Hi, I’m Representative Jerry O’Connor and I represent the 60 th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about a bill AB-58 I authored that recently passed through the Wisconsin State Assembly. Every legislator is continually asked to reduce the rhetoric in politics. I agree. This bill is

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  This week, we’re celebrating National Clean Energy Week across the state to highlight our efforts to build the clean energy future Wisconsin deserves.  Folks, we don’t have to choose between mitigating climate change and protecting our environment and good-paying jobs and economic development—we

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement outlining the real State of Education in Wisconsin ahead of Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly’s annual State of Education Address. THE REAL STATE OF EDUCATION:  Stalling school performance despite record investment: For two budgets in a

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to take extra precautions when heading out on the water. Cooler temperatures, unpredictable weather and heavy gear can turn a routine outing into a dangerous situation if safety isn’t a top priority. “Waterfowl hunting is a cherished tradition

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) continued pushing her Republican colleagues to extend tax breaks for working families who purchase health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. If Republicans in Congress fail to extend these tax breaks, the 24 million Americans who have ACA coverage will

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy (OSCE), today highlighted the release of the 2025 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report, underscoring achievements made over the last year to advance goals established by the… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which

Madison – Horizon High School, Wisconsin’s oldest operating recovery high school, gave out its first ever “Friends of Recovery High Schools” awards during its annual fall festival Wednesday. The recipients, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) and State Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc), have continually fought to support recovery high schools in

MADISON – The founder of an eminent Madison law firm and a former appeals court chief justice is proudly announcing her judicial candidacy to fight for fairness for Dane County residents. Attorney Huma Ahsan, the founder and principal of Madison Immigration Law and former chief justice of the Turtle Mountain

Madison, Wis. – This week, the Trump Administration stated it will be targeting hate speech with tactics such as revoking visas, suing businesses, and ending government contracts. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “The United States has an inalienable right to the freedom of speech. Weaponizing government agencies

Madison, WI — Mayors from every corner of Wisconsin today announced their endorsement of Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor. The mayors of Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, La Crosse, Sheboygan, Superior, Middleton and Washburn are joining together behind Godlewski, citing her experience, collaborative leadership, and commitment to strengthening communities across Wisconsin.

Hey there, Governor Tony Evers here. I am thrilled to help kick off another great school year here in Wisconsin. As many of you know, I started my career as a science teacher, then I became a principal, superintendent, and then state superintendent.  All told, this is my 49th back-to-school

Hi, I’m Representative Chanz Green and I represent the 74 th Assembly District in Northern Wisconsin. Today I want to talk to you about the recent audit that came out in regards to the DNR’s Fish and Wildlife Account. The DNR claimed that they were going to be $16 million