UW-Eau Claire: Chancellor James Schmidt recognized with Honorary Alumnus Award
As Chancellor James Schmidt prepares to leave the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the next chapter of his career, he will take with him a parting gift from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association. Schmidt was surprised to learn that the
Rep. Kitchens: Announces listening sessions
(Madison) – Voters in the First Assembly District will have a chance to make their voices heard. On Friday, Representative Joel Kitchens announced four listening sessions throughout the area. Representative Kitchens says these listening sessions are crucial when working on
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul, bipartisan coalition of AGs oppose federal proposal that would block states from regulating AI
AG Kaul joins bipartisan letter to Congress opposing budget amendment prohibiting states from enforcing artificial intelligence regulations May 16, 2025 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging Congress
Rep. Udell: Celebrates Syttende Mai
STOUGHTON, WI – Each year, Stoughton celebrates Syttende Mai honoring Norway’s Constitution Day on the weekend that falls closest to May 17th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Syttende Mai is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Norwegian heritage,
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins U.S. Sen. Cotton in introducing bipartisan bill to protect military installations from unauthorized drones
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in introducing the Comprehensive Operations for Unmanned-System Neutralization and Threat Elimination Response (COUNTER) Act. The bipartisan legislation will help enhance airspace security at military installations. Sens. Johnson and Cotton
Party activists to decide resolutions on executive committee conflicts of interest, voting, birthright citizenship at Wisconsin GOP convention
Republican activists will vote this weekend on whether to call for the state party to create a conflict of interest policy that would ban members of the executive committee from advocating for or representing “the interests of any competing organization.”
WisPolitics GOP convention straw poll to ask about ’26 guv race, ’28 prez primary
WisPolitics is conducting a straw poll at this weekend’s GOP state convention, asking Republican activists their preference for a candidate in the 2026 guv race and 2028 presidential primary.
Dozens of crews working to restore service after major storms in northwestern Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Wis. (May 16, 2025) – Xcel Energy crews have made good progress in restoring power to more than 20,000 customers in northwestern Wisconsin, including the hardest hit areas in Clark, Marathon and Rusk counties, who were impacted by severe
FRI PM Update: Dugan supporters create legal defense fund; GOP state convention kicks off today
Subscribers: We are sending this PM Update today instead of the usual REPORT, which will return next week. Thank you for subscribing! From WisPolitics … — Hannah Dugan’s supporters have created a legal defense fund to fight what the group
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Iron County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the proposed Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project in Iron County. Incidental take refers
Gov. Evers: Takes action on bipartisan bill to retain key area employer in south central Wisconsin, protect nearly 2,000 local jobs
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill (SB) 24, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 6, to allow the creation of a new Tax Increment District (TID) in the city of Middleton and support critical economic development in the area.
Hannah Dugan Legal Defense Fund: Defense fund launched
Defending Against the Unprecedented Attack on Independent Judiciary Will Require Significant Resources The Hannah Dugan Legal Defense Fund has been established to defend against the unprecedented attack on the independent judiciary by the federal government. The fund will allow the
Dept. of Justice: Township of Blue Mounds OID records – March 2, 2025
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us Recently, Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne issued his decision regarding the death of Bo A. Johnson which occurred on March 2, 2025. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Washington County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge James K. Muehlbauer’s retirement, effective Aug. 8, 2025. The
Rep. Arney: On tragic Milwaukee apartment fire
(MILWAUKEE, Wis) – State Representative Margaret Arney issued the following statement in response to the May 11th fire at the apartment building on Highland and 27th St in the Concordia neighborhood: I am heartbroken by the tragic fire that took the