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DC Wrap: Baldwin backs bill aiming to prevent war with Venezuela following Maduro ouster

In this week's DC Wrap: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, backs a bill to prohibit federal funding for military force in or against Venezuela without Congress' approval.
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Grid operator bypasses Dairyland, ATC bids for new power lines

Pronouns bill sparks debate at Senate hearing

DHS: Medicaid expenses projected to come in $213 million higher than budgeted

Priebus tells ‘UpFront’ Trump will likely weigh in on Wisconsin guv race

Dugan resigns from Milwaukee County bench after felony conviction

WisOpinion

Josh Schoemann: Let’s move state agencies out of Madison

Thursday, Jan 8, 2026

Dan Shafer: Elections in 2026 offer a generational opportunity for Wisconsin Democrats

Thursday, Jan 8, 2026

Jeffrey Mandell: Wisconsin could be democracy’s best hope

Thursday, Jan 8, 2026

WisBusiness

Data center impacts on energy, water infrastructure ‘difficult to assess,’ report says

Thursday, Jan 8, 2026

Nigerian firm Geotek Water Solutions wins Water Council competition

Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026

Ashley Furniture deploying machine developed by UW-Stout student engineers

Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026

Press Releases

U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Advances temporary ACA subsidy extension to prevent coverage loss

Rep. Neylon: Testifies in support of bill restricting non-competes

Democratic Governors Association: Statement on Republican members of Congress voting once again to skyrocket Americans’ health care premiums

Cooke campaign: Statement on the House vote extending ACA tax credits

American Bridge 21st Century: Tom Tiffany’s vote says Wisconsinites don’t deserve affordable health care

Around Wisconsin

Wisconsin lawmakers question property tax exemption after investigation

Lawmakers urged to require more access to hygiene products in prisons

Wisconsin childcare benefits continue amid federal funding freeze concerns

Wisconsin Medicaid expected to spend $213M over state budget

Wisconsin Republicans weigh proposals to expand access to firearms

Barnes, Tiffany point fingers over questioning of election results

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Capitol Chats: Rep. Sortwell says ‘we have the potential’ to lead nuclear power development in U.S.

Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers, talks about his bill incentivizing nuclear development in Wisconsin and why he thinks the state is primed to lead the country in building new nuclear power plants.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ look ahead to 2026 in Wisconsin politics

Friday, Jan 2, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the big issues they see impacting Wisconsin politics in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ crown their political winners and losers of 2025

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look back on the political winners and losers in Wisconsin in 2025. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the federal ban on hemp-derived THC products

Friday, Dec 19, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the federal ban on hemp products containing THC and its effect on a multi-million dollar industry in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Capitol Chats: Rep. Sortwell says ‘we have the potential’ to lead nuclear power development in U.S.

Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers, talks about his bill incentivizing nuclear development in Wisconsin and why he thinks the state is primed to lead the country in building new nuclear power plants.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ look ahead to 2026 in Wisconsin politics

Friday, Jan 2, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the big issues they see impacting Wisconsin politics in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ crown their political winners and losers of 2025

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look back on the political winners and losers in Wisconsin in 2025. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the federal ban on hemp-derived THC products

Friday, Dec 19, 2025

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the federal ban on hemp products containing THC and its effect on a multi-million dollar industry in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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