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MADISON – The Waukesha County Circuit Court found the Village of Pewaukee to be in contempt of court for disobeying a decision from the Court of Appeals. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) filed suit against the Village of Pewaukee to challenge
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a statement in response to a decision from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) dismissing our lawsuit on behalf of a Racine voter, due to standing. The Quotes: WILL Deputy Counsel,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF), the non-profit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, has recently awarded two Wisconsin students — Kaylee Pingel and Ian Schwartzlow — with the 2024 WBF Agricultural Banking Scholarship. Students applied in late 2024, and the scholarships
Governor releases excerpts from 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released excerpts from his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message set to be delivered live in the Assembly Chambers tonight at 7 p.m. CT. The governor’s Biennial Budget Message
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) has decided that they will not be endorsing any candidate for statewide office in the upcoming Spring elections. In a vote taken among the members of the Executive Committee (ExCom) at a recent meeting,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of North Fond du Lac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes
One City invites families to come see firsthand the One City difference this Friday One City Schools is swinging open its doors on Friday, February 21st to give families a firsthand view of the school’s unique and incredibly successful learning model.
MADISON – This morning the Family Structure Index was released by the Center for Christian Virtue and The Institute for Family Studies. Wisconsin ranks 24th as the strongest family culture in the country. The Family Structure Index measures which states have the most stable
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, February 20th. Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsement of Volunteers For Agriculture (VFA), the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation – Wisconsin’s largest farm organization. The endorsement reflects the clear distinction between Judge Brad Schimel, a
MADISON – The Volunteers for Agriculture® (VFA®), the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, has endorsed judge and former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel for Wisconsin State Supreme Court. “Judge Schimel has demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the
The News: A Milwaukee judge has granted a writ of mandamus from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and ordered School Resource Officers (SROs) in Milwaukee schools by February 27th. Per the judge, MPS is to pay 50% of
As students and alumni know, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers Blugolds more than an excellent education — lifelong friendships and mentor relationships are part of the package. Sometimes alumni even become co-workers. Recent computer science graduates Kaia Hansen and
Fifty-two entries from 25 distinct communities have advanced to the semi-final round of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, contest producers announced. Contestants emerged in first-round competition involving an independent panel of about 70 judges organized through the Wisconsin Technology Council and
Between the candidates and independent groups, the overall spending backing Schimel had hit $7.5 million as of Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, the effort behind Crawford was at $5.6 million.
From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers will release his 2025-27 state budget this evening. The guv will address a joint session of the Legislature at 7 p.m. in the Assembly chamber. See WisPolitics tonight for full coverage of
From WisPolitics … — Elon Musk’s Building America’s Future is going up on TV in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race later this week with at least $671,000 in ads statewide, part of a flurry of new activity that has tilted the
Susan Crawford’s campaign is up with a new TV ad that charges conservative rival Brad Schimel is corrupted to the “extreme” for accepting a donation from a lawyer whose client then got a plea deal on child porn charges.
Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly says she hopes she receives the backing of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers if she makes it through Tuesday’s primary.
TOP STORIES Evers pushes to close a prison, reduce population behind bars… [$500M budget plan] would require Republican lawmakers to agree to a series of steps* Close Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake, building replacements in Dane and Milwaukee counties* Convert Lincoln Hills/Copper
MADISON – The Waukesha County Circuit Court found the Village of Pewaukee to be in contempt of court for disobeying a decision from the Court of Appeals. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) filed suit against the Village of Pewaukee to challenge its “transportation user fee.” Last March, the Wisconsin Court of
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a statement in response to a decision from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) dismissing our lawsuit on behalf of a Racine voter, due to standing. The Quotes: WILL Deputy Counsel, Lucas Vebber, stated, “This is a sad day. Today’s decision
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF), the non-profit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, has recently awarded two Wisconsin students — Kaylee Pingel and Ian Schwartzlow — with the 2024 WBF Agricultural Banking Scholarship. Students applied in late 2024, and the scholarships were presented in early 2025. The WBF Agricultural Banking Scholarships of
Governor releases excerpts from 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released excerpts from his 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message set to be delivered live in the Assembly Chambers tonight at 7 p.m. CT. The governor’s Biennial Budget Message will be livestreamed on his YouTube channel and Facebook page. After delivering his 2025 State
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) has decided that they will not be endorsing any candidate for statewide office in the upcoming Spring elections. In a vote taken among the members of the Executive Committee (ExCom) at a recent meeting, it was determined that no candidate currently declared is suitable
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of North Fond du Lac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the village of
One City invites families to come see firsthand the One City difference this Friday One City Schools is swinging open its doors on Friday, February 21st to give families a firsthand view of the school’s unique and incredibly successful learning model. One City is hosting, “A Day in the Life of
MADISON – This morning the Family Structure Index was released by the Center for Christian Virtue and The Institute for Family Studies. Wisconsin ranks 24th as the strongest family culture in the country. The Family Structure Index measures which states have the most stable and sustainable families, highlighting the importance of strong families for
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, February 20th. Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency. Constituents are asked to bring copies of documentation
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsement of Volunteers For Agriculture (VFA), the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation – Wisconsin’s largest farm organization. The endorsement reflects the clear distinction between Judge Brad Schimel, a candidate serving all of Wisconsin, and Susan Crawford, a partisan
MADISON – The Volunteers for Agriculture® (VFA®), the political action committee of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, has endorsed judge and former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel for Wisconsin State Supreme Court. “Judge Schimel has demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the judicial system and understanding of the unique challenges often facing
The News: A Milwaukee judge has granted a writ of mandamus from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and ordered School Resource Officers (SROs) in Milwaukee schools by February 27th. Per the judge, MPS is to pay 50% of the cost of the SROs, splitting costs with the city
As students and alumni know, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers Blugolds more than an excellent education — lifelong friendships and mentor relationships are part of the package. Sometimes alumni even become co-workers. Recent computer science graduates Kaia Hansen and Drew Morehouse are two such lucky students-turned-co-workers, both software developers
Fifty-two entries from 25 distinct communities have advanced to the semi-final round of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, contest producers announced. Contestants emerged in first-round competition involving an independent panel of about 70 judges organized through the Wisconsin Technology Council and its programs, the Tech Council Innovation Network and the Tech
Between the candidates and independent groups, the overall spending backing Schimel had hit $7.5 million as of Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, the effort behind Crawford was at $5.6 million.
From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers will release his 2025-27 state budget this evening. The guv will address a joint session of the Legislature at 7 p.m. in the Assembly chamber. See WisPolitics tonight for full coverage of the budget and reaction from lawmakers. Watch the guv’s speech
From WisPolitics … — Elon Musk’s Building America’s Future is going up on TV in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race later this week with at least $671,000 in ads statewide, part of a flurry of new activity that has tilted the spending advantage to conservative Brad Schimel. The Musk-aligned group is
Susan Crawford’s campaign is up with a new TV ad that charges conservative rival Brad Schimel is corrupted to the “extreme” for accepting a donation from a lawyer whose client then got a plea deal on child porn charges.
Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly says she hopes she receives the backing of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers if she makes it through Tuesday’s primary.
TOP STORIES Evers pushes to close a prison, reduce population behind bars… [$500M budget plan] would require Republican lawmakers to agree to a series of steps* Close Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake, building replacements in Dane and Milwaukee counties* Convert Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake into medium-security adult facilities in 2029* Convert Stanley Correctional