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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) […]
By State Rep. Brent Jacobson Wisconsin families are facing a housing crisis. Today, the median home costs $338,000, over 110 percent more than it was just ten years ago. The cost of a new home is even worse, with a median price of over $525,000!This rising unaffordability has two major causes. First, Wisconsin is not building enough homes. While estimates […]
By U.S. Rep. Tony Wied In 2009, Gov. (Jim) Doyle signed Wisconsin Act 40 into law, significantly limiting the ability of local governments to have input on energy projects proposed in their communities. Since then, that top-down approach has only intensified. Over the past year, I’ve heard from countless constituents who feel ignored and overruled […]
Around Town ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The annual meeting of the Iola-Scandinavia School District will be held on Monday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Iola-Scandinavia High School Auditorium. The complete agenda and reports are available here. SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS: There are a number of fundraisers for school groups, including sponsorship sales for the musical, […]
State Sen. Tomczyk highlights key budget investments and legislative priorities As autumn arrives in Central and Northern Wisconsin, State Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-29th District) has outlined significant developments in the state budget and the legislative initiatives he is advancing this session. His update focuses on major investments aimed at enhancing local infrastructure, providing economic relief, […]
Rep. Brent Jacobson reports on recent legislative actions State Rep. Brent Jacobson of Madison has announced his support for Assembly Bill 380, which aims to prevent judges suspended for criminal misconduct from continuing to receive their salaries. The bill comes in the wake of the recent suspension of Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who […]
Wisconsin State Rep. Brent Jacobson is warning that a proposed 1,700 percent increase in agricultural fees threatens the state’s farming sector and underscores the urgent need for legislative oversight. The proposal, introduced by the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) under Governor Tony Evers’ administration in September, follows a July 8th Wisconsin Supreme […]
As President Trump spotlights home affordability, rural communities across Wisconsin face historic challenges — from rising costs and shrinking supply to debates over government’s role in solving the problem. In farm towns and forested hamlets stretching from the Northwoods to the Driftless region, Wisconsin families are fighting a housing affordability crisis that has reached historic […]
State Rep. Brent Jacobson was appointed chair of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’s newly created Task Force on Rulemaking. This move followed the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s recent decision in Evers v. Marklein II. That ruling, issued earlier this summer, struck down long-standing legislative oversight powers in the administrative rulemaking process, raising concerns about unchecked authority for […]
As President Trump escalates tariffs and pressures global drugmakers, Wisconsin positions itself as a pharmaceutical hub with tax breaks, workforce advantages, and billion-dollar investments. The pharmaceutical supply chain in the United States is undergoing a seismic shift. After decades of offshoring, President Donald Trump is betting on tariffs, executive orders, and pricing reforms to bring […]