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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.
The United States has often overthrown democratic governments for financial gain.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up his statewide tour highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce and advocating for continued investments to address the state’s generational workforce challenges recruiting, training, and retaining workers. The governor visited several workforce development
TOP STORIES Top WI GOP urge easing of party divisions. ‘You’re not going to win being disunified’… [RPW chair Schimming faced] a faction of Republicans at the convention over the weekend … considering forcing a vote of no confidence …
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is bringing its popular History Makers Tour into the northwest area of the state with special history events and exhibits happening this June through the end of 2025. The ongoing tour, sponsored by Culver’s,
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is now accepting applications for the Recovery High Schools Planning Grant and the Recovery High Schools Operational Grant. These grants, established under 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, support the planning and operation of recovery high
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.
The United States has often overthrown democratic governments for financial gain.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up his statewide tour highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce and advocating for continued investments to address the state’s generational workforce challenges recruiting, training, and retaining workers. The governor visited several workforce development and apprenticeship programs across the state and urged continued …
TOP STORIES Top WI GOP urge easing of party divisions. ‘You’re not going to win being disunified’… [RPW chair Schimming faced] a faction of Republicans at the convention over the weekend … considering forcing a vote of no confidence … however, the state’s top elected Republicans appeared to try to
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is bringing its popular History Makers Tour into the northwest area of the state with special history events and exhibits happening this June through the end of 2025. The ongoing tour, sponsored by Culver’s, is a collaborative initiative with local communities that provides opportunities
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is now accepting applications for the Recovery High Schools Planning Grant and the Recovery High Schools Operational Grant. These grants, established under 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, support the planning and operation of recovery high schools in Wisconsin. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations as well