Rep. McGuire: Reappointed to Joint Committee on Finance
Madison – Today, Rep. Tip McGuire was reappointed as the ranking Assembly Democrat to the Joint Committee on Finance by Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer. The Joint Committee on Finance is tasked with the review of the state’s appropriations and
Julian Bradley: When it comes to AI, right approach is key
The Legislature can position Wisconsin to be an AI leader and help shape a future where AI serves the public good while safeguarding individual rights.
Dave Cieslewicz: Some progress on school shootings
In the wake of the Abundant Life Christian School shooting, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he supports permanent and expanded funding for the state Department of Justice’s Office of School Safety.
Bruce Murphy: Milwaukee Police arrests have plummeted
New report finds 82% decline in past decade as citizen satisfaction with traffic enforcement has declined.
Adam Brabender: Medicaid hurts working people with disabilities
Medicaid counts two incomes – your income from work and your income from Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance. This is a reason why more disabled people are not working.
Huda Alkaff: Wisconsin leads in lead pipe removal
s the first city in the nation to replace all its lead pipes, Madison is a success story that demonstrates the achievability and importance of protecting our families from toxic drinking water that puts our health and futures on the line. Already, the administration has invested $200 million replacing tens of thousands of lead pipes and service lines across Wisconsin.
Laura Rubin: House needs to pass bill to protect water in Great Lakes. Too much at stake.
If the House fails to act before adjourning, the effort to pass the bill will start all over.
Brian Reisinger: Farmers have been screwed for decades. This could save them.
Donald Trump’s tariff plan is shaking the globe. Here’s how to fight unfair trade without wiping out the disappearing American farmer.
Neubauer reappoints Andraca, McGuire to Finance Committee
Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, today announced she is reappointing Reps. Deb Andraca and Tip McGuire to the Joint Finance Committee. It is the second full session that McGuire, D-Kenosha, will serve on the budget committee. Andraca, D-Whitefish Bay,
THU News Summary: Vos announces government efficiency committee; smaller GOP legislative majorities spur hopes of more bipartisan cooperation
TOP STORIES Robin Vos wants to mirror Elon Musk’s DOGE committee in Wisconsin… [Rep. Nedweski] tapped to lead a state Assembly project called GOAT: Government Oversight Accountability and Transparency. … [Vos] skeptical about giving increased aid to local governments …
Rep. Neubauer: Announces 2025-2026 Joint Finance appointments
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced her appointments to the Joint Committee on Finance for the 2025-2026 legislative session: Representative Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) and Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay). Rep. Neubauer released the following
Dept. of Natural Resources: Green Tier Program welcomes three new legacy communities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the end of another successful year for the Green Tier Legacy Communities charter with three new members. The Green Tier Legacy Communities charter is part of the DNR’s Green Tier program. Involvement is voluntary
Wisconsin Realtors Association: REPORT: Tight inventories continue to impact Wisconsin home market
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its November 2024 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today, showing the state remains a strong seller’s market with limited inventory. Available supply is only at 3.3 months, well below the level of
Rep. Green: To Chair the Committee on Tourism
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after being selected to chair the Committee on Tourism for the 2025-2027 session: “I want to thank Speaker Vos for entrusting me with this important committee. Being from Northern Wisconsin, I
Rep. Goeben: Appointed Chair of Assembly Committee on Environment
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) is pleased to announce her appointment to serve as chair of the Assembly Committee on Environment for the 2025-2026 legislative session. “I am honored to serve as the chair for the Assembly Committee on Environment. I