Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death investigation in Chippewa County, Wis.
TOWN OF LAFAYETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Lafayette, Chippewa County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, December 21,
U.S. Parents Involved in Education: Green Bay school case shows DEI is still being used to discriminate on the basis of race
USPIE Founder and President Sheri Few: ‘The short-term solution here is to make the offending officials stop abusing their power. The long-term solution is to promote homeschooling and private education and to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Inland trout early catch and release season opens Jan. 4
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that they will be able to target any of Wisconsin’s inland trout species using artificial lures only starting Jan. 4, 2025, through May 2, 2025, on designated early season
Wisconsin Waterfowl Association: Welcomes appointment of Dr. Karen Hyun as Secretary of Dept. of Natural Resources
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Institute for Reforming Government: Unveils the results of its Civil Society Summit
Despite political differences, Wisconsinites share the same goals, dreams, and aspirations. DELAFIELD, WI – Can rural Trump and Milwaukee Harris supporters have a civil conversation on the issues? One week after the 2024 residential election, we tried to answer that question.
Sec. Godlewski: Announced historic $70 million distribution from Wisconsin’s Common School Fund
Brown Deer, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), proudly announced a historic $70 million distribution from the Common School Fund to Wisconsin public schools during a press conference held at
Sen. Jacque: To chair senate committee on natural resources, veterans and military affairs
Northeast Wisconsin Lawmaker announces Committee assignments for 2025-27 session MADISON…1st District State Sen. André Jacque today announced that he will serve as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veterans and Military Affairs when the Legislature reconvenes in January. Sen.
MON AM Update: Evers appoints Hyun DNR secretary; Madison police chief discusses school shooting on ‘UpFront’
From WisPolitics … Subscribers: Today’s AM Update and News Summary will be the final WisPolitics products ahead of the holiday season. Normal products will resume Jan. 2. Thank you for subscribing, and happy holidays. — Gov. Tony Evers announced today
Gov. Evers: Appoints Dr. Karen Hyun to serve as DNR secretary
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing Dr. Karen Hyun to serve as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Dr. Hyun’s extensive science background and expertise working in fish and wildlife,
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to avert a government shutdown
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to avoid a government shutdown: “While a government shutdown may not be bad for the billionaires like the ones who were rooting for it, a
FRI REPORT: Proponents emphasize potential cost savings in renewed push for transmission line bill
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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Dec. 20
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the debate over school safety after Monday’s school shooting in Madison, legislative priorities in 2025, disagreement over funding for university building projects, Wisconsin’s GOP electors certifying President-elect Donald Trump’s win and Attorney General Josh Kaul’s vow to challenge the Trump administration on deportations and other issues.
U.S. Rep. Steil, U.S. Sen. Johnson: Lead effort to get answers on Milwaukee ballot count
Washington, D.C. (December 20, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) today sent a letter to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson requesting answers regarding how the Central Count was conducted on November 5th in the City of Milwaukee.
U.S. Sen. Johnson, U.S. Rep. Steil: Lead Effort to Get Answers on Milwaukee Ballot Count
Contact: Kiersten PelsPress@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson requesting answers regarding how the Central Count was conducted on November 5th in the City of Milwaukee. Reports from the
Sen. Wirch: Announces committee assignments
Contact: Senator Bob Wirch(608) 267-8979 Madison – Following the release of the Senate Standing Committees for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “I’m pleased to have been appointed to three committees for the upcoming legislative