Senate Bill 248 Extends IID Restrictions for Violations, Allows Occupational Licenses MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard’s (R-Racine) bill encouraging the use of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) and providing automatic extensions for attempting to circumvent an IID passed the Senate unanimously today. The bill now goes to the Assembly. “This may

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed legislation that would eliminate state income taxes for tips paid to an employee. Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) voted in favor of the legislation, Senate Bill 36. Sen. Brad Pfaff released the following statement: “Hard working people continue to feel the pressure of rising

Proposals Eliminate Tax on Tips, Rein in Veto Abuses Madison, WI – Two bills co-authored by Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin) passed the Wisconsin State Senate today, delivering wins for working families and taxpayers across Wisconsin. The first measure eliminates state taxes on tips, allowing tipped workers to keep more of

Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) applauds the introduction of AB 859 and SB 852, which would provide sum-sufficient funding to reach the special education reimbursement levels set in the current state budget. The state budget set reimbursement rates for special education at 42 percent of school district costs for 2025-26 and

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.  (Jan. 21, 2026) — Xcel Energy is preparing for temperatures in the Upper Midwest to drop below zero starting Thursday, and the company is offering tips to help customers save energy during the extreme cold to reduce the impact on their energy bills. Xcel Energy plans ahead to ensure

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a statement applauding the Wisconsin State Senate for passing Senate Joint Resolution 116 (SJR 116). This proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution curbs executive overreach by prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase taxes or fees.  The Quote: WILL… Please log

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) award of over $11 million in new federal funding for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives.  Awards will go to four centers offering technical assistance and direct-to-busines… 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 Affairs platform, which

Two bills (SB 852/AB859) introduced last week would provide sum sufficient funding to ensure schools are provided the special education funding they were already promised in the current state budget. If the legislation passes, schools would be guaranteed to received 42 cents back for every dollar spent on special education this

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led her colleagues in introducing the Credit Card Fairness Act, legislation that would cap credit card late fees at $8.  Consumers currently pay $14 billion per year in credit card late fees, which pads the profits of the biggest banks. The standard $30 to

Disability advocates are concerned about not having sum sufficient funding for special education funding. Many self-advocates are employed by The Arc Wisconsin or chapters of The Arc Wisconsin and are successful today because of their experiences in Special education. Sydney Badeau, The Arc Wisconsin’s Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, says, “I

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. A wide range of position types are available that include opportunities in land management, outdoor recreation and education. Limited-term seasonal positions with the Wisconsin State Park System are

Menomonie, Wis. – It was a year of big things at University of Wisconsin-Stout, from breaking ground for the biggest construction project in university history to posting some of the most notable enrollment growth in the Universities of Wisconsin to being chosen as Large Business of the Year. In 2025,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, Hunter Education Group of the Year and Archery Education Instructor of the Year awards. Current hunter and archery education instructors and hunter education groups that have significantly advanced hunter

KENOSHA, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin today released a new ad as part of its ongoing seven-figure paid media campaign holding Congressman Bryan Steil accountable for his votes that are raising costs and cutting critical services for Wisconsin families. The ad features Joe, a Kenosha firefighter whose wife is a nurse.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today EMILYs List announced Wisconsin as a key target in its 2026 State Power Plan, a bold and dynamic initial investment of $15 million to secure Democratic governing majorities across nine key states by recruiting, investing in, and supporting women candidates up and down the ballot in 2026. “The

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  As bipartisan negotiations continue, governor pleased new PFAS bill amendment reflecting agreed-upon changes thus far is set to be taken up today  Staffing resources only major outstanding item to reach final, bipartisan deal as new PFAS bill amendments signal new hope for stalled PFAS investments  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today …

Appleton, WI — January 21, 2026 — Mark Scheffler, a congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s 8th District and self-described “Different Kind of Democrat,” today announced the launch of A Democrat in the Lion’s Den, a bold new series of town halls held intentionally in rural areas across the district. The series

MILWAUKEE_Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it has reaffirmed its founding partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute with a $1 million commitment over the next five years, along with continued strategic contributions. Rockwell, a founding member

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced today that $1 million will be awarded to 49 farmer-led groups to support producer-led conservation solutions by encouraging innovation and farmer participation in efforts to improve Wisconsin’s soil health and water quality. “Wisconsin’s farmers

MADISON, WI – Today, The Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 840, a bill that claims to address data center concerns. As Wisconsin becomes a highly sought after destination for development of hyperscale data centers, our state must establish an intentional and responsible regulatory framework for this emerging economy. Assembly