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A Hands-On Hire Howard

1 day 20 hours ago By Howard Marklein

This May, I was “hired” by a local business and a support agency in the 17th Senate District.

Behind the curtain, Evers administration diverts taxpayer money to fund environmental bureaucracies

1 week 1 day ago By Badger Institute 1 comment

The Wisconsin Department of Administration has spent nearly $2 million operating two state offices that have since 2019 been denied funding by the Legislature.

Failure of tax-and-schools deal offers chance to do better

1 week 1 day ago By Badger Institute 1 comment

Think of the failure of the $1.8 billion tax-and-spending deal between Gov. Tony Evers and the Legislature as a second chance at better policy.

Strong Agriculture, Strong Wisconsin

2 weeks 15 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

2 weeks 23 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

2 weeks 1 day 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.

3 weeks 1 day 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

3 weeks 1 day 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.