion ban should be enforced. The law would ban doctors from performing
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin hosted its 2025 State Convention on Saturday in Rothschild, Wisconsin. A crowd of more than 600 delegates, alternates, and other attendees filled the Convention Center for the event. State Representative Pat Snyder served as Convention Chairman and oversaw
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that Maria Watts was recognized as a Woman of Distinction by the Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County. The award honors a woman who demonstrates commitment to improving the quality of life in Waukesha County while inspiring other
Included with Love’s Announcement are More Than 20 Additional Endorsements from Democratic Party Leaders and Elected Officials Across Wisconsin REEDSBURG, Wis. – Today, Devin Remiker announced an additional round of grassroots endorsements in his bid for WisDems Chair, led by former Chair Martha Love. In addition to being a former
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the implementation of the mandatory National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). This comprehensive program aims to bolster highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI/H5N1)
Businesses and consumers in the state bought $38.9 billion in imported goods last year, a decline from the recent peak of $43.9 billion in 2022. That’s according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s latest report, which shows the inflation-adjusted value of state imports has risen 32.4% since 2016. As Wisconsin imports
Baldwin has long fought to close the carried interest loophole that benefits wealthy money managers on Wall Street WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) led a group of their colleagues in challenging President Donald Trump to end a tax loophole, the carried interest loophole,
Tommy Thompson was the last Wisconsin governor to win a third term
Time will tell (as it often does) whether Republicans will coalesce into One Big Beautiful party or continue their schismatic squabbling.
What role should third-party organizations play in the Republican Party?
By turning groundbreaking research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison into real-world applications, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has advanced science and created economic opportunities that reach far beyond Wisconsin.
The backbone of American democracy … In a society where the value of education is often discussed but seldom resourced appropriately, we must take time to honor those who stand at the forefront of shaping our future: our teachers.
Public broadcasters should raise their own funds — like everyone else.
Trump has launched a multipronged assault on the Constitution, including the judiciary.
Republicans seek to cut or end it. Our bill would protect and expand it.