STEVENS POINT, WI – In response to candidate Rebecca Cooke’s false, desperate attacks on State Rep. Katrina Shankland’s record, Democrats have united around the truth. Cooke has accepted $170,000 in support from an out-of-state, conservative-funded, and Blue Dog-aligned PAC, Welcome PAC,
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and eleven of their Senate GOP colleagues in introducing the Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act. The legislation would stop the United States from entering any
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris officially secured the necessary delegates to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Vice President Kamala Harris made clear twelve days
MADISON— Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) announced that she has been awarded the “Early Detection Life Saver Award” in honor of Gail A. Zeamer by the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition. The coalition selected Rep. Shankland for this award
Today in America, a greater share of prime working-age adults have a job than at any time during the Trump administration, there is record factory investment, and energy production is booming. Because of Vice President Harris and President Biden’s leadership: Nearly 16 million
MILWAUKEE – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin celebrates Wisconsin becoming the first state in the nation to launch the Home Efficiency (HOMES) portion of the Home Energy Rebate Program. Wisconsin residents can now access rebates that will reduce the cost of energy-saving
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced the Wisconsin Tuition Promise will fund a new cohort of students starting in fall 2025. Students who come from families earning $55,000 or less annually will be able to attend one
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today joined U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Chairperson Summer Strand in Milwaukee to announce the launch of the Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) Program. Wisconsin is the first state in the nation to launch the HOMES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, is applauding the Appropriations Committee’s bipartisan approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations bills for the Department of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of a new grant program that will help certain water systems provide safer water to their communities. The Underserved Drinking Water System Grant Program will help other-than-municipal community
WILL Defends Public School Teacher Who Was Fired for Refusing to Sacrifice His Religious Beliefs The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Jordan Cernek, a former teacher in the Argyle
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted its preliminary Equalized Values, Tax Incremental District (TID) Values, Net New Construction Report, and County Apportionment Report. DOR posts the 2024 preliminary Equalized Values Report to provide municipalities with the opportunity to review the values before… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
LeadingAge Wisconsin’s assisted living and home care providers are encouraged to hear that ARPA funding will be used to begin a minimum fee schedule for the Family Care Program beginning October 1. This decision comes after years of collaboration with
MADISON, Wis. — Early voting for the August 13 primary election is officially underway, and as voters head to the polls, A Better Wisconsin Together is urging a “No” vote on two referendums that will appear on Wisconsinites’ ballots. According to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will hold a public information meeting on planned habitat improvements for Havenwoods State Forest at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. The Havenwoods State Forest Rehabilitation Project covers 237
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the launch of “Healthcare Workers for Rebecca,” a coalition of active and retired healthcare professionals representing a broad swathe of institutions and communities from across Western Wisconsin. “Like so many folks in
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Milwaukee’s Black leaders responded to comments uncovered by Urban Milwaukee of Eric Hovde stereotyping and insulting the Black community. Hovde also suggested that Kamala Harris only received the Democratic presidential nomination because of her race and gender. This comes after Hovde said he
De Pere, WI – Trump-endorsed Conservative Tony Wied today released a new TV ad today touting President Trump’s endorsement. “As the only candidate in this race endorsed by President Trump, I’ll secure the border, stop the radical left and deliver for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Italian Workmen’s Club in the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 2024. The club was established in 1912, and the clubhouse was constructed in 1922 in
RIPON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Little White Schoolhouse in the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 2024. Constructed in 1922 as a school, the one-room building is located in Ripon, Fond
STEVENS POINT, WI – In response to candidate Rebecca Cooke’s false, desperate attacks on State Rep. Katrina Shankland’s record, Democrats have united around the truth. Cooke has accepted $170,000 in support from an out-of-state, conservative-funded, and Blue Dog-aligned PAC, Welcome PAC, and encouraged upwards of $150,000 more in attack ads against
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and eleven of their Senate GOP colleagues in introducing the Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act. The legislation would stop the United States from entering any international agreement, convention, or instrument with the World Health Organization
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris officially secured the necessary delegates to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Vice President Kamala Harris made clear twelve days ago she would seek to earn the a Democratic Party’s
MADISON— Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) announced that she has been awarded the “Early Detection Life Saver Award” in honor of Gail A. Zeamer by the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition. The coalition selected Rep. Shankland for this award in recognition of her commitment to advance legislation aimed at
Today in America, a greater share of prime working-age adults have a job than at any time during the Trump administration, there is record factory investment, and energy production is booming. Because of Vice President Harris and President Biden’s leadership: Nearly 16 million jobs have been created, more jobs than at any time
MILWAUKEE – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin celebrates Wisconsin becoming the first state in the nation to launch the Home Efficiency (HOMES) portion of the Home Energy Rebate Program. Wisconsin residents can now access rebates that will reduce the cost of energy-saving home improvement projects by thousands of dollars, such as insulation
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced the Wisconsin Tuition Promise will fund a new cohort of students starting in fall 2025. Students who come from families earning $55,000 or less annually will be able to attend one of 11 UWs without having to pay tuition or fees.
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today joined U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Chairperson Summer Strand in Milwaukee to announce the launch of the Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) Program. Wisconsin is the first state in the nation to launch the HOMES Program to deliver reba… Please log in to access subscriber content.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, is applauding the Appropriations Committee’s bipartisan approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations bills for the Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of a new grant program that will help certain water systems provide safer water to their communities. The Underserved Drinking Water System Grant Program will help other-than-municipal community and nonprofit non-transient non-community public water systems provide safe water
WILL Defends Public School Teacher Who Was Fired for Refusing to Sacrifice His Religious Beliefs The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Jordan Cernek, a former teacher in the Argyle School District, for violating Mr. Cernek’s Title VII rights, as
Today, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted its preliminary Equalized Values, Tax Incremental District (TID) Values, Net New Construction Report, and County Apportionment Report. DOR posts the 2024 preliminary Equalized Values Report to provide municipalities with the opportunity to review the values before… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to
LeadingAge Wisconsin’s assisted living and home care providers are encouraged to hear that ARPA funding will be used to begin a minimum fee schedule for the Family Care Program beginning October 1. This decision comes after years of collaboration with the Department of Health Services (DHS) and aims to address
MADISON, Wis. — Early voting for the August 13 primary election is officially underway, and as voters head to the polls, A Better Wisconsin Together is urging a “No” vote on two referendums that will appear on Wisconsinites’ ballots. According to A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp, these ballot
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will hold a public information meeting on planned habitat improvements for Havenwoods State Forest at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. The Havenwoods State Forest Rehabilitation Project covers 237 acres of urban forest in Milwaukee. Havenwoods is one of
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Cooke for Congress announced the launch of “Healthcare Workers for Rebecca,” a coalition of active and retired healthcare professionals representing a broad swathe of institutions and communities from across Western Wisconsin. “Like so many folks in Wisconsin, my family has been hit by sky-high medical bills
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Milwaukee’s Black leaders responded to comments uncovered by Urban Milwaukee of Eric Hovde stereotyping and insulting the Black community. Hovde also suggested that Kamala Harris only received the Democratic presidential nomination because of her race and gender. This comes after Hovde said he understands Black culture because he has be… Please log in
De Pere, WI – Trump-endorsed Conservative Tony Wied today released a new TV ad today touting President Trump’s endorsement. “As the only candidate in this race endorsed by President Trump, I’ll secure the border, stop the radical left and deliver for Wisconsin voters,” said Wied. “The swamp is doing everything they can
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Italian Workmen’s Club in the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 2024. The club was established in 1912, and the clubhouse was constructed in 1922 in the Greenbush neighborhood of Madison, Dane County. Italian immigrants began
RIPON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Little White Schoolhouse in the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 2024. Constructed in 1922 as a school, the one-room building is located in Ripon, Fond du Lac County. On March 20, 1854, the Little White