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Strong Agriculture, Strong Wisconsin

5 days 18 hours ago By Derrick Van Orden

Last week, I joined USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins at Morning Star Dairy for a productive forum focused on strengthening Wisconsin agriculture and supporting our farmers.

APRN Modernization Act

6 days 2 hours ago By Patrick Testin 1 comment

After several years of failed attempts, I was finally able to get the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act across the finish line this legislative session.

When You See the Orange Barrels

6 days 3 hours ago By Howard Marklein

Spring in Wisconsin means road construction season is right around the corner. For many of us that brings to mind orange barrels, reduced speed limits, detours, and delays.

For the first time since 2018, the House has passed a full five-year Farm Bill.

1 week 6 days ago By Tom Tiffany

If you’re not familiar, the Farm Bill comes around about every five years and supports the programs our farmers rely on to keep America the world’s leader in food production.

Living Wage for All Act

1 week 6 days ago By Bob 1 comment

Four Representatives have introduced the Living Wage for All Act. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill.; Chuy García, D-Ill.; Lateefah Simon, D-Calif.; and Analilia Mejia, D-N.J introduced the bill on Tuesday.

Eliminating Utility Sales Tax

1 week 6 days ago By Patrick Testin 1 comment

Since 2019, Gov. Evers’ hand-picked members of the state Public Service Commission have approved increasing utility fees by more than $2 billion, resulting in Wisconsin having one of the highest electricity rates in the Midwest.

Higher Energy Costs, Thanks to Democrats

1 week 6 days ago By Rep. Robin Vos

Thanks to Gov. Tony Evers, his Public Service Commission (PSC) appointees, and costly state energy mandates, Wisconsin families are facing higher utility bills. Under Evers and Lt.

Travel Wisconsin

1 week 6 days ago By Howard Marklein 1 comment

National Travel and Tourism Week is May 3-9. This is a great opportunity to recognize the vital role tourism plays in Wisconsin’s economy and to start planning your next Wisconsin getaway today.