Rep. Tusler: Furious at veto of no tax on tips
Madison, WI – Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) issued the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed his bill to address inflations cost on the working class. In Democrat Gov Evers’ 2025 Bienniel Budget address, he said, “I’m providing nearly $2 billion
Rewind: Your week in review for April 3
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the final push in the state Supreme Court race, the move by UW regents to oust President Jay Rothman and the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking to throw out Wisconsin’s congressional lines as a partisan gerrymander.
Tiffany campaign: Tiffany Slams Evers veto of tax relief for tips and overtime
WAUSAU, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, issued the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 461 and Senate Bill 36, legislation that would have eliminated state income taxes on tips and overtime. “If you
Evers vetoes tax exemptions for tips, overtime, along with 21 other bills
Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed 23 bills, including GOP efforts to exempt cash tips and overtime from the state income tax and to overturn his veto that extended by four centuries the annual increases in how much school districts can spend per student.
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues Trump administration over unlawful executive order attempting to exert federal control over elections
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with 22 other attorneys general and one governor, is suing President Trump today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to challenge his unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfere with
Gov. Evers: Slams President Trump, announces lawsuit against efforts to undermine Wisconsin’s safe and secure elections
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin is joining a new multi-state lawsuit in response to President Donald J. Trump’s latest executive order directing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to force states to use a nationwide list of voters provided by the Trump Administration, further suppressing the rights of voters, undermining democracy, and sowing
Gov. Evers: Takes action on several bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on several bills. The bills signed by the governor today include enhancing the safety of K-12 students across the state by ensuring educational professionals who get their licenses revoked or are under investigation can be more easily
Gov. Evers: Signs executive orders restoring commutations process in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two executive orders to reinstate Wisconsin’s process for issuing commutations, including creating a new Commutation Advisory Board. The governor, who reinstated Wisconsin’s pardon process after taking office and has since issued a record-breaking 2,000 pardons—more than
Sen. Bradley: Evers stands with fringe left, vetoes Bradley bill on criminal illegals
(Madison) “…finding people that committed crimes and sending them back home, who could be against that?” Governor Tony Evers asked that question last June. Today, he answered it himself: apparently, he could. The Governor vetoed a bill authored by Sen. Julian
Brennan campaign: Announces 3% mortgages for first-time buyers as part of statewide “Build Roots, Build Wisconsin” housing plan
Milwaukee, WI – This afternoon in Wauwatosa, Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan released his “Build Roots, Build Wisconsin”, a comprehensive housing affordability plan focused on building up inventory, giving new homeowners better tools to buy, and keeping folks in
Wisconsin State Public Defenders: Applaud Evers for establishing commutation board
MADISON, Wis. – For the first time in a generation, thousands of Wisconsinites written off by the state’s legal system will have a clear path to returning home. The Wisconsin State Public Defenders (SPD) today commended Gov. Tony Evers for establishing
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues Trump administration over unlawful executive order attempting to exert federal control over elections
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with 22 other attorneys general and one governor, is suing President Trump today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to challenge his unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfere with
Wisconsin Technology Council: Applauds the Legislature and governor for approving Act 165
The Wisconsin Technology Council today commended Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature for approving 2025 Assembly Bill 657, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 165, which creates a targeted sales and use tax exemption for materials, equipment, and other items used exclusively
Sen. Keyeski: Announces second most bipartisan voting record in the state Senate for 2025-26 legislative session
Madison – This week, the nonpartisan Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau released a memo highlighting the frequency with which each individual member of the Wisconsin State Senate cast a roll call vote with a majority of members of the opposing political party
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public input on 2026 deer season
Provide Feedback Online Or In-Person Starting April 4 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the state’s Citizen Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public feedback on Wisconsin’s deer management, including harvest quotas, season structure and more ahead of the