Act 10 labor reforms had far-reaching benefits for Wisconsin taxpayers, students

By Badger Institute A Dane County judge on Monday, Dec. 2, struck down dozens of sections of the 2011 labor reforms dubbed Act 10, 13 years after the law was passed by a Republican legislative majority and signed by then-Gov. Scott Walker. (NOTE: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu are vowing to appeal […]

Top donors to Susan Crawford, liberal candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court

The Dane County judge has raised more than $5 million, much from the state party, as Wisconsin Democrats continue their fundraising edge. By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT Dane County Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford, the political left’s candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025, raised nearly $5 million through the end of 2024, thanks in […]

Top donors to Brad Schimel, conservative candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Richard Uihlein, Eric Hovde and Tim Michels have each given the maximum. The Waukesha County judge and former state AG has raised more than $3 million so far in his campaign for the state’s highest court. By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT With less than a month before the election, Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge and […]

Jennifer Schustek:Village of Iola Board President Candidate

By Adam Johnson The election on April 1 will see a contested election for the position of president of the Iola Village Board. The visions of Mike Richberg and incumbent Jennifer Schustek may be different in some areas, but both relate a concern and love for the residents who reside in the village and its […]

Rep. Tony Wied pushes for Veteran Support, Truck Safety, Second Amendment Protections, and Cheese Industry Clarity

U.S. Representative Tony Wied (R-8th District) has taken significant legislative action since January, introducing and supporting bills that impact veterans, semi-truck drivers, Second Amendment rights, and the cheese industry. In a newsletter released on March 14, Wied detailed his efforts to address critical issues affecting his constituents and the nation. Veterans First Act Rep. Tony […]

Mike Richberg: Village of Iola Board President Candidate

By Adam Johnson The election on April 1 will see a contested election for the position of president of the Iola Village Board. The visions of Mike Richberg and incumbent Jennifer Schustek may be different in some areas, but both relate a concern and love for the residents who reside in the village and its […]

Leslie “Les” Solberg obituary

Leslie “Les” Solberg August 18, 1951 – March 4, 2025 Leslie “Les” Solberg has officially punched his ticket to the great fishing trip in the sky, where the beer is always cold, the fish always bite, and the Packers never lose. Born on Aug. 18, 1951, possibly in Waupaca (but he always claimed Iola as […]

Wisconsin Assembly passes public safety legislation to strengthen criminal justice system

The Wisconsin Assembly passed a comprehensive public safety legislative package today, March 13, aimed at enhancing protections for schools and communities while strengthening the state’s criminal justice system. State Rep. Brent Jacobson (R-Mosinee) joined his Republican colleagues in supporting the measures, emphasizing the importance of holding offenders accountable and ensuring justice for victims. Jacobson is […]

Wied seeks to help loggers drive on federal interstates

PRESS RELEASE The bi-partisan Safe Routes Act of 2025 to allow logging trucks to travel on federal interstates for short-haul trips has been introduced by US Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI), along with Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME). Currently, loaded logging trucks are forced to travel on non-interstate roads, increasing the risk of accidents as they encounter two-way traffic, […]