Sen. Jacque: Calls for Wisconsin ban on foreign adversary land ownership
MADISON, WI… Senator André Jacque (New Franken) today called for the State Legislature to quickly pass bi-partisan legislation he has authored and introduced with Rep. William Penterman (Hustisford) to prohibit foreign adversaries from owning land in Wisconsin. The legislation, Senate Bill
Jones campaign: Judge Ben Jones launches campaign in Dane County
MADISON—Judge Ben Jones launched his campaign today for a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. “In these incredibly difficult and divided times, we need judges committed to the rule of law, the Constitution, and equality for all
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death investigation in City of Fort Atkinson
CITY OF FORT ATKINSON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the City of Fort Atkinson that occurred on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. At approximately 5
Ebben campaign: Monroe County Sheriff Revels and County Board Chairman Schnitzler endorse Trump conservative Jessi Ebben in WI-07
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Monroe County Sheriff Wes Revels and Monroe County Board of Supervisors Chairman Cedric Schnitzler. In a statement, Sheriff Revels said “Jessi Ebben is exactly the type of
Rep. Haywood: Statement on FEMA aid denial
MADISON, Wis. – The Trump administration has denied a request for $26.5 million in disaster mitigation funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), after severe flooding damage that took place in several Wisconsin counties in August. FEMA did not give
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden on importing Argentinian beef: “I Stand With the Administration”
Derrick Van Orden just can’t help himself. When pressed on the Trump administration’s plan to import Argentinian beef and screw over Wisconsin farmers and ranchers, Van Orden could only respond with a pathetic word salad ending with, “I stand with
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition seek answers from Trump Administration on SNAP funding due to lapse in one week
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and 22 other attorneys general today sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Acting Associate Administrator for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) seeking additional information on how USDA plans to
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Cruelty over compassion: Trump denies disaster aid
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers issued this statement today after the Trump Administration denied federal aid for six Wisconsin counties impacted by severe storms and flooding in August. Executive Director Kerry Schumann had this to say about the Trump Administration’s refusal to help
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Interdisciplinary group provides clarity on IV hydration therapy
Madison, Wis. – The Interdisciplinary Advisory Committee (IAC) met this week and unanimously adopted comprehensive guidance on the practice of IV hydration therapy. Participating boards independently reviewed and approved the guidance. Recently, Wisconsin has seen an increase in intravenous (IV) hydration therapy
Sen. Jaque: Cap on resident university tuition and fee increases pass committee
MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (New Franken) to cap tuition and fee increases for Wisconsin residents attending the University of Wisconsin System and technical colleges passed the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges today on a vote
U.S. Rep. Wied: Introduces legislation to rename Waupaca Post Office after local WWII and Korean War hero
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Tony Wied introduced legislation to rename a post office in Waupaca County after local World War II hero Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich. “Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich went above and beyond the call of duty
Fox Cities Chamber: Announces Lifetime Achievement Award recipients
Fox Cities, Wis. (October 24, 2025) The Fox Cities Chamber has announced the recipients of its Lifetime Achievement Awards. These annual awards recognize individuals who embrace principled leadership, strategic thinking, balanced workplace values and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. Each has a
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Oct. 24
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss a hearing on grooming and sexual misconduct in Wisconsin schools, Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky’s push for more security funding amid a rise in threats, a bill that would define antisemitism in state law and more.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Slams Trump’s denial of FEMA disaster assistance for Wisconsin communities impacted by August storms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to deny federal assistance for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after catastrophic storms and flooding in August caused more than $26.5 million
Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley: Statement on denial of request for FEMA public assistance
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump denying the State of Wisconsin’s request for FEMA Public Assistance: “For months, Milwaukee County has worked to recover from the extreme storms and historic flooding