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Like many Americans, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire finance major Marie Nickolette pays close attention to economic news about tariffs, trade wars and stock market fluctuations. Nickolette, a Burlington native, learned about asset allocation, portfolio diversification and other financial strategies in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These council members will serve for one year, concluding their term in May 2026. The fifteen
Madison, Wisconsin (May 1, 2025) – Justice Ann Walsh Bradley officially began her term as chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, following her election to the position by fellow members of the Court. She succeeds Justice Annette Kingsland
New Healthy Wisconsin Alliance Polling shows WI voters are worried about accessing care MADISON, Wis. — A new poll from the Healthy Wisconsin Alliance, a 501(c)(4) affiliate of the Wisconsin Hospital Association, shows that a large portion of the electorate is fearful of
BELOIT – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer and Representative Clinton Anderson, who represent Beloit in the Wisconsin State Legislature, learned that President Trump’s cuts to AmeriCorps were forcing the Beloit Fresh Start program to go on hiatus for the 2025-2026 school
The non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report moved Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District to a “Toss Up.” From Cook Political Report: “Wisconsin’s sprawling, largely rural 3rd District voted for Trump by a seven-point margin in 2024. But Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden won reelection by
Streamlining the transfer process for students Madison College celebrates a new partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stout to enhance student success in criminal justice careers. The program-to-program articulation agreement allows Madison College students who have earned an Associate Degree in
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) joins her Republican colleagues in introducing the “Red Tape Reset,” a package of bills designed to transform Wisconsin’s regulatory landscape by cutting excessive regulations, restoring government accountability, and increasing transparency in the rulemaking process.
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MADISON, Wis. — Maj. Gen. Matthew Strub, former deputy adjutant general for Army, became Wisconsin’s 32nd adjutant general April 21, during a change of authority ceremony in the state Capitol assembly chamber. As the adjutant general, Strub will lead the
JEFFERSON, Wis. – Last week, leaders from town, city, village, and county government joined those representing Jefferson County at the state and national level for the “Spring Legislative Breakfast” held at the Jefferson County Courthouse. This event, the second of
ELM GROVE — Attorney Anthony LoCoco announced his campaign for a seat on the Court of Appeals, District II today with the endorsements of Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Ziegler and Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley. Throughout his career,
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to eliminate AmeriCorps programming and staff, a move that will significantly impact Wisconsin’s students, educators, schools, and communities. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has since clarified tha… Please log in to access subscriber
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled four in-district listening sessions. This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that the Wisconsin State Legislature might consider and learn what Rep. Green has
MADISON – Ten Wisconsin companies were honored as Workplace Safety Award winners by Wisconsin Safety Council earlier this month. The program, sponsored by Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development and M3 Insurance, recognizes Wisconsin companies that are dedicated to prioritizing a culture of
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MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden’s outlook got that much bleaker as the Cook Political Report shifted Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District from “Lean Republican” to “Toss Up.” It’s no surprise that Derrick Van Orden is struggling right out of the gate: his lousy
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Ways and Means voted unanimously to advance Assembly Bill 10, which would encourage safe storage of firearms by exempting gun safes from sales tax. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement: “Exempting
Madison, WI — State Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) announced new legislation today that advances Wisconsin’s commitment to government accountability and regulatory reform. The bill, part of the broader Red Tape Reset initiative, clarifies the use of scope statements
Like many Americans, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire finance major Marie Nickolette pays close attention to economic news about tariffs, trade wars and stock market fluctuations. Nickolette, a Burlington native, learned about asset allocation, portfolio diversification and other financial strategies in her College of Business courses, as well as in business-related
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These council members will serve for one year, concluding their term in May 2026. The fifteen members are: Blake Brancel, Endeavor Lucy Ehlen, Elkhorn Alison Gartman,
Madison, Wisconsin (May 1, 2025) – Justice Ann Walsh Bradley officially began her term as chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, following her election to the position by fellow members of the Court. She succeeds Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler, who served in the role since 2021 and will
New Healthy Wisconsin Alliance Polling shows WI voters are worried about accessing care MADISON, Wis. — A new poll from the Healthy Wisconsin Alliance, a 501(c)(4) affiliate of the Wisconsin Hospital Association, shows that a large portion of the electorate is fearful of hospital closures and difficulty accessing care ahead of the 2026
BELOIT – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer and Representative Clinton Anderson, who represent Beloit in the Wisconsin State Legislature, learned that President Trump’s cuts to AmeriCorps were forcing the Beloit Fresh Start program to go on hiatus for the 2025-2026 school year and released the following statements: Senator Mark Spreitzer said,
The non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report moved Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District to a “Toss Up.” From Cook Political Report: “Wisconsin’s sprawling, largely rural 3rd District voted for Trump by a seven-point margin in 2024. But Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden won reelection by less than three points against Rebecca Cooke, a 37-year-old small
Streamlining the transfer process for students Madison College celebrates a new partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stout to enhance student success in criminal justice careers. The program-to-program articulation agreement allows Madison College students who have earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Studies to be awarded at least 60 credits
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) joins her Republican colleagues in introducing the “Red Tape Reset,” a package of bills designed to transform Wisconsin’s regulatory landscape by cutting excessive regulations, restoring government accountability, and increasing transparency in the rulemaking process. “Excessive regulations come with real economic consequences,” said Rep. Nedwesk…
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MADISON, Wis. — Maj. Gen. Matthew Strub, former deputy adjutant general for Army, became Wisconsin’s 32nd adjutant general April 21, during a change of authority ceremony in the state Capitol assembly chamber. As the adjutant general, Strub will lead the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs and command more than 7,000
JEFFERSON, Wis. – Last week, leaders from town, city, village, and county government joined those representing Jefferson County at the state and national level for the “Spring Legislative Breakfast” held at the Jefferson County Courthouse. This event, the second of its kind, provided a collaborative opportunity for those leaders to
ELM GROVE — Attorney Anthony LoCoco announced his campaign for a seat on the Court of Appeals, District II today with the endorsements of Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Ziegler and Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley. Throughout his career, LoCoco has been a stalwart defender of constitutional freedoms and
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to eliminate AmeriCorps programming and staff, a move that will significantly impact Wisconsin’s students, educators, schools, and communities. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has since clarified tha… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled four in-district listening sessions. This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that the Wisconsin State Legislature might consider and learn what Rep. Green has been working on down in Madison. The listening sessions will
MADISON – Ten Wisconsin companies were honored as Workplace Safety Award winners by Wisconsin Safety Council earlier this month. The program, sponsored by Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development and M3 Insurance, recognizes Wisconsin companies that are dedicated to prioritizing a culture of safety in the workplace and have maintained exceptional safety records.
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MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden’s outlook got that much bleaker as the Cook Political Report shifted Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District from “Lean Republican” to “Toss Up.” It’s no surprise that Derrick Van Orden is struggling right out of the gate: his lousy record is proof of his inability to serve Wisconsin. “It’s
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Ways and Means voted unanimously to advance Assembly Bill 10, which would encourage safe storage of firearms by exempting gun safes from sales tax. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement: “Exempting gun safes from sales tax encourages safe storage of firearms
Madison, WI — State Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) announced new legislation today that advances Wisconsin’s commitment to government accountability and regulatory reform. The bill, part of the broader Red Tape Reset initiative, clarifies the use of scope statements in administrative rulemaking, enhancing public transparency while holdi… Please log