Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions report sound first-quarter financial performance
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions reported sound financial performance through the first quarter of 2025, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of March 31, 2025, there were 102 state-chartered credit unions,
FRI REPORT: Negotiations continue as Joint Finance falls behind pace of recent budgets
Quotes of the Week Our goal is to continue talks to reach a bipartisan consensus on the budget that invests in priorities, including a tax cut for those who need it the most.- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, on budget
WisDems: Ron Johnson says watching building #7 collapse as result of 9/11 terrorist attack is “Cool to Watch”
MADISON, Wis. — In a surreal interview with Tucker Carlson, Wisconsin US Senator Ron Johnson, who has spent the past month spouting off debunked conspiracy theories about the 9/11 terrorist attacks, is now saying that it’s “cool to watch” video of buildings,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Holds Trump accountable for unlawfully dismantling Minority Business Development Agency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration detail its compliance with a May 13 federal court injunction that ordered it to stop the illegal dismantling of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Rep. Clancy: Decries removal of Yessenia Ruano by ICE
MILWAUKEE, Wis. -This morning, Representative Ryan Clancy (D-19), attended an action in protest of the deportation order for Milwaukee mother, Yessenia Ruano, at US Citizen and Immigration Services’ offices in Milwaukee. Yessenia has been in the United States for 14
Gov. Evers: Raises Pride Flag over Wisconsin State Capitol building in celebration of Pride Month
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #264, ordering that the Progress Pride Flag be raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. June is recognized as Pride Month in
Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 30
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Joint Finance Committee’s first votes on the state budget, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s push to reduce federal spending, the Department of Public Instruction’s new effort to revamp school report cards and more.
Sen. Stafsholt, Rep. Moses: Bill to establish dairy innovation loan program
Madison – Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) and Senator Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) released a bill to establish a dairy farm innovation program for small to medium sized family farms. “Farmers are the backbone of Wisconsin’s Agriculture Industry,” said Representative Moses.
Dept. of Veteran Affairs: Wisconsin Veterans Museum leads a 250th birthday celebration for the U.S. Army on June 13 and 14.
MADISON, May 29, 2025 — Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on June 13 and 14 as we celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday. Mark this milestone and honor the true spirit of our American warriors through their service, sacrifice, and achievement in
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks report sound first-quarter financial performance
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through the first quarter of 2025, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of March 31, 2025, there were 117 state-chartered commercial banks serving
Bryce campaign: Apologizes for suggesting Rep. Byan Steil held a town hall
CALEDONIA, Wis.- Following is the statement of Army veteran, cancer survivor, former Ironworker and candidate for the First Congressional District Randy Bryce following an errant statement by his campaign that suggested Rep. Bryan Steil was conducting town halls in his
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss budget negotiations between Evers, GOP leaders
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent meetings between Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislators as lawmakers craft Wisconsin’s biennial budget amid looming federal cuts. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Slams Trump Administrations’ cuts to vital job training program for Wisconsin workers, businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it is cutting funding for Job Corps and closing centers nationwide, including in
Rep. Spaude: Bipartisan Brown County legislators introduce budget motion for critical courts funding
Green Bay, Wis. — On Tuesday, May 27th, bipartisan state lawmakers from Brown County introduced a budget motion to encourage critical investment in the county circuit court. After the announcement, Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon),
FRI News Summary: Lawyers for Dugan argue for dismissal; Joint Finance takes first votes
TOP STORIES Dugan’s legal team files memo arguing for dismissal, citing Trump ruling as precedent… 37-page memorandum supports and expands on a [May 14] motion to dismiss … [atty.] Strang and others on the high-powered legal team argue that as