Gov. Evers: Orders the flags to half-staff in honor of firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #258 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 4, 2025, as a mark of respect for the firefighters of
Wyatt Eichholz: Milwaukee rents in national spotlight; rent caps not the solution
Economic theory and history show they instead limit supply and raise costs.
Washington County Exec Schoemann registers ‘26 guv bid
Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann, Schoemann, 43, is the first Republican to formally register in the race for Wisconsin governor.
Williams campaign: Jake Williams launches re-election campaign for chair of young democrats of Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI — Jake Williams announced today that he is officially launching his campaign for re-election as Chair of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin; reaffirming his commitment to empowering young people, strengthening grassroots organizing, and expanding Democratic influence across
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions April 2025
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Democracy Defensive Project: WI voters show bipartisan support for early absentee ballot processing in new poll
76 percent of Wisconsin voters strongly or somewhat favor verifying and tabulating absentee ballots one day earlier WISCONSIN – WTMJ: A new poll reveals that Wisconsin voters across party lines favor allowing election officials to process absentee ballots before Election Day
Clark County judge tells WisPolitics she’s passing on Supreme Court bid in ‘26
Clark County Judge Lyndsey Boon Brunette is passing on a run for state Supreme Court next year, telling WisPolitics in a statement that 2026 “is not the best time to pursue a seat on the state’s highest court.”
FRI AM Update: Clark County judge tells WisPolitics she’s passing on Supreme Court bid in ‘26
From WisPolitics … — Clark County Judge Lyndsey Boon Brunette is passing on a run for state Supreme Court next year, telling WisPolitics in a statement that 2026 “is not the best time to pursue a seat on the state’s
THU PM Update: Schoemann registers ‘26 guv bid
From WisPolitics … — Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann, who has a “summer kickoff cookout” scheduled Sunday, has registered his campaign committee with the state to run for governor next year. WisPolitics first reported earlier this week on Schoemann’s kickoff
LFB: Property tax increases under Evers’ budget less than current law projection
Under Gov. Tony Evers’ budget, property taxes on the mythical median-valued home would go up $4 on the bills local governments send out in December and another $46 the following year, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau.
Gov. Evers: Appoints three regents to the UW Board of Regents
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced three appointments to the University of Wisconsin (UW) Board of Regents naming Regents Tom Palzewicz, Linda Terwilliger, and Noah Fritz. The appointments fill the vacancies created by the expiration of three former appointees’ terms that expire May 1, 2025. “We are in a make-or-break moment
Ryan M. Billings: Checks and balances: Embracing our patriotic skepticism
On Law Day, I ask everyone to reflect on the genius of our careful separation of powers and critical checks and balances.
Gov. Evers: Announces 20 Wisconsin school districts to be awarded Fab Lab grants in celebration of “Fab Lab Day”
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in celebration of “Fab Lab Day”, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), announced nearly $500,000 in grants to 20 Wisconsin school districts to train students in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) skills and prepare them for careers using advanced technologi…
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Encourages residents to access services and resources throughout Mental Health Awareness Month
Multiple events taking place to bring awareness to services for children and adults MILWAUKEE – This May, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, County Executive David Crowley and the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Behavioral Health
Gov. Evers: Appoints Jeff Hastings to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board, reappoints Bill Smith
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced two appointments to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board. The governor has appointed Jeff Hastings to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Marcy West’s term on May 1, 2025, and reappointed William “Bill”