Sen. Jacque, Reps. Allen, Rivera-Wagner: Preventing harmful lending
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Rep. Scott Allen (R), along with Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D) and Sen. André Jacque (R), released two bipartisan bills that would modify payday and installment loans to lessen the harmful effects of high-interest, short-term lending. “Financial
Wisconsin Historical Society: Peniel Chapel listed in the State Register of Historic Places
TOWN OF ELDORADO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Peniel Chapel in the Town of Eldorado (Fond du Lac County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a
Wisconsin Historical Society: Paul Kuehl House listed in the State Register of Historic Places
PLATEVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Paul Kuehl House in Platteville (Grant County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Tudor Revival residence was constructed by the original owner in 1937. The Paul
Wisconsin Historical Society: Frost Woods Historic District listed in the State Register of Historic Places
MONONA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Frost Woods Historic District in Monona (Dane County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Justin Miller. The State
PSC approves $31.3M rate increase for MG&E over next 2 years
The Public Service Commission has approved a $31.3 million rate increase for Madison Gas & Electric over the next two years, $27.5 million less than what the utility had requested, according to preliminary figures the agency shared with WisPolitics.
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition sue over HUD policy that would put more people into homelessness
HUD’s Policy Shift Risks Forcing Hundreds of Wisconsin Households Into Homelessness MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is illegally upending supports for tens of thousands of Americans experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity with abrupt
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Denounces Trump admin plan to cut frigate program, undermine national security and jeopardize good Wisconsin jobs
Baldwin demands Navy action to maintain Wisconsin’s shipbuilding industry Baldwin was among chief supporters to bring frigate program to Wisconsin and has successfully secured investments in program since WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) denounced the Trump administration’s plan
Wisconsin Supreme Court appoints panels to hear challenges to state’s congressional map
The Wisconsin Supreme Court today appointed separate three-judge panels to hear two lawsuits seeking new congressional lines, opening the door to new maps being in place ahead of the 2026 elections.
Institute for Reforming Government: Expands oversight and legal work with hire of Kevin Zielinski as associate counsel
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced that Kevin Zielinski has joined the organization as Associate Counsel for Legal Reform & Oversight, expanding the IRG team to 9.5 employees. WHY IT MATTERS: In this role, Kevin will
Capitol Chats: La Follette School’s Yackee expects ‘wild growth’ for new undergraduate public policy major
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, La Follette School of Public Affairs Director Susan Webb Yackee discusses a newly unveiled undergraduate major in public policy.
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Plans to protect lawful congressional maps already in place
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court allowed two new legal challenges to the state’s congressional maps to continue forward by appointing two separate three-judge panels to hear the cases. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) had argued against such an appointment as any attempt to redraw the Congressional district l… Please
Law Forward: Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court orders, ready to litigate congressional districts
MADISON, Wis. – Law Forward Director of Litigation Doug Poland reacted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s appointment today of a three-judge panel in Law Forward’s Congressional redistricting case: “Law Forward is pleased that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed a panel of three
Opportunity Wisconsin: As tariffs drive Thanksgiving dinners sky-high, Opportunity Wisconsin reminds Reps. Steil and Van Orden about their votes supporting them
MADISON, Wis. – As families prepare their Thanksgiving menus this year, new data shows how tariffs are sending prices soaring and giving Wisconsin families sticker shock at the checkout this week. Wisconsin Public Radio reports: “An average 15-pound turkey could cost
UW-Green Bay: From Lombardi to Lambeau: Honoring the Packers’ offensive game-changers
Green Bay, WI — The Green Bay Packers aren’t just a football team—they’re an enduring legend. From the storied beginnings at Lambeau Field to Lombardi’s championship dynasty and today’s gridiron greatness, the Packers have defined excellence for generations. Now, thanks
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Wisconsin Department of Health Services registered nurse Tricia Ploessl
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #280, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Nov. 26, 2025, in honor of Tricia Ploessl, who unexpectedly passed away in the course of her work as a nurse