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Bill barring race-based programs in higher education heads to Evers after party-line Assembly vote

The Assembly passed a string of higher education bills along party lines today, including a bill that would strip higher education programs of race-based programs and requirements.
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Assembly sends campus free speech bill to Evers

Assembly sends bill allowing lawsuits over gender-affirming care to Evers

DC Wrap: Wisconsin lawmakers split on GOP bill to require proof of citizenship to register to vote

Senate passes bill on transgender athletes, transition procedures for minors

Senate Republicans propose soliciting bids to operate a statewide public affairs network

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how election-year politics may shape plans for Wisconsin’s $2.5B surplus

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

Bruce Thompson: What the 2025 elections data tells us

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

Brian Fraley: Time to put the public into DPI

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

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State’s UI Trust Fund had more than $2.1B to end 2025

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

Residents raise concerns on data center rate proposal

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026

Industry study seeks ways to improve Great Lakes region shipping

Monday, Feb 9, 2026

Press Releases

Roys campaign: Outlines plans to actually lower healthcare costs

Climate Power: EPA decision will put harmful chemicals into our air and cost Americans billions

Ebben campaign: New: Taylor County Sheriff Corey Dassow endorses Jessi Ebben in WI-07

Rep. Knodl: Submits testimony to protect Wisconsin ratepayers

Weekly GOP radio address: We’re putting money back in your pocket

Around Wisconsin

UW-Madison Dean Eric Wilcots named interim chancellor

Other states have legalized weed. Why hasn’t Wisconsin?

Judge rejects Madison’s stance on uncounted absentee ballots

Wisconsin lawmakers weigh competing bills to regulate wakesurfing, wake boats

Wisconsin Senate passes bills restricting transgender athletes, banning gender transition surgeries for minors

Milwaukee Common Council announces ‘ICE Out Milwaukee’ plan

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how election-year politics may shape plans for Wisconsin’s $2.5B surplus

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how the 2026 legislative elections will shape plans to spend Wisconsin’s $2.5 billion budget surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G.Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Capitol Chats: Former U.S. Attorney Vaudreuil argues Trump seeking to sow distrust in elections process

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Keep Our Republic member and former U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil says President Donald Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections doesn’t pass constitutional muster. Vaudreuil also argues Trump is seeking to sow distrust in elections ahead of the midterms.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the political fight over data centers in Wisconsin

Friday, Feb 6, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the political uproar over data centers and legislation for siting them in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Capitol Chats: Clean Wisconsin’s Barrilleaux says data centers need an ‘all hands on deck’ response

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Clean Wisconsin spokesperson Amy Barrilleaux discusses the explosion of data centers in the state and their implications for ratepayers and the environment.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how election-year politics may shape plans for Wisconsin’s $2.5B surplus

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how the 2026 legislative elections will shape plans to spend Wisconsin’s $2.5 billion budget surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G.Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Capitol Chats: Former U.S. Attorney Vaudreuil argues Trump seeking to sow distrust in elections process

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Keep Our Republic member and former U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil says President Donald Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections doesn’t pass constitutional muster. Vaudreuil also argues Trump is seeking to sow distrust in elections ahead of the midterms.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the political fight over data centers in Wisconsin

Friday, Feb 6, 2026

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the political uproar over data centers and legislation for siting them in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Capitol Chats: Clean Wisconsin’s Barrilleaux says data centers need an ‘all hands on deck’ response

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Clean Wisconsin spokesperson Amy Barrilleaux discusses the explosion of data centers in the state and their implications for ratepayers and the environment.

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