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MADISON, Wis. — Over the past year, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has secured several major settlements for Wisconsinites, benefiting everyone from farmers to teenagers to vehicle owners. Through these settlement victories, AG Kaul has been instrumental in bringing hundreds
MADISON, Wis. — GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany, whose campaign for Wisconsin governor is being bank-rolled by billionaires, is doubling down on his vow to protect the ultra-rich from having to pay their share of taxes. After admitting in a radio
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for August 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
Fair Wisconsin PAC, Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements of LGBTQ+ champions in key races today, including David Crowley for Governor. Abigail Swetz, Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin, issued the following statement: “David
The Fill the Hill fundraiser is set for October 1-2 MADISON, WI (September 23, 2026) — For the 14th year, Bascom Hill will be transformed into a sea of pink flamingos when the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) holds
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released The Wisconsin Education Comeback: A Roadmap for Student Success, a comprehensive policy agenda offering 26 recommendations to reverse Wisconsin’s academic decline and restore the state’s place among the nation’s
When you go to the polls on November 3rd, one of the three constitutional amendments that will be on your ballot will ask you whether you believe the government should not be able to discriminate against someone because of an
LUXEMBURG, WI — Former Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) on Mark Becker’s campaignfor Wisconsin State Senate, District 1: “I am excited to endorse Mark Becker in his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s 1st Senatedistrict. I know Mark is focused on results and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a new bill to protect voters from intimidation or interference from federal agents at polling locations. The Safe Access to the Polls Act would prohibit federal funds from being used to send U.S.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin is now the 10th largest exporter of agricultural products in the United States, with 2026 Quarter 2(Q2) reports showing Wisconsin exports reached $2.13 billion in the first half of 2026—the highest first half
Wisconsin Literacy will honor Ann Beeson with its Champion of Literacy Lifetime Achievement Award and Tori Rader with its Founder’s Award, recognizing two individuals whose careers have helped strengthen adult literacy and expand educational opportunity. Beeson, now retired, spent more
BARABOO, Wis. – Today, David Crowley toured Bula’s Pleasant Valley Farm in Baraboo to discuss how Trump’s war in Iran, which MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany has voted to continue five times, is causing record high gas and diesel prices that
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Inland Label & Marketing Services, LCC (Inland)’s three La Cross facilities were accepted into the Green Tier program. The facilities, located at 2009 West Avenue South, 3030 Airport
“Usually, I keep my mouth shut, but it’s to the point where I can’t no more. This farm could come to an end after 100-some years and all the blood, sweat and tears and everything that was put into this
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Aaron Towns to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of John Brogan. “Aaron is a respected member of
MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the fifth episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report — highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the episode,
MADISON, Wis. — Another day, another price hike for Wisconsin residents as families continue to see high gas and diesel prices across the state. Groceries, school districts and the lumber industry are all seeing budget-squeezing price hikes thanks to MAGA
MADISON, Wis. — A new Heartland Post article challenges David Crowley’s job creation promises, highlighting declining private-sector employment in Milwaukee County and an agenda that would make Wisconsin less competitive. Comparing 2019, the year before Crowley took office, with 2025,
Confirmed case reported in Chippewa County The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today is announcing one new confirmed case of measles in the state. This case is in Chippewa County and at this time, there are no reports of
CAMBRIDGE, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union is set to host an evening celebrating family farming and longtime WFU member and dairy farmer Tina Hinchley on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Hinchley Dairy Farm in Cambridge, Wisconsin. WFU is excited to
MADISON, Wis. — Over the past year, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has secured several major settlements for Wisconsinites, benefiting everyone from farmers to teenagers to vehicle owners. Through these settlement victories, AG Kaul has been instrumental in bringing hundreds of millions of dollars to Wisconsin—holding greedy and reckless corporations
MADISON, Wis. — GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany, whose campaign for Wisconsin governor is being bank-rolled by billionaires, is doubling down on his vow to protect the ultra-rich from having to pay their share of taxes. After admitting in a radio interview this summer that he opposes taxing billionaires, Congressman Tiffany
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for August 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary August 2026 unemployment rates
Fair Wisconsin PAC, Wisconsin’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization, announced their endorsements of LGBTQ+ champions in key races today, including David Crowley for Governor. Abigail Swetz, Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin, issued the following statement: “David Crowley is the leader Wisconsin needs right now. He has
The Fill the Hill fundraiser is set for October 1-2 MADISON, WI (September 23, 2026) — For the 14th year, Bascom Hill will be transformed into a sea of pink flamingos when the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) holds its annual Fill the Hill event. Fill the Hill is
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released The Wisconsin Education Comeback: A Roadmap for Student Success, a comprehensive policy agenda offering 26 recommendations to reverse Wisconsin’s academic decline and restore the state’s place among the nation’s top education performers. The report comes as Wisconsin continues to
When you go to the polls on November 3rd, one of the three constitutional amendments that will be on your ballot will ask you whether you believe the government should not be able to discriminate against someone because of an immutable characteristic, like sex or ethnicity. Hi, I’m State Senator
LUXEMBURG, WI — Former Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL) on Mark Becker’s campaignfor Wisconsin State Senate, District 1: “I am excited to endorse Mark Becker in his campaign to represent Wisconsin’s 1st Senatedistrict. I know Mark is focused on results and pursuing common-sense solutions to theeveryday problems facing the people of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a new bill to protect voters from intimidation or interference from federal agents at polling locations. The Safe Access to the Polls Act would prohibit federal funds from being used to send U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin is now the 10th largest exporter of agricultural products in the United States, with 2026 Quarter 2(Q2) reports showing Wisconsin exports reached $2.13 billion in the first half of 2026—the highest first half year on record. According to the Q2 report, Wisconsin exports
Wisconsin Literacy will honor Ann Beeson with its Champion of Literacy Lifetime Achievement Award and Tori Rader with its Founder’s Award, recognizing two individuals whose careers have helped strengthen adult literacy and expand educational opportunity. Beeson, now retired, spent more than 24 years supporting adult education and literacy programs through
BARABOO, Wis. – Today, David Crowley toured Bula’s Pleasant Valley Farm in Baraboo to discuss how Trump’s war in Iran, which MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany has voted to continue five times, is causing record high gas and diesel prices that are cutting into farmers’ already slim margins. Crowley outlined his
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Inland Label & Marketing Services, LCC (Inland)’s three La Cross facilities were accepted into the Green Tier program. The facilities, located at 2009 West Avenue South, 3030 Airport Road and 672 Breezy Point Road in La Crosse join
“Usually, I keep my mouth shut, but it’s to the point where I can’t no more. This farm could come to an end after 100-some years and all the blood, sweat and tears and everything that was put into this because of some policies, Washington, because somebody doesn’t care about
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Aaron Towns to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of John Brogan. “Aaron is a respected member of the business community and brings a wealth of experience from
MADISON — Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce released the fifth episode of its limited video series based on WMC Foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report — highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the episode, WMC President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer and Director of Tax, Transportation
MADISON, Wis. — Another day, another price hike for Wisconsin residents as families continue to see high gas and diesel prices across the state. Groceries, school districts and the lumber industry are all seeing budget-squeezing price hikes thanks to MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany’s five votes for Trump’s war-of-choice in Iran.
MADISON, Wis. — A new Heartland Post article challenges David Crowley’s job creation promises, highlighting declining private-sector employment in Milwaukee County and an agenda that would make Wisconsin less competitive. Comparing 2019, the year before Crowley took office, with 2025, the article reports Milwaukee County lost nearly 18,000 private-sector jobs
Confirmed case reported in Chippewa County The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today is announcing one new confirmed case of measles in the state. This case is in Chippewa County and at this time, there are no reports of public exposures associated with it. Since August, confirmed measles cases
CAMBRIDGE, WI – Wisconsin Farmers Union is set to host an evening celebrating family farming and longtime WFU member and dairy farmer Tina Hinchley on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Hinchley Dairy Farm in Cambridge, Wisconsin. WFU is excited to welcome author, Ryan Dennis, to discuss his book Barn Gothic: