THU PM Update: UW Regents approve tuition increase
From WisPolitics … — The UW Board of Regents voted unanimously today to give campuses the option to raise tuition by at least 5%, citing declining state support and the need to support higher wages for faculty and staff. The
U.S. Rep. Jordan: Fitzgerald, Fry, Figures lead bipartisan coalition to introduce SCORE Act
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
LoCoco campaign: Raises over $120,000 in Court of Appeals bid
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.
Sen. Felzkowski: Reacts to Universities of Wisconsin raising tuition
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
Weekly GOP radio address: Budget passage: the best of our budget
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
Rep. Sortwell: Legislation introduced to prevent tax dollars for suspended judges
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
Sen. Bradley, Rep. Wichgers: Lawmakers demand governor prioritize public safety in Town of Norway
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
Berrien campaign: Hits the ground running in launch for governor
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
Berge campaign: City Council President Emily Berge raises over $150,000 in first 77 days of campaign with over 96% of contributions being under $200
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
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Murkowski: Introduce bipartisan bill to protect our shoreline communities
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
Rep. Tittl: Announces Introduction of Monarch Butterfly Bill
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
Rep. Stubbs: Observes Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
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
Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators: Executive director announces retirement after 13 years of dedicated service
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
U.S. Rep. Wied: Introduces small business relief hotline
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,
THU News Summary: Elections Commission finds probable cause former Madison clerk broke election laws
TOP STORIES Former Madison clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, WEC says… Witzel-Behl resigned as Madison city clerk in April amid investigations by the city and [WEC] into [193] missing ballots. No outcome of any race was affected