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The state Supreme Court has agreed to decide if a three-judge panel properly dismissed a lawsuit seeking a new congressional map in Wisconsin that argued the current lines are an anti-competitive gerrymander.
State utility regulators rejected a proposal that would have required ratepayers to share the cost of new power plants built for data centers. Data centers in We Energies’ coverage area will instead be expected to pay the whole cost of new “bespoke” power generation built to serve the energy-guzzling facilities, the Public Service Commission decided Friday.
GOP state Sen. Steve Nass, who’s been in the Legislature since 1991, announced today that he won’t seek reelection, saying it’s time “for a new fighter to take on the mission of preserving life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” for his constituents.
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman this evening praised Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin for her “unbounded energy, resilience, and deeply thoughtful leadership to this great university” after she was tapped to lead Columbia. In a statement, Rothman ticked off a
GOP state Sen. Rob Hutton announced that he won’t seek reelection this fall, citing personal and professional obligations that “have made it clear that stepping aside is the right decision at this time.”
The Department of Health Services is now projecting Medicaid GPR spending to come in $213.2 million higher than projected when the 2025-27 budget was signed six months ago.
The tribe has argued that a proposed 41-mile reroute will endanger waters, fish and wild rice beds that citizens rely on.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu yesterday announced a special committee that will do a comprehensive review of the state DOJ’s “operations, priorities and external influences” affecting the agency. DOJ spokesperson Riley Vetterkind called the move an “obviously partisan stunt” and
New acting U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel told WisPolitics-State Affairs that Attorney General Pam Bondi had no alternative but to appoint someone to the position after the commission established by Wisconsin’s U.S. senators failed to agree on any candidates for the vacant post.
Sen. Jesse James, R-Thorp, announced he will run to represent the 31st SD he was drawn into instead of seeking reelection to the 23rd SD at the end of his current term. Meanwhile, Sen. Romaine Quinn, R-Birchwood, announced he will run for the 23rd SD James currently represents.
Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar launched her campaign for the state Supreme Court, the first conservative to step into the race after Justice Rebecca Bradley decided against seeking another 10-year term.
Speaker Robin Vos granted a request from Assembly Dems to add one of their members to each of the three committees that Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez serves on after the Milwaukee lawmaker left the caucus.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
The state Supreme Court has agreed to decide if a three-judge panel properly dismissed a lawsuit seeking a new congressional map in Wisconsin that argued the current lines are an anti-competitive gerrymander.
State utility regulators rejected a proposal that would have required ratepayers to share the cost of new power plants built for data centers. Data centers in We Energies’ coverage area will instead be expected to pay the whole cost of new “bespoke” power generation built to serve the energy-guzzling facilities, the Public Service Commission decided Friday.
GOP state Sen. Steve Nass, who’s been in the Legislature since 1991, announced today that he won’t seek reelection, saying it’s time “for a new fighter to take on the mission of preserving life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” for his constituents.
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman this evening praised Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin for her “unbounded energy, resilience, and deeply thoughtful leadership to this great university” after she was tapped to lead Columbia. In a statement, Rothman ticked off a series of Mnookin’s accomplishments, including returning the university to the
GOP state Sen. Rob Hutton announced that he won’t seek reelection this fall, citing personal and professional obligations that “have made it clear that stepping aside is the right decision at this time.”
The Department of Health Services is now projecting Medicaid GPR spending to come in $213.2 million higher than projected when the 2025-27 budget was signed six months ago.
The tribe has argued that a proposed 41-mile reroute will endanger waters, fish and wild rice beds that citizens rely on.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu yesterday announced a special committee that will do a comprehensive review of the state DOJ’s “operations, priorities and external influences” affecting the agency. DOJ spokesperson Riley Vetterkind called the move an “obviously partisan stunt” and argued the Legislature should be “helping to address affordability, keep
New acting U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel told WisPolitics-State Affairs that Attorney General Pam Bondi had no alternative but to appoint someone to the position after the commission established by Wisconsin’s U.S. senators failed to agree on any candidates for the vacant post.
Sen. Jesse James, R-Thorp, announced he will run to represent the 31st SD he was drawn into instead of seeking reelection to the 23rd SD at the end of his current term. Meanwhile, Sen. Romaine Quinn, R-Birchwood, announced he will run for the 23rd SD James currently represents.
Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar launched her campaign for the state Supreme Court, the first conservative to step into the race after Justice Rebecca Bradley decided against seeking another 10-year term.
Speaker Robin Vos granted a request from Assembly Dems to add one of their members to each of the three committees that Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez serves on after the Milwaukee lawmaker left the caucus.
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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