Dept. of Administration: $5 Million in transit capital assistance funds announced for Wisconsin communities
Applications Open for Fourth Round of Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Funds Madison, Wis. – This week, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that applications are now being accepted for the Transit Capital Assistance Grant Program to fund the replacement
Email shows Evers offered GOP leaders $1.3 billion package pairing school aid with tax cuts
Gov. Tony Evers offered GOP leaders a $1.3 billion package that would pump additional money into public schools while boosting a property tax credit and covering a GOP call to exempt cash tips from state taxes, according to an email shared with WisPolitics.
Rep. Neubauer: Statement on the 2026 State of the Tribes Address
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 2026 State of the Tribes address in the Wisconsin State Assembly. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released
Sen. Smith: Wisconsin Democrats push for stronger protections for student loan borrowers
MADISON —Senators Diane Hesselbein (D-Middleton), Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee), along with Representatives Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) and Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) have introduced LRB-0463/LRB-6339 to strengthen oversight of student loan servicers and protect Wisconsin borrowers from predatory and deceptive
Lazar campaign: Launches major ad buy contrasting her record with Madison politician Chris Taylor
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Rep. Stubbs: Applauds 22nd annual State of the Tribes Address
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature convened for the 22nd consecutive State of the Tribes, with Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivering the annual address. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following
Rep. Madison: Joins annual Capitol celebration of Indigenous Peoples of Wisconsin
2026 State of the Tribes creates clear mandate to fix past harms while building a just future MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin celebrated its 22nd consecutive State of the Tribes, featuring an address from Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red
Rep. Rodriguez: Transitional jobs bill passes Assembly
MADISON – A bill authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) passed the State Assembly today. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) administers the Transitional Jobs and Transform Milwaukee Jobs programs to individuals looking to transition into the workforce.
Democracy Defense Project-Wisconsin: Applauds decision to uphold Wisconsin voting rights
WISCONSIN – The right to vote absentee has been protected by a judge in Dane County, WIsconsin. The former city clerk of Madison Maribeth Witzel-Behl argued to the court that the negligence lawsuit lodged against her for failing to count 193 ballots in
U.S. Rep. Wied: Begins accepting community froject Funding requests for FY27
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) announced today that he will begin accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. “My top priority as Congressman for Wisconsin’s 8th District is to make life
Brennan campaign: The Cap Times: Brennan’s got a good plan for defending democracy
“It is good to see that Joel Brennan, a late starter in the race, has a sound [plan] for defending democracy at a point when Donald Trump’s authoritarian overreach demands smart and effective responses.” “The prospect that Trump will target
WisDems: ICYMI: Trump’s “chaos agenda” a distraction, WisDems’ Devin Remiker says
“This agenda and what we are seeing from the Trump administration is every bit as much Trump’s as Tom Tiffany’s, and we need to do what we can here in Wisconsin to deliver a resounding rejection of it this year.”
Rep. Subeck: Statement on State of the Tribes Address
MADISON – Today, Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 22nd Annual State of the Tribes address before a joint convention of the State Legislature. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement. “Every year,
Rep. Prado: Statement on the 22nd annual State of the Tribes Address
Madison, Wis. – Today, Chairwoman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Nicole Boyd delivered the 22nd annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Following the conclusion of the ceremony, Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released
Tribal leader highlights threats facing Wisconsin tribes, calls for action to protect water
The chairwoman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians during the State of the Tribes address said the federal government is “testing the fundamentals of a healthy democracy.”