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WISCONSIN – Last week, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP) joined the Wisconsin Institute of Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) and the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust (WisAct) for a lunch and learn covering how bipartisan organizations and their messages promote healthier,
A new advocacy group called the Northwoods Policy Network has formed to promote the state’s northern region, with a focus on business attraction and economic viability for rural communities. Paul Schecklman, the nonprofit’s executive director, says the group aims to
Weber to Conclude Daily Morning Show; Will Launch New iHeartPodcast in Spring 2026 MILWAUKEE, WI – December 9, 2025 – iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN today announced that longtime weekday morning host Jay Weber will conclude his role as daily
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MADISON – Brad Olson was re-elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Olson is a crop farmer near Frederic in Polk County. Joe Bragger from Independence in Buffalo County was re-elected to serve as WFBF Vice President. Brad and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Trump announced a $12 billion bailout to farmers who have been hurt by his own trade war: “Wisconsin farmers put in more time and heart into
USA TODAY: “Former Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, who authored other campaign finance rules that have been partially overturned by the Supreme Court, wrote in a brief for the case that getting rid of the coordinated spending limits would be ‘the
Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine) introduces “Keep Our Promise” legislation on special education reimbursement. RACINE — Representative Angelina Cruz (D–Racine), a long-time public school teacher, introduced legislation today to hold the state accountable for meeting the special education reimbursement levels promised in the
WESTON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed “Bradyn’s Law,” Assembly Bill 201, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 48, creating a new crime of sexual extortion in Wisconsin. Gov. Evers signed the bill in honor of late D.C. Everest Junior High School student Bradyn
MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) announced new legislation Monday to address an urgent problem in Wisconsin: Republicans are not keeping the promises they themselves made to students with disabilities. Rep. Phelps released the following statement on LRB-5599
WISCONSIN DELLS – Today, more than 270 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Annual Meeting established new policy directives. Wisconsin Farm Bureau delegates adopted policies that will be included in the organization’s 2026 policy book. Resolutions were submitted by
WEST BEND, WI – Washington County Treasurer Scott Henke is alerting residents who pay property tax bills by mail about a United States Postal Service (USPS) policy change that may affect when envelopes are postmarked. In August 2025, the USPS instituted
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from WMTV details the negative impacts of Tom Tiffany’s tariff taxes on artificial Christmas trees. As Wisconsinites celebrate this month, they will be reminded of the Republican’s cost-raising policies and complete failure to make life more
WISCONSIN – Last week, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP) joined the Wisconsin Institute of Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) and the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust (WisAct) for a lunch and learn covering how bipartisan organizations and their messages promote healthier, less volatile conversations, especially through the holiday season.Click HERE to
A new advocacy group called the Northwoods Policy Network has formed to promote the state’s northern region, with a focus on business attraction and economic viability for rural communities. Paul Schecklman, the nonprofit’s executive director, says the group aims to drive conversations around what’s important for northern Wisconsin and help
Weber to Conclude Daily Morning Show; Will Launch New iHeartPodcast in Spring 2026 MILWAUKEE, WI – December 9, 2025 – iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN today announced that longtime weekday morning host Jay Weber will conclude his role as daily host of “The Jay Weber Show” later this month, marking
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MADISON – Brad Olson was re-elected president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Olson is a crop farmer near Frederic in Polk County. Joe Bragger from Independence in Buffalo County was re-elected to serve as WFBF Vice President. Brad and his wife, Vicky, farm more than 600 acres of crops
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Trump announced a $12 billion bailout to farmers who have been hurt by his own trade war: “Wisconsin farmers put in more time and heart into their craft than just about anyone I know – and
USA TODAY: “Former Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, who authored other campaign finance rules that have been partially overturned by the Supreme Court, wrote in a brief for the case that getting rid of the coordinated spending limits would be ‘the next step in the march toward allowing unlimited money to
Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine) introduces “Keep Our Promise” legislation on special education reimbursement. RACINE — Representative Angelina Cruz (D–Racine), a long-time public school teacher, introduced legislation today to hold the state accountable for meeting the special education reimbursement levels promised in the current budget. The “Keep Our Promise on Special Education Re…
WESTON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed “Bradyn’s Law,” Assembly Bill 201, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 48, creating a new crime of sexual extortion in Wisconsin. Gov. Evers signed the bill in honor of late D.C. Everest Junior High School student Bradyn Bohn, whose tragic death by suicide inspired his family to
MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) announced new legislation Monday to address an urgent problem in Wisconsin: Republicans are not keeping the promises they themselves made to students with disabilities. Rep. Phelps released the following statement on LRB-5599 & LRB-5695: “For years, GOP leaders have funded public school
WISCONSIN DELLS – Today, more than 270 delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Annual Meeting established new policy directives. Wisconsin Farm Bureau delegates adopted policies that will be included in the organization’s 2026 policy book. Resolutions were submitted by delegates as part of the organization’s annual grassroots policy development
WEST BEND, WI – Washington County Treasurer Scott Henke is alerting residents who pay property tax bills by mail about a United States Postal Service (USPS) policy change that may affect when envelopes are postmarked. In August 2025, the USPS instituted a nationwide change for when postmarks are affixed to incoming
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from WMTV details the negative impacts of Tom Tiffany’s tariff taxes on artificial Christmas trees. As Wisconsinites celebrate this month, they will be reminded of the Republican’s cost-raising policies and complete failure to make life more affordable as price hikes on artificial trees and holiday lights