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National Republican Congressional Committee: Wisconsin bartenders praise no tax on tips, Rebecca Cooke calls it “sick”

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

President Trump and Congressman Derrick Van Orden delivered massive tax cuts for Wisconsinites which included no tax on tips for service industry workers.  While hardworking Wisconsinites are praising the the no tax on policy policy, commie Rebecca Cooke has continually bashed the legislation

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Universities of Wisconsin: Students use AI to solve real-world business challenges in multi-university partnership

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

MADISON, Wis.—Three Universities of Wisconsin partnered with Royal Credit Union to launch an innovative internship program that used artificial intelligence (AI) to address real-world business challenges. The collaboration connected students from UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls, and UW-Stout with Royal’s AI

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Secures over $22M in tax dollars back to Wisconsin’s Third District

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden today announced more than $22 million secured for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District through his Community Project Funding (CPF) requests, delivering critical federal investments directly to Wisconsin communities. “I’ve been clear from day one: I will

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UW-Milwaukee: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) expands to Waukesha County with new classes and learning opportunities

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

Milwaukee, WI, Feb 4, 2026 — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee has expanded its programming to Waukesha County in 2026, bringing an exciting lineup of courses, special interest groups and cultural excursions to learners throughout the region. As OLLI continues to

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Voting rights organizations push back on the City of Madison’s irresponsible argument

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

MADISON, WI — The undersigned organizations are joining together to reaffirm our support for absentee voting and to say clearly: the rights of 193 Madison voters were violated in November 2024 when their ballots weren’t counted. This wrong must be addressed.  Despite

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UW-Stout: Career-ready before graduation: UW-Stout computer science senior hired as IBM hardware developer

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

Menomonie, Wis. – IBM, the largest industrial research organization in the world, has been at the forefront of innovative technology and systems for more than a century. Advancing from its earliest electric accounting machines to partnerships in space travel and

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Department of Transportation: Drivers urged to give crews more space as 13 Wisconsin county snowplows struck this winter

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

Following 13 separate incidents involving vehicles striking county snowplows, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) are urging motorists to give snowplows plenty of space while crews work to keep roads safe during winter

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Reproductive Freedom for All: Endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin State Supreme Court

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

Washington, DC — Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of Judge  Chris Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Taylor has a long history of defending reproductive freedom, including as an attorney and policy director for Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin,

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National Republican Congressional Committee: Derrick Van Orden once again passes legislation to support fellow veterans

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again delivered for his fellow veterans, leading the charge to pass The Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act. This critical legislation will cut red tape at the VA in order to make the Veteran Readiness and

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Marquette University: New Marquette Law School national survey finds 60% disapprove of the work of ICE, with Democrats and independents opposed to ICE and Republicans in favor

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

Also: MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School poll finds 40% of adults nationwide approve of the way U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, is handling its job, while 60% disapprove. The poll was conducted after the shooting

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Institute for Reforming Government: Oversight leads to lawmakers pausing $1,000,000 for DPI 

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026

Delafield, Wis. – Last week, the Institute for Reforming Government sent a demand letter to help the Dairyland Sentinel seek closure on a year-old public records request filed with the Department of Public Instruction.  Monday, DPI complied and delivered many (although not all) of the

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Wisconsin Grocers Association: Wisconsin’s best bagger competes at the national level

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026

Madison, WI — Competing against 17 other contestants from across the nation on February 2, Vicheka (Whi-CHECK-ah) Oum of Woodman’s Food Markets earned her spot on the national stage after winning Wisconsin’s state contest at the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Innovation

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Sen. Wimberger: Homeless veterans shelter funding approved by legislature’s finance committee

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance unanimously passed Senate Bill 608/Assembly Bill 596, legislation he authored with Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) to ensure funding for the Veterans Housing and

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Sen. Habush Sinykin: Comments on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Senate committee hearing

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026

MADISON, WI – Today, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on Senate Bills 316 and 685, the Republican proposal to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Advocates across the state came to testify on

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Sen. Jacque: Bill to improve government services advances

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026

MADISON, WI…Legislation to improve the efficiency of government services in Wisconsin authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) passed the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection today and now moves to the full Assembly for a vote. Assembly Bill 908 is a

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Sen. Drake: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus announces the first in-person State of Black Wisconsin in conjunction with Black Advocacy Day

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026

MADISON – Today the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus launched a month filled with civic engagements for Black History Month at the State Capitol Rotunda for their annual kickoff. In conclusion the caucus announced that this year the State of Black Wisconsin featuring ranking

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WisDems: What they’re saying: Wisconsinites hold Tom Tiffany accountable for undermining Second Amendment & unbelievable claim of not watching Alex Pretti video

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites have been speaking out after Tom Tiffany said he hadn’t seen the video of Alex Pretti being killed by ICE agents days after the incident and contradicted his previous support for the Second Amendment in order to

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Secures over $9 million in direct support for 6 projects in Southcentral Wisconsin in government funding bill

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted to pass a bipartisan government funding bill that includes over $9 million in direct support for local projects across Southcentral Wisconsin. Included in the government funding

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Secures over $60 million in direct support for Wisconsin in government funding bill

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026

Baldwin stops Trump’s cuts to public education, cancer research, and opioid and addiction services WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted to pass a bipartisan government funding bill that includes over $60 million

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Receives vital feedback from regulatory board members

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026

Madison – Wisconsin regulatory board members overwhelmingly find board service and their role in public protection a positive and meaningful experience that makes a difference for the people of Wisconsin, according to results of a recent survey of those board members.  Nearly eight out of 10 members

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