Healthy Wisconsin Alliance: Poll: 70% of Wisconsin voters concerned with hospital closures
New Healthy Wisconsin Alliance Polling shows WI voters are worried about accessing care MADISON, Wis. — A new poll from the Healthy Wisconsin Alliance, a 501(c)(4) affiliate of the Wisconsin Hospital Association, shows that a large portion of the electorate is fearful of
THU AM Update: Committee to hear legislation that would apply open records, meetings laws to WIAA
From WisPolitics … — An Assembly committee will hear legislation today that seeks to compel the governing body for high school sports in Wisconsin to follow the state’s open records law. AB 51 would bar school districts from being a
DC Wrap: Republicans call for removal of Milwaukee judge accused of helping undocumented immigrant evade ICE
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans call for the removal of a Milwaukee judge accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade ICE, and Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says President Donald Trump has broken promises to Wisconsinites.
Investigation fails to identify who leaked draft Supreme Court order in abortion suit
A court-ordered investigation failed to definitively identify who was responsible for the leak of a draft order signaling the justices would hear a lawsuit seeking a declaration the Wisconsin Constitution protects the right to an abortion.
Sen. Spreitzer, Rep. Anderson: React to news of Beloit Fresh Start hiatus
BELOIT – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer and Representative Clinton Anderson, who represent Beloit in the Wisconsin State Legislature, learned that President Trump’s cuts to AmeriCorps were forcing the Beloit Fresh Start program to go on hiatus for the 2025-2026 school
DCCC: Ratings change: Cook political report shifts WI-03 to toss up
The non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report moved Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District to a “Toss Up.” From Cook Political Report: “Wisconsin’s sprawling, largely rural 3rd District voted for Trump by a seven-point margin in 2024. But Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden won reelection by
Madison College: Partners with UW-Stout on criminal justice program transfer agreement
Streamlining the transfer process for students Madison College celebrates a new partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stout to enhance student success in criminal justice careers. The program-to-program articulation agreement allows Madison College students who have earned an Associate Degree in
Rep. Nedweski: Red tape reset: Champions transformational regulatory reform
MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) joins her Republican colleagues in introducing the “Red Tape Reset,” a package of bills designed to transform Wisconsin’s regulatory landscape by cutting excessive regulations, restoring government accountability, and increasing transparency in the rulemaking process.
WED PM Update: Investigation fails to identify who leaked draft Supreme Court order in abortion suit
From WisPolitics … — A court-ordered investigation failed to definitively identify who was responsible for the leak of a draft order signaling the justices would hear a lawsuit seeking a declaration the Wisconsin Constitution protects the right to an abortion.
Director of State Courts: Issues statement on internal investigation report
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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard welcomes new commander
MADISON, Wis. — Maj. Gen. Matthew Strub, former deputy adjutant general for Army, became Wisconsin’s 32nd adjutant general April 21, during a change of authority ceremony in the state Capitol assembly chamber. As the adjutant general, Strub will lead the
Jefferson County: Spring Legislative breakfast brings together local, state, and federal leaders
JEFFERSON, Wis. – Last week, leaders from town, city, village, and county government joined those representing Jefferson County at the state and national level for the “Spring Legislative Breakfast” held at the Jefferson County Courthouse. This event, the second of
LoCoco campaign: Experienced appellate litigator Anthony LoCoco announces run for Court of Appeals
ELM GROVE — Attorney Anthony LoCoco announced his campaign for a seat on the Court of Appeals, District II today with the endorsements of Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Ziegler and Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley. Throughout his career,
Dept. of Public Instruction: UPDATED: State Superintendent Dr. Underly criticizes federal decision to eliminate AmeriCorps: ‘Reckless and damaging for Wisconsin’
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to eliminate AmeriCorps programming and staff, a move that will significantly impact Wisconsin’s students, educators, schools, and communities. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has since clarified tha… Please log in to access subscriber
Rep. Green: Announces four listening sessions
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) has scheduled four in-district listening sessions. This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that the Wisconsin State Legislature might consider and learn what Rep. Green has