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MADISON, WI (Dec. 17, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced a new advertising campaign across Wisconsin and several other states featuring targeted radio and digital ads that urge Congress to pass
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced new winter road condition categories to better reflect current conditions on roads across the state. The categories are now: Normal, Partially Covered, Completely Covered, Travel Not Advised, and No Report. The information
Following yesterday’s tragic events, the Dane County Department of Human Services wants to remind those in the Dane County community about the availability of the Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC). The BHRC is a free community resource for Dane County
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin’s Presidential Electors met to proudly cast 10 electoral votes for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance. President Trump’s historic victory in 2024 was just the second time a Republican Presidential candidate has won
WISCONSIN DELLS – Westby dairy farmer Darin Von Ruden was re-elected president of Wisconsin Farmers Union last weekend in Wisconsin Dells, where more than 200 family farmers and rural advocates gathered for the organization’s 94th annual State Convention. Von Ruden has
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Continuing Opportunities for People with Disabilities to Excel Act. This legislation will stop a proposed rule from the Department of Labor (DOL) which could lead to the closure of Community
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 107 state-chartered credit unions continue to exhibit sound financial performance as of September 30, 2024, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the third quarter, total assets
WASHINGTON – On December 5, 2024, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease
Nathan Donovan recalls working on homework on long car rides to youth travel soccer practices, learning from his parents that he could chase his dreams with dedication to both academics and athletics. Donovan, of Hazel Green in southwest Wisconsin, chose
As we approach the end of 2024, can we collectively prioritize the safety of our children as they attend school and commit to taking all necessary measures to ensure that they return home safely?
Despite what will surely be our continued inaction on guns, we can’t just throw up our hands and do nothing.
Even though the events happened in our city and we feel it in some ways very personally, collectively we will turn a page as gun violence is so prevalent that we are now immune to the full emotional force of such violence. That social outcome should alert us as much as this episode itself does, that we are different as a nation due to the number of guns on the streets and the daily killings and bloodshed.
Liberal groups are weaponizing our court system in Dane County to undo these reforms and take us backward to when your elected representatives didn’t control budgets, taxpayer funded unions did. Conservatives can not sit on our hands and allow this to happen. We must fight back, and help Brad Schimel flip the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
There was a time when homelessness was considered a “big city” problem. These days, small and medium-sized cities across the state and nation have inherited their own homeless populations. And communities are struggling to find answers to a problem that defies simple solutions.
Anyone who has managed a large organization to success knows that job one is getting the right people on the leadership team. That means people with deep knowledge of the business sector, extensive experience, good judgement, high energy and a strong track record at running previous organizations. Donald Trump’s picks for cabinet posts and other high-level positions mostly lack those qualities.
What will “Trump 2” tariffs mean for Wisconsin, a state that produces a range of manufactured goods and many farm commodities? Effects can vary by industry type.
Two things are often overlooked in this important history: first, that there is a Preamble to the Bill of Rights which clearly explains the document’s purpose to restrain federal power, not the states; and second, that today’s Bill of Rights is not what was originally proposed to Congress.
A reversal by the State Historic Preservation Review Board on the significance of the 35-year-old “postmodern” 100 East building in downtown Milwaukee could mean tens of millions of dollars in tax breaks if the building is fully renovated.
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Wisconsin public officials offered their condolences after three people died in a shooting at a Madison private school yesterday. Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags to fly at half-staff through Sunday in their honor.
MADISON, WI (Dec. 17, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced a new advertising campaign across Wisconsin and several other states featuring targeted radio and digital ads that urge Congress to pass the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act. The legislation would repeal the Corporate
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced new winter road condition categories to better reflect current conditions on roads across the state. The categories are now: Normal, Partially Covered, Completely Covered, Travel Not Advised, and No Report. The information streamlines the categories and makes it easier for motorists. Drivers
Following yesterday’s tragic events, the Dane County Department of Human Services wants to remind those in the Dane County community about the availability of the Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC). The BHRC is a free community resource for Dane County residents. The BHRC assists people with connecting to mental health
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin’s Presidential Electors met to proudly cast 10 electoral votes for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance. President Trump’s historic victory in 2024 was just the second time a Republican Presidential candidate has won Wisconsin since 1984. The victory included gains in 68 of
WISCONSIN DELLS – Westby dairy farmer Darin Von Ruden was re-elected president of Wisconsin Farmers Union last weekend in Wisconsin Dells, where more than 200 family farmers and rural advocates gathered for the organization’s 94th annual State Convention. Von Ruden has served as the organization’s District 5 director since 2008, representing
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Continuing Opportunities for People with Disabilities to Excel Act. This legislation will stop a proposed rule from the Department of Labor (DOL) which could lead to the closure of Community Rehabilitation Providers (CRPs) such as Northwoods Incorporated of Wisconsin in
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 107 state-chartered credit unions continue to exhibit sound financial performance as of September 30, 2024, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the third quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions rose to $66.2 billion. This
WASHINGTON – On December 5, 2024, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) demanding unredacted records on COVID-19 vaccine
Nathan Donovan recalls working on homework on long car rides to youth travel soccer practices, learning from his parents that he could chase his dreams with dedication to both academics and athletics. Donovan, of Hazel Green in southwest Wisconsin, chose the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to pursue his goals, surrounding
As we approach the end of 2024, can we collectively prioritize the safety of our children as they attend school and commit to taking all necessary measures to ensure that they return home safely?
Despite what will surely be our continued inaction on guns, we can’t just throw up our hands and do nothing.
Even though the events happened in our city and we feel it in some ways very personally, collectively we will turn a page as gun violence is so prevalent that we are now immune to the full emotional force of such violence. That social outcome should alert us as much as this episode itself does, that we are different as a nation due to the number of guns on the streets and the daily killings and bloodshed.
Liberal groups are weaponizing our court system in Dane County to undo these reforms and take us backward to when your elected representatives didn’t control budgets, taxpayer funded unions did. Conservatives can not sit on our hands and allow this to happen. We must fight back, and help Brad Schimel flip the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
There was a time when homelessness was considered a “big city” problem. These days, small and medium-sized cities across the state and nation have inherited their own homeless populations. And communities are struggling to find answers to a problem that defies simple solutions.
Anyone who has managed a large organization to success knows that job one is getting the right people on the leadership team. That means people with deep knowledge of the business sector, extensive experience, good judgement, high energy and a strong track record at running previous organizations. Donald Trump’s picks for cabinet posts and other high-level positions mostly lack those qualities.
What will “Trump 2” tariffs mean for Wisconsin, a state that produces a range of manufactured goods and many farm commodities? Effects can vary by industry type.
Two things are often overlooked in this important history: first, that there is a Preamble to the Bill of Rights which clearly explains the document’s purpose to restrain federal power, not the states; and second, that today’s Bill of Rights is not what was originally proposed to Congress.
A reversal by the State Historic Preservation Review Board on the significance of the 35-year-old “postmodern” 100 East building in downtown Milwaukee could mean tens of millions of dollars in tax breaks if the building is fully renovated.
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Wisconsin public officials offered their condolences after three people died in a shooting at a Madison private school yesterday. Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags to fly at half-staff through Sunday in their honor.