Kinser campaign: What they are saying: Jill Underly lowering standards harmful for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wisc. – In case you haven’t heard us say it before, Jill Underly, the current Superintendent of Public Instruction, lowered the testing standards set to measure the progress of our children when it comes to reading, writing, and doing math well. In
WILL: Trump administration opens investigation into discriminatory practices of Johns Hopkins and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
The News: The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) just announced two new federal investigations against discriminatory DEI education and training programs at major academic medical centers—Johns Hopkins University and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. WLWT TV in Cincinnati, Ohio broke the story last night. HHS’s investigations
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of firefighter and emergency medical responder Lori A. Boelkes
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #255 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., March 15, 2025, in honor of Firefighter and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Lori A. Boelkes, who
Dept. of Natural Resources: Support threatened and endangered species recovery with the endangered resources tax checkoff
All donations matched on your Wisconsin income tax form MADISON, Wis. – Show your love for nature by donating to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Endangered Resources Fund. All donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched
Rep. Franklin: Legislation requiring schools notify parents of sexual misconduct passes Assembly
MADISON – On Thursday, State Representative Benjamin Franklin (R- De Pere) voted for a package of bills focused on enhancing public safety, including his bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 74, which will ensure parents or guardians are promptly notified if their child
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Start of in-person absentee voting, other important dates for spring election approaching
MADISON, WI – A number of key deadlines are approaching for eligible Wisconsin voters seeking to participate in the April 1 Spring Election. Starting on Tuesday, March 18 – two weeks before Election Day – clerks can begin to issue
Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 14
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and Wisconsin Watch Statehouse Reporter Jack Kelly discuss Wednesday’s state Supreme Court debate, Madison’s clerk being placed on leave amid an investigation into uncounted absentee ballots, this week’s Assembly floor session, Eau Claire Dem Rebecca Cooke launching another bid to take on Republican Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd CD and more.
Hunter Nation: Launches $1.8 million hunter-focused voter activation campaign to elect Brad Schimel to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Targeted Multi-Medium Ads feature Donald Trump Jr., Ted Nugent, Brett Favre, other celebrities and influencers urging hunters and 2nd Amendment activists to vote for Judge Schimel on April 1st. March 14, 2025 Mission, KS – Hunter Nation, Inc., one of the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, colleagues press Trump administration to address consequences of Social Security workforce layoffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is pressing President Donald Trump on his plan to protect Social Security as he and Elon Musk slash its workforce. The Trump Administration’s plans to terminate Social Security employees threaten millions of Americans’
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address highlighting his 2025-27 executive and capital budget investments to support the UW System statewide during the Year of the Kid
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting efforts in his 2025-27 Executive and Capital Budget investments to support the University of Wisconsin (UW) System statewide during the 2025 Year of the Kid. Gov. Evers last month released
Dept. of Natural Resources: Bonus harvest authorizations for spring turkey season available beginning March 17
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin selling bonus harvest authorizations for the 2025 spring turkey season on Monday, March 17, with a designated sale date for each zone. Previously known as leftover permits, bonus harvest
Schimel campaign: Brad Schimel endorsed by Wisconsin’s small business community
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Wisconsin’s political action committee, demonstrating Schimel’s continued momentum in the race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The endorsement reflects the clear distinction between Judge
FRI News Summary: Assembly Republicans pass bill to require schools resource officers in Milwaukee schools
TOP STORIES Assembly passes bill to require police presence in MPS… approved [w/o Dem votes] as part of a package of crime-related bills advanced by Republicans. … MPS would be required to maintain at least 25 officers. The cost would
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider the impact of Trump’s policies on Wisconsin’s economy
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the impact of President Donald Trump’s policies on the Wisconsin economy. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Patrick McIlheran: Federal government inaction leaves uranium alongside Lake Michigan
There are free-market solutions to storing or using spent nuclear fuel.