WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden is urging Midcontinent Grid Solutions to reconsider the current proposed routes for the BECI 765-kV Transmission Line following concerns raised by Wisconsin landowners, farmers, and communities who would be directly impacted by the project. “I have heard directly from landowners, farmers, and communities who would

MADISON, Wis. — Coming off the most expensive Labor Day weekend in recent memory with gas prices reaching record highs, Wisconsinites are now hit with Canadian retaliatory tariffs starting today in response to Congressman Tiffany-backed U.S. tariffs. Farmers are already reporting concerns about their bottom line, saying tariffs are “another thing on the list that we can’t

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — As another school year begins, parents like David Crowley are excited about their kids going back to school and the opportunities every new school year brings. As a father, David has always championed properly funding Wisconsin’s education system, and as governor, has a vision to make sure every

50% tariffs on paper and dairy and 25% tariffs on cheese go into effect today WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement as Canada placed retaliatory tariffs on key Wisconsin exports, including dairy and paper. The tariffs come in response to President Donald Trump imposing tariffs

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) have secured a $48 million consumer protection judgment against Cudahy-based Midwest Auto Recycling LLC, and its subsidiaries, including Engine and Transmission World, Quality Used Engines, Engine Shopper, among others, and

MILWAUKEE, WI – Tom Tiffany held a press conference Tuesday calling for answers about Milwaukee County’s inmate tablet program and whether its contractor has faced financial penalties following reported abuses. In May, it was revealed that an inmate attempted to contact a domestic abuse victim more than 1,500 times while in custody and

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) today applauded a Waukesha County Circuit Court decision to strike down “fire protection fees” imposed by the Villages of Pewaukee and Dousman. The WMC Litigation Center filed the lawsuit in 2024 on behalf of WMC, two businesses, and a taxpayer, arguing the charges were

MENOMONIE, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance has named state Rep. Clint Moses, (R-Menomonie), a recipient of its Conservation Patron Award, recognizing his support for Wisconsin’s sporting traditions, conservation efforts and responsible stewardship of the state’s natural resources. The Conservation Patron Award recognizes state lawmakers who have demonstrated a commitment to

WESTON, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Patrick (“Pat”) Snyder (R–Weston) has been selected to receive the organization’s Conservation Partner Award in recognition of his support for Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists and the conservation of the state’s natural resources. The Conservation Partner Award recognizes public officials who

MILWAUKEE, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) has been selected to receive the organization’s Conservation Partner Award in recognition of his support for policies that benefit Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists and the state’s natural resources. The Conservation Partner Award recognizes

RIVER FALLS, WI, September 18, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) has been selected to receive the organization’s Conservation Partner Award for his support of policies benefiting Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, outdoor enthusiasts and natural resources. The Conservation Partner Award is presented to public officials who have demonstrated

MADISON, WI, September 8, 2026…The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that State Representative Todd Novak (R–Dodgeville) has been selected as its 2026 Sportsman of the Year for his outstanding legislative leadership on behalf of Wisconsin’s hunters, anglers, conservationists and outdoor recreation community. Novak represents Wisconsin’s 51st Assembly District in southwest Wisconsin, an area known

SPRING GREEN, WI, September 8, 2026, … The Wisconsin Sporting Alliance today announced that Wisconsin State Senator Howard Marklein (R–Spring Green) has been selected as its 2026 Wisconsin Senate Sportsman of the Year in recognition of his leadership in advancing Wisconsin’s hunting, fishing, conservation and outdoor heritage. Marklein represents Wisconsin’s

Madison, Wis. – The WBA Foundation’s televised 2026 gubernatorial debate, which was originally scheduled for Oct. 9, has been canceled. Based on legal precedent, for the foundation to air a debate, multiple candidates must participate. Two invitations were sent and both had to be accepted in order to have a debate.

New Johnsonville / Harris Poll research  finds political overload is making everyday dinner decisions, feel more difficult The Johnsonville-backed candidate hits the campaign trail across the nation’s most politically overserved cities, offering up delicious, affordable dinner solutions, and a partnership with Hunger Free America to combat food insecurity SHEBOYGAN FALLS,

As retaliatory tariffs go into effect today that are expected to send costs skyrocketing, Gov. Evers blasts Wisconsin Republicans in Congress for voting in lockstep with President Trump on his disastrous economic policies and enabling chaotic trade wars that are hurting Wisconsin farmers, producers, manufacturers, and working families  MADISON — Gov. Tony

New UWM Star celebrates Panther pride and astronomy research  MILWAUKEE_University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students, alumni and supporters now have a star to call their own.  UWM is officially naming binary star system Gaia Black Hole 1 (Gaia BH1) as the UWM Star, celebrating both Panther pride and the university’s internationally recognized

WHITEWATER, Wis. – September 8, 2026 Written by Jessica Berge | Photo by Craig Schreiner The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics has made history as the first business school in the United States to earn the Business School Impact System label from European Foundation for Management Development Global, one

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds deer hunters that the archery and crossbow seasons open this Saturday, Sept. 12, and run through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027. (*Archery/crossbow seasons will continue through Jan. 31, 2027 in select Metro subunits and select Farmland Zone counties.) As hunters head out

Federal funding Gov. Evers fought for and secured to be awarded to 42 communities across the state to expand Wisconsin’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced 42 locations will receive grant awards to build fast, reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging