UW–Eau Claire: The view from the top: Music alumna Heidi Joosten returns
Music students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire get a major boost to their education from frequent guest appearances by industry professionals, talents at the top of their game who spend time in master classes, lectures and live performances with
Wisconsin Historical Society: Frederick and Maria Pabst House re-listed on State Register of Historic Places with additional documentation
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Frederick and Maria Pabst House in Milwaukee (Milwaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The house, located at 2000 West Wisconsin Avenue, has been operated as a
Wisconsin Historical Society: Washington Elementary School listed in the State Register of Historic Places
JANESVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Washington Elementary school in Janesville (Rock County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The school is located at 811 North Pine Street. Washington Elementary School was constructed in
Marquette Law School: New poll national survey finds approval of U.S. Supreme Court rises to highest level since March 2022
Also: Large majorities say a president must follow a Supreme Court decision and the Court can rule on whether laws are constitutional Three out of five disfavor Court’s ruling that presidents are broadly immune from criminal prosecutions Secret Service and
Vos announces new committee to find efficiencies, shrink state government
But Vos argued the Government Oversight Accountability and Transparency Committee would provide a unique opportunity to examine state spending because so much of the focus with the current budget process is on “how much should the increase in the programs be. Very rarely do they have the time and the opportunity to delve into the details of how you know x, y, z, could be done.” The GOAT Committee, for short, will be chaired by Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie.
Senate GOP leaders fire chief clerk
Senate GOP leaders have fired Chief Clerk Linsay Hale after 10 months on the job, with Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu only saying she didn’t have enough support in his caucus to continue in the role. Hale, the first woman to
THU AM Update: Evers knocks GOP move blocking funding for UW projects, including Madison engineering building
From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers is knocking GOP lawmakers for blocking the reallocation of $70 million for building projects on Universities of Wisconsin campuses, a move that could impact a widely supported engineering building at Madison. The
Gov. Evers: Announces Building Commission approves more than $81 million in projects across Wisconsin, Republican members delay approval of funding for critical UW System building projects
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Republican legislators delay the reallocation more than $70 million in building projects for UW System, continuing obstruction of critically needed projects MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of $81.5 million in key projects across the
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident in Grant County, Wis.
FENNIMORE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved critical incident investigation in the City of Fennimore, Grant County, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Rep. O’Connor: Announced as Chair of Committee on Ways & Means
Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R – Ledgeview) issued the following statement following the announcement that Representative Jerry O’Connor (R – Fond Du Lac) will be assuming the Chairmanship of the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means: “I am pleased
Rep. Gustafson: Named Chair of Assembly Committee on Science and Technology
Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) announced December 18th he was named to serve as the chair of the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and AI for the 2025-2026 legislative session. “I am grateful to the Speaker for continuing to
Rep. Hurd: Appointed to the Joint Finance Committee
MADISON – Today, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) was appointed by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to serve on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) for the 2025-26 Legislative Session. “I am humbled by the trust Speaker Vos has placed in me to serve
Rep. Swearingen & Rep. Wittke: State Building Commission delays UW projects over transparency issues
MADISON – Following the latest Wisconsin State Building Commission meeting, Representative Rob Swearingen and Representative Bob Wittke voiced serious concerns over the University of Wisconsin (UW) System’s handling of the Engineering Building project citing transparency issues and significant changes in the
Sen. Jacque: Evers administration building bait and switch is a breach of public trust
MADISON… State Senator André Jacque released the following statement regarding his vote today against giving an additional $70 million for the UW System in concert with the over-estimating of project bids: “I am deeply concerned about the Governor’s omnibus UW spending
WED PM Update: Senate GOP leaders fire chief clerk
From WisPolitics … — Senate GOP leaders have fired Chief Clerk Linsay Hale after 10 months on the job, with Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu today only saying she didn’t have enough support in his caucus to continue in the role.