Gov. Evers: Announces historic capital budget projected to generate over $7 billion in economic activity and 37,000 jobs statewide
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced approximately $4.1 billion in recommended investments in his 2025-27 Capital Budget for the renovation and renewal of the state’s existing infrastructure and to support major projects in 26 counties across Wisconsin. The governor’s
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Teacher secures favorable settlement following religious liberty lawsuit
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) announces that the Argyle School District has agreed to pay $20,000 to resolve our lawsuit on behalf of our client, Jordan Cernek. Our lawsuit alleged a violation of his right
Dept. of Natural Resources: Sponsors of 2024-25 ATV Safety Enhancement Grant: Apply by March 15 for supplemental grant projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that recipients of the ATV Enhancement Grant Program may apply now through March 15 for the new supplemental grant as provided in the state budget. The funding for the
News ads says Schimel ‘puts victims first’
A new ad from Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel features the sister of a woman who was murdered saying he “puts victims first.”
WisDems: Brad Schimel: Extreme politician driven by dangerously extreme record on reproductive freedom
MADISON, Wis. — Before extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel takes the debate stage on Wednesday night and tries to rewrite his radical ant-abortion record, we’re revisiting the facts of his career-long fight to rip away Wisconsinites’ reproductive freedoms. Throughout his career, Brad
Black Leaders Organizing for Communities: Endorses candidates to stop Trump agenda in Wisconsin
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Columbia County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Wisconsin Dells Public Works Facility project in Columbia County. Incidental take refers
Dept. of Transportation: DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring Election on April 1, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes
Steven Walters: Evers budget raises vehicle title fee by 73%
The money would be used for road improvements.
Milwaukee Press Club: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel to speak at Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE – Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel, who is seeking election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Tuesday, March 18, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee.
Dan Knodl: Will Democrats stand with Wisconsin ratepayers or line the pockets of energy executives?
Wisconsinites cannot afford ROFR. Voters deserve transparency—and they will be watching closely to see which lawmakers stand up for fair energy pricing and which ones cave to special interests.
LaKeshia Myers: Dear legislative Republicans, we’ve already paid for education … cut the check
Despite campaign promises and public statements supporting education, the Republican-controlled legislature has consistently blocked efforts to provide adequate funding for our public schools.
Susan Crawford: Elon Musk is trying to buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Elon Musk is pouring millions of dollars into this race, running false and deceptive attack ads against me and even hiring canvassers to go door-to-door with flyers that say people should vote for Brad Schimel to protect Donald Trump’s agenda.
Bill Kaplan: Musk’s millions threaten Wisconsin Supreme Court
Musk’s millions threaten the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s independence and integrity. Don’t let Musk wreck the court like he is wrecking the federal government.
John Torinus: Trump, Musk keep digging hole deeper
My solace in the first six weeks of the second Trump presidency is that our chaotic leader never shuts up, like never, and keeps digging a deeper hole for himself and the Republican Party.