(MADISON, WI) – This week’s Marquette University Law School poll showed that a plurality of voters believe the economy will be going in the wrong direction over the next year. It’s not hard to see why: the jobs report showed a further decline in job creation, and manufacturing contracted for the first time in three years and is statistically in a numerical threshold that indicates the economy is shrinking. In addition, small business confidence is at a near seven-year low and consumer confidence is at an all time low during Trump’s presidency. But that’s not all — financial analysts have found

MADISON, Wis. — A bill being proposed by two Republican legislators would require state taxpayers to give $500,000 a year to fake women’s health centers. Under the terms of the legislation, taxpayer funds would be funneled through a non-profit organization run by right-wing activists to then be given out as grants to “Pregnancy Resource Centers,” organizations with a history of providing misleading and false health care information to women. “What Rep. Quinn and Sen. Bernier are proposing would be an outrageous abuse of taxpayer dollars,” said One Wisconsin Institute Executive Director Analiese Eicher. “We shouldn’t be forced to send our

Sharpen your pencils and pull out your project plans, Public Works Directors! This one-time infusion of state resources is an opportunity to boost your local economy by funding that one road, bridge, transit or bike/pedestrian project that you’ve always wanted to pursue. The League encourages all cities and villages to look around, identify that one special project, and submit an application for funding. Competition for these dollars will be fierce; the local transportation network has a lot of unmet needs and overdue maintenance. Secretary Thompson and his staff deserve a lot of credit for including local officials as judges. City

Contact: Jordan Dunn GREEN BAY, WI – Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined farmers, agronomists, and conservationists for tours of Tauchen Harmony Valley and Erickson Dairy Farm as part of his annual Save the Bay Field Day.  The Tauchen and Erickson farms are two of 10 farms that have partnered with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to demonstrate emerging best practices and new technologies that reduce costs and environmental impacts while improving soil health. “Save the Bay field days are opportunities for our community to come together and share ways we can strengthen our farm economy and protect our environment,” said Rep. Gallagher.“Farms like the Tauchen’s

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MADISON — Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee Mary Kolar congratulated the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on its selection of the name “Northwoods National Cemetery” for a national veterans cemetery that is currently under construction in Wisconsin. “In Wisconsin, we take pride in providing a proper send-off and dignified resting place for our nation’s veterans,” Secretary Kolar said. “The Northwoods Veterans Cemetery will provide veterans’ families in the northeastern part of the state a distinguished place that honors their loved one’s service to our country.” According to the VA, it purchased the property at 4520 Lakewood Road, Harshaw,