Sen. Hutton: Calls for MPS financial audit
MADISON — Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in response to the latest systemic failure at Milwaukee Public Schools: “The public outcry regarding the recent obvious and significant failures of the Milwaukee Public Schools is the latest example
City of Racine: Jim Sullivan appointed Racine’s next City Administrator
RACINE, WI – Jim Sullivan has been appointed to become the next Racine City Administrator, pending approval by the Common Council during its Tuesday, June 4 meeting. Sullivan brings more than two decades of public service experience as an alderman, state
MON AM Update: Candidates face filing deadline for fall ballot; Walker warns of ‘absolute chaos’ as Trump sentenced just before RNC
From WisPolitics … — Candidates seeking to get on the fall ballot have a deadline today to turn in their nomination papers. The Elections Commission’s latest update, posted late Friday, shows: *All four announced candidates for the 8th CD have
Rep. Kurtz: Statement on departure of Wisconsin National Guard Adjutant General Paul Knapp
MADISON –Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after the announcement of the departure of Major General Paul Knapp. “Over the last several years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Maj. Gen. Knapp and the team at the
USDA NASS: Wisconsin ag prices
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Baldwin campaign: Submits nomination papers to get on the 2024 ballot
MADISON, Wis. — This morning the Tammy Baldwin for Senate campaign hosted a press conference with supporters before turning in nomination papers to put Tammy Baldwin on the 2024 ballot. Supporters included a public school teacher, a labor leader, and a
Josh Findlay: Washington County takes the lead in election integrity in Wisconsin
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. All eyes are on Wisconsin as the over eighteen hundred municipal clerks prepare to administer the 2024 Presidential election this fall.
Sen. James, Rep. Oldenburg: Celebrate new DOT emergency contact feature
MADISON –Sen. Jesse James (R-Altoona) and Rep. Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) are celebrating a new soon-to-launch feature with the Department of Transportation that will tie Wisconsin drivers’ licenses to a loved one via an emergency contact. Legislation authored by Oldenburg and James
Banks campaign: Withdraws campaign for 11th Assembly District
This morning Rick Banks formally withdrew his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent the 11th District, citing changing conditions in his family life. “Since the launch of the campaign, circumstances in my family and personal life have changed
Dept. of Corrections: Grants give 95 new grads second chance
Madison, Wis. – Across Wisconsin, communities and families are celebrating the achievements of high school and college graduates. That’s true at Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities as well. On Friday, 95 persons in our care at 18 institutions celebrated earning
Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 31
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Dane County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost’s ties to a 2011 petition seeking to recall former Gov. Scott Walker, Milwaukee Public Schools funding issues, and the latest effort to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
Schutt won’t seek reelection, avoiding primary with August
August was originally drawn into a seat with freshman GOP Rep. Amanda Nedweski, of Pleasant Prairie. But the Assembly’s No. 2 Republican instead moved into the 31st AD, which includes a good chunk of his old district, setting up a possible primary with Schutt.
Gov. Evers: Announces Progress Pride flag to be flown statewide in celebration of Pride Month
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #229, ordering that the Progress Pride Flag be raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. The Progress Pride Flag will fly over
Rich campaign: Andi Rich files paperwork for 12th Senate District
Madison, WI – Andi Rich, a native of Porterfield with deep roots in Wisconsin’s natural beauty, community values, and agricultural heritage, has officially filed her nomination papers to run for the 12th Senate District as a Democrat. With an outpouring of
Rep. Schutt: Announces she will not seek reelection
Today, Rep. Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton) announced that she will not seek re-election and released the following statement: “I have been honored and humbled by all of the support that I have received to run for reelection. And, although I know