League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Local government groups optimistic about support for stewardship reauthorization
The Wisconsin Counties Association, League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Towns Association, the Wisconsin County Forests Association, and the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association released the following joint statement after a proposal from Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Senator Patrick Testin
Rep. Mayadev: Wisconsin Democrats release bills to fight back against ongoing unlawful actions by President Trump and Republicans
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Legislative Democrats introduced legislation to safeguard public programs, protect the civil rights of Wisconsinites, and secure the privacy of our most vulnerable neighbors. Wisconsinites deserve to have a government that protects the people. This package of bills
Opportunity Wisconsin: Rep. Van Orden admits his vote to cut SNAP will take food from Wisconsin kids
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden admitted that the Republican Tax Scam, which passed thanks to his deciding vote, will actually cut SNAP benefits for Wisconsin families with kids. In a recent interview with WQOW,
Joint Finance to vote on 10 areas of budget tomorrow
The Joint Finance Committee will meet tomorrow to take up 10 areas of the state budget, including the Elections and Ethics commissions.
DPI will withhold more aid from MPS after district misses new deadlines to file financial reports
DPI Deputy State Superintendent Tom McCarthy said the agency will continue to withhold $16.6 million from the prior year and begin withholding new aid for this year.
WED AM Update: Senate committee to hear bills limiting foreign ownership of Wisconsin land
From WisPolitics … — The Senate Agriculture and Revenue Committee will take testimony on two bills that would limit foreign ownership of Wisconsin land. Under current law, a foreign person or corporation can own up to 640 acres of land
Sen. Wimberger: On the continued financial mismanagement at Milwaukee Public Schools, forthcoming audit
Expects Committee Approved Audit on Dept of Public Instruction’s Lack of Oversight of School Finances to be Released this Spring MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) co-chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, issued the following statement after it came out
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Celebrates Senate Committee passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
A practical, bipartisan approach to improving school nutrition programs GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, celebrates the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Price County District Attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Price County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Matthew McElroy’s resignation, effective July 7, 2025. The new district attorney will
TUE PM Update: DPI will withhold more aid from MPS after district misses new deadlines to file financial reports
From WisPolitics … — The Department of Public Instruction will continue withholding aid from Milwaukee Public Schools after the state’s largest district missed two deadlines last month to file financial data with the agency. DPI Deputy State Superintendent Tom McCarthy
Rep. Goodwin: Supports the #SafeSummer Bill Package
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Representative Goodwin joined colleagues to introduce the Safe Summer Bill Package. He cosponsored two bills; one would establish universal background checks for all gun sales, ensuring that individuals with a history of concerning behavior would not
Voces de la Frontera: In solidarity with Yessenia Ruano: Milwaukee community stands with beloved teacher and mother forced to self-deport
With growing support from Milwaukee residents, leaders, and advocates, Yessenia’s departure has been delayed. (Milwaukee, June 3, 2025)- Yessenia Ruano, a longtime Milwaukee Public Schools teacher’s aide, survivor of human trafficking, and mother of 10-year-old twin daughters who are U.S.
Wisconsin Gun Safety Coalition: Legislators, healthcare providers, community advocates introduce legislation for a safe summer across Wisconsin communities
MADISON, WI – The summer months often see increased rates of violence in communities across our state. Following a Memorial Day weekend where numerous Wisconsinites were injured or lost their lives in gun-related tragedies, Wisconsin Gun Safety Coalition Co-Chairs Representative
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: WATCH: Baldwin calls out Education Secretary for gutting funding for student mental health in Wisconsin
More than a third of Wisconsin’s high school students reported feeling depressed, sad, or hopeless WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) questioned
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Demands Trump Administration reverse course on Milwaukee Job Corps closure
Nearly 240 students in Milwaukee abruptly losing access to job training, housing after Trump claws back bipartisan funding for workforce program WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services,