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MADISON – New polling released by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) on Wednesday shows the candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court tied among likely voters for the April 1 election. The polling, conducted between March 9-10, shows a 47-47 split between

HB Strategies announced today that experienced lobbyist Brian Taffora has joined the firm’s Wisconsin state advocacy team as a Principal in its Madison office. In addition to his record of success for clients and ability to achieve results within the Executive Branch and

MADISON – The Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education are already putting Wisconsin schools in danger of severe delays and funding disruptions—and could result in up to $1 billion in lost funding.  Today, the Department of

In response to the Assembly Committee Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency informational hearing on telework, space management, and cyber security, Representative Bare (D-Verona) released the following statement:  “Today, Assembly Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Committee Republicans blew a hole in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted against the Partisan Republican government funding bill: “Today’s vote was not even Congress doing the bare minimum. The House Republican Caucus has ceded all of their constitutional

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Donald R. Spivey, Jr., 23, Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 78 months in federal prison for possessing a

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Braulio Martinez Salazar, 31, DeForest, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 3 years in federal prison for attempting to distribute cocaine.  Martinez Salazar pleaded guilty to this

MADISON… Hmong and Laotian allies who fought on the side of liberty with U.S. Soldiers would be formally recognized as Wisconsin veterans under legislation that cleared a State Senate committee today. State Sen. André Jacque, author of the bill, said the

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts temporarily blocking the Trump Administration’s unlawful termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants while the states seek a preliminary injunction. Kaul

MADISON, WI… With violent “smash and grab” retail thefts on the rise, a state Assembly committee today cleared legislation to deter these criminals by making it easier for local authorities to levy felony theft charges against repeat offenders. “Led by organized

Green Bay – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers released his 2025-2027 capital budget. The proposal contains several appropriations for Green Bay and the Green Bay area, including multiple renovations and upgrades on the UW-Green Bay campus.  Today, the Governor visited the campus

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate and Dane County judge Susan Crawford is facing widespread criticism after publicly telling lies about her opponent’s history of successfully processing rape kits. Fair Elections Wisconsin, Inc., a nonpartisan group supporting candidate Brad

MADISON – Before lobbyist Brittany Kinser was working to funnel public school dollars into private institutions, she spent ten years in leadership at Rocketship Charter Schools—a private school network exposed for a widespread cheating scandal and abusive classroom practices. From

MADISON – On March 19, the Wisconsin Public Education Network (WPEN) will hold a public forum on the future of education in Wisconsin—but Lobbyist Brittany Kinser has declined to attend.  For years, Kinser has worked to drain public school funding

The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) is pleased to present a timely report entitled “Will Tariffs Make Wisconsin Rich?” Key takeaways from the report:  Tariffs are taxes collected by the Federal government from domestic firms when they

When enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins May 7, 2025, the regular Wisconsin driver license or ID may no longer be accepted identification for domestic air travel or to enter a federal building or military base. Travelers will be

The governor slams Trump Administration for once again trying to walk back promised funding to support Wisconsin’s farmers and producers, urges Trump Administration to immediatelyrestore funding Congress already approved Amid looming threats of trade wars impacting Wisconsin farmers, producers, and agricultural industries,Trump Administration intends to cut funding for programs designed to strengt… Please log in to access subscriber

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) urged the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to consider moving federal agency offices out of Dane County due to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) classifying the jurisdiction as “non-cooperative.” Tiffany’s suggestion that DOGE

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Yesterday, Judge Brad Schimel visited Dane County as part of his 72 County tour of Wisconsin. Judge Schimel met with employees and toured Dane Manufacturing in Waunakee to discuss what is at stake on April 1. Judge Brad

Madison, WI – Wisconsin taxpayers interested in becoming organ donors can add their names to the Wisconsin Donor Registry when filing their taxes — a new option in 2025.  Following the passage of Wis. Stat. § 157.06 (2023) by Governor Evers, the