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Study unveiled at The State of Kenosha County Housing event provides data-driven roadmap for addressing future housing needs [Kenosha, WI] – A comprehensive study examining the housing needs and opportunities across Kenosha County is now available following its unveiling at
USDA announces end to programs following WILL lawsuit The News: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has agreed to end the use of mandatory dairy checkoff funds for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, following a lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Senate Ag Committee passed an important milestone yesterday in seeing the completion of a farm bill by advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of committee on a 12-11 party-line vote. Bringing the bill out
Madison, Wis. – WBA Hall of Famers Terry and Sandy Shockley are the founding grantors of the newly established Young Broadcasters Development Fund, aimed at inspiring career building in the broadcast industry. “Our mission with this fund is to inspire
Higher Diesel Costs Could Put More Pressure on Grocery Prices as Families Already Pay More for Food MADISON, WI — Diesel prices have climbed to $6.29 a gallon as the House voted this week to direct the president to remove
MADISON, WI. — In 2025, federal Republicans passed their Big Ugly Bill, which made sweeping federal cuts and policy changes to programs like Medicaid and Foodshare. Many of these changes will be implemented this coming fall. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District)
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As gas and diesel prices continue to hit new record highs in Wisconsin with no signs of slowing down, MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany is staying silent on the issue. Wisconsin diesel prices are averaging $6.19 across the state and the
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are now paying over $4,000 more for goods and services under current MAGA policies, plus more than $2,100 per household spent on tariffs alone, according to estimates from the federal Joint Economic Committee and a quarterly report tracking the cost of
How UW is navigating the rapidly changing landscape MADISON, WI (September 17, 2026) — College athletics is changing faster than ever. From increased benefits to athletes (including name, image, and likeness opportunities) and increased athlete mobility through the transfer portal, to evolving
MADISON, WI – Democrat David Crowley’s commitment to putting those who break our laws before the families who call our state home is on full display as we get closer to Election Day. Townhall highlights how Crowley plans not only to refuse to
ATLANTA, Ga. – Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund Chairman Jenny Beth Martin today released the following statement announcing the endorsement of Derrick Van Orden to represent Wisconsin’s 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives: “Since coming to Congress in 2023, Derrick
“Yes.” Read more at jsonline.com.
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) welcomed the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s 12-11 vote Wednesday to advance the 2026 Farm Bill, following the committee’s failure to advance the legislation in August. “Dairy businesses depend
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting August 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Sylvan Road Conservation Area – Drainage Ditch Restoration Project in Iowa County. Incidental take
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden is calling on Governor Tony Evers to immediately halt plans for two massive 765-kV transmission lines proposed to run through Wisconsin’s Driftless Region. In a letter sent to Evers today, Van Orden called for a
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter to Midcontinent Grid Solutions (MGS) objecting to the insufficient public input process and a concerning lack of information provided to constituents in the 2nd Congressional District who will be directly
Urges the Legislature to Fund School Meals with Additional Tax Revenue Recently, the non-partisan Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau determined that state FY2025-2026 tax revenue totaled $23.1322 billion, which is $450.8 million higher than the amount estimated earlier this year. As
MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel confirmed that Congressman Tom Tiffany stands in lockstep with Donald Trump and his extreme MAGA agenda. The reporting analyzed multiple studies with different methodologies of voting records and they all reveal the
Recognition highlights Agard’s leadership of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing county DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard has been named to In Business Madison magazine’s 2026 Power 100, an annual list recognizing influential leaders shaping the Greater Madison region. Agard has
Study unveiled at The State of Kenosha County Housing event provides data-driven roadmap for addressing future housing needs [Kenosha, WI] – A comprehensive study examining the housing needs and opportunities across Kenosha County is now available following its unveiling at The State of Kenosha County Housing event on September 15.
USDA announces end to programs following WILL lawsuit The News: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has agreed to end the use of mandatory dairy checkoff funds for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, following a lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) on behalf of three
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Senate Ag Committee passed an important milestone yesterday in seeing the completion of a farm bill by advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of committee on a 12-11 party-line vote. Bringing the bill out of committee now triggers a conference committee between the version
Madison, Wis. – WBA Hall of Famers Terry and Sandy Shockley are the founding grantors of the newly established Young Broadcasters Development Fund, aimed at inspiring career building in the broadcast industry. “Our mission with this fund is to inspire and motivate young people to pursue a career in broadcasting,”
Higher Diesel Costs Could Put More Pressure on Grocery Prices as Families Already Pay More for Food MADISON, WI — Diesel prices have climbed to $6.29 a gallon as the House voted this week to direct the president to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, adding new pressure on
MADISON, WI. — In 2025, federal Republicans passed their Big Ugly Bill, which made sweeping federal cuts and policy changes to programs like Medicaid and Foodshare. Many of these changes will be implemented this coming fall. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “This fall, the Wisconsin Department of
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As gas and diesel prices continue to hit new record highs in Wisconsin with no signs of slowing down, MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany is staying silent on the issue. Wisconsin diesel prices are averaging $6.19 across the state and the price of gas is $4.34 on average. The growing pain at
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites are now paying over $4,000 more for goods and services under current MAGA policies, plus more than $2,100 per household spent on tariffs alone, according to estimates from the federal Joint Economic Committee and a quarterly report tracking the cost of MAGA tariffs in all 50 states. A Better Wisconsin Together
How UW is navigating the rapidly changing landscape MADISON, WI (September 17, 2026) — College athletics is changing faster than ever. From increased benefits to athletes (including name, image, and likeness opportunities) and increased athlete mobility through the transfer portal, to evolving fan expectations and new opportunities for growth, universities across the
MADISON, WI – Democrat David Crowley’s commitment to putting those who break our laws before the families who call our state home is on full display as we get closer to Election Day. Townhall highlights how Crowley plans not only to refuse to work with federal authorities to track down dangerous criminal illegal
ATLANTA, Ga. – Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund Chairman Jenny Beth Martin today released the following statement announcing the endorsement of Derrick Van Orden to represent Wisconsin’s 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives: “Since coming to Congress in 2023, Derrick Van Orden has fought as an America First warrior for
“Yes.” Read more at jsonline.com.
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) welcomed the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s 12-11 vote Wednesday to advance the 2026 Farm Bill, following the committee’s failure to advance the legislation in August. “Dairy businesses depend on a strong Farm Bill that supports innovation, expands market
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the following information for Wisconsin’s labor market, reflecting August 2026 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Sylvan Road Conservation Area – Drainage Ditch Restoration Project in Iowa County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden is calling on Governor Tony Evers to immediately halt plans for two massive 765-kV transmission lines proposed to run through Wisconsin’s Driftless Region. In a letter sent to Evers today, Van Orden called for a moratorium on the proposed BECI and MariBell transmission lines until
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter to Midcontinent Grid Solutions (MGS) objecting to the insufficient public input process and a concerning lack of information provided to constituents in the 2nd Congressional District who will be directly impacted by a proposed $1.2 billion transmission line, particularly in
Urges the Legislature to Fund School Meals with Additional Tax Revenue Recently, the non-partisan Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau determined that state FY2025-2026 tax revenue totaled $23.1322 billion, which is $450.8 million higher than the amount estimated earlier this year. As such, the School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin (SNA-WI) calls on
MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel confirmed that Congressman Tom Tiffany stands in lockstep with Donald Trump and his extreme MAGA agenda. The reporting analyzed multiple studies with different methodologies of voting records and they all reveal the same conclusion—Tom Tiffany stands by the same Trump policies that
Recognition highlights Agard’s leadership of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing county DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard has been named to In Business Madison magazine’s 2026 Power 100, an annual list recognizing influential leaders shaping the Greater Madison region. Agard has served as Dane County Executive since 2024, leading county government