Reps. Knodl, Zimmerman: Wisconsin lawmakers oppose federal ban on state AI legislation
Madison, WI – Led by Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) and Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls), a bipartisan group of 24 state representatives and 9 state senators is urging Congress to reject a proposed ten-year federal moratorium on state artificial intelligence
A Better Wisconsin Together: Releases statement of support for UW Nurses, SEIU Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — As UW nurses continue their fight to restore their collective bargaining rights, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement of support: “We stand in solidarity with UW nurses and SEIU Wisconsin in their pursuit of collective bargaining
Milwaukee County Supervisor Taylor: Board votes to put McGovern Senior Center on life support
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 10–7 to reject the administration’s proposal to redevelop McGovern Park Senior Center into a mixed-use facility—voting to place the 60-year-old center “on life support.” The plan would have added privately
Sen. Johnson: Statement on shooting of Milwaukee police officers
MILWAUKEE – Last night, two Milwaukee police officers were shot while responding to a call near 25th and Garfield. Both were taken to the hospital, where one remains in critical condition. Gun violence has made it harder for officers to do their
State Senate Democratic Committee: Senate leaders join childcare providers to address the importance of Child Care Counts payments, and Republican inaction
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senators Dianne Hesselbein and LaTonya Johnson were joined by Childcare Providers from across Wisconsin to speak on the current budget negotiations and the overwhelming need for the state’s Child Care Counts payments to be extended. The Child
Wisconsin Historical Society: Wisconsin History Center fundraising campaign successfully closes with landmark $12 million gift from Jerome Frautschi
$160.5 million Wisconsin History Center slated to open in Madison in late 2027 MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Wisconsin Historical Society, has announced that the $66.5 million campaign for a new Wisconsin History
UW Nurses United: Release statement following Wisconsin Supreme Court decision
While we are disappointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision, which found that UW Health nurses are not covered under the Wisconsin Employment Peace Act, we are not deterred. Working people across Wisconsin have been fighting to rewrite the rules that
Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 27
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the last-minute budget push, the state Supreme Court’s decisions regarding the governor’s veto powers and congressional redistricting, results of the latest Marquette University Law School Poll and more.
FRI News Summary: Michels, Hovde considering runs for governor; state Supreme Court’s decision to reject congressional redistricting lawsuits
TOP STORIES Businessmen Michels, Hovde considering return to politics with runs for WI governor… [RPW Chair Schimming] doubted Michels would get in the race: “I haven’t gotten any indication that he is (running).” … wouldn’t be surprised if Hovde runs
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the state budget amid last-minute negotiations
As Joint Finance begins its final push on the Wisconsin state budget with the fiscal year ending Monday, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss when–and if–it will cross the finish line and whether Republicans can win any Dem votes. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Wisconsin District Attorneys’ Association: Prosecutor of the Year Awards
Dan Shafer: 5 Takeaways from the June 2025 Marquette Poll
Evers’ third term question, Trump’s economic policies, what Wisconsin voters agree on, and more.
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Reintroduces legislation to protect American sovereignty, reject World Health Organization pandemic control
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany led 10 of his House colleagues in reintroducing the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act. This legislation ensures that no future president can unilaterally commit the United States to a World Health
Patrick McIlheran: Cursing the rain — and tax cuts — cuz everyone benefits
Progressives object because proposed Wisconsin relief goes to people they envy.
Gae Magnafici: Senator Johnson, let’s back President Trump’s efforts to lower drug prices
Senator Johnson has long supported transparency and accountability in government. Now he has the chance to prove it by backing Most Favored Nation pricing and protecting Medicare negotiation.