MADISON – Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) criticized the Governor for unilaterally filling the position of Secretary of State without an election by the citizens of Wisconsin after Secretary of State Doug LaFollete abruptly retired. “Gov. Evers has…
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. The tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field…
In the states this week, local news highlighted how President Biden continues working to deliver on lowering prescription drug costs, with news that two more major drug companies, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi, are heeding President Biden’s call to cap the…
An expert panel agreed on the transformative potential of federal funding for clean energy, but uncertainty remains about the timing of the funds, the dollar amount and the ultimate impact in Wisconsin. Speaking yesterday at a Milwaukee event hosted by…
MADISON, Wis. — In response to reports of Sarah Godlewski’s appointment to Secretary of State, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Chairman Brian Schimming: “Now we see why Godlewski ducked out of the US Senate race, as she…
Quotes of the Week We are still proudly pro-life, but there are some things that are different than they were 175 years ago. We wanted to put an idea forward that shows we are willing to be reasonable. – Assembly…
KENOSHA, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) hosted a ceremony to announce the opening of his new office location in Kenosha County at the Kenosha County Center. The new office expands Steil’s in-person services for Wisconsin’s First District residents. The…
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that after 40 years of service to Wisconsin, Secretary of State Doug La Follette will retire. Governor Evers appointed former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to succeed La Follette for the remainder of his…
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman detailed his plan for a tuition and fee increase for the 2023-24 academic year. Rothman earlier this month outlined the average 5% increase in resident undergraduate tuition and fees before the Assembly…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is urging the Department of Commerce to select Wisconsin to house one of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) created through the Baldwin-supported CHIPS and Science Act. As a member of the Senate Commerce…
Milwaukee-“Sheriffs from around the state are supporting Daniel Kelly for the Supreme Court” is the opening statement in an ad airing statewide starting today that highlights Politician Janet Protasiewicz’s soft-on-crime sentencing record as a circuit court judge. Protasiewicz regularly has let violent…
MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding the retirement of Secretary of State Doug La Follette, along with Governor Tony Evers’s announcement that he will be appointing former Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to fill the position.…
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss a GOP bill to add exceptions to Wisconsin 1849 abortion ban, the latest in the state Supreme Court race, this week’s action on the Assembly floor and more.
Longtime Dem Secretary of State Doug La Follette, reelected in November to an unprecedented 12th term, announced he is retiring, effective today. Gov. Tony Evers immediately appointed former Dem State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to the post.
MADISON – Today, Secretary of State Doug La Follette announced that he was stepping down from his position as Secretary of State. Governor Tony Evers stated that he is appointing former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to complete Secretary La Follette’s…