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MADISON, WI – Today, Representatives Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Tony Wied (WI-08) announced their endorsement of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar. “This April, Wisconsin has the opportunity
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 79th Alice in Dairyland. The top candidates are Faith Baerwolf, Kelly Herness, Gabrielle Huitema, Jessica Moor, Anastasia Poull,
Firm’s Capitol Expertise in Madison Now Paired with Deep Milwaukee Market Presence MADISON/MILWAUKEE (March 6, 2026) — HBS today announced it has established a full-time Milwaukee-based lobbying team to complement its longstanding presence at the Capitol in Madison – giving
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act. This bipartisan legislation would prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from purchasing or deploying light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technologies from malign foreign actors,
LA CROSSE, WI— To support the Cooperative’s focus on sustainability and reliability for its members while transitioning to a lower carbon future, Dairyland Power Cooperative is announcing the purchase of existing natural gas-fired assets in Illinois. This month, Dairyland purchased
La Crosse Tribune and News 8000 highlight Opportunity Wisconsin and Main Street Action roundtable discussion LA CROSSE, Wis. — Yesterday, Opportunity Wisconsin and Main Street Action hosted a roundtable in La Crosse with small business owners from across the region
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on six bills that received bipartisan support, including legislation to strengthen laws to protect Wisconsin’s kids and support crime victims and survivors. Today, the governor signed six bills, including: Assembly Bill 677, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 88: Creates a crime o… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Walworth County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health
More small businesses are raising compensation MADISON, WI (March 06, 2026) – NFIB’s February Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index ticked up nearly 1 point to 103.5, showing further tightness after January consolidated the gains measured in December. This current reading
MADISON, Wis. – As part of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), Attorney General Josh Kaul is encouraging Wisconsinites to learn to recognize financial scam warning signs and is highlighting available Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) resources, including a DOJ Division
Winners Receive $25,000 in Scholarships, Visit Legislators Tuesday to Voice Their Views Madison – This Monday, fifteen regional teen finalists will come together to compete for Boys & Girls Clubs ‘State Youth of the Year’, the highest honor given to a club member.
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized March 2026 as Women’s History Month and acknowledged March 26, 2026, as Equal Pay Day. The board passed 2025 RES-379 to mark this observance. The resolution
Well, it’s that time again; Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. But Taxpayer Saving Time? Thanks to Governor Evers, that’s a little further off. Hi. I’m State Senator Julian Bradley. This weekend, we’ll set our clocks forward one hour. It’ll
MADISON, Wis. — In response to every Wisconsin Republican voting to send American soldiers to their deaths in a senseless war designed to cover up the GOP’s economic failures, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Wisconsin Republicans have proven
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has issued a statement in response to the Department of Education’s announcement of a Title IX investigation into the New Richmond School District. The Quote: WILL Deputy Counsel, Cory Brewer, stated, “This is a welcome
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) today announced that his Combating Regulatory Abuse, Closing Known Deficiencies, and Overseeing Waste Nationwide (CRACKDOWN) Act (H.R. 7721) advanced through the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce. The proposal reflects lessons learned from successful reforms in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, Congressman Tony Wied joined his colleagues on the House Committee on Agriculture to pass the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee. “I’m proud to join my colleagues to pass
LA CROSSE, WI. – Yesterday, Rebecca Cooke was confronted on camera and asked to explain her past comments calling the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement “disgusting.” In her rush to escape, she abandoned her car entirely, leaving the trunk wide open – a
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding Attorney General Josh Kaul and Governor Tony Evers for standing up for Wisconsin families in a new lawsuit against Donald Trump’s terrible tariffs that are costing us all. Recent reporting found Trump’s tariffs are
MADISON, WI – Today, Representatives Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Tony Wied (WI-08) announced their endorsement of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar. “This April, Wisconsin has the opportunity to stand up for our freedoms, defend voter ID, and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 79th Alice in Dairyland. The top candidates are Faith Baerwolf, Kelly Herness, Gabrielle Huitema, Jessica Moor, Anastasia Poull, and Michelle Stangler. Prior to being selected, the top candidates
Firm’s Capitol Expertise in Madison Now Paired with Deep Milwaukee Market Presence MADISON/MILWAUKEE (March 6, 2026) — HBS today announced it has established a full-time Milwaukee-based lobbying team to complement its longstanding presence at the Capitol in Madison – giving Wisconsin clients a dual-city advantage that covers the full range
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act. This bipartisan legislation would prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from purchasing or deploying light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technologies from malign foreign actors, including China, that could be used for military or indust…
LA CROSSE, WI— To support the Cooperative’s focus on sustainability and reliability for its members while transitioning to a lower carbon future, Dairyland Power Cooperative is announcing the purchase of existing natural gas-fired assets in Illinois. This month, Dairyland purchased three combustion turbines (450 MW) at the Elwood Energy LLC
La Crosse Tribune and News 8000 highlight Opportunity Wisconsin and Main Street Action roundtable discussion LA CROSSE, Wis. — Yesterday, Opportunity Wisconsin and Main Street Action hosted a roundtable in La Crosse with small business owners from across the region to discuss the real costs tariffs are having on their
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on six bills that received bipartisan support, including legislation to strengthen laws to protect Wisconsin’s kids and support crime victims and survivors. Today, the governor signed six bills, including: Assembly Bill 677, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 88: Creates a crime o… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response. The
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Walworth County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response. The
More small businesses are raising compensation MADISON, WI (March 06, 2026) – NFIB’s February Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index ticked up nearly 1 point to 103.5, showing further tightness after January consolidated the gains measured in December. This current reading is 2.3 points above the 2025 average of 101.2, and
MADISON, Wis. – As part of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), Attorney General Josh Kaul is encouraging Wisconsinites to learn to recognize financial scam warning signs and is highlighting available Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) resources, including a DOJ Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) public education flyer that can help consumers recognize
Winners Receive $25,000 in Scholarships, Visit Legislators Tuesday to Voice Their Views Madison – This Monday, fifteen regional teen finalists will come together to compete for Boys & Girls Clubs ‘State Youth of the Year’, the highest honor given to a club member. The Packers, Brewers and Bucks will by joined by others
DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized March 2026 as Women’s History Month and acknowledged March 26, 2026, as Equal Pay Day. The board passed 2025 RES-379 to mark this observance. The resolution highlights the 2026 Women’s History Month theme, “Leading the Change:
Well, it’s that time again; Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. But Taxpayer Saving Time? Thanks to Governor Evers, that’s a little further off. Hi. I’m State Senator Julian Bradley. This weekend, we’ll set our clocks forward one hour. It’ll cost us some sleep, but what the Governor did costs
MADISON, Wis. — In response to every Wisconsin Republican voting to send American soldiers to their deaths in a senseless war designed to cover up the GOP’s economic failures, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Wisconsin Republicans have proven there is no line they won’t cross for Trump —
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has issued a statement in response to the Department of Education’s announcement of a Title IX investigation into the New Richmond School District. The Quote: WILL Deputy Counsel, Cory Brewer, stated, “This is a welcome decision by the Trump Administration to enforce Title IX and
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) today announced that his Combating Regulatory Abuse, Closing Known Deficiencies, and Overseeing Waste Nationwide (CRACKDOWN) Act (H.R. 7721) advanced through the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce. The proposal reflects lessons learned from successful reforms in Wisconsin and encourages states to address i… Please log in to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, Congressman Tony Wied joined his colleagues on the House Committee on Agriculture to pass the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee. “I’m proud to join my colleagues to pass this long overdue Farm Bill out of Committee,” said Congressman Wied. “This
LA CROSSE, WI. – Yesterday, Rebecca Cooke was confronted on camera and asked to explain her past comments calling the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement “disgusting.” In her rush to escape, she abandoned her car entirely, leaving the trunk wide open – a chaotic scene that perfectly mirrors her inability to defend her
MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding Attorney General Josh Kaul and Governor Tony Evers for standing up for Wisconsin families in a new lawsuit against Donald Trump’s terrible tariffs that are costing us all. Recent reporting found Trump’s tariffs are causing Wisconsin farms to go bankrupt at record rates and