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From WisPolitics … — GOP U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany joined Dem colleagues Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan in opposing a resolution, backed by Donald Trump, to avoid a government shutdown. GOP U.S. Reps. Scott Fitzgerald, of Juneau, Glenn Grothman, of
Hello Wisconsin! This is State Senator Van Wanggaard. As 2024 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on an incredible legislative session – one filled with real progress and meaningful victories for our state. Together,
Audio File to Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with First Lady Kathy Evers, today delivered his weekly radio address encouraging Wisconsinites to take care of their mental, emotional, and physical health this holiday season, highlighting the importance of checking in on
From WisPolitics … — Dem AG Josh Kaul said he’s ready to challenge the incoming Trump administration if it seeks to improperly divert federal funds to the president-elect’s immigration priorities, tries to end birthright citizenship or restricts access to abortion
TOP STORIES Robin Vos wants to mirror Elon Musk’s DOGE committee in Wisconsin… [Rep. Nedweski] tapped to lead a state Assembly project called GOAT: Government Oversight Accountability and Transparency. … [Vos] skeptical about giving increased aid to local governments …
From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers is knocking GOP lawmakers for blocking the reallocation of $70 million for building projects on Universities of Wisconsin campuses, a move that could impact a widely supported engineering building at Madison. The
From WisPolitics … — Senate GOP leaders have fired Chief Clerk Linsay Hale after 10 months on the job, with Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu today only saying she didn’t have enough support in his caucus to continue in the role.
Outgoing Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Green Bay, joined WisPolitics’ Capitol Chats podcast to talk about his 37 years in the state Senate, how the state of politics has changed over the course of his career, and his history of bucking party norms.
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Explore Markets Founder and Managing Partner Fredrik Udd discusses opportunities for doing business in Poland and other parts of Europe.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s 10 GOP electors formally cast votes for Donald Trump, JD Vance4 years ago, a different group of Republicans signed fake documents as part of a false electors scheme … Under a process laid out in the U.S.
From WisPolitics … — A special committee plans to vote today on a proposal that would ensure Native American students can wear traditional tribal regalia at a graduation ceremony or school-sponsored event. Current law requires schools to provide reasonable accommodations
Going into the next budget with a $4 billion surplus, incoming Senate President Mary Felzkowski says Republicans will be looking at tax cuts and funding one-time expenses like infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer said budget priorities should include housing, child care, Medicaid expansion and K-12 education.
From WisPolitics … — Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu told WisPolitics cutting income taxes will be the top priority for Senate Republicans next session with an emphasis on targeting the second highest of the state’s four rates. LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, noted Assembly
TOP STORIES Madison school shooting is Wisconsin’s deadliest on record… [15-y/o female] student shot and killed a teacher and fellow student and wounded at least six others at Abundant Life Christian School in east Madison [390 students, K-12] … the
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From WisPolitics … — GOP U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany joined Dem colleagues Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan in opposing a resolution, backed by Donald Trump, to avoid a government shutdown. GOP U.S. Reps. Scott Fitzgerald, of Juneau, Glenn Grothman, of Glenbeulah, Bryan Steil, of Janesville, Tony Wied, of De Pere,
Hello Wisconsin! This is State Senator Van Wanggaard. As 2024 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on an incredible legislative session – one filled with real progress and meaningful victories for our state. Together, we have ta ckled big issues and delivered big results,
Audio File to Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with First Lady Kathy Evers, today delivered his weekly radio address encouraging Wisconsinites to take care of their mental, emotional, and physical health this holiday season, highlighting the importance of checking in on loved ones and neighbors, and making sure folks have resources
From WisPolitics … — Dem AG Josh Kaul said he’s ready to challenge the incoming Trump administration if it seeks to improperly divert federal funds to the president-elect’s immigration priorities, tries to end birthright citizenship or restricts access to abortion drugs. In a WisPolitics year-end interview, Kaul vowed to take
TOP STORIES Robin Vos wants to mirror Elon Musk’s DOGE committee in Wisconsin… [Rep. Nedweski] tapped to lead a state Assembly project called GOAT: Government Oversight Accountability and Transparency. … [Vos] skeptical about giving increased aid to local governments … particularly doubtful about further helping the city of Madison, calling
From WisPolitics … — Dem Gov. Tony Evers is knocking GOP lawmakers for blocking the reallocation of $70 million for building projects on Universities of Wisconsin campuses, a move that could impact a widely supported engineering building at Madison. The Building Commission yesterday deadlocked on the proposal to move the
From WisPolitics … — Senate GOP leaders have fired Chief Clerk Linsay Hale after 10 months on the job, with Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu today only saying she didn’t have enough support in his caucus to continue in the role. Hale, the first woman to serve as Senate chief clerk,
Outgoing Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Green Bay, joined WisPolitics’ Capitol Chats podcast to talk about his 37 years in the state Senate, how the state of politics has changed over the course of his career, and his history of bucking party norms.
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Explore Markets Founder and Managing Partner Fredrik Udd discusses opportunities for doing business in Poland and other parts of Europe.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s 10 GOP electors formally cast votes for Donald Trump, JD Vance4 years ago, a different group of Republicans signed fake documents as part of a false electors scheme … Under a process laid out in the U.S. Constitution, states around the country met Tuesday to finalize their
From WisPolitics … — A special committee plans to vote today on a proposal that would ensure Native American students can wear traditional tribal regalia at a graduation ceremony or school-sponsored event. Current law requires schools to provide reasonable accommodations of a pupil’s religious beliefs along with a ban on
Going into the next budget with a $4 billion surplus, incoming Senate President Mary Felzkowski says Republicans will be looking at tax cuts and funding one-time expenses like infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer said budget priorities should include housing, child care, Medicaid expansion and K-12 education.
From WisPolitics … — Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu told WisPolitics cutting income taxes will be the top priority for Senate Republicans next session with an emphasis on targeting the second highest of the state’s four rates. LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, noted Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, has raised the prospect of again
TOP STORIES Madison school shooting is Wisconsin’s deadliest on record… [15-y/o female] student shot and killed a teacher and fellow student and wounded at least six others at Abundant Life Christian School in east Madison [390 students, K-12] … the deadliest Wisconsin school shooting ever recorded in a federal database
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