Sen. Wimberger, Rep. Wittke: Audit Committee to question Underly, approve audit of school sexual misconduct scandal
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement before a Joint Legislative Audit Committee hearing to question leadership at the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), in the wake of a Capital Times investigation revealing serious
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, Wisconsin Newspaper Association: To host webinar on ethical victim reporting
Event aimed at equipping journalists with best practices for covering victims with care and accuracy [MADISON, WI] – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association are collaborating to hold a webinar focusing on best practices
Wisconsin Policy Forum: License to teach
A growing number of Wisconsin teachers hold emergency licenses, reflecting staffing needs and a greater reliance on non-traditional routes into the classroom. This trend is seen across districts but is more prevalent in small or urban districts, certain subject areas,
Underly calls backlash on handling of grooming cases ‘partisan political sideshow’
State Superintendent Jill Underly criticized recent backlash over her department’s handling of sexual misconduct cases as a “partisan political sideshow” and dismissed GOP calls for her resignation as “preposterous.”
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Trump to fully fund FoodShare for Wisconsin families
Baldwin’s floor speech comes as Trump continues to sow confusion and keep food from hungry families WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate floor speech today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on President Trump to once again use the resources at his disposal and fully
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and multistate coalition bring lawsuit challenging unlawful restrictions on FEMA grants
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, and a coalition of 11 other states, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) challenging unlawful new conditions on FEMA grants, which support emergency
Americans for Prosperity-WI: Senator Baldwin continues to put partisanship ahead of Wisconsinites as shutdown drags into longest in history
MADISON, WI — As the government shutdown becomes the longest in American history, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling out Senator Tammy Baldwin for continuing to put partisan politics ahead of Wisconsin families and workers. Despite multiple opportunities to support legislation
Agriculture Organizations: Respond to proposals to alter rules, fees
Contact: Tim Fiocchi, Senior Director of Government Relations, 608.828.5712 MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, Wisconsin Pork Association, Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association released the following joint statement&… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Demands Evers act to protect $50 million for rural health
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) today called on Governor Tony Evers to immediately submit Wisconsin’s application for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program before the November 5 deadline, warning that failure to do so will cost Wisconsin $50 million in
Rep. Sheehan: Hosts emergency food drive in partnership with Sheboygan County Food Bank
Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown is Delaying Wisconsinites’ FoodShare Benefits Sheboygan, Wis. — Today, Rep. Sheehan, in partnership with the Sheboygan County Food Bank, hosted an emergency food drive in response to the announcement that the federal government shutdown will delay Wisconsin families’
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: U.S. Small Business Administration extends deadline for physical damage loans for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by August severe weather
MADISON — On Mon., Nov. 3, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the deadline for physical damage loan applications has been extended for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by devastating storms that occurred Aug. 9 through Aug. 12, 2025, resulting in
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Significantly reduces impact to Wisconsin businesses with proposed modifications to administrative rules ATCP 10 and 12
MADISON, Wis. – Based on input received during the public comment period, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is proposing substantial modifications to two DATCP administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP 10 (Animal Disease
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Statement on voting bills hearing today
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) has concerns about the impact of AB-599 on Wisconsin citizens with disabilities. The bill on absentee ballots discussed in a hearing today would eliminate the indefinitely confined option and require voters
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions October 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
National Republican Congressional Committee: Cooke’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani will be electoral poison
It’s Election Day in New York City with Socialist Zohran Mamdani set to become the Mayor of NYC. Why does this matter in Wisconsin? Radical Rebecca Cooke endorsed NYC Socialist Zohran Mamdani and is aligning herself with his extreme policies of defunding the