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MADISON, Wis. — Amid the annual April 15 deadline to file income taxes, known to many as Tax Day, there’s another tax Wisconsinites are paying this year: the Tiffany Tax. “While the average Wisconsin family hopes for enough of a tax
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is introducing a new bill to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans, end the complicated web of streaming services, and cut costs for viewers across the country. The bill will ensure that local sports fans can watch their
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin River is expected to rise to major flood levels in the Portage area on Wednesday, April. 15, 2026. As a precaution, DNR staff members are monitoring
MADISON, Wis – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will be hosting the 5th Annual Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference later this week. The free, two-day virtual event is scheduled for April 16-17. It will feature a
There’s a plague sweeping across state legislatures. In the name of protecting children, they are adding requirements to add age attestations and even full identity verification, similar to banks, to use computers and/or install software with severe penalties to individual
MILWAUKEE, WI — State Representative Kalan Haywood announced today that he is running for reelection to Wisconsin’s 16th Assembly District, pledging to continue his work to expand economic opportunity, protect affordable housing, and build a more just community for every
MADISON, WI (April 15, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 497,370 small businesses
Kenosha, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil released the following statement endorsing David Zoerner in his reelection for Kenosha County Sheriff: “From serving our nation as a U.S. Marine to protecting our schools as a School Resource Officer, and later
MPS Parents 4 A Fair Budget is deeply concerned by Milwaukee Public Schools’ latest announcement touting the addition of 89 teaching positions while simultaneously eliminating 201 roles, including a large number of student-serving positions. The Superintendent’s quest for more teachers has
KENOSHA, WI — Brian Sheffler, Kenosha County’s Register in Probate and Juvenile Clerk, formally announced his candidacy for Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court. The announcement follows the decision by current Clerk Rebecca Matoska-Mentink not to seek another term, opening
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting detailed how Trump and the GOP’s illegal war with Iran continues to exacerbate the affordability crisis. The report shows that soaring fuel costs impact supply chains and translate to higher grocery costs for consumers, adding more to
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management elevated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Tuesday afternoon in response to severe weather and flooding that began impacting the state on April 13. The SEOC elevated at 3 p.m. on April 14, to
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced the dates for his annual spring tour of the district, featuring town halls in all six counties in the Second Congressional District: “I have the best constituents in Congress, and I look forward
MADISON – Sen. Kelda Roys has earned the recommendation of the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, for her candidacy for governor. WEAC’s recommendation is a game-changer in a crowded primary, Sen. Roys said, providing a clear signal that Roys is the best
MADISON, Wis. — In response to today’s announcement from Sen. Jesse James that he would not run again, dealing a huge blow to the Republicans’ hopes of keeping a Senate majority and leaving them without a candidate in their top pickup
Pavement rehabilitation work along I-39 between County V and the North Dane County line near DeForest is scheduled to begin on April 15. Improvements will include concrete base patching, asphalt overlay and shoulder work. Completion is scheduled for early August.
“This 414 day, I stand with the Milwaukee Teacher’s Education Association in their demands for the district to reverse cuts to critical student-facing staff and deliver the full 2.63% cost-of-living adjustment our teachers are owed on July 1st. “For
Washington, DC — Republicans in Congress are pushing a bill that “expresses support for the tax bill they passed last year.” Those tax cuts overwhelmingly benefit billionaires and big corporations at the expense of working Americans, cutting over $1 trillion
MILWAUKEE — Sister Helen Prejean, award-winning author and advocate for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States, will be the featured guest for an “On the Issues” conversation with Derek Mosley, director of the Law School’s Lubar
State Senator Kelda Roys has earned the Wisconsin Education Association Council’s recommendation in the fall 2026 election for Governor of Wisconsin. WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen released the following statement about Senator Roys and WEAC’s recommendation: “Senator Kelda Roys is a
MADISON, Wis. — Amid the annual April 15 deadline to file income taxes, known to many as Tax Day, there’s another tax Wisconsinites are paying this year: the Tiffany Tax. “While the average Wisconsin family hopes for enough of a tax return to help them stay afloat, Republican Congressman and gubernatorial
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is introducing a new bill to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans, end the complicated web of streaming services, and cut costs for viewers across the country. The bill will ensure that local sports fans can watch their favorite sports team in one sin… Please log in to access
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin River is expected to rise to major flood levels in the Portage area on Wednesday, April. 15, 2026. As a precaution, DNR staff members are monitoring the Caledonia and Lewiston levees twice daily. If river levels
MADISON, Wis – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will be hosting the 5th Annual Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference later this week. The free, two-day virtual event is scheduled for April 16-17. It will feature a diverse group of presenters who will focus on efforts to
There’s a plague sweeping across state legislatures. In the name of protecting children, they are adding requirements to add age attestations and even full identity verification, similar to banks, to use computers and/or install software with severe penalties to individual developers, including hobbyists writing free and open source software. This
MILWAUKEE, WI — State Representative Kalan Haywood announced today that he is running for reelection to Wisconsin’s 16th Assembly District, pledging to continue his work to expand economic opportunity, protect affordable housing, and build a more just community for every family in the 16th Assembly District and around the state
MADISON, WI (April 15, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 497,370 small businesses in Wisconsin now that it has been made permanent. The report
Kenosha, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil released the following statement endorsing David Zoerner in his reelection for Kenosha County Sheriff: “From serving our nation as a U.S. Marine to protecting our schools as a School Resource Officer, and later leading the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, Dave Zoerner has served
MPS Parents 4 A Fair Budget is deeply concerned by Milwaukee Public Schools’ latest announcement touting the addition of 89 teaching positions while simultaneously eliminating 201 roles, including a large number of student-serving positions. The Superintendent’s quest for more teachers has been in the news for months though the presentation now
KENOSHA, WI — Brian Sheffler, Kenosha County’s Register in Probate and Juvenile Clerk, formally announced his candidacy for Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court. The announcement follows the decision by current Clerk Rebecca Matoska-Mentink not to seek another term, opening the door for new leadership in one of the courthouse’s
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting detailed how Trump and the GOP’s illegal war with Iran continues to exacerbate the affordability crisis. The report shows that soaring fuel costs impact supply chains and translate to higher grocery costs for consumers, adding more to the financial burden working class Wisconsinites already feel due to
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management elevated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Tuesday afternoon in response to severe weather and flooding that began impacting the state on April 13. The SEOC elevated at 3 p.m. on April 14, to level 2, which is a partial SEOC response. At this
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced the dates for his annual spring tour of the district, featuring town halls in all six counties in the Second Congressional District: “I have the best constituents in Congress, and I look forward to this tour every year. Hearing from folks from all
MADISON – Sen. Kelda Roys has earned the recommendation of the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, for her candidacy for governor. WEAC’s recommendation is a game-changer in a crowded primary, Sen. Roys said, providing a clear signal that Roys is the best choice to advance through the August primary, … Please log
MADISON, Wis. — In response to today’s announcement from Sen. Jesse James that he would not run again, dealing a huge blow to the Republicans’ hopes of keeping a Senate majority and leaving them without a candidate in their top pickup opportunity, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Republicans
Pavement rehabilitation work along I-39 between County V and the North Dane County line near DeForest is scheduled to begin on April 15. Improvements will include concrete base patching, asphalt overlay and shoulder work. Completion is scheduled for early August. I-39 will have continuous single lane closures Monday through Thursday
“This 414 day, I stand with the Milwaukee Teacher’s Education Association in their demands for the district to reverse cuts to critical student-facing staff and deliver the full 2.63% cost-of-living adjustment our teachers are owed on July 1st. “For decades, Republicans in the state legislature have starved our schools
Washington, DC — Republicans in Congress are pushing a bill that “expresses support for the tax bill they passed last year.” Those tax cuts overwhelmingly benefit billionaires and big corporations at the expense of working Americans, cutting over $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Their attempt to
MILWAUKEE — Sister Helen Prejean, award-winning author and advocate for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States, will be the featured guest for an “On the Issues” conversation with Derek Mosley, director of the Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, to be
State Senator Kelda Roys has earned the Wisconsin Education Association Council’s recommendation in the fall 2026 election for Governor of Wisconsin. WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen released the following statement about Senator Roys and WEAC’s recommendation: “Senator Kelda Roys is a leader who has done her homework on solutions to the