Rep. Stroud: Votes no on AB 59
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted on AB 59, a bill that would make Superior Water, Light & Power (SWL&P) eligible to receive public funds to replace lead service lines, including those owned by the utility. Rep.
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to stop proxy advisors from imposing ESG on U.S. companies
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Stopping Proxy Advisor Racketeering Act, which restores transparency and accountability in corporate governance and protects shareholders from biased advice. Specifically, it prohibits proxy advisory firms from issuing voting recommendations when any conflict could reasonably
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Development in Wisconsin recognizes top guaranteed rural housing lender partners
Stevens Point, Wis., June 24, 2025 – USDA Rural Development announced the 2025 Lenders of the Year today, to recognize the work of its top lending partners supporting rural homeownership. These lenders helped rural families and individuals buy homes across the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Boaters: Be aware of increased law enforcement this upcoming holiday weekend
Operation Dry Water, July 4-6, To Kick Off In Green Bay MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will join law enforcement agencies nationwide for Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign to prevent boating while impaired to keep waters
WisDems: Three years after the Dobbs decision, Wisconsin Republicans are still trying to ban reproductive freedom
MADISON, Wis. — Three years ago today, the United States Supreme Court, loaded with Trump appointed Justices who were approved by Ron Johnson and the Republican senate, destroyed 50 years of precedent as they struck down Dobbs and took away the
Wisconsin Technology Council: ‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Boucher and Younkle, pioneers of WIA; previews upcoming events
MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features attorney Joe Boucher and entrepreneur Matt Younkle, who launched the statewide Wisconsin Innovation Awards with the strong support of its sponsors over the first 11 years. The Tech Council is taking
Protect Our Care: Fact Sheet: Republicans push to strip coverage from 8 million in latest attack on the ACA as part of the GOP tax scam bill
Republicans Target The ACA In Their Relentless Quest To Decimate Health Care To Hand Out Tax Breaks To Billionaires Republicans are taking yet another swing at gutting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Trump’s big, ugly bill despite failing to
Common Cause Wisconsin: Call to Action: Urge Gov. Evers to veto hyper partisan measure to impose a modern day poll tax and block right to vote for many marginalized voters in Wisconsin
Wisconsinites from all corners of the state value our freedom to vote. We turn out to vote in record numbers, and that scares some politicians in Madison who know their unpopular political agendas won’t carry the day if we all
UW-Stout: Sullivan aims for ‘championship culture’ as UW-Stout’s new Director of Athletics
Longtime athletics administrator will take reins from Naatz on July 1 Menomonie, Wis. – Erin Sullivan, a 20-year veteran of Blue Devil Athletics, will become University of Wisconsin-Stout’s next director of Athletics and Recreation on July 1, 2025. Sullivan, who
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul issues statement regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in spills law case
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement following this morning’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, a case relating to the regulation of discharges of hazardous substances:
UW-Madison: Measuring impact: Wisconsin idea database reports benefits for all 72 counties
Latest data show how UW provides educational opportunities, builds the workforce and economy all around the state Key takeaways: •The University of Wisconsin–Madison partners with more than 3,000 state businesses and organizations every year, spending at least $471 million on
Wisconsin Technology Council: Wisconsin’s early stage investing trends evolving; earn more July 10 at Milwaukee TCIN luncheon
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The last three years saw more than $1.5 billion in angel and venture capital invested in Wisconsin, including no small amount from out-of-state and international investors. What were the state’s early stage investing totals and profiles in
A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin Supreme Court rules to protect clean water, hold polluters accountable
MADISON, Wis. — In a 5-2 ruling released this morning, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided that Wisconsinites deserve clean water and corporate polluters who contaminate our waterways must be held accountable under the law. “This is a win for all Wisconsinites,
School Choice Wisconsin: Kelly to depart School Choice Wisconsin for new opportunity
West Allis, Wis. – School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) President Nicholas Kelly and SCW Board Chair Brenda White announced today that Kelly has accepted the position as President/Principal of Catholic Central High School in Burlington, Wisconsin, effective July 14. “Nic’s leadership has
Wisconsin Historical Society: Wade House announces carriage driving days, July 11-13
GREENBUSH, Wis. – The art of carriage driving will be on full display at the historic Wade House Stagecoach Inn, a Wisconsin Historical Society site, during its annual Wade House Carriage Driving Days, held July 11-13. The site, showcasing the world of
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Blumenthal, and Murray: Lead senate Dems in a bill to restore abortion access nationwide, on 3rd anniversary of Roe being overturned
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Patty Murray (D-WA) led the entire Senate Democratic caucus in introducing the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025,
State Senate Democratic Committee: Three years after Dobbs: Wisconsinites overwhelmingly support reproductive freedom, Howard Marklein and Rob Hutton do not
MADISON, WI – Three years ago today, the ultra-conservative Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping away access to abortion for women across the country. Despite the fact that Wisconsin residents overwhelmingly support a woman’s right to choose, Badger State Republicans have continuously attacked
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On third anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, reminder that Van Orden and Steil want to ban abortion
Three years after Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil cheered on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and rip reproductive rights away from Wisconsinites, the three continue to side with anti-abortion extremists over Wisconsin women. Van Orden and Steil
Gov. Evers: Releases statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in WMC Inc v. DNR
MADISON — In a 5-2 decision today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed the Department of Natural Resources’ authority to enforce reporting and clean up for harmful contaminants like PFAS and upheld Wisconsin’s Spills Law, which regulates parties responsible for discharging
Institute for Reforming Government: Court Watch: Wisconsin Supreme Courts hands a win to bureaucracy
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The ruling cements widespread power for bureaucrats and throws