Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 22 – Dec. 5

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the latest in the SNAP benefits debate, a redistricting panel being appointed, the Supreme Court accepting a case from an immigrants rights group challenging ICE detainers in five Wisconsin counties, and more.

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on nine bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on nine bills. The governor’s veto messages are available below. Veto Message for Assembly Bill 165  Veto Message for Assembly Bill 166  Veto Message for Assembly Bill 211  Veto Message for Assembly

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Alliant Energy Foundation: Communities receive over $980,000

MADISON, Wis. (December 5, 2025) – In its third and last Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded over $980,000 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin. This brings the 2025 total Alliant Energy has awarded to over $2.28M.  All Community Grant recipients seek to

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Democratic National Committee: In the states: Another strong Dem election performance leads to more GOP panic, Trump’s failed policies continue to bring higher costs and layoffs

On Tuesday, Tennesseans in the 7th Congressional District delivered another referendum on Donald Trump’s agenda that we’ve seen time and time again this year. Despite Republicans pouring more than $4 million to protect a Trump +22 district, Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn overperformed Tuesday’s special election by 13 points, delivering the

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Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order #282 declaring an energy emergency

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has signed Executive Order #282, declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to persistent challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system, coupled with high demand from severe winter weather for residential heating fuel, including

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314 Action: Candidates, doctors and elected officials rebuke ACIP Hepatitis B vote

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — In the midst of the growing health care crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine panel rolled back hepatitis B guidance, putting newborns and children at risk of infection.  Doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and elected officials across the nation condemned the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ decision, emphasizing

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Rep. Goeben: Gov Evers not serious about addressing teacher shortage

Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ veto of Senate Bill 424, which would have created an alternative pathway for student teachers to complete state certification requirements: “Even though he holds himself up as the “education governor”, Governor Evers is clearly not serious about helping

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National Federation of Independent Business: Governor Evers hurts small businesses with veto pen

MADISON, WI (December 5, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, expressed deep disappointment in Governor Evers’ veto actions on key pieces of legislation. NFIB State Director Luke Bacher issued the following statements on each of the vetoed bills: AB 165 – Prohibiting Guaranteed

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Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Evers’ veto of Assembly Bill 308

“There is literally only one reason to veto this bill – you want illegal aliens to have taxpayer-funded health care. This bill didn’t take health care away from anyone” “States like California, Illinois and Minnesota provided taxpayer-funded health care to illegal immigrants. They realized it was an expensive mistake and suspended

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 22 – Dec. 5

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the latest in the SNAP benefits debate, a redistricting panel being appointed, the Supreme Court accepting a case from an immigrants rights group challenging ICE detainers in five Wisconsin counties, and more.

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on nine bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on nine bills. The governor’s veto messages are available below. Veto Message for Assembly Bill 165  Veto Message for Assembly Bill 166  Veto Message for Assembly Bill 211  Veto Message for Assembly Bill 308  Veto Message for Assembly Bill 366  Veto Message

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Alliant Energy Foundation: Communities receive over $980,000

MADISON, Wis. (December 5, 2025) – In its third and last Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded over $980,000 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin. This brings the 2025 total Alliant Energy has awarded to over $2.28M.  All Community Grant recipients seek to make an impact on Alliant Energy’s four focus areas: Community safety and engagement, environmental

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