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MADISON – With one week until the Assembly finishes the 2025-26 legislative session, Republican legislators haven’t scheduled a vote on AB 635 & SB 628, the bipartisan Water Pollution Notification Act. For the one third of Wisconsinites who rely on
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, Waukesha County will provide information about the proposed rehabilitation of the County I bridge over the Mukwonago River in the Town of Mukwonago during a public information meeting. The goal is to familiarize the public with
An evening of grooves and good times on Feb. 26 MADISON, WIS- Shake off the winter chill and warm up at the free Escape the Winter alumni event at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Feb. 26. Step into the lush, tropical
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is detailing the power that Native culture has in protecting youth mental health. In the Culture is Prevention Data Bite, OCMH shares research showing that Native culture has a strong preventive effect on mental
Major Wisconsin mental health provider, Rogers Behavioral Health, retaliates against three West Allis caregivers who informed management that they and their co-workers were forming union National Union of Healthcare Workers files charges with the National Labor Relations Board, calls for
Paige Veserat, a professional meteorologist with the National Weather Service, is the featured speaker for the Feb. 19 Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Paige Veserat Veserat will present “Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &
For years, the idea of walking into a bank felt out of reach for April Stone, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and owner of Stone House Weavers. I grew up believing that having access to money just wasn’t
On behalf of Wisconsin law enforcement, financial institutions, consumer protection groups and citizens, we urge you to vote yes on AB 968/SB 975 to make it harder for criminals to exploit crypto kiosks to steal from Wisconsinites. This bill ensures
3 Questions The Legislature Needs DPI to Immediately Answer Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government is raising new questions surrounding the Department of Public Instruction’s actions to hold its Wisconsin Forward Exam standard-setting workshop in private, at a
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Between President Trump’s chaotic trade wars and tariff taxes and cuts to critical basic needs programs like healthcare and food assistance, folks and families across our state are struggling. And because Republicans in Congress
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Nonpartisan coalition including seniors, agriculture stakeholders, and hunger relief organizations urges lawmakers to quickly approve key investments to prevent Wisconsin taxpayers from having to pay as much as $205 million in penalty fees to the Trump Administration on top of hundreds of millions the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will cost in future budgets MADISON — … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Milan, Italy, to attend the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games on February 22, 2026. T.H. Linda McMahon, United States Secretary of Education, will lead the delegation.
Van Orden and Steil greenlight tariffs raising prices For the second time in 24 hours, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted to protect reckless, cost-raising tariffs. MAKE NO MISTAKE: Van Orden and Steil would rather choose fealty to their party bosses
On February 11th the state Senate passed AB 614, which had already passed the state Assembly. The bill will now advance to the Governor, who will decide whether to veto or sign the bill into law. BPDD releases the following statement about
Legislation emphasizes government accountability and protections for children, families MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Senate today passed six pieces of legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield). The slate of bills protects children, strengthens public safety and reinforces transparency
Assembly Action Expected Tomorrow Madison: The Wisconsin State Senate today passed the “Red Tape Reset” legislative package, a series of four reforms designed to right-size Wisconsin’s regulatory environment, reduce costs, and expand opportunity for families and job creators across the state.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 1383, the SAVE America Act: “The right to vote in federal elections should belong exclusively to American citizens. Despite a ban on non-citizens voting in federal
Congressmen once again vote against ending tariffs despite new data showing $1,300 annual cost to working families MADISON, Wis. – Today, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted against a resolution to end President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods,
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate for acting on AB 614 / SB 611, known as the Teacher Bill of Rights. The bill creates protections for teachers and students by strengthening teachers’ authority to manage their classrooms,
In response to House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates including Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Byron Donalds (FL), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI), among others, voting to preserve Trump’s tariffs on Canada that are
MADISON – With one week until the Assembly finishes the 2025-26 legislative session, Republican legislators haven’t scheduled a vote on AB 635 & SB 628, the bipartisan Water Pollution Notification Act. For the one third of Wisconsinites who rely on private wells for their drinking water, this legislation is an
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, Waukesha County will provide information about the proposed rehabilitation of the County I bridge over the Mukwonago River in the Town of Mukwonago during a public information meeting. The goal is to familiarize the public with the purpose and need for the project and to obtain
An evening of grooves and good times on Feb. 26 MADISON, WIS- Shake off the winter chill and warm up at the free Escape the Winter alumni event at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Feb. 26. Step into the lush, tropical Bolz Conservatory and reconnect with fellow Madison College alumni while
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is detailing the power that Native culture has in protecting youth mental health. In the Culture is Prevention Data Bite, OCMH shares research showing that Native culture has a strong preventive effect on mental health. That is, Native children with a positive connection to
Major Wisconsin mental health provider, Rogers Behavioral Health, retaliates against three West Allis caregivers who informed management that they and their co-workers were forming union National Union of Healthcare Workers files charges with the National Labor Relations Board, calls for the dismissed workers to be reinstated “Rogers is the poster
Paige Veserat, a professional meteorologist with the National Weather Service, is the featured speaker for the Feb. 19 Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Paige Veserat Veserat will present “Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network: CoCoRaHS” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills
For years, the idea of walking into a bank felt out of reach for April Stone, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and owner of Stone House Weavers. I grew up believing that having access to money just wasn’t possible,” she says. “Because of my background and my lack
On behalf of Wisconsin law enforcement, financial institutions, consumer protection groups and citizens, we urge you to vote yes on AB 968/SB 975 to make it harder for criminals to exploit crypto kiosks to steal from Wisconsinites. This bill ensures crypto kiosks enact proven consumer protection and fraud prevention measures.
3 Questions The Legislature Needs DPI to Immediately Answer Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government is raising new questions surrounding the Department of Public Instruction’s actions to hold its Wisconsin Forward Exam standard-setting workshop in private, at a waterpark resort, while banning participants from disclosing the committee’s discussions.
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Between President Trump’s chaotic trade wars and tariff taxes and cuts to critical basic needs programs like healthcare and food assistance, folks and families across our state are struggling. And because Republicans in Congress have failed to extend tax credits under the Affordable Care
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Nonpartisan coalition including seniors, agriculture stakeholders, and hunger relief organizations urges lawmakers to quickly approve key investments to prevent Wisconsin taxpayers from having to pay as much as $205 million in penalty fees to the Trump Administration on top of hundreds of millions the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will cost in future budgets MADISON — … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State
President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Milan, Italy, to attend the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games on February 22, 2026. T.H. Linda McMahon, United States Secretary of Education, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: T.H. Tilman J. Fertitta, Ambassador
Van Orden and Steil greenlight tariffs raising prices For the second time in 24 hours, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted to protect reckless, cost-raising tariffs. MAKE NO MISTAKE: Van Orden and Steil would rather choose fealty to their party bosses even if it comes at the expense of Wisconsin farmers
On February 11th the state Senate passed AB 614, which had already passed the state Assembly. The bill will now advance to the Governor, who will decide whether to veto or sign the bill into law. BPDD releases the following statement about the bill. Students with disabilities are already removed from class
Legislation emphasizes government accountability and protections for children, families MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Senate today passed six pieces of legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield). The slate of bills protects children, strengthens public safety and reinforces transparency and accountability over burdensome regulations. “These bills reflect the widely
Assembly Action Expected Tomorrow Madison: The Wisconsin State Senate today passed the “Red Tape Reset” legislative package, a series of four reforms designed to right-size Wisconsin’s regulatory environment, reduce costs, and expand opportunity for families and job creators across the state. The bills target the state’s growing regulatory burden that is
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 1383, the SAVE America Act: “The right to vote in federal elections should belong exclusively to American citizens. Despite a ban on non-citizens voting in federal elections, states continue to find non-citizens on their voter rolls
Congressmen once again vote against ending tariffs despite new data showing $1,300 annual cost to working families MADISON, Wis. – Today, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted against a resolution to end President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, choosing to keep tariffs in place that are driving up
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate for acting on AB 614 / SB 611, known as the Teacher Bill of Rights. The bill creates protections for teachers and students by strengthening teachers’ authority to manage their classrooms, requiring parental notification when serious… Please log in to access subscriber
In response to House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates including Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Byron Donalds (FL), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI), among others, voting to preserve Trump’s tariffs on Canada that are jacking up costs for Americans and hurting American workers and