Madison, WI—Former State Representative, carpenter and governor candidate Brett Hulsey says Governor Ever’s budget deal is a good step but does not return all the money former State Rep. Tom Tiffany, then Gov. Scott Walker, and Assembly Joint Finance Chair Robin Vos took from the state’s school children, workers, healthcare, retirement, UW

ELM GROVE — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced Allison Urban as the final 2026-27 Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made as part of a schoolwide surprise celebration at Pilgrim Park Middle School (School District of Elmbrook). The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in partnership with Herb Kohl Philanthropies, selects five Teachers of the Year annually to represent elementary schools,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #292, clearing the way for the Wisconsin State Legislature to approve the blockbuster bipartisan deal announced earlier today. Gov. Evers, Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), and Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) today, after months of bipartisan negotiations

[Madison, WI] Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate have finalized a deal with Governor Evers to address the state’s $2.4 billion budget surplus. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement: “After months of negotiations, I am happy to announce that my colleagues and I have reached a

MADISON, WI – This morning, Trevor Jung, Senate candidate for SD-21, and Charly Ray, candidate for SD-25, appeared on Civic Media’s ‘DayBreak’ and Pat Kreitlow’s ‘UpNorth’ live stream, respectively. Trevor touted the Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages put forth by Senate Democrats last month, while Charly Ray spoke on the issues facing residents of Northwest Wisconsin. Trevor Jung on

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today issued a statement in response to Gov. Tony Evers’ and GOP leaders’ bipartisan deal to invest in Wisconsin’s kids and schools. The bipartisan package announced today includes an investment of more than $600 million in Wisconsin’s K-12 public schools, including increasing the state’s special education reimbursement rate to 50 percent—the largest increase in state history—as well as

We commend Governor Evers and legislative leaders from both parties for working together in a bipartisan manner to reach this $1.8 billion agreement to use state surplus dollars to fund schools and provide relief to property taxpayers. First and foremost, we are encouraged by the $600 million investment in K-12

Senators call comes as China’s unfair practices have decimated U.S. shipbuilding industry, hurting American workers and national security WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Todd Young (R-IN) and Tim Scott (R-SC) are calling on President Donald Trump to prioritize the U.S. shipbuilding industry and to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a $200,000 settlement with Neenah Foundry Company. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action alleging violations of air pollution control permits and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for the company’s

“Today, Tony Evers and Wisconsin Republicans have emerged from behind a curtain with a proposal to spend the state’s projected surplus before it actually materializes and almost guarantee Wisconsin is facing a fiscal deficit in January 2027. “I’ve been very clear: as governor, I will invest every dime of the

Nass:  Politicians throwing around big numbers, but short on detail. Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers announcement of another closed-door deal with Speaker Robin Vos to spend $1.8 billion using projected revenues that have not even been collected yet: “Once again, Governor Evers and Speaker

STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Iron County Sheriff Paul Samardich. In a statement, Sheriff Samardich said, “I’m supporting Jessi Ebben for Congress because I know there is no one better to have my back and those of my deputies in Washington, DC. Jessi

MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding the bipartisan agreement reached between Governor Tony Evers, Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu: “Over the last several months, our focus has been clear: return Wisconsin’s surplus to the hardworking taxpayers who created it

MADISON-Today, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement after the failure by Legislative Republicans to release funding for planned fish stocking, habitat management, and maintenance of public facilities: The 2025-27 Biennial budget set aside $4 million for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to fund core work in

OAK CREEK, Wis. – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin announced her endorsement of Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin 21st Assembly District, calling him the champion working families need in Madison. “I am proud to endorse Dan Bukiewicz for State Assembly,” said Senator Baldwin. “I have worked closely with Dan to protect

Racine, WI – State Representative and Racine Educators United (REU) President Angelina Cruz is encouraging Racine families, educators, students, and community members to attend the DEFEND Public Education project gallery event on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Memorial Hall. The free public event brings together art, storytelling,

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) warned the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) to scrap its illegal race and sex-based quotas. The WIAA, which governs sports for nearly 90,000 Wisconsin students, denies individuals the ability to seek certain WIAA leadership positions based solely on their race or

After months of bipartisan negotiations, governor and Republican leaders announce deal attaining 50 percent special education reimbursement and securing over $600 million for K-12 schools, tens of millions of dollars in property tax relief, eliminating income tax on tips and overtime, and providing up to $600 in direct support payments

New Lisbon, WI — Ginger Murray, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, today launched her first television ad — and she didn’t come empty-handed. In “Straight Shooter,” the plain-talking candidate faces the camera, shotgun in hand, and destroys a piggy bank labeled “billionaire tax cuts.” “I support real tax

MUSKEGO, Wis. — Wisconsin Secretary of State candidate Pete Karas today announced the May 2026 Grift and Spend Award will be jointly awarded to the Republican Party and the Democratic Party for their shared commitment to waste, endless war, and debt. “Republicans and Democrats put on a fake fight for the cameras, but when it comes to