MADISON, Wis. – Today, NTIA released changes to the federal $42-billion BEAD program to expand broadband access to rural and underserved areas. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Wildly, bafflingly incompetent – the Trump Administration has torn apart
MILWAUKEE – Senator LaTonya Johnson released the following statement after a Milwaukee County jury returned a guilty verdict in the trial of Maxwell Anderson for the murder of 19-year-old Sade Robinson: “We are grateful that this case has reached a resolution.
We all want Wisconsin’s economy to grow and families to thrive. The Wisconsin Partnership is grateful for Governor Evers’ consistent prioritization of early care and education funding throughout the state budget process. His commitment to young children, working families, and
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined Ms. Sheena Scarbrough and the family and loved ones of Sade Robinson in court and at a press conference following the conviction of Maxwell Anderson on counts of first-degree intentional homicide or
From WisPolitics … — The Department of Public Instruction plans to withhold an additional $25.4 million in state aid from Milwaukee Public Schools this year due to delayed financial reporting, according to a letter provided to WisPolitics. In a notice
Wisconsin’s 13th annual Free Fun Weekend is here! During this year’s Free Fun Weekend, happening June 7-8, 2025, state park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist members met with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues impacting agriculture on June 4. Issues discussed included strengthening workforce stability, supporting a pro-agriculture trade agenda and encouraging opportunities
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss budget talks between the governor and GOP leaders breaking down, the Trump administration’s threat to withhold federal election funding from Wisconsin, and the state suspending funding for Milwaukee Public Schools after the district misses another reporting deadline.
Members of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) from throughout the state of Wisconsin will hold their annual 96 th department convention in Green Bay from June 12 th to June 14 th , 2025, at the Oneida Hotel & Conference Center
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #265 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., June 7, 2025, in honor of former Oneida Nation Chairman Gerald L. “Jerry” Danforth, who
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s demand for deeper cuts in the House version of the federal reconciliation bill. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Both voiced optimism at a WisPolitics luncheon about their parties’ futures despite recent losses.
CALEDONIA-Following is the statement of grassroots First Congressional District candidate Randy Bryce calling on incumbent Rep. Bryan Steil to address the ramifications of the Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud that is ongoing: “Rep. Bryan Steil had nothing but praise when Donald
TOP STORIES Trump administration accuses Wisconsin of violating federal election law… latest letter from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division accused [WEC] of violating [HAVA] for not having a state-based administrative complaint procedure to address alleged violations … “have left
MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy released the following statement after budget negotiations between Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leaders reached an impasse this week: The failure of Gov. Evers and legislative leaders to come to an
The Joint Finance Committee will meet Tuesday to take up funding for the state court system, as well as the Department of Workforce Development.
Today, Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy, a nonpartisan coalition of business leaders, joined a motion to intervene in Bothfeld v. Wisconsin Elections Commission which challenges the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s congressional districts on the grounds that it undermines electoral competitiveness and weakens democratic accountability. The legal action argues that Wisconsin’s current
MADISON – Today marks Gun Violence Awareness Day in the United States, the nationally recognized movement that honors 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, who was fatally shot by a stray bullet on a playground in Chicago in 2013. Each year, on the
MADISON, Wis. – Today, NTIA released changes to the federal $42-billion BEAD program to expand broadband access to rural and underserved areas. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Wildly, bafflingly incompetent – the Trump Administration has torn apart a five-year program that was months away from having shovels
MILWAUKEE – Senator LaTonya Johnson released the following statement after a Milwaukee County jury returned a guilty verdict in the trial of Maxwell Anderson for the murder of 19-year-old Sade Robinson: “We are grateful that this case has reached a resolution. And while a guilty verdict offers a measure of accountability,
We all want Wisconsin’s economy to grow and families to thrive. The Wisconsin Partnership is grateful for Governor Evers’ consistent prioritization of early care and education funding throughout the state budget process. His commitment to young children, working families, and Wisconsin’s workforce is clear, and we thank him for his
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined Ms. Sheena Scarbrough and the family and loved ones of Sade Robinson in court and at a press conference following the conviction of Maxwell Anderson on counts of first-degree intentional homicide or first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, arson and hiding a
From WisPolitics … — The Department of Public Instruction plans to withhold an additional $25.4 million in state aid from Milwaukee Public Schools this year due to delayed financial reporting, according to a letter provided to WisPolitics. In a notice sent to the district yesterday, Deputy State Superintendent Tom McCarthy
Wisconsin’s 13th annual Free Fun Weekend is here! During this year’s Free Fun Weekend, happening June 7-8, 2025, state park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams and roughly
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Agriculturist members met with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues impacting agriculture on June 4. Issues discussed included strengthening workforce stability, supporting a pro-agriculture trade agenda and encouraging opportunities for young farmers to get involved in the family farm.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss budget talks between the governor and GOP leaders breaking down, the Trump administration’s threat to withhold federal election funding from Wisconsin, and the state suspending funding for Milwaukee Public Schools after the district misses another reporting deadline.
Members of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) from throughout the state of Wisconsin will hold their annual 96 th department convention in Green Bay from June 12 th to June 14 th , 2025, at the Oneida Hotel & Conference Center located at 2040 Airport Drive. They will be charting the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #265 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., June 7, 2025, in honor of former Oneida Nation Chairman Gerald L. “Jerry” Danforth, who passed away on Sat., June 1, 2025, at the age
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s demand for deeper cuts in the House version of the federal reconciliation bill. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Both voiced optimism at a WisPolitics luncheon about their parties’ futures despite recent losses.
CALEDONIA-Following is the statement of grassroots First Congressional District candidate Randy Bryce calling on incumbent Rep. Bryan Steil to address the ramifications of the Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud that is ongoing: “Rep. Bryan Steil had nothing but praise when Donald Trump empowered Elon Musk to take a chainsaw to Social
TOP STORIES Trump administration accuses Wisconsin of violating federal election law… latest letter from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division accused [WEC] of violating [HAVA] for not having a state-based administrative complaint procedure to address alleged violations … “have left complainants alleging HAVA violations by the Commission without any recourse,”
MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy released the following statement after budget negotiations between Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leaders reached an impasse this week: The failure of Gov. Evers and legislative leaders to come to an agreement on a budget that prioritizes taxpayers and institutes necessary
The Joint Finance Committee will meet Tuesday to take up funding for the state court system, as well as the Department of Workforce Development.
Today, Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy, a nonpartisan coalition of business leaders, joined a motion to intervene in Bothfeld v. Wisconsin Elections Commission which challenges the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s congressional districts on the grounds that it undermines electoral competitiveness and weakens democratic accountability. The legal action argues that Wisconsin’s current congressional map violates the state constitution by creating districts so
MADISON – Today marks Gun Violence Awareness Day in the United States, the nationally recognized movement that honors 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, who was fatally shot by a stray bullet on a playground in Chicago in 2013. Each year, on the first Friday of June, advocates from across the country honor