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Report looks at state and local possibilities under current state law, and examples in other states As the availability and affordability of child care has become an increasingly pressing issue, most potential options in Wisconsin to generate new child care

WATCH: Viroqua coffee roaster TJ shares how Van Orden’s support for tariffs is crushing his small business and forcing him to raise prices VIROQUA, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin today released a new ad holding Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for his

MADISON, Wis. — Continuing their relentless bootlicking campaign, both Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden doubled down for their support of Trump tariff taxes after the president announced a 15% global tariff tax. Last year alone, families paid $1,000 more as a result

Award-winning journalist Mike Gousha to speak at Graduate School and Graduate School of Management ceremony MILWAUKEE — Chris Duffey, best-selling author and leader in artificial intelligence, will serve as Marquette University’s 2026 undergraduate Commencement speaker, and Mike Gousha, award-winning journalist

First of Four Meetings Will Be on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. James Madison Academic Campus  (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools is holding informational budget meetings for the public around the city and virtually in February and March, as the district prepares for the 2026-27 budget and addresses a gap identified in the

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of the state’s Catholic bishops, expresses deep dismay at the Assembly’s passage of AB 601, which begins the process of expanding online sports gambling in Wisconsin, and AB 742, which weakens

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (February 23, 2026) – High school students will get a front-row view of the Wisconsin appellate process when the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I hold oral arguments at Rufus King International High School on Thursday, March 19.

MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing judge Maria Lazar is continuing to court support from right-wing extremists in her bid for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, this time as the featured guest at a Feb. 24 Wolf River Area Patriots event. Wolf River

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as coroner in Price County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by James D. Dalbesio III, who passed away on Feb. 10, 2026. Mr. Dalbesio

ROCK ELM, Wis. — Members of the Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, demonstrated the positive impact farmers can have when they come together to prevent unnecessary and burdensome local ordinances designed to limit the productivity of dairy

Opportunity Wisconsin releases district-by-district analysis of the real-world impact of Trump administration policies that have been rubber-stamped by Congressmen Steil and Van Orden MADISON, Wis. — As President Trump prepares to deliver the State of the Union Address to Congress,

SPOONER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the fisheries management meeting set to occur online on Thursday, Feb. 26 to discuss the status and management of walleye in northwestern Wisconsin.   Join DNR staff at 6 p.m.

MADISON – Wisconsin Legislative Democrats recently introduced the “Teaching is a Profession” package of bills to support and retain quality educators in Wisconsin schools. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) co-sponsored several of these bills, and released the following statement:  “I am

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Kim Fredrick, a Mindoro constituent whose family relies on Medicaid, will be her guest at the State of the Union on Tuesday. Kim’s son, Matt, has Down Syndrome and has

Union Grove, Wisconsin — Steve Wicklund, Village President of Union Grove and Chair of the Racine County Intergovernmental Cooperation Council, announced today that he is running as a Republican candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly in District 33. “When experienced

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly wrapped up its work for the legislative session late on Friday, passing numerous bills impacting Wisconsin farmers and rural communities. Wisconsin Farm Bureau worked with legislators and the Wisconsin Ag Coalition to move these measures forward. WFBF will continue working with lawmakers and Gov. Tony Evers to secure final passage and deliver

Madison, Wis – On February 13, Wisconsin Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy issued a decision upholding permits granted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that allow for construction of the Line 5 segment relocation project in northwestern Wisconsin. The

MADISON, WI — Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced her endorsement of a slate of community-focused candidates in the upcoming Spring Election, urging voters to elect leaders who will put communities first and get things done. Agard’s endorsements include:

MADISON – Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) celebrated the bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 181 and Assembly Bill 905 in the State Assembly. Assembly Bill 905 (AB-905)is a technical fix to define “health care facility”

MEQUON, Wis. — February 23, 2026 — Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities are, collectively, one of the state’s top 10 employers and powerful economic drivers, according to new statewide data, showing the sector supports tens of thousands of jobs.