Rewind: Your week in review for Feb. 27

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Plover, AG Josh Kaul’s testimony before an oversight committee, a lawsuit filed over school funding, the latest Marquette University Law School polling results and more.

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WisDems: Did Tom Tiffany make a secret Trump promise?

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Pennsylvania’s WITF uncovered that GOP candidate for Pennsylvania governor, Stacy Garrity, who like Tom Tiffany, has denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election, “landed Trump’s support by answering a single question.” Garrity said Trump’s endorsement

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Rep. Stubbs: Representative Shelia Stubbs, Ms. Debra Hawkes, mother of 15-year-old autistic student, and community partners hold press conference regarding treatment of autistic student

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs, Ms. Debra Hawkes, Bishop Dr. Godfrey Stubbs, Senior Pastor at End Time Ministries International, Director of Community Education and Training for the Autism Society of Wisconsin Megan Hufton, CEO of Creating a Village Andrea Shorter Amos, and President Greg Jones of the Dane

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to pass legislation lowering home energy costs

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation this week to lower costs for Wisconsinites: the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act. On the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act: “Washington should not be using taxpayer

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Rewind: Your week in review for Feb. 27

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Plover, AG Josh Kaul’s testimony before an oversight committee, a lawsuit filed over school funding, the latest Marquette University Law School polling results and more.

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Wood County District Attorney’s Office, Wisconsin Rapids Family Center: Joined forces to raise Awareness of crime victims’ rights

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – The Wood County District Attorney’s Office collaborated with Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and Wisconsin Rapids Family Center yesterday to help spotlight the rights and resources readily available to victims. Through a series of eight silhouettes inside the courthouse, observers can scan a QR code that links

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Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: ICYMI: Wisconsin administrative law judge says opponents of Line 5 relocation did not provide evidence and were “unpersuasive”

Madison, Wis – On February 13, Wisconsin Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy issued a decision upholding permits granted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that allow for construction of the Line 5 segment relocation project in northwestern Wisconsin. The DNR issued the permits in November of 2024 after an

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin’s critical infrastructure partners focus on statewide

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs hosted the biennial natural gas and electric public-private partnership meeting Feb. 20, at Joint Force Headquarters on Madison’s northeast side. The meeting between representatives from natural gas and electric utilities, Wisconsin Emergency Management, and the Wisconsin National Guard focused on strengthening the

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WisDems: Did Tom Tiffany make a secret Trump promise?

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Pennsylvania’s WITF uncovered that GOP candidate for Pennsylvania governor, Stacy Garrity, who like Tom Tiffany, has denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election, “landed Trump’s support by answering a single question.” Garrity said Trump’s endorsement of her will give her “a boost,” and she refuses to

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Santos campaign: Announces candidacy for 1st District Congressional seat. Fighting for a worthy future for affordability, healthcare, and preserving democracy

RACINE,WI – FEBRUARY 26 2026 – Lorenzo Santos of Racine is proud to announce his candidacy for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, representing Racine, Kenosha, most of Walworth County, and parts of Rock and Milwaukee counties. A Navy veteran, emergency management professional, and current member of the Navy Reserve,

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Where in the world was Rep. Zimmerman this legislative session? Hint: It wasn’t at work representing Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. — As the 2025-26 legislative session nears its end, State Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls) has had an abysmal attendance record. The Wisconsin Assembly met a mere 24 times over the two year 2025-26 session before the GOP majority adjourned in February for the rest of the year. Of those 24

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