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Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program: Wisconsin Conservation Fund teeters on expiration as lawmakers stall reauthorization

February 28, 2026 / No Comments

AI-assisted reporting In July 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 6-1 in Evers v. Marklein that the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee’s use of anonymous, indefinite holds known as “passive review” — to block Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program projects was unconstitutional. The decision, which crossed ideological lines with conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley writing for the majority, restored […]

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Wisconsin Assembly passes bills aiming to curb state agency rulemaking authority

February 14, 2026 / Comments Off

Generated with AI assistance On Feb. 13, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved a package of bills designed to increase legislative oversight over administrative rules created by state agencies. The measures, spearheaded by Republican Rep. Brent Jacobson of Mosinee, who chaired the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking, include a proposed constitutional amendment and a statutory change […]

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Congressman Wied begins accepting Community Project Funding Requests for FY27

February 11, 2026 / Comments Off

Requests for Community Project Funding (CPF) for Fiscal Year 2027 are being accepted by Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI), the representative for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. This initiative allows eligible entities to seek direct federal funding for local projects aimed at improving communities across Northeast Wisconsin. The announcement is significant as it continues Wied’s efforts to […]

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Restoring checks and balances

February 10, 2026 / Comments Off

By State Rep. Brent Jacobson Our democratic system of government relies on the separation of powers and checks and balances to prevent abuse. My colleagues and I in the Legislature write the law, the Governor and the bureaucrats in his state agencies enforce the laws, and our courts settle disputes regarding those laws. On Wednesday, […]

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Wisconsin Republicans push Free Speech Bill amid Governor’s opposition

January 28, 2026 / Comments Off

Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin are advancing a bill to bolster free speech protections on University of Wisconsin System campuses and technical colleges, despite strong opposition from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who has signaled his intent to veto the measure. Assembly Bill 501, introduced by Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) in October 2025, seeks to codify […]

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Legislative Update: Protecting Wisconsin from foreign adversaries

January 27, 2026 / Comments Off

By Rep. Brent Jacobson With global tensions mounting around the world, national security and protecting Americans from foreign adversaries is a priority. While much of this work must be done at the federal level, there are many steps we can take in state government to protect Wisconsinites from dangerous foreign rivals. On Jan. 22, I […]

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Aggressive stock-trading Wisconsin politician puts at least $1M in safer T-bills

January 17, 2026 / Comments Off

U.S. Rep. Tony Wied, a wealthy businessman elected to Congress in 2024, recently took action to protect against a stock market downturn by purchasing between $1 million and $5 million in U.S. Treasury bills. By Annie Pulley, THE BADGER PROJECT The Badger Project is a nonpartisan, citizen-supported journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin. This article is reprinted with […]

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Opinion: Planning for reliable and affordable energy

December 13, 2025 / Comments Off

By U.S. Rep. Tony Weid Families across Wisconsin continue to feel the strain of higher utility bills and inflation driven by Biden’s reckless energy policies – from canceling the Keystone XL pipeline to imposing a moratorium on oil and gas leasing. He then doubled down with new EPA regulations that forced the retirement of reliable coal and […]

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Jacobson’s work on Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee votes on bills and hears testimony

December 12, 2025 / Comments Off

By State Rep. Brent Jacobson Last week Wednesday, I joined my colleagues on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee to vote on four bills and hear testimony on three others. The bills I voted for strengthen protections for vulnerable adults and children, and ensure that sexual assault kits are processed in a timely manner. […]

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Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking schedules public hearing in Wausau

November 15, 2025 / Comments Off

Rep. Brent Jacobson, 87th Assembly District The Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Northcentral Technical College, 1000 W. Campus Drive, in Wausau, offering residents a chance to share how state agency regulations impact their communities and workplaces. Task Force Chair Rep. Brent Jacobson (R–Mosinee) […]