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Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce $50 million in rural road improvements, including $3 million for Vernon County project

Investments secured in recent biennial budget to support 37 projects across 28 Wisconsin counties to support Wisconsin’s farmers and producers, agriculture industries. GREENFIELD — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the...

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State Sen. Pfaff receives WCA Outstanding Legislator Award

MADISON, Wis. – State Sen. Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association with a WCA Outstanding Legislator Award for his work on behalf of county government during the 2023-2024...

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Dane County judge strikes down part of Act 10

by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner July 4, 2024 In a decision released late Wednesday, on the eve of the July 4th holiday, Dane County Judge Jacob Frost struck down part of Act 10, the Wisconsin law that ended most...

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U.S. Senate candidate Stacey Klein announces she will switch races and run against State Senator Brad Pfaff

Last week Stacey Klein announced she is transitioning her campaign for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat to a bid for Wisconsin’s 32nd State Senate race in an attempt to unseat State Sen. Brad Pfaff. 32nd State Senate...

April 15, 2024

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Democratic voters ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to limit ability to challenge election laws

by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner April 5, 2024 A group of Democratic voters have asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to set a new standard for when someone can challenge the state’s voting laws. The group argues that...

April 6, 2024

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The Koch network, the Brewers, Kwik Trip: here’s who spent the most on lobbying in Wisconsin last year

Experts say lobbying works, and many organizations spend hundreds of thousands to influence government action. See the list of top 50 lobbyists here. by By Peter Cameron,The Badger Project February 22, 2024 Experts say...

March 31, 2024

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Gov. Evers vetoes Republican bill to remove license requirement for school district administrators

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have allowed individuals with no license, no education, no training, no experience, no specific skillsets, no qualifications, and no...

March 30, 2024

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Wisconsin schools to ask voters to fund over $1 billion next week

by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner March 28, 2024 The School District of Beloit is one of 85 school districts across Wisconsin asking local taxpayers next week to help them meet higher expenses.On Tuesday’s ballot...

March 29, 2024

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Governor Evers signs 54 bills today including two authored by State Rep. Oldenburg

MADISON, Wis. – Governor Tony Evers today signed into law two bills authored by State Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua), making Senate Bill 67 Wisconsin Act 139 and Senate Bill 163 Wisconsin Act 152. State...

March 21, 2024

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Ag and Environment Guest Column

State Rep. Loren Oldenburg Guest Column: PFAS legislation proposal

State Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) represents the 96th assembly district in Western Wisconsin. Senate Bill 312 is a culmination of negotiations and compromise between lawmakers, interestedparties, and the...

March 7, 2024

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Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce $50 million in rural road improvements, including $3 million for Vernon County project

State Sen. Pfaff receives WCA Outstanding Legislator Award

Dane County judge strikes down part of Act 10

U.S. Senate candidate Stacey Klein announces she will switch races and run against State Senator Brad Pfaff

Democratic voters ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to limit ability to challenge election laws

The Koch network, the Brewers, Kwik Trip: here’s who spent the most on lobbying in Wisconsin last year

Gov. Evers vetoes Republican bill to remove license requirement for school district administrators

Wisconsin schools to ask voters to fund over $1 billion next week

Governor Evers signs 54 bills today including two authored by State Rep. Oldenburg

State Rep. Loren Oldenburg Guest Column: PFAS legislation proposal

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