Dept. of Public Instruction: Grants available to support planning and operation of recovery high schools in Wisconsin
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is now accepting applications for the Recovery High Schools Planning Grant and the Recovery High Schools Operational Grant. These grants, established under 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, support the planning and operation of recovery high
UW-Stout: Advancing AI, $647,000 Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. grant will boost UW-Stout CAM-AI effort
University’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence to provide support for small, medium manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – A $647,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will allow University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden calls for cuts at Department of Veterans Affairs
Van Orden to VA Secretary Doug Collins: “So when we are going to cut the VA? And I hope you do, sir” New reporting from Raw Story reveals that during a Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing on Thursday, Derrick Van Orden “called
Schimming on UpFront says he retains support for leading state GOP
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming says he still has the backing of the party’s executive committee amid some grassroots Republicans criticizing his leadership as the party’s state convention comes to an end.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Northern zone musky season opens May 24
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 24 and runs through Dec. 31, 2025. During the open season, anglers may target musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge management
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation: Launches new essay series on Wisconsin ingenuity
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is proud to introduce a new series of essays that highlight the profound impact of university innovation on the well-being of Wisconsin, the nation and the world. This series, “How Wisconsin Ingenuity Benefits
Dept. of Transportation: Encourages focus on safety with construction, summer travel underway
‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) advises motorists to pack some patience on Wisconsin roads and avoid distractions during the Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer. According to AAA, more than 750,000 people
Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson: Regarding Former President Joe Biden’s health announcement
“My thoughts are with former President Joe Biden as he manages a serious health challenge. I am hopeful his record of compassion, dignity, and accomplishment continues for many years to come. I wish him well as his treatment progresses.”
MON AM Update: GOP activists narrowly back Schoemann over Tiffany in WisPolitics guv straw poll; Schimming on ‘UpFront’
From WisPolitics … — GOP activists at this weekend’s state convention who voted in a WisPolitics straw poll narrowly favored Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann over U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany to be the party’s nominee for governor in 2026. They
5 Lakes Institute: Two Wisconsin legislators receive Emerging Energy Champion Award
Sen. Bradley and Rep. Steffen honored for taking bold action to address energy challenges Milwaukee – Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) are the 2025 winners of the Emerging Energy Champion Award for the bold actions they
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Sarah Hagenow selected as 78th Alice in Dairyland
Contact: Kelly Mella, Public Information Officer, (608) 440-0294, kelly.mella@wisconsin.gov Editor’s Note: High-resolution photo MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced Sarah Hagenow of Poynette as Wisconsin’s 78th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Hagenow will
Wisconsin GOP activists prefer Schoemann, Tiffany for governor in ‘26, Vance for president in ‘28
Republican Party of Wisconsin conventioneers voting in a WisPolitics straw poll narrowly favored Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann over U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany to be the party’s nominee for governor in 2026. They also overwhelmingly backed JD Vance for the GOP presidential nomination in 2028.
Wisconsin GOP activists prefer Schoemann, Tiffany for governor in ‘26, Vance for president in ‘28
Contact: WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross, 608-669-8418 ROTHSCHILD — Republican Party of Wisconsin conventioneers voting in a WisPolitics straw poll narrowly favored Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann over U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany to be the party’s nominee for governor in 2026.
Leiber says money will be key to turning around GOP fortunes in off-year elections
State Treasurer John Leiber tells WisPolitics money will be a key piece of the final report a panel of party activists he’s leading puts together in the hopes of turning around GOP fortunes in off year races.
GOP activists vote down calling for conflict of interest policy amid tensions between leadership, grassroots groups
Republican activists today voted against calling for the state party to implement a conflict of interest policy that would ban members of the executive committee from advocating for or representing “the interests of any competing organization.” The nonbinding resolution proposed a series of restrictions for executive committee members, including bans on sharing sensitive party information with a competing organization or unlawfully coordinating with another group.