WEST BEND — The Josh Schoemann for Governor campaign today announced raising more than $420,000 in the first two months of his campaign. Schoemann, a veteran and the county executive of Washington County, ended the first half of the year with nearly $340,000 cash on hand. “I could not be more grateful

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is seeking Wisconsin employers who go above and beyond for veterans for the Vets Ready Employer Awards. This designation honors organizations across the state that hire and retain veterans, build veteran support systems, and connect with veterans in the community. It also

Wisconsin (July 10, 2025) — Wisconsin’s wetlands are set to receive restoration funding in the biennial Wisconsin state budget—a bipartisan achievement for the birds and people that depend on wetlands.    “Protecting and restoring Wisconsin’s wetlands is an investment in a healthy future for birds and our communities,” said Brian Vigue, Policy

MADISON — Dr. Jill Underly, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, issued a statement today honoring the service of Dr. Jon Bales, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA). The statement follows today’s announcement by the Association’s Board of Directors that Dr. Bales will be retiring

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Chairman Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Congressman Russell Fry (R-SC), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), and a bipartisan coalition of members led

ELM GROVE, Wis. – Today, the LoCoco for Judge campaign announced that it has raised over $120,000 since entering the race two months ago–the most of any District II Court of Appeals campaign in state history over the May-June timespan. With nine months left in the race, Anthony LoCoco is

Madison, WI – After receiving $1.13 billion for their capital budget and $316 million for their operational budget in the 2025-27 Wisconsin State Budget, the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted today to raise tuition by 5%. Senate President Mary Felzkowski issued the following statement: The Universities of Wisconsin just

Hi, this is Senator Howard Marklein. I am the co-chair of the legislature’s budget-writing, Joint Committee on Finance. Last week the Governor signed the bipartisan budget bill passed by the State Legislature. This budget was the product of months of negotiation. It was shaped by compromise between houses, between parties,

MADISON – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) and Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) circulated the following legislation to limit taxpayer dollars going to pay judges that have been suspended: “The suspension of a judge is a very serious and rare action. This bill is written to prevent a judge that is suspended

Bradley, Wichgers Slam Evers’ Flood Grant Veto as “Petty Political Retribution” Madison, WI — Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin) and Representative Chuck Wichgers (R–Muskego) today blasted Governor Tony Evers for vetoing critical funding for flood mitigation in the Racine County Town of Norway, taking the Governor to task for politicizing the

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — In case you missed it, former Navy SEAL and manufacturing leader Bill Berrien hit the ground running after launching his campaign for governor with a video on Wednesday.   In a wide array of interviews, Bill sat down to have honest, meaningful conversations about his background, his stances on the

EAU CLAIRE, WI – In just 11 weeks, Emily Berge raised more than $150,000, with an average contribution of $33.07 from over 3,700 donors. Emily’s Wisconsin grassroots momentum is clear, with contributions coming from 65 counties throughout Wisconsin. Emily is proving that she will be a Congresswoman for the people

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Digital Coast Act, to help coastal communities better prepare for storms, cope with varying water levels, and plan for future development. The bill reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Digital Coast Program, which

Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) have introduced legislation designating the Monarch butterfly as the state butterfly. “Monarchs are wonderful pollinators, and their conservation directly benefits a variety of other plants, animals and pollinators,” said Tittl. “Because children love Monarchs, their presence also helps kids to enjoy the outdoors.  A news

Madison, WI – Today marks Black Women’s Equal Pay Day in the United States, a day that symbolizes the additional time that African American women must work into the current year to earn what non-Hispanic white men earned in the preceding year. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:

MADISON, WI — The Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA) announces the retirement of Executive Director Jon Bales, who will step down after the 2025-26 school year after 13 years of steadfast leadership, advocacy, and service to Wisconsin’s public school superintendents. Since assuming the role, Dr.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced legislation today to support small businesses around the United States by giving them a direct line to voice regulatory concerns, seek relief from unnecessary bureaucratic burdens, and reduce red tape. The Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act will create a dedicated