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“Usually, I keep my mouth shut, but it’s to the point where I can’t no more. This farm could come to an end after 100-some years and all the blood, sweat and tears and everything that was put into this
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Aaron Towns to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of John Brogan. “Aaron is a respected member of
MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the fifth episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report — highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the episode,
MADISON, Wis. — Another day, another price hike for Wisconsin residents as families continue to see high gas and diesel prices across the state. Groceries, school districts and the lumber industry are all seeing budget-squeezing price hikes thanks to MAGA
MADISON, Wis. — A new Heartland Post article challenges David Crowley’s job creation promises, highlighting declining private-sector employment in Milwaukee County and an agenda that would make Wisconsin less competitive. Comparing 2019, the year before Crowley took office, with 2025,
Confirmed case reported in Chippewa County The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today is announcing one new confirmed case of measles in the state. This case is in Chippewa County and at this time, there are no reports of
CAMBRIDGE, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union is set to host an evening celebrating family farming and longtime WFU member and dairy farmer Tina Hinchley on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Hinchley Dairy Farm in Cambridge, Wisconsin. WFU is excited to
MADISON, Wis. — As farmers are headed into harvest season and diesel just hit a new record high in Wisconsin, Congressman Tom Tiffany is trying to hide his record. After months of defending and voting to continue the Iran war
MADISON, WI – This morning, Representative Jenna Jacobson and Senator Brad Pfaff held a press conference highlighting the latest hypocrisy of Senator Howard Marklein, who opposes the new construction of transmission lines in an election year but does the exact
FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America’s Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through
Recognizes the cultures, contributions, and leadership of Hispanic and Latino residents DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, observed September 15 through October 15, and recognizing the many contributions Hispanic and Latino residents make
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews illustrates the difference between Rebecca Cooke and Derrick Van Orden’s support for farmers: while Cooke plans to make life more sustainable and affordable for farmers, Van Orden has spent his time in D.C.
Watch “Loyal” HERE. MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As Wisconsinites are facing record-high gas and diesel prices at the pump, David Crowley, announced a new statewide television ad titled, “Loyal,” calling out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for choosing Trump over Wisconsin every
After 16 years of GOP control, Democrats have a shot at winning a majority in the Wisconsin State Legislature. This would be a monumental shift, but it’s far from a given — especially in the Assembly.
When land usage and cost factors are considered, I speculate that rather than the BECI line having a 99% chance of approval by the WI PSC, its chance of being approved is somewhere between 80 and 90%. The deciding factor in the PSC’s decision of whether to approve the BECI line will rest on the quality of the cost-benefit analyses provided by the applicant and intervenors.
The State of Wisconsin has a projected $3 billion surplus. Here’s the YSDA plan for it.
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has existed for decades. If Wisconsin taxpayers are going to be asked to support it for decades more, they deserve more than assurances that the program is working. We should be able to show them.
Consider donating to community health centers, free clinics, and food pantries which are our community’s safety net.
The argument that Americans should not have to suffer economically because Trump launched a war of whim has become increasingly common among Democrats on the campaign trail — and even some Republicans.
The press is not there to soothe. It is there to verify. To challenge. To publish what is true, not what is comfortable. Leaders may not enjoy that. They are not required to. But before they get to elected office, we should require that they be mature enough to accept the facts.
“Usually, I keep my mouth shut, but it’s to the point where I can’t no more. This farm could come to an end after 100-some years and all the blood, sweat and tears and everything that was put into this because of some policies, Washington, because somebody doesn’t care about
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Aaron Towns to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of John Brogan. “Aaron is a respected member of the business community and brings a wealth of experience from
MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the fifth episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report — highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the episode, WMC President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer and Director of Tax, Transportation
MADISON, Wis. — Another day, another price hike for Wisconsin residents as families continue to see high gas and diesel prices across the state. Groceries, school districts and the lumber industry are all seeing budget-squeezing price hikes thanks to MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s five votes for Trump’s war-of-choice in Iran.
MADISON, Wis. — A new Heartland Post article challenges David Crowley’s job creation promises, highlighting declining private-sector employment in Milwaukee County and an agenda that would make Wisconsin less competitive. Comparing 2019, the year before Crowley took office, with 2025, the article reports Milwaukee County lost nearly 18,000 private-sector jobs
Confirmed case reported in Chippewa County The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today is announcing one new confirmed case of measles in the state. This case is in Chippewa County and at this time, there are no reports of public exposures associated with it. Since August, confirmed measles cases
CAMBRIDGE, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union is set to host an evening celebrating family farming and longtime WFU member and dairy farmer Tina Hinchley on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Hinchley Dairy Farm in Cambridge, Wisconsin. WFU is excited to welcome author, Ryan Dennis, to discuss his book Barn Gothic:
MADISON, Wis. — As farmers are headed into harvest season and diesel just hit a new record high in Wisconsin, Congressman Tom Tiffany is trying to hide his record. After months of defending and voting to continue the Iran war that is driving these prices up, now he’s saying it’s
MADISON, WI – This morning, Representative Jenna Jacobson and Senator Brad Pfaff held a press conference highlighting the latest hypocrisy of Senator Howard Marklein, who opposes the new construction of transmission lines in an election year but does the exact opposite in the legislature. During budget negotiations, Senator Marklein removed
FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America’s Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST
Recognizes the cultures, contributions, and leadership of Hispanic and Latino residents DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, observed September 15 through October 15, and recognizing the many contributions Hispanic and Latino residents make throughout Dane County. “Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from UpNorthNews illustrates the difference between Rebecca Cooke and Derrick Van Orden’s support for farmers: while Cooke plans to make life more sustainable and affordable for farmers, Van Orden has spent his time in D.C. voting for cost-raising policies, including gutting the SNAP program that
Watch “Loyal” HERE. MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As Wisconsinites are facing record-high gas and diesel prices at the pump, David Crowley, announced a new statewide television ad titled, “Loyal,” calling out MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for choosing Trump over Wisconsin every chance he gets, including five votes to keep the Iran
After 16 years of GOP control, Democrats have a shot at winning a majority in the Wisconsin State Legislature. This would be a monumental shift, but it’s far from a given — especially in the Assembly.
When land usage and cost factors are considered, I speculate that rather than the BECI line having a 99% chance of approval by the WI PSC, its chance of being approved is somewhere between 80 and 90%. The deciding factor in the PSC’s decision of whether to approve the BECI line will rest on the quality of the cost-benefit analyses provided by the applicant and intervenors.
The State of Wisconsin has a projected $3 billion surplus. Here’s the YSDA plan for it.
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has existed for decades. If Wisconsin taxpayers are going to be asked to support it for decades more, they deserve more than assurances that the program is working. We should be able to show them.
Consider donating to community health centers, free clinics, and food pantries which are our community’s safety net.
The argument that Americans should not have to suffer economically because Trump launched a war of whim has become increasingly common among Democrats on the campaign trail — and even some Republicans.
The press is not there to soothe. It is there to verify. To challenge. To publish what is true, not what is comfortable. Leaders may not enjoy that. They are not required to. But before they get to elected office, we should require that they be mature enough to accept the facts.