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Assembly Republicans unanimously select August to lead caucus.\ MADISON… Today, the Assembly Republican caucus held elections to select the leadership team for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session. Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth) was unanimously selected by members to serve as Majority
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted its transportation partners Tuesday for the fall Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC) meeting. The biannual meeting is an opportunity for WisDOT to collaborate with stakeholders and discuss transportation needs for the state’s non-driver
It is a tremendous honor to return as leader of this incredible caucus. We have a fantastic team and I cannot wait to get to work on the priorities of Wisconsin voters who have waited years for the chance to
Democrats saw crucial victories at the state legislative level last week that will protect millions of Americans from the worst of the new Trump Administration. WASHINGTON — The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and state Democrats across the country are celebrating important
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is inviting students, faculty, staff, business leaders and community members to participate in a series of listening sessions as part of the search for its next chancellor. These sessions, led by the Universities of Wisconsin Search and
MADISON – Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released a statement in support of the budget proposal announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly. Rep. Jacobson said, “All children in Wisconsin should have access to a quality, public education. For
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) today released the 2023-2024 annual report for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO is a free statewide threat reporting tipline available to all Wisconsin schools. SUSO also serves as
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all Wisconsin libraries to participate in the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program in 2025. The partnership program is a collaborative effort between the DNR, the Wisconsin
MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers targeting a group of hereditary neurodegenerative diseases have found success using a gene therapy treatment in an animal model. The approach, which uses CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology, offers a unique and promising strategy that
TOP STORIES Nearly a week after the election, Hovde has yet to publicly concede or request recount … issued a statement Wednesday morning saying in part, “We will continue to monitor returns and make sure that every vote is counted.” …
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In a move that highlights the absolute corruption and abuse of power that has typified the two party system for decades, President Biden has announced an upcoming trip to Brazil to, among other things, visit areas of the Amazon. With
Since 2008, the WDVA has recognized women veterans in Wisconsin who have compiled exemplary records of military service, veteran advocacy, and community engagement. The department is excited to recognize the 16th Woman Veteran of the Year, Yolanda Medina. Yolanda is
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Cumberland is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes constructing well #6
The News: As K-12 education leaders across the country face an increasingly complex Title IX regulatory regime, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI), and the Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) released
MADISON, Wis. – As winter approaches and before colder temperatures set in, now is the perfect time to plan and be prepared for the upcoming season. To help encourage everyone to be winter ready, Gov. Tony Evers has declared Nov.
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The agency sought a $2.5 billion increase during the previous budget cycle, and the Legislature ended up approving just over $1 billion in additional state aid.
Justice Jill Karofsky said she fears the Supreme Court is being asked to “sign the death warrant” for women and others as the Sheboygan DA seeks to restore an 1849 law that had been interpreted to ban abortions except to save the life of the mother. Meanwhile, fellow liberal Rebecca Dallet questioned whether the state could still enforce a law that was written by white, landowning men considering the string of changes made to abortion statutes since then.
From WisPolitics … — Assembly Republicans and Senate Dems meet today for leadership elections with a handful of contested races. Rep. Scott Krug, of Nekoosh, and Shae Sortwell, of Two Rivers, both circulated letters last week indicating plans to run
Assembly Republicans unanimously select August to lead caucus.\ MADISON… Today, the Assembly Republican caucus held elections to select the leadership team for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session. Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth) was unanimously selected by members to serve as Majority Leader. “I am humbled by the support my colleagues have entrusted
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted its transportation partners Tuesday for the fall Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC) meeting. The biannual meeting is an opportunity for WisDOT to collaborate with stakeholders and discuss transportation needs for the state’s non-driver population. “Mobility and equity in transportation are critical priorities at
It is a tremendous honor to return as leader of this incredible caucus. We have a fantastic team and I cannot wait to get to work on the priorities of Wisconsin voters who have waited years for the chance to have their voices heard, and represented, in the State Senate.
Democrats saw crucial victories at the state legislative level last week that will protect millions of Americans from the worst of the new Trump Administration. WASHINGTON — The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and state Democrats across the country are celebrating important victories that prevented a Republican wave from taking shape in
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is inviting students, faculty, staff, business leaders and community members to participate in a series of listening sessions as part of the search for its next chancellor. These sessions, led by the Universities of Wisconsin Search and Screen Committee, provide an opportunity for the UWM community to
MADISON – Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released a statement in support of the budget proposal announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly. Rep. Jacobson said, “All children in Wisconsin should have access to a quality, public education. For too long the state has been underfunding public education, forcing
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) today released the 2023-2024 annual report for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO is a free statewide threat reporting tipline available to all Wisconsin schools. SUSO also serves as the hub that connects all OSS initiatives and the entry
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all Wisconsin libraries to participate in the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program in 2025. The partnership program is a collaborative effort between the DNR, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and more than 150 libraries across
MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers targeting a group of hereditary neurodegenerative diseases have found success using a gene therapy treatment in an animal model. The approach, which uses CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology, offers a unique and promising strategy that could one day treat rare but debilitating motor neuron diseases
TOP STORIES Nearly a week after the election, Hovde has yet to publicly concede or request recount … issued a statement Wednesday morning saying in part, “We will continue to monitor returns and make sure that every vote is counted.” … has not responded to requests for comment since … said
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In a move that highlights the absolute corruption and abuse of power that has typified the two party system for decades, President Biden has announced an upcoming trip to Brazil to, among other things, visit areas of the Amazon. With his administration ending in two months, this trip is nothing
Since 2008, the WDVA has recognized women veterans in Wisconsin who have compiled exemplary records of military service, veteran advocacy, and community engagement. The department is excited to recognize the 16th Woman Veteran of the Year, Yolanda Medina. Yolanda is a dedicated advocate for veterans, especially women, Latinx veterans, and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Cumberland is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes constructing well #6 to replace well #1 in the city of Cumberland. Activities
The News: As K-12 education leaders across the country face an increasingly complex Title IX regulatory regime, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI), and the Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) released today a crucial resource guide. Titled “Protecting Title IX: A
MADISON, Wis. – As winter approaches and before colder temperatures set in, now is the perfect time to plan and be prepared for the upcoming season. To help encourage everyone to be winter ready, Gov. Tony Evers has declared Nov. 18 – 22 as Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin.
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The agency sought a $2.5 billion increase during the previous budget cycle, and the Legislature ended up approving just over $1 billion in additional state aid.
Justice Jill Karofsky said she fears the Supreme Court is being asked to “sign the death warrant” for women and others as the Sheboygan DA seeks to restore an 1849 law that had been interpreted to ban abortions except to save the life of the mother. Meanwhile, fellow liberal Rebecca Dallet questioned whether the state could still enforce a law that was written by white, landowning men considering the string of changes made to abortion statutes since then.
From WisPolitics … — Assembly Republicans and Senate Dems meet today for leadership elections with a handful of contested races. Rep. Scott Krug, of Nekoosh, and Shae Sortwell, of Two Rivers, both circulated letters last week indicating plans to run for assistant majority leader. Rep. Jon Plumer, R-Lodi, served in