Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding Speaker Vos’ retirement
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ (R-Rochester) retirement announcement: “The Speaker’s retirement marks the end of an era in Wisconsin politics, and I’m grateful to have served as governor
Vos won’t seek reelection
Robin Vos, the longest-serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history, announced he won’t seek reelection.
Fair Rates for Wisconsin’s Dairyland: Assembly Agriculture Committee amendment undermines Wisconsin’s clean energy progress
MADISON – The amendment approved by the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Agriculture today that targets large-scale solar development is a serious setback to Wisconsin’s long-term energy and environmental goals. Wisconsin has set a statewide goal of achieving 100 percent carbon-free
Rep. DeSmidt: Democrats force action on Postpartum Medicaid expansion and Gail’s Law
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Assembly Democrats stood up and refused to let lifesaving bills continue to sit in limbo, aggressively pushing amendments on Postpartum Medicaid expansion and Gail’s Law. And today, Republicans have both bills on the calendar. Representative Ben
Gov. Evers: Read: Sends letter to the Trump Administration, urging the president to support American producers and ranchers, back off plans to import beef from Argentina…again
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter urging President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration to back off its latest plans to import beef from Argentina and instead support and protect the livelihoods of American farmers, ranchers, and producers. This is the second letter
Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association: Class II restrictions for spring thaw begin in Zone 3 through 5 Friday, Feb. 20 at 12:01 a.m. posted road restrictions begin in Zone 4 and 5
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending frozen road declarations for all zones in Wisconsin effective Friday, Feb. 20 at 12:01 a.m. Class II road restrictions will go into effect for Zones 3-5 at that time for state highways susceptible to damage from
Gathering Waters: Statement on Senate inaction and bipartisan path forward for Knowles-Nelson
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Senate this week failed to advance reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, leaving Wisconsin’s most successful land conservation initiative facing a funding lapse in June 2026. Despite broad public support for the program and Senate
Rep. Tranel: Energy reform strengthening local control and farmland protection passes Ag Committee
MADISON — The Assembly Agriculture Committee today approved Assembly Bill 493, as amended by ASA 1, (9 to 6) a significant energy reform measure that protects prime farmland, restores local control over the siting of large wind and solar projects in
Weekly GOP radio address: A strong state thanks to legislative Republicans
Good evening, everyone. The state of our state is strong, but not for the reasons you heard earlier tonight. The state of our state is strong in spite of the governor, not because of him. Thanks to strong Republican majorities
Marquette University: Law School Poll to release Wisconsin survey Wednesday, Feb 25
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of a statewide poll with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the school’s Lubar Center for Public Policy
Rural Voices USA: As Congress misses self-imposed E15 deadline, billboards go up across farm country
Digital billboards and advertising campaign intensifies across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin as Rural Domestic Energy Council fails to deliver on February 15 deadline WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the congressional Rural Domestic Energy Council missed its self-imposed February 15 deadline
Sen. Drake: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus demand Black History Month resolution to be scheduled
MILWAUKEE – Today, members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus gathered to demand their Black History Month Resolution to be scheduled on the floor for debate. This request comes following the Republican Assembly Leadership request to remove names from their annual resolution. Following
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers shares excerpts from 2026 State of the State, declares 2026 the Year of the Neighbor
As governor, I’ve often declared a theme for the year—a topic or issue I want us to focus on. We had the Year of Clean Drinking Water, the Years of Broadband Access, Mental Health, Workers, and, of course, the Year
Postpartum expansion, breast cancer screenings, online bets make final Assembly calendar
On its final regular floor period of the session, the Assembly will take up legislation Speaker Robin Vos had previously held up that would extend postpartum coverage under the Medicaid program and to require supplemental screenings for breast cancer.
Dave Cieslewicz: Dems: Take the money and run
I guess the Democrats just want an issue for the fall. That’s the only way I can explain their opposition to a Republican bill that would keep the Stewardship Fund land acquisition and management program alive for another couple of years.