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Ag and Revenue Public Hearing

1 month 3 weeks ago By Patrick Testin

The Senate Agriculture and Revenue Committee, of which I am the chairman, held a public hearing this week on several legislative proposals.

Data center reassurances don’t stand a chance against ‘Terminator’

1 month 3 weeks ago By Badger Institute

Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke said he isn’t at all surprised by new polling that suggests people in Wisconsin are more than ever opposed to data centers.

Testifying on Data Efficiency Bill

1 month 4 weeks ago By Patrick Testin

Earlier this week, I testified in front of the Senate Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development Committee on my bill that aims to save significant taxpayer dollars by improving our state government’s technological system.

Farm bill advances out of committee

2 months 21 hours ago By Derrick Van Orden 1 comment

The House Committee on Agriculture advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, sending the legislation to the House floor for consideration.

Apply for Agriculture Youth Council

2 months 6 days ago By Patrick Testin

As chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue, I am encouraging all high school juniors in our area to consider becoming a member of the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council.

Wisconsin Energy Policy: Innovating Within the Regulated Monopoly

2 months 6 days ago By MacIver Institute 1 comment

Andrew Weiss of the Weiss Energy Policy Institute partnered with us for a report looking at dire state of Wisconsin's energy infrastructure.

Urge the Governor to Sign AB202!

2 months 6 days ago By Anonymous (not verified)

Badger Institute applauds Evers and Republican legislators for housing bill

2 months 6 days ago By Badger Institute 1 comment

The Badger Institute applauded Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislators for passage of a crucial housing bill that will increase supply and bring down cost while still allowing municipalities to control whether they want to grow.