Jill Underly: Amid federal threats, we must protect our public libraries
The future of federal funding for public libraries is uncertain, and with it, the future of many vital programs Wisconsinites rely on.
WED AM Update: Assembly committee to vote on return-to-work bill
From WisPolitics … — An Assembly Committee today will exec legislation that would require most state employees to return to their agency offices by July 1. The bill before the State Affairs Committee would exempt telehealth services and duties performed
Blake Gober: A wake-up call for Republicans
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel, and it wasn’t even close. For Republicans, this isn’t just a loss; it’s a wake-up call.
Eric Genrich: Where the Democratic Party should go from here
What do you want for this country? Is it an authoritarian oligarchy or a populist democracy?
Bruce Murphy: How much did Musk pay per vote?
The billionaire spent $25 million on Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Let’s consider his investment return.
Terrance Wall: The great American company
When government gets too big, the people in government think themselves all powerful. They begin to think that the private sector exists solely to serve them, to provide tax revenue to them.
Jerry Hanson: What happened to our America?
When the president makes laws and policies that only Congress is allowed to make; this is not our America.
TUE PM Update: Assembly Republicans unveil new version of ROFR with provisions to win over holdouts
From WisPolitics … — Assembly Republicans today unveiled a new version of a heavily lobbied transmission bill opposed by some conservatives, adding provisions addressing farmland preservation and touting nuclear energy to win over previous GOP holdouts. Lawmakers dubbed the new
Assembly Republicans: Introduce the 2025 Wisconsin Energy Reform Act
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Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent launches effort to highlight impact of state, federal funding on Wisconsin public schools and libraries
MADISON — As Wisconsin navigates the uncertainty surrounding federal funding and the state biennial budget, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the launch of a new effort to help the public better understand how state, federal, and local funding directly impacts the state’s K-12 public schools and libraries.
Rep. Allen: Announces upcoming “Coffee with Scott”
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is excited to announce an upcoming “Coffee with Scott” on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00-10:00am at Café De Arts Roasters at 830 W St Paul Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188. The event will be BYOC (Buy Your Own
Rep. DeSmidt: Hosts Wisconsin Diaper Bank Network at state Capitol
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Ben DeSmidt proudly hosted the Wisconsin Diaper Bank Network at the State Capitol to advocate for a critical investment announced in Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 Executive Budget: $1 million in grant funding (500k/year) for diaper banks
WISDOM: Clergy to lead hundreds of members to the Capitol for Madison Action Day
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Construction Business Group: Commends state actions combating insurance fraud
MADISON, Wis – The Construction Business Group today commended the bipartisan effort between Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature that led to today’s announcement of a $33,000 insurance fraud forfeiture. The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) was given
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Affiliated companies agree to pay $10.8 million to resolve allegations that they fraudulently obtained COVID-19 loans
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on April 2, 2025, a group of affiliated companies controlled by a family office have agreed to pay $10,853,246.94 to settle allegations that they violated