State Senate Democratic Committee: Shot/chaser: Sen. Marklein claims farmers don’t care about tariffs, Wisconsin farmers doubt Trump aid will be enough

MADISON, WI – Shot: Earlier this year, on Spectrum News, Sen. Howard Marklein (SD-17) downplayed the serious damage tariffs would do to Wisconsin’s agricultural industry. Chaser: New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes growing anxiety in Wisconsin’s farming community. Despite the President’s promise to

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Forward Analytics: Names Kevin M. Dospoy as director

Forward Analytics today announced Kevin M. Dospoy’s appointment as director of the organization. Dospoy brings extensive experience in public policy research, data analysis, and local government finance. In his new role, Dospoy will lead Forward Analytics’ research and analytical efforts,

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Rep. Madison: Proposes restoring local control over lead inspections

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Darrin Madison introduced a repeal of WI Stat § 66.0104, a broad limitation on certain types of local government housing inspections – most glaringly, its restrictions make effective local inspections for lead hazards practically impossible. That restriction is exacerbating an ongoing health crisis in Milwaukee:

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State Senate Democratic Committee: Shot/chaser: Sen. Marklein claims farmers don’t care about tariffs, Wisconsin farmers doubt Trump aid will be enough

MADISON, WI – Shot: Earlier this year, on Spectrum News, Sen. Howard Marklein (SD-17) downplayed the serious damage tariffs would do to Wisconsin’s agricultural industry. Chaser: New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes growing anxiety in Wisconsin’s farming community. Despite the President’s promise to distribute $12 billion in aid to farmers impacted b… Please

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Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives: Announces new leadership

MADISON – Ten distinguished chamber professionals have been selected to serve on the 2026 Board of Advisors for the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE), an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC). WCCE serves as the state’s leading professional association for full- and part-time executives and staff members of local

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Fair Wisconsin: Testifies in opposition to bill threatening students’ ability to use affirming names and pronouns in schools (SB 120)

Today, Fair Wisconsin will testify before the Senate Committee on Education in opposition to SB 120, a bill that would threaten students’ ability to use affirming names and pronouns in schools.  In addition to mobilizing community members to testify in-person and collecting written testimony to submit on behalf of Wisconsinites,

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Seven-figure media campaign launches to hold Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for sending health care costs soaring in 2026

WATCH: Ad highlights how Van Orden’s support for ending health care tax credits is driving up costs for families across Wisconsin’s 3rd District LA CROSSE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin has launched a new seven-figure paid media campaign this week with TV and digital ads to hold Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable

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Sen. Bradley: Price Transparency Bill heads to public hearing

Popular Healthcare Reform Has Potential to Drive Down Costs Madison, WI – Momentum continues to build behind legislation to empower patients as the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs prepares to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, on the Price Transparency for Patients Bill.

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Former Ambassador and Mayor Barrett: Statement on Peter Feigin

Statement from former Ambassador and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett re Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin stepping down: “Peter Feigin has been a tremendous leader in our city and state. We worked together to redevelop the vacant Park East corridor, built the new Bucks area, and created a booming entertainment district

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Forward Analytics: Names Kevin M. Dospoy as director

Forward Analytics today announced Kevin M. Dospoy’s appointment as director of the organization. Dospoy brings extensive experience in public policy research, data analysis, and local government finance. In his new role, Dospoy will lead Forward Analytics’ research and analytical efforts, continuing to provide data driven insights to inform policymakers, local

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Rep. Fitzgerald: Announces Marshall and Deerfield office hours

MADISON ­– State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) will host two constituent office hour sessions this January in Marshall and Deerfield. The details for the sessions are as follows: Monday, January 26 12:00pm to 1:00pm Marshall Community Library 605 Waterloo Rd, Marshall, WI 53559 Wednesday, January 28 4:00pm to 5:00pm

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UW-Stout: All stacked up: Ashley Furniture-sponsored project results in ‘better product’ developed by UW-Stout engineering seniors

Student team builds functional nonstandard pallet stacker to be implemented, replicated in company’s facilities Menomonie, Wis. – A team of engineering students at University of Wisconsin-Stout designed an innovative nonstandard pallet stacker for Arcadia-based Ashley Furniture, which plans to quickly implement the machine in its facilities. Within their Senior Design

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Americans for Autism Advocacy: Minnesota Governor Walz’s decision to not run for re-election shows his administration was tolerant of rampant fraud 

Governor Walz’s shock resignation confirms his Administration is Complicit on Handling an Exploding Public Assistance Fraud Scandal that is Hurting Neurodivergent Minnesotans.  OCONOMOWOC, WISC. – Governor Tim Walz (D-Minnesota) announced on the morning of January 5, 2026, that he will end his bid for a third term as Governor of

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Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding Gov. Walz announcement

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding an announcement made by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today regarding his political future: “Tim has always been a good friend and a good neighbor to us across the river, and I’m incredibly grateful we’ve had the opportunity to serve as governors

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