Patrick McIlheran: Local government regulations push price of a Wisconsin roof skyward
Builders, economists cite rules, especially those on lot size, for affordability crisis, but point to solutions.
Madeline Topf: Labor of the mind is still labor
Academic science needs to embrace union organizing, now more than ever.
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Cornyn: Introduce bill to support U.S. manufacturing, bar taxpayer funds on Chinese-made buses and rail cars
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in introducing the Safeguarding Transit Operations to Prohibit (STOP) China Act to support American manufacturing and workers and stop the U.S. government from
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Chair Jacobs to certify spring election results
MADISON – On Thursday, May 15 at 9:45 a.m., Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs will canvass the results of the April 1 Spring Election. The signing of the canvass statements is the last major step of Wisconsin’s certification process.
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Collaborates with Douglas County district attorney’s office and Wisconsin Department of Justice to “map” victims’ journeys through the criminal justice process
SUPERIOR, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is joining forces with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice on a session next week at the Douglas County Courthouse aimed at better outcomes for victims in the criminal
Gov. Evers: Urges Trump administration to prevent delays in funding for high-speed internet infrastructure projects across Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a letter to the Trump Administration urging the administration not to delay or obstruct key funding Wisconsin is expected to receive to help continue expanding access to high-speed internet statewide. At issue in Gov. Evers’
Rep. Billings: Honors hometown hero
Madison – Yesterday, Representative Billings honored educator and local Hmong leader NaoHoua “Tony” Yang of La Crosse with the Assembly Hometown Hero Award. Tony was born in Laos during the Vietnam War and after enduring persecution and surviving with his
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: In support of WILL client, congressional delegation calls on USDA to end racially discriminatory programs
The News: Members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, including Representatives Tony Wied (R-08), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) are calling on the United States Department of Agriculture to investigate
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces milkweed as 2025 plant species of the year
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces milkweed as the Rare Plant Monitoring Program’s 2025 Plant of the Year and encourages planting milkweed to help monarchs. Milkweed is an important plant for monarch butterflies and a beautiful
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: To survey for Spongy Moth in 36 counties
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will be setting approximately 8,000 traps for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2025. The traps will be placed in 36 counties in western and central Wisconsin from mid-May through early
Milwaukee Press Club: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to headline newsmaker luncheon
Event hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com MILWAUKEE – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, Wisconsin’s top ranking Republican, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Wednesday, May 28 hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Johnson will
Vos says GOP tax plan on hold until Evers agrees to in-person meeting
Speaker Robin Vos said the Republican tax cut plan is “on pause” until Gov. Tony Evers agrees to meet with GOP leaders in person, adding he’s frustrated the Dem governor hasn’t agreed to another meeting.
WED AM Update: Evers demands Trump administration lift barriers to spending federal high-speed internet expansion grants
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers is demanding the Trump administration drop any changes to federal aid to expand high-speed internet, writing in a letter “Wisconsinites in rural and unserved areas have waited long enough.” The administration has paused
Gov. Evers: Urges Trump administration to prevent delays in funding for high-speed internet infrastructure projects across Wisconsin
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a letter to the Trump Administration urging the administration not to delay or obstruct key funding Wisconsin is expected to receive to help continue expanding access to high-speed internet statewide. At issue in Gov.
Rep. Vining: “We have to match our words today with action.” -Rep. Robyn Vining on Mental Health Awareness Month
MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to take up several bills and resolutions, including Assembly Joint Resolution 55, designating May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Ranking Member on the Assembly Committee on