Rep. Summerfield: Sworn in for fifth term
Madison, WI – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was sworn in for his fifth term in the State Assembly earlier today. “I am honored to be sworn in today to represent the 68th Assembly District,” Summerfield said. Rep. Summerfield was recently elected to
Rep. Palmeri: Sworn in for the 2025- 2026 legislative session
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) was sworn in at the State Capitol as the State Representative for Assembly District 54. During the 2025-2026 legislative session, she will serve as the ranking member on the following committees: Environment, and
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Announces promotions
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has promoted of two current managers as the agency moves into 2025. DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth announced the promotion of Jennifer Garrett to Deputy Secretary. Garrett has been at DSPS
Kristen Brey: Wisconsin state budget surplus a sham when so many essential services starved
Too many vital services are starved for cash.
Ryan Grunwald: Wisconsin supposedly has ‘fairer’ election maps. We don’t. Here’s why.
Effective government begins with districts that reflect real communities, yet Wisconsin’s maps still fall short of this basic standard.
John Nichols: Wisconsin farmers helped Jimmy Carter win the presidency
Carter secured the nomination and the presidency — with just enough votes from the farmers and smalltown people of Grant, Richland, Vernon and other Wisconsin counties that gave a last-minute Democratic primary assist to the peanut farmer from Georgia.
David Siemers: Those who throw shade at Jimmy Carter forget the good he did as president
Carter was the first president to stress having a Cabinet, judges, and other government nominees that “looked like America.”
David Blaska: Well pardon us all to hell
If Donald Trump pardons the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers who heeded his call to “fight like hell or we won’t have a country any more” he will be ripping the bandage off a wound still suppurating.
Gregory Humphrey: Donald Trump should pay his past bills before touching federal budget
But why pay the bills when his only purpose for seeking another term in the White House is to fleece the taxpayers.
Judith Davidoff: Let’s all take a minute
Madison mayor’s tongue-lashing of the press in a time of trauma was ill-advised.
Rep. Callahan: Statement on 2025-26 Assembly inauguration
[Madison, WI] – This afternoon new and returning state legislators were inaugurated for the 107th Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement following his inauguration: “I am honored to begin my third term in
Dept. of Administration: Vision 2030 update: Evers administration continues work to reduce costs to taxpayers through optimizing workplace footprint
Madison, Wis. – Today, Governor Evers and DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld released an update to the state’s Vision 2030 plan as the Evers Administration continues a whole-of-government approach to improving efficiency and savings in Wisconsin state government property ownership and upkeep. The last
Dept. of Natural Resources: Experience winter in a new light at a candlelight hike
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter by joining a candlelight event happening across the state. “Winter candlelight events are some of the most popular activities at Wisconsin state
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Desires an end to line item vetoes
As we begin a new session in the Wisconsin Legislature, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to see both sides set aside partisanship and end Wisconsin’s line item veto power for the governor once and for all by
Rep. Goeben: Sworn in to serve second term
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) was sworn in to her second term in the State Assembly on January 6th, Inauguration Day at the State Capitol. “I am grateful to my constituents in the 5th Assembly District for allowing me to return to