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Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 460, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator John Jagler (R–Watertown). The legislation would have extended Wisconsin’s School Choice program’s “once in, always in” provision to include siblings and
MADISON — Wisconsin’s ability to meet the growing demand for high-quality educators depends on retaining more teachers and keeping newly trained graduates in the state, according to new data in a report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public
MADISON… In response to the veto of Senate Bill 36, legislation which would have provided a state income tax exemption on qualified tips in Wisconsin, bill author Senator André Jacque (New Franken) issued the following statement: “I am disappointed with
MADISON, WI…Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Shae Sortwell (Two Rivers) to impose the penalty of life in prison for child traffickers was signed into law late afternoon Friday by Governor Tony Evers as Wisconsin Act
Madison, Wis. – On Friday, Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 622, authored by Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood), which would have prevented exorbitant fee increases on agricultural producers. Quinn released the following statement in response: “Last year the liberal state Supreme Court
Common Cause is reminding voters they can get nonpartisan answers on any last-minute voting questions with 866-OUR-VOTE. The final day of voting is tomorrow! All absentee ballots must be returned to clerks on this day, and it is the last day
GRAFTON, WI — State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) issued the following statement today after Governor Tony Evers vetoed bipartisan legislation aimed at eliminating state income tax on overtime pay for Wisconsin workers. “On Good Friday, Governor Evers turned his back
It’s not too late to obtain an ID needed to vote in tomorrow’s Spring Election The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will extend hours at customer service centers on Monday (April 6) and Tuesday (April
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the week of April 6 – 12, 2026, as Money Smart Wisconsin Week to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and financial wellness. “Financial education
Wisconsinites watch as energy prices soar and clean energy is choked off the grid.
One year later Musk’s involvement in Wisconsin elections still demands accountability.
Van Orden and Trump oppose helping Ukraine and have surrendered to Putin.
The current conflict is sometimes referred to as the Third Gulf War, but is distinctive from the earlier two wars in important respects, including the fact that it relies on executive authority alone. Additionally, we have no allies in the fight beyond Israel.
Efforts to restrict gender-affirming care for minors are not grounded in how pediatric medicine works, nor in what children need to thrive.
We need to modernize the school funding formula to reflect today’s realities and support students fairly across the state. We need to invest in teachers and strengthen the pipeline of educators entering the profession. And we must focus relentlessly on improving student outcomes — especially in reading and math — so every child has a real chance to succeed.
MPS has forced high-performing public schools to seek other authorizers. Recently, there were 12,255 public school students enrolled in schools authorized by the City of Milwaukee or UW-Milwaukee.
Some things to consider: A grocer cannot survive if theft becomes routine ‘cost of doing business.’ And Incentivize smaller-format, lower-overhead grocery models.
This year’s spring cohort for the gBETA Madison startup accelerator includes companies developing at-home health tests, manufacturing technologies, health care operations software and more. Organizers for the program recently announced the five startup companies chosen for the free, seven-week experience,
Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 460, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator John Jagler (R–Watertown). The legislation would have extended Wisconsin’s School Choice program’s “once in, always in” provision to include siblings and other dependents in a family. The current provision allows a
MADISON — Wisconsin’s ability to meet the growing demand for high-quality educators depends on retaining more teachers and keeping newly trained graduates in the state, according to new data in a report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The latest Educator Preparation Program and Workforce Analysis Report highlights
MADISON… In response to the veto of Senate Bill 36, legislation which would have provided a state income tax exemption on qualified tips in Wisconsin, bill author Senator André Jacque (New Franken) issued the following statement: “I am disappointed with Governor Evers’ decision today to veto the ‘No Tax on
MADISON, WI…Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and Representative Shae Sortwell (Two Rivers) to impose the penalty of life in prison for child traffickers was signed into law late afternoon Friday by Governor Tony Evers as Wisconsin Act 187. “Child trafficking is a horrific crime that steals the
Madison, Wis. – On Friday, Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 622, authored by Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood), which would have prevented exorbitant fee increases on agricultural producers. Quinn released the following statement in response: “Last year the liberal state Supreme Court handed down a ruling to remove legislative oversight from the
Common Cause is reminding voters they can get nonpartisan answers on any last-minute voting questions with 866-OUR-VOTE. The final day of voting is tomorrow! All absentee ballots must be returned to clerks on this day, and it is the last day for in-person voting. Common Cause is part of the largest
GRAFTON, WI — State Representative Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) issued the following statement today after Governor Tony Evers vetoed bipartisan legislation aimed at eliminating state income tax on overtime pay for Wisconsin workers. “On Good Friday, Governor Evers turned his back on the hard-working people of Wisconsin,” said Rep. Melotik. “This
It’s not too late to obtain an ID needed to vote in tomorrow’s Spring Election The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will extend hours at customer service centers on Monday (April 6) and Tuesday (April 7). DMV service centers will remain open until 6 p.m.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the week of April 6 – 12, 2026, as Money Smart Wisconsin Week to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and financial wellness. “Financial education empowers folks by equipping them with the knowledge to make
Wisconsinites watch as energy prices soar and clean energy is choked off the grid.
One year later Musk’s involvement in Wisconsin elections still demands accountability.
Van Orden and Trump oppose helping Ukraine and have surrendered to Putin.
The current conflict is sometimes referred to as the Third Gulf War, but is distinctive from the earlier two wars in important respects, including the fact that it relies on executive authority alone. Additionally, we have no allies in the fight beyond Israel.
Efforts to restrict gender-affirming care for minors are not grounded in how pediatric medicine works, nor in what children need to thrive.
We need to modernize the school funding formula to reflect today’s realities and support students fairly across the state. We need to invest in teachers and strengthen the pipeline of educators entering the profession. And we must focus relentlessly on improving student outcomes — especially in reading and math — so every child has a real chance to succeed.
MPS has forced high-performing public schools to seek other authorizers. Recently, there were 12,255 public school students enrolled in schools authorized by the City of Milwaukee or UW-Milwaukee.
Some things to consider: A grocer cannot survive if theft becomes routine ‘cost of doing business.’ And Incentivize smaller-format, lower-overhead grocery models.
This year’s spring cohort for the gBETA Madison startup accelerator includes companies developing at-home health tests, manufacturing technologies, health care operations software and more. Organizers for the program recently announced the five startup companies chosen for the free, seven-week experience, which aims to prepare entrepreneurs for participating in equity-based accelerators