Sen. Hutton: Controlling healthcare costs is key to local funding challenges
BROOKFIELD – In this week’s GOP radio address, State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) discusses a key cost driver for local government and school district budgets: the cost of healthcare. Instead of raising property taxes, getting control over the ballooning cost of
Wisconsin Right to Life: Statement on safe haven expansion signed into law
Today, Governor Evers signed legislation expanding Wisconsin’s Safe Haven law, extending the time period in which an infant may be safely surrendered from three days to 30 days. The bill, authored by Senator Rob Hutton and Representative Rick Gundrum, is now 2025 Wisconsin Act 94. The
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Taxpayers lose again as large credit union acquires a community bank
MADISON, Wis. — A deal announced on Tuesday will result in multi-billion dollar Landmark Credit Union acquiring American National Bank Fox Cities. The transaction is the ninth credit union acquisition in Wisconsin’s history and represents a concerning national trend of taxpaying community banks being purchased by large,
WisDems: Tom Tiffany, regular absentee voter, says ‘I don’t believe we should be doing mail-in voting’
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting from Up North News revealed that Tom Tiffany wants to make voting more difficult for Wisconsinites—including himself. Tom Tiffany believes Wisconsinites should not have access to mail-in voting, even though he has cast his own ballot via absentee
Sen. Jacque: Data center nda ban clears senate committee with bipartisan support
MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to ban the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to conceal data center development plans from local communities passed the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism today on a bipartisan 4-1
Lazar campaign: Judge Maria Lazar commits to Wisconsin’s constitutionally enacted voter ID law
[Waukesha, WI] – With the “SAVE Act” facing impending failure in Washington D.C., Judge Maria Lazar, candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to upholding Wisconsin’s constitutionally enacted voter ID laws. While federal gridlock continues to stall
Rep. Dittrich: Increases safety for Wisconsinites
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) was overjoyed to learn of the Governor signing 2025 Senate Bill 678 into law, now as 2025 Wisconsin Act 99. This bipartisan-supported legislation, which she authored along with State Senator Jesse James, expands preliminary
Sen. Jacque: Increased penalties for trafficking carfentanil signed by governor
MADISON… After unanimously passing both the Senate and Assembly, legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to increase penalties for those trafficking the deadly narcotic carfentanil was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers as Act 100. Representative Jim
Dept. of Transportation: Urges caution during upcoming winter storm
A strong winter storm system is expected to move through Wisconsin this weekend, bringing significant snowfall and heavy winds to areas across the state. Road conditions and visibility will vary greatly depending on location over the next few days. The
Sen. Hutton: “Safe Haven” expansion signed into law
MADISON, Wis. — Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) expanding Wisconsin’s “Safe Haven” law was signed into law on Friday. The Safe Haven law allows new parents in crisis to safely and legally surrender their
Dept. of Justice: Former Village of Neosho and Village of Chenequa clerk/treasurer charged with theft and misconduct in public office
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Dodge County District Attorney today announced that Deanna B. Braunschweig, the former clerk/treasurer for both the Village of Neosho in Dodge County, Wis. and the Village of Chenequa in Waukesha
A Better Wisconsin Together: Maria Lazar continues courting extreme right-wing
MADISON, Wis. — Judge Maria Lazar continues to court extreme right-wing groups and election conspiracy theorists as she campaigns for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This weekend, Lazar is advertised as a featured guest at an event hosted by the 5Riders
Stand With Crypto: Wisconsin Senate committee passes cryptocurrency staking legislation
Stand With Crypto advocates generate more than 1,000 supporter emails into Lawmakers’ offices urging Legislature to bring Wisconsin in line with 46 other states. Madison, Wis – After a flood of contacts to lawmakers from Badger State cryptocurrency advocates, Wisconsinites
Gov. Evers: Takes action on nine bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on nine bills. The bills signed by the governor today include updates to the state’s “Safe Haven” law, expanding professional development opportunities for science teachers, and clarifying which medical and healthcare providers may provide
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Poultry shows, exhibitions in southern Wisconsin counties suspended due to highly pathogenic avian influenza
MADISON, Wis. – In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is suspending all poultry shows, exhibitions, swap meets, and movement of poultry to other
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Dept. of Revenue: Issue guidance on cash transaction rounding
MADISON, Wis. – Since the United States Treasury minted its final penny on November 12, 2025, some businesses in Wisconsin and across the country have begun rounding change in cash transactions to five-cent intervals, with different businesses utilizing different methods
UW-Stout: Forms partnership with Alquist to adopt industry-leading 3D concrete printing technology
University among first in Midwest to integrate concrete printing into polytechnic programs Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and Alquist, a pioneer in 3D concrete printing (3DCP) technology, are proud to announce a strategic partnership that brings Alquist’s
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association: WisDOT winter storm travel advisory
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is urging drivers to be cautious on the roads as a winter storm brings high winds and heavy snowfall into the state this weekend. Oversize/Overweight vehicle drivers are reminded that their permits restrict operations
Dept. of Natural Resources: Bonus harvest authorizations for spring turkey season available beginning March 16
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin selling bonus harvest authorizations for the 2026 spring turkey season on Monday, March 16, with a designated sale date for each zone. Previously known as leftover permits, bonus harvest
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Ready for spring travels? Prepare with scam prevention tips
MADISON, Wis. – Consumers planning their spring travels are likely considering their transportation, lodging, food, recreational activities, and more. But the planning doesn’t stop there. Travelers should also be preparing for scam prevention before, during, and after their trip. A