Capitol Notes: Latest on Wisconsin's budget and more!

Have you been wondering where the state is this year in terms of mustering up a budget that both legislative Republicans and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers can agree on? Are you curious about how the state government funds one-time projects versus more …

Wisconsin Republicans stress unity at state convention amid infighting

Barely half an hour into the annual convention of the Republican Party of Wisconsin on Saturday, a heated debate broke out. At issue was whether a proposed state delegate was being improperly denied from being seated. Kelly Ruh is the state GOP treasurer, …

How die-hard Wisconsin Republicans rate Trump 2.0 and what they want in a governor for 2026

Reading Time: 4 minutes We’re watching Wisconsin. Get our free Wednesday Report newsletter and never miss a story. ROTHSCHILD — Far from the liberal capital, Republicans gathered over the weekend to assess the state of a party in full control of the …

Wisconsin State Parks Celebrates 125 Years

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee The sun rises over Lake Michigan at Kohler-Andrae State Park on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Sheboygan, Wis. Angela Major/WPR In 1900, Wisconsin created the first state park in the United States. …

Two Wisconsin Donut Shops Among Top 50 In US

What makes a good donut? It needs to be fresh, light, and fluffy. They should be firm enough to hold, but soft in the middle, so when you bite through, it's like a piece of cake in your mouth. The feature of the donut should be the donut itself, not a …

The Insiders discuss the next steps in Wisconsin’s budget process

Thousands of Tubs of Ice Cream Recalled in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin

In a year that's brought on a slew of recalls in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, including that of baked beans inspired by a popular TV show, frozen meals, and Coca-Cola, an indispensable summer staple is now the subject of a massive recall. In addition …

HALL Structured Finance Provides $41.1M Construction Loan for Dellshire Resort in Wisconsin

1WISCONSIN DELLS, WIS. — HALL Structured Finance (HSF) has provided a first lien construction loan totaling $41.1 million for the Dellshire Resort in Wisconsin Dells, a city in southern Wisconsin. HSF partnered with Nuveen Green Capital, which provided an …

Wisconsin labor groups push back as IRA’s hefty price tag makes it a target for GOP

Wisconsin labor and clean energy advocates say a Republican plan in Congress to end or phase-out Biden-era clean energy tax credits could jeopardize thousands of jobs and force some companies to abandon projects. The House Ways and Means Committee recently …

Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation: Launches new essay series on Wisconsin ingenuity

CONTACT: Jeanan Yasiri Moe Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs [email protected] | (608) 960-9892 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is proud to introduce a new series of essays that highlight the profound impact …