Rep. Vining: Re-introduces One-Stop-Shop small business bill and hosts local roundtable
WAUWATOSA–State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) and State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) introduced a bill to create an online one-stop-shop for Wisconsinites to access information on starting, maintaining, and growing a small business.
Rep. Miresse: Federal hemp ban threatens Wisconsin’s farmers, small businesses, and consumer freedom
Washington, D.C. – Late last night, President Trump signed the continuing resolution which could outlaw much of Wisconsin’s hemp-based economy. Buried in the continuing resolution Republicans rushed through Congress is a provision which bans the “sale of intoxicating hemp-based or hemp-derived
Fox Cities Chamber: First “Innovate for Tomorrow” event focused on work-based learning
The Fox Cities Chamber kicked off its Innovate for Tomorrow: Education & Business Partnership Series with a highly engaging first session dedicated to Work-Based Learning. Held at RGL Logistics and attended by educators, employers, and community partners from across the region, the
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Defends rights of christian parent in charter school curriculum controversy
The News: On behalf of a Wisconsin parent, WILL has notified Lighthouse Learning Academy that it is prepared to take legal action over the school’s refusal to provide certain non-religious individualized curriculum materials merely because the materials were created by a
Hunter Nation: To host Green Bay town hall event with Congressman Tom Tiffany and Keith Mark on Nov 14th
GREEN BAY, WI — Hunter Nation, the leading national organization uniting hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to protect God, Family, Country, the Constitution, and our Hunting Lifestyle, will host a Wisconsin town hall in Green Bay featuring Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-7) and Hunter Nation Founder Keith Mark on
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Bipartisan Water Pollution Notification Act garners support from 60 stakeholders and hundreds of Wisconsinities
MADISON – This week, the Water Pollution Notification Act (AB 635) was officially introduced in the State Assembly, garnering widespread bipartisan support across the state. This bill is critical to protecting private well owners’ right to know what’s in their
Wisconsin Electoral Socialists: Endorses Amy Donahue for chair of Milwaukee Democrats
Wisconsin Electoral Socialists (WES) is dedicated to supporting and campaigning for socialist candidates in Wisconsin. The organization is proud to endorse Amy Donahue for Executive Board Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County. Amy Donahue is a non-binary, anti-racist,
Spano Pratt Executive Search: War Memorial Center announces new president and CEO
November 2025 – Spano Pratt Executive Search is pleased to announce Major General (Ret.) Brian Winski as the new President and CEO of the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. General Winski will become the sixth leader in the Center’s 68-
Rep. Jenna Jacobson: Introduces Keep Wisconsin Fed bill package for food security and farmer support
MADISON, Wis. – Making sure families are fed is a Wisconsin value that Legislative Democrats are working to protect. Upcoming bills would turn this value into action and security for Wisconsinites. “Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland, and in America’s Dairyland, feeding
City Forward Collective: Milwaukee school report cards: What the numbers really say
New report cards show widening gaps: 90% of charter students attend schools meeting expectations, compared to just half of MPS students. Milwaukee, WI — City Forward Collective (CFC) has released its annual analysis of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) 2024–25 School
Wisconsin Catholic Conference: Urges legislators to oppose online sports gambling
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of the Catholic bishops of Wisconsin, sent a memo to all lawmakers urging them to oppose SB 592 and AB 601, which begins the process of legalizing online sports gambling in
Dept. of Transportation: Automated vehicle advisory committee explores potential benefits of telematics
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) on Thursday hosted the fall meeting of the Wisconsin Automated Vehicle External (WAVE) Advisory Committee, an industry stakeholder group that advises the department on emerging vehicle technologies. The committee’s discussions focused on the potential
Democratic Governors Association: Tom Tiffany ducks questions after sending Wisconsinites’ health care costs surging
As Wisconsin families see their health care costs soar thanks to congressional Republicans, GOP Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is refusing to commit to protecting critical Affordable Care Act tax credits that allow families to pay for health insurance. Asked repeatedly
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Public comments push DATCP to modify livestock regulation fee increases
In response to hundreds of public comments providing feedback on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) proposed livestock regulation fee increases, the Department is collaborating with stakeholder groups, like Wisconsin Farmers Union, to lower fees and
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers delivers weekly radio address on restoring FoodShare funding for nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites
Hello. Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, empty cupboards and stomachs are not abstract outcomes. They are the very real consequences of the dysfunction in Washington, D.C. The Trump Administration has had repeated opportunities to do the right thing and make
Cooke campaign: When you struggle next year to pay your health care bills, Derrick Van Orden is to blame
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, issued the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives passing a bill to end the government shutdown without addressing the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits: “Last
Rep. Duchow: Assembly education approves comprehensive study bill
Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly Committee on Education passed Assembly Bill 646. Authored by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield), this bill requires the Department of Public Instruction to contract with an external entity to complete a comprehensive top-down analysis of
A Better Wisconsin Together: What is Tom Tiffany hiding? Republican gubernatorial candidate skips another public forum
MADISON, Wis. — Today marks the second time in as many weeks that Republican Tom Tiffany won’t bother to show up to a public forum for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial candidates. In addition to skipping out on tonight’s forum, Tiffany was also noticeably absent from
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Issues statement on reopening of government following needless shutdown
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after the federal government reopened following the longest shutdown in our nation’s history: “I’m glad Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Thune, and President Trump prevailed in reopening the government,” said Congressman
Rep. Goeben: Assembly Democrats put politics before safety of teachers and students
Madison – In a stunning display of partisanship, Assembly Democrats on the Assembly Education Committee voted against Assembly Bill 614, commonsense legislation designed to protect teachers and students from violence and chronic classroom disruption. AB 614, authored by Rep. Joy Goeben,