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Wisconsin families are struggling. Across Madison, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Green Bay, and communities statewide, families are paying more for groceries, utilities, and health insurance. School districts face those same pressures. We are paying more to feed students, heat and power

MILWAUKEE – Today, the Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin (CECW) released its Data Center Accountability Framework, a statewide roadmap for policymakers to manage the rapid expansion of large-scale data centers in the state. The framework outlines clear, actionable guidelines to ensure data

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly voted on 2025 Assembly Bill 840 – a partisan bill on data centers that has little support from key stakeholders. Assembly Democrats introduced amendments that would protect Wisconsinites’ energy bills, safeguard against environmental harms, and support

MILWAUKEE – Jan. 23, 2026 –— Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin welcomes the Wisconsin Assembly’s declaration of January as Blood Donor Month in the State of Wisconsin. This recognition aligns with National Blood Donor Month and underscores Wisconsin’s commitment to a

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in partnership with Brown County and gener8tor, will host the inaugural UW–Green Bay Pre-Accelerator Showcase on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at the UW-Green Bay University Union (Phoenix Room B). The event is open to the public,

MADISON— In response to growing concerns surrounding social media platforms’ negative impacts on young people, Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) introduced the Age‑Appropriate Design Code. This legislation, introduced Thursday as LRB-5458/1, would require digital platforms to embed “privacy by design and

MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy applauds the state legislature for their action to advance proposed Constitutional amendments this week. The proposed amendments would crack down on DEI mandates, prohibit the closing of religious facilities in response

After the Trump administration’s first year and Congressional Republicans voting for harmful economic policies, working families continue to pay the price MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, new economic data details how rising costs spurred by the tariffs and other policies

MADISON—Today, a substantial group of respected Dane County Supervisors announced their endorsements of Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. County Supervisors Colin Barushok (District 1), Henry Fries (District 5), Erin

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation this week: the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, and the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act. Congressman Fitzgerald also received

Many facilities have “no touch” policies that can delay care, lead to further injury or death, and overwhelm local EMS departments  Madison, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) and Representative Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) introduced two bills related to fall

MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County have opened an emergency warming shelter and are urging residents to take precautions as dangerously cold temperatures reach Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin. The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Cold Warning for Southeast Wisconsin

MADISON, WI. – Yesterday, Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Town of Erin) released a series of bills relating to Government Efficiency and Modernization. “Thank you, Speaker Vos, for appointing me chair of the Speaker’s Task on Government Efficiency and Modernization. The committee

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from WPR reveals the Wisconsin College Republicans received $1 million in out-of-state donations from billionaire GOP megadonors. Apparently, the money is earmarked for their endorsed candidate in the gubernatorial race, Tom Tiffany. Tiffany voted for the legislation allowing these

MADISON— Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened for a legislative floor session. Assembly Bill 472, a nuclear omnibus bill that creates a nuclear energy generation tax credit and prioritizes nuclear energy resources; passed the State Assembly 86 – 11. State

Madison, Wisconsin (January 23, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept four cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its November 3, 2025 conference. The case numbers, counties of

(Madison, WI) — Peter Barca, Chairman of Wisconsin Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future and former Democratic Congressman, appeared Sunday on WISN 12’s UPFRONT with Matt Smith to discuss new statewide polling showing strong Democratic and bipartisan support for natural gas as part of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit and authorization for the incidental taking of rare species, which may result from beaver management in Wisconsin.    Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of

Mequon, WI– The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 215 proudly announced today its endorsement of Mike Thurow in his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional District. IAFF Local 215 represents professional firefighters and emergency medical personnel who serve their communities

MADISON, Wis. — Just weeks before legislative Republicans in Wisconsin pack up and go on a 10-month taxpayer funded vacation, the State Assembly and Senate had a clear opportunity this week to address the record-high property tax increases sweeping across the