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Madison, Wis. – Today, the Department of Administration (DOA) has announced William (Bill) Brinkley as the incoming Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Wisconsin effective June 2, 2025. Brinkley most recently served as the director of information technology operations with the National
TOP STORIES GOP at odds with Evers over who controls $171M in interest from COVID aid… [in 2024, DOA Sec. Blumenfeld told JLAC co-chair Wimburger] that guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department indicated the interest funds may be used to
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U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, says he has “the facts and figures on my side” as the U.S. Senate returns to Washington and he prepares to take on President Donald Trump and his “Big, Beautiful Bill.”
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, says he has “the facts and figures on my side” as the U.S. Senate returns to Washington and he prepares to take on President Donald Trump and his “Big, Beautiful Bill.”
Quotes of the Week Our goal is to continue talks to reach a bipartisan consensus on the budget that invests in priorities, including a tax cut for those who need it the most.- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, on budget
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Joint Finance Committee’s first votes on the state budget, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s push to reduce federal spending, the Department of Public Instruction’s new effort to revamp school report cards and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent meetings between Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislators as lawmakers craft Wisconsin’s biennial budget amid looming federal cuts. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
TOP STORIES Dugan’s legal team files memo arguing for dismissal, citing Trump ruling as precedent… 37-page memorandum supports and expands on a [May 14] motion to dismiss … [atty.] Strang and others on the high-powered legal team argue that as
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Madison, Wis. – Today, the Department of Administration (DOA) has announced William (Bill) Brinkley as the incoming Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Wisconsin effective June 2, 2025. Brinkley most recently served as the director of information technology operations with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), with nearly two
TOP STORIES GOP at odds with Evers over who controls $171M in interest from COVID aid… [in 2024, DOA Sec. Blumenfeld told JLAC co-chair Wimburger] that guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department indicated the interest funds may be used to defray administrative costs associated with disbursing federal COVID aid. …
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U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, says he has “the facts and figures on my side” as the U.S. Senate returns to Washington and he prepares to take on President Donald Trump and his “Big, Beautiful Bill.”
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, says he has “the facts and figures on my side” as the U.S. Senate returns to Washington and he prepares to take on President Donald Trump and his “Big, Beautiful Bill.” “I don’t want it to come to that. I want
Quotes of the Week Our goal is to continue talks to reach a bipartisan consensus on the budget that invests in priorities, including a tax cut for those who need it the most.- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, on budget discussions with Gov. Tony Evers. He doesn’t have to accept
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Joint Finance Committee’s first votes on the state budget, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s push to reduce federal spending, the Department of Public Instruction’s new effort to revamp school report cards and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent meetings between Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislators as lawmakers craft Wisconsin’s biennial budget amid looming federal cuts. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
TOP STORIES Dugan’s legal team files memo arguing for dismissal, citing Trump ruling as precedent… 37-page memorandum supports and expands on a [May 14] motion to dismiss … [atty.] Strang and others on the high-powered legal team argue that as a judge, Dugan has “absolute immunity” for official acts in
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