MON PM Update: Mnookin directs UW-Madison leaders to cut spending amid federal, state uncertainty
From WisPolitics … — UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin today directed schools and colleges to reduce their base budgets by 5% for fiscal year 2025-26, citing uncertainty at the federal and state levels. Mnookin wrote in a communication to faculty and
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins Amicus Brief in support of lawsuits challenging public media funding cuts
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul filed an amicus brief along with 22 other attorneys general in support of separate lawsuits brought by National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) that seek to block proposed funding
Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America: To host inaugural queer liberation march
Sat. June 28th, James Madison Park, 10am MADISON – On Saturday, June 28th at 10am, Wisconsinites will gather in James Madison Park and march to the Capitol to demand Queer Liberation for All! The Queer Liberation March planning committee includes Madison Area
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Publishes election observer rule
MADISON Wis. – After more than two years of bipartisan collaboration, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has voted to publish a new administrative rule addressing the conduct of election observers and their interactions with election officials. On June 19, commissioners
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: National Agricultural Statistics Service, Wisconsin ag news – crop progress & condition
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Students for a Democratic Society: United With Milwaukee: Stonewall commemoration march and rally
Students and community members gather to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising [Milwaukee, WI] – The Students for a Democratic Society chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), and Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee, alongside community allies, will hold a rally and march
Dept. of Revenue: Makes final Innovation Planning Grants distribution, readies for launch of Innovation Grants
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) distributed the fifth and final Innovation Planning Grant (IPG) payment on June 2. This brought the initial IPG program to a close, allowing the agency to prepare for the next step:
UW-Green Bay: Partners with Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition to champion the rights and safety of older adults
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month Green Bay, WI – In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, through its continued collaboration with the Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition, is offering community resources that work to combat
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins bipartisan group urging Trump Admin to reverse closure of Job Corps Centers
Baldwin has been outspoken advocate for Wisconsin’s Job Corps centers that help young Americans get career training and are a path to good-paying jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of Appropriations Committee members led
WisDems: Muslim Caucus releases statement as Trump teeters on going to war with Iran
MADISON, Wis. — As President Donald Trump continues to push America to the brink of war with Iran, members of the WisDems Muslim Caucus, including Fatima Malik and Wajiha Akhtar-Khaleel released the following statement: “The President is once again breaking his
MON News Summary: Dems knock Republicans for pushing bills without funding attached
TOP STORIES To scuttle Evers’ partial-veto authority, Republicans push legislation with no funding… 15 such bills this session … bills could be used to incentivize Democratic votes for the budget, or to ensure that Republicans can control funding for programs
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces continuation of dike repairs on Bakken’s Pond
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will allow water levels in Bakken’s Pond in Sauk County to ebb and flow with the Lower Wisconsin River system to allow for ongoing repairs on the dike.
Dept. of Transportation: Public input requested for I-94 and I-39 bridge rehabilitation, Madison
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on bridge rehabilitation work on four bridges along I-94 and I-39 in Madison, Dane County. Construction is currently scheduled for 2027. A presentation and handout detailing this project are available
Bill Kaplan: Fully fund UW System, it serves Wisconsin
Dismantling the UW System is akin to shooting oneself in the foot. Let’s use part of the $4 billion state surplus to fully fund the UW System, which serves the entire state.
Anthony LoCoco: My commitment is to the Constitution and our freedoms
After years of fighting for my kids and yours in front of the bench, I’m ready to help reform our judiciary from behind the bench.