UW-Eau Claire: Celebrating Blugolds as commencement nears
Find all the event details and feature stories about the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s fall commencement in one place. Get to know our featured graduates from each college, and find out who the special honorees will be on Dec. 21.
Gov. Evers, WHEDA: Announce investments to develop nearly 500 housing units across Wisconsin
More than $9.3 million investment will support nine affordable housing developments, 485 housing units statewide MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today the results of the latest round of competitive funding for the Vacancy-to-Vitality,
Marquette University: New law school poll national survey finds Trump approval at recent high and Biden approval at all-time low; policy issues also surveyed
Also: Views of the economy improve, though personal finances are unchanged Public split on Trump cabinet appointments, while a large majority think Senate should take time to hold hearings Majority is concerned that tariffs will hurt the economy and divided
LeMahieu says Senate GOP will focus income tax cut efforts on second-highest bracket
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu noted Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, has raised the prospect of again trying to cut taxes on retirement income. But LeMahieu said he wants broader tax relief that cuts across ages. The majority leader also said he likely won’t bring up his proposal from this session to move the state to a flat tax and believes there’s no appetite in his caucus to try pumping additional state money into various local aids in an attempt to drive down property taxes.
WED AM Update: Committee to vote on tribal regalia bill; report says state’s transportation funding system unsustainable
From WisPolitics … — A special committee plans to vote today on a proposal that would ensure Native American students can wear traditional tribal regalia at a graduation ceremony or school-sponsored event. Current law requires schools to provide reasonable accommodations
Wisconsin’s GOP electors cast votes for Trump
Wisconsin Republicans cast the state’s 10 electoral votes for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance in a drama-free 20-minute event Tuesday.
Panel looking ahead to Wisconsin’s next legislative session talks budget, medical marijuana
Going into the next budget with a $4 billion surplus, incoming Senate President Mary Felzkowski says Republicans will be looking at tax cuts and funding one-time expenses like infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer said budget priorities should include housing, child care, Medicaid expansion and K-12 education.
TUE PM Update: LeMahieu says Senate GOP will focus income tax cut efforts on second-highest bracket
From WisPolitics … — Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu told WisPolitics cutting income taxes will be the top priority for Senate Republicans next session with an emphasis on targeting the second highest of the state’s four rates. LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, noted Assembly
DNR: Investigating spill of Enbridge Line 6 pipeline
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a spill of crude oil from a pipeline along Enbridge Energy’s Line 6 in the town of Oakland, about four miles east of the village of Cambridge in Jefferson
NFIB: Wisconsin ad campaign urges Congress to protect small business privacy
MADISON, WI (Dec. 17, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced a new advertising campaign across Wisconsin and several other states featuring targeted radio and digital ads that urge Congress to pass
Dept. of Transportation: New winter road condition categories unveiled on 511 Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced new winter road condition categories to better reflect current conditions on roads across the state. The categories are now: Normal, Partially Covered, Completely Covered, Travel Not Advised, and No Report. The information
Dept. of Human Services: Reminder: Behavioral Health Resource Center available for Dane County residents
Following yesterday’s tragic events, the Dane County Department of Human Services wants to remind those in the Dane County community about the availability of the Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC). The BHRC is a free community resource for Dane County
WisGOP: Wisconsin casts 10 electoral votes for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin’s Presidential Electors met to proudly cast 10 electoral votes for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance. President Trump’s historic victory in 2024 was just the second time a Republican Presidential candidate has won
WFU: Holds 94th Annual Convention; Von Ruden re-elected WFU President
WISCONSIN DELLS – Westby dairy farmer Darin Von Ruden was re-elected president of Wisconsin Farmers Union last weekend in Wisconsin Dells, where more than 200 family farmers and rural advocates gathered for the organization’s 94th annual State Convention. Von Ruden has
U.S. Rep Grothman: Introduces Continuing Opportunities for People with Disabilities to Excel Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Continuing Opportunities for People with Disabilities to Excel Act. This legislation will stop a proposed rule from the Department of Labor (DOL) which could lead to the closure of Community