U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on U.S. strikes in Iran
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities: “I have been clear-eyed that Iran is a threat to the safety of people across
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on U.S. strikes against Iran
Contact: Daniella Cassano, 202-225-5101 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to U.S. strikes against Iran. “Today’s U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites represent strong, decisive action fully within President Trump’s constitutional authority as Commander
Dept. of Justice: Two charged as result of multi-agency investigation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is announcing that charges have been filed in Rock and Dane Counties against two individuals in connection to a multi-agency investigation. According to the criminal complaints, Paul
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Hosts community conversation on housing challenges
Green Bay, WI – Today, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) convened a housing roundtable in partnership with NeighborWorks Green Bay and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) to address local housing challenges and gather community input on solutions. The event brought together
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul opposes DOE’s use of accelerated rulemaking process to dismantle anti-discrimination regulations
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined attorneys general across the country in submitting four joint comment letters opposing the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s attempt to roll back longstanding anti-discrimination regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights
FRI PM Update: Assembly voting system check finds no issues after some Dems say votes recorded incorrectly
Subscribers: We are sending this PM Update today instead of the usual REPORT, which will return next week. Thank you for subscribing! From WisPolitics … — The office of Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August says a review found no issue
Pro-Life Wisconsin: To hold Dobbs Day rally
(Brookfield, WI) – Pro-Life Wisconsin will host a Dobbs Day Rally on Tuesday, June 24, from 10am-12pm on the public sidewalk right of way directly in front of Care for All WI abortion center in Milwaukee located at 756 N 35th St #204,
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul wins preliminary injunction blocking unlawful condition on transportation funds
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a multistate coalition secured a court order on Thursday that blocks the Trump Administration from withholding federal road and highway funding in its attempt to strongarm states into advancing the Trump administration’s
Dept. of Revenue: Paul Eriksen selected as division of technology services administrator
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced that Paul Eriksen has been selected to serve as Administrator for the Division of Technology Services (DTS). Eriksen’s comprehensive experience in information technology and strong foundation as a software engineer
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil: To hold sixth telephone town hall of the year
Janesville, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil announced he will be holding his monthly telephone town hall on Monday, June 23rd, at 12:00 p.m. CT. This will be Congressman Steil’s sixth telephone town hall of the year. He has also hosted four in-person town halls this year. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options
Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 20
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio’s Anya van Wagtendonk and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Jessie Opoien discuss state budget negotiations breaking down, the Minnesota lawmaker shootings, the state Supreme Court ruling on legislative oversight of Department of Justice settlements and more.
Americans for Prosperity: Launches grassroots campaign thanking Rep. Bryan Steil for protecting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) has launched a grassroots campaign urging Wisconsinites to call and thank U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil for standing strong to defend our hard-earned money by supporting the renewal of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Wisconsinites
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider potential ’26 GOP candidates for Wisconsin governor
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at potential GOP gubernatorial candidates to run in 2026 as Gov. Tony Evers considers whether to seek a third term. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
FRI News Summary: State budget work breaks down again; lawmakers consider Capitol security
TOP STORIES Wisconsin state budget work breaks down as deadline nears… the second time Republican legislative leaders have publicly acknowledged [talks with Gov.] Evers have fallen apart, this time with [JFC] canceling a planned set of votes and both [Evers
Dan Knodl: Badger blues: UW cries poverty with an $8 billion operating budget
I want the UW System to thrive, but that won’t happen by enabling waste and unchecked expansion. Taxpayers deserve universities that educate — not embolden, not enrich, and certainly not excuse administrative excess. It’s time UW earned back our trust.