Leah Vukmir: Ditch antiquated Wisconsin law that leads to higher gas prices
Wednesday, Jul 19, 2023
Wisconsin’s minimum markup law harms consumers by driving prices higher.
Wisconsin’s minimum markup law harms consumers by driving prices higher.
Gov. Tony Evers proposed to have the state keep funding the program after the federal aid expires this year, but Republican legislators jettisoned that proposal from the budget.
On August 1, Supreme Court Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz will be sworn in, giving liberals a 4-3 majority on the state’s highest court for the first time in more than 15 years.
Seniors, people with disabilities and AARP are fed up with the SSA’s poor service.
STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Civil liberties – Courts – Economy – Education – Elections – Health care – Illinois – Labor – Law and order – Military
Madison – State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement on the 24th Assembly District special election winner Paul Melotik: “I would like to congratulate my friend and new colleague Paul Melotik on his victory in the 24 th
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages members of the public with a passion for conservation to apply for a seat on a County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC). Each County Deer Advisory Council includes representatives from the
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the STUDENT (Stopping Teachers Unions from Damaging Education Needs Today) Act to reform the National Education Association (NEA) Federal charter and rededicate the organization to the pursuit of increased student learning and quality education in
Local governments and other eligible institutions can learn how to apply for safety program funding when The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosts a webinar on the topic on July 27, 2023, from 9:00am-10:30am (CST). The webinar will cover program eligibility requirements, application deadlines
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Canadian Consul General Aaron Annable shares the latest figures illustrating Canada’s trade relationship with Wisconsin.
WisPolitics has tracked more than $56 million spent on this spring’s Supreme Court race — almost four times the previous national record — as liberals flipped control of the body for the first time in 15 years. And it’s likely the final tab was significantly higher, thanks to issue ads and spending on infrastructure that aren’t reported to the state.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that although the spring population survey results indicate a slight increase, the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2023. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted
MADISON – Wisconsin’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) has announced a series of public events for the summer of 2023. These events have a goal of building connections between local food system and hunger relief network partners and
(Madison, WI)—Libertarian Party members for years have acted to not just clean up the public policy of the state, but the environment as well. Libertarians are not just proud of their ideals, but they are proud of their communities and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the House passed a resolution supporting the State of Israel, which he supported: “This resolution is aspirational: it embodies what Israel wants to be and what we
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Waushara County District Attorney Matthew Leusink today announced that Remington Jon Nystrom, age 33, has been sentenced to seven years of initial confinement and ten years of extended supervision after pleading no
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation chaired a hearing titled, “Man and Machine: Artificial Intelligence on the Battlefield.” In his opening remarks, Chairman Gallagher highlighted the importance American leadership on
SHAWANO– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement applauding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) decision today to provide an exemption to the Shawano Paper Mills Dam’s permit, which will allow lake levels to remain at historic norms and benefit
Wisconsin’s minimum markup law harms consumers by driving prices higher.
Gov. Tony Evers proposed to have the state keep funding the program after the federal aid expires this year, but Republican legislators jettisoned that proposal from the budget.
On August 1, Supreme Court Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz will be sworn in, giving liberals a 4-3 majority on the state’s highest court for the first time in more than 15 years.
Seniors, people with disabilities and AARP are fed up with the SSA’s poor service.
STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Civil liberties – Courts – Economy – Education – Elections – Health care – Illinois – Labor – Law and order – Military – Public health and safety – Real estate – Small
Madison – State Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement on the 24th Assembly District special election winner Paul Melotik: “I would like to congratulate my friend and new colleague Paul Melotik on his victory in the 24 th Assembly District. It just goes to show what hard work
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages members of the public with a passion for conservation to apply for a seat on a County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC). Each County Deer Advisory Council includes representatives from the hunting community, as well as from a variety of stakeholder
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the STUDENT (Stopping Teachers Unions from Damaging Education Needs Today) Act to reform the National Education Association (NEA) Federal charter and rededicate the organization to the pursuit of increased student learning and quality education in schools across America. The bill adds accountability and transparency provisions
Local governments and other eligible institutions can learn how to apply for safety program funding when The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosts a webinar on the topic on July 27, 2023, from 9:00am-10:30am (CST). The webinar will cover program eligibility requirements, application deadlines and match requirements for WisDOT’s Highway Safety Improvement Program and
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Canadian Consul General Aaron Annable shares the latest figures illustrating Canada’s trade relationship with Wisconsin.
WisPolitics has tracked more than $56 million spent on this spring’s Supreme Court race — almost four times the previous national record — as liberals flipped control of the body for the first time in 15 years. And it’s likely the final tab was significantly higher, thanks to issue ads and spending on infrastructure that aren’t reported to the state.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that although the spring population survey results indicate a slight increase, the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2023. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year. Each year, the sharp-tailed grouse advisory committee, consisting
MADISON – Wisconsin’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) has announced a series of public events for the summer of 2023. These events have a goal of building connections between local food system and hunger relief network partners and providing education for farmers’ success in expanding production for supplying
(Madison, WI)—Libertarian Party members for years have acted to not just clean up the public policy of the state, but the environment as well. Libertarians are not just proud of their ideals, but they are proud of their communities and the natural beauty of Wisconsin. Routinely, members of the LPWI,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the House passed a resolution supporting the State of Israel, which he supported: “This resolution is aspirational: it embodies what Israel wants to be and what we hope it is. But if we want to make this
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Waushara County District Attorney Matthew Leusink today announced that Remington Jon Nystrom, age 33, has been sentenced to seven years of initial confinement and ten years of extended supervision after pleading no contest to Second Degree Sexual Assault of a Child for
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation chaired a hearing titled, “Man and Machine: Artificial Intelligence on the Battlefield.” In his opening remarks, Chairman Gallagher highlighted the importance American leadership on AI, saying, “I’ve become convinced that the CCP, if they win
SHAWANO– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement applauding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) decision today to provide an exemption to the Shawano Paper Mills Dam’s permit, which will allow lake levels to remain at historic norms and benefit recreation on Shawano Lake: “Between the dam operators, Shawano Area