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Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) slammed Wisconsin’s utilities for proposing yet another round of devastating rate hikes on Wisconsin taxpayers. While affordability is top-of-mind for Wisconsinites statewide, Gov. Evers and his administration have prioritized senseless and unreliable renewable energy goals
After voting for the largest Medicaid cuts in history, Steil and Van Orden’s colleagues are eyeing more reductions to help fund a $200 billion war bill MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Axios is reporting that House Republicans are looking
The following is a statement from Mandela Barnes on We Energies proposal for their sixth consecutive rate hike since 2020: “Wisconsin utilities are trying to force our families to pay nearly 50% more on their electric bills than they were in 2020,
[Brookfield, WI] – School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) has named Ashley Czaja to the position of president, effective immediately, said Brenda White, SCW board chair. Czaja served most recently as Chief of Staff for Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, an office in which
MADISON, Wis. ‒ The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health are pleased to announce that Dr. Christian Capitini, a national expert in the treatment and research of childhood cancers, has been named the next director of
Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for Whine Wednesday! MADISON, Wis. —
Resolution reaffirms the County’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and supports scientific conclusions of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding MILWAUKEE – Today at the Urban Ecology Center’s Washington Park location, County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell kicked off
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, joined Wausau business leaders to announce his plan to eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime. Congressman Tiffany was joined by Kent Olson, owner of Sourdough & Co.,
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $1,353,407 contract to add signals at the US 12 and WIS 188/Tetiva Road intersection in Sauk City, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin April 6. Parisi Construction,
Highlight Assembly Democrats’ Bill to Fund General School Aids and Special Education Racine, Wis. — On Wednesday, March 25th, State Representatives Angelina Cruz (D-Racine) and Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) hosted a roundtable focused on education funding with officials from Racine and Kenosha

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses recent polling of the state Supreme Court race and says anti-Trump sentiment is a key factor pushing Dem voters to the polls.
MADISON, WI – Today, Sen. Kris Dassler-Alfheim, Sen. Jamie Wall, WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, and community member Amy Nasr held a press conference highlighting the consequences of Republican education funding policies. They warned that those decisions have trapped taxpayers and students
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Donald Trump signed an executive order that allows unconstitutional and unprecedented voter suppression efforts in the United States. The Trump administration’s crackdown on mail-in voting not only disenfranchises Wisconsin voters but also is an extraordinary overreach
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Producers who grow and sell soybeans in the following districts are eligible to nominate producers
Annual survey highlights 2025 conservation progress GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers in the Upper Midwest are expanding their sustainable farming efforts, according to Farmers for Sustainable Food’s recent member conservation survey. The survey results, released today, showcase the conservation practices
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the April meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15 in public meeting room G09, State
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding voters of important deadlines and procedures as the April 7, 2026 Spring Election approaches. “Voters have multiple options to cast their ballot, but it’s important to be aware of deadlines and requirements,”
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) slammed Wisconsin’s utilities for proposing yet another round of devastating rate hikes on Wisconsin taxpayers. While affordability is top-of-mind for Wisconsinites statewide, Gov. Evers and his administration have prioritized senseless and unreliable renewable energy goals that are financially unsustainable, allowing the utility companies to get
After voting for the largest Medicaid cuts in history, Steil and Van Orden’s colleagues are eyeing more reductions to help fund a $200 billion war bill MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Axios is reporting that House Republicans are looking at cutting federal health care spending to help pay for
The following is a statement from Mandela Barnes on We Energies proposal for their sixth consecutive rate hike since 2020: “Wisconsin utilities are trying to force our families to pay nearly 50% more on their electric bills than they were in 2020, all while the We Energies’ CEO watched his pay triple from $4
[Brookfield, WI] – School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) has named Ashley Czaja to the position of president, effective immediately, said Brenda White, SCW board chair. Czaja served most recently as Chief of Staff for Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, an office in which she held increasingly responsible positions for the past ten years.
MADISON, Wis. ‒ The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health are pleased to announce that Dr. Christian Capitini, a national expert in the treatment and research of childhood cancers, has been named the next director of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. Capitini will also
Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for Whine Wednesday! MADISON, Wis. — It was a slower week for Van Orden on Twitter,
Resolution reaffirms the County’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and supports scientific conclusions of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding MILWAUKEE – Today at the Urban Ecology Center’s Washington Park location, County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell kicked off Earth Month by signing legislation to reaffirm the County’s commitment to the principles
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, joined Wausau business leaders to announce his plan to eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime. Congressman Tiffany was joined by Kent Olson, owner of Sourdough & Co., who spoke in support of eliminating taxes on tips, noting
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $1,353,407 contract to add signals at the US 12 and WIS 188/Tetiva Road intersection in Sauk City, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin April 6. Parisi Construction, LLC is the prime contractor for the project. The project
Highlight Assembly Democrats’ Bill to Fund General School Aids and Special Education Racine, Wis. — On Wednesday, March 25th, State Representatives Angelina Cruz (D-Racine) and Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) hosted a roundtable focused on education funding with officials from Racine and Kenosha Unified School Districts. Reps. Cruz and Neubauer highlighted AB 1176, Assembly

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses recent polling of the state Supreme Court race and says anti-Trump sentiment is a key factor pushing Dem voters to the polls.
MADISON, WI – Today, Sen. Kris Dassler-Alfheim, Sen. Jamie Wall, WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, and community member Amy Nasr held a press conference highlighting the consequences of Republican education funding policies. They warned that those decisions have trapped taxpayers and students in a costly, unsustainable cycle of recurring school referendums. This
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Donald Trump signed an executive order that allows unconstitutional and unprecedented voter suppression efforts in the United States. The Trump administration’s crackdown on mail-in voting not only disenfranchises Wisconsin voters but also is an extraordinary overreach of the federal government into states’ constitutional rights to oversee
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Producers who grow and sell soybeans in the following districts are eligible to nominate producers or be nominated to the board: Any producer can request
Annual survey highlights 2025 conservation progress GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers in the Upper Midwest are expanding their sustainable farming efforts, according to Farmers for Sustainable Food’s recent member conservation survey. The survey results, released today, showcase the conservation practices utilized by farmers across Wisconsin and Minnesota, demonstrating continued advancement
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the April meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15 in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison,
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding voters of important deadlines and procedures as the April 7, 2026 Spring Election approaches. “Voters have multiple options to cast their ballot, but it’s important to be aware of deadlines and requirements,” said Administrator Meagan Wolfe. “Whether voting early or at the