FEMA spokesperson won’t talk agency politics on ‘UpFront’
A FEMA spokesperson wouldn’t weigh into the politics surrounding the agency, as teams assessed flood damage from storms two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the Trump administration may change how the federal government responds to disasters. “I can tell you that FEMA
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Covers Medicaid cuts, Milwaukee flood recovery, and threats to the Department of Education on another week of “Fighting for Wisconsin Families” tour
Baldwin hits Dane, Grant, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties in statewide tour WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up the third week of her “Fighting for Wisconsin Families” tour with stops highlighting how Republicans’ cuts to
Rep. Udell: Comments on Trump’s election strategy
Madison, Wis. – after President Trump met with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, he claimed he would end mail-in voting in the United States at Putin’s recommendation. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Ending mail-in voting would disenfranchise millions
U.S. Attorney Western District of Wisconsin U.S. Department of Justice: Grants awarded to combat crimes against women and strengthen victim services in Wisconsin
MADISON, WIS. – The ActingU.S. Attorney for the WesternDistrict of Wisconsinjoins the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) in announcing grants provided to combat violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Wisconsin youth sue state over unconstitutional laws fueling climate crisis and blocking clean energy
MADISON, Wis.— Today, fifteen young Wisconsinites filed a constitutional climate lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court against the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Legislature. The youth plaintiffs—ages 8 to 17—are represented by Midwest Environmental Advocates and Our Children’s Trust. They argue that state
Jacobson campaign: What Wisconsin’s reading: Jenna Jacobson and Senate Dems fighting to cut costs
MADISON, WI – On Monday, State Representative Jenna Jacobson and State Senator Brad Pfaff announced new legislation to establish a 3-day back-to-school tax holiday each August. During which families will be able to do their back to school shopping without paying
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: OCI open meeting notice: mutual holding company plan of National Guardian Life insurance company teleconference public hearing
For more information, contact Amy J. Malm, Administrator, Division of Financial Regulation | (608) 261-8562 | amy.malm@wisconsin.gov The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has posted an open meeting notice. See the details of the meeting at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/OpenMtgNotices.aspx. MEETING: Mutual Holding Company Plan of National Guardian…
Dept. of Health Services: Confirms additional cases of measles in Oconto County, indicating community
All Wisconsinites urged to check vaccination status The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Oconto County Public Health have identified five additional cases of measles in Oconto County. The additional cases are linked to the nine cases confirmed in the
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Aug. 22
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the Evers administration’s efforts to bypass the GOP-controlled administrative rules committee, a Dem bill to revive a back-to-school sales tax holiday, President Trump’s push to end mail-in voting and more.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Avoid ash trees when placing deer stands
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees as they start scouting properties ahead of the coming deer hunting season. Most ash trees in the southern two-thirds
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Marathon County to host 2026 Alice in Dairyland Finals
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that Marathon County will host the 79th Alice in Dairyland Finals May 14-16, 2026. With a rich history, beautiful rolling hills and woodlands surrounding the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Door County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare snake, the eastern ribbonsnake, which may result from the WPS Park Entrance Drive Electric Project in Door County.
Scott Niederjohn: Financially illiterate high schoolers about to be taught a lesson
Beginning with the class of 2028, all high school students in Wisconsin must complete at least one semester of personal financial literacy to earn a diploma.
Bruce Thompson: How the minimum wage declined
40 years ago it was worth three times more. What happened?
Bruce Murphy: Why the Pathfinders union struggle matters
Workers at many nonprofits are under-paid and overworked, with high turnover.