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MADISON, Wis. — Today, Derrick Van Orden started his morning off on a Twitter rampage by spreading false claims about the closure of Klein Hall, a housing facility for homeless veterans, in his district. While Van Orden skirts accountability and blames Governor Evers,
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today is joining a coalition in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump’s most recent efforts to
March Law of the Month: e-bike and e-scooter safety As electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) grow in popularity, it is important to understand the rules that apply to riding them. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s March Law of the
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MADISON, WI – This week, State Senators Sarah Keyeski (SD-14) and Brad Pfaff (SD-32) announced their new “Stop The Stadium Squeeze” legislation. Aimed at putting an end to the dramatic price markups we all face when buying concessions, this bill would
Hi there. Governor Tony Evers here. Two years ago, I delivered on my promise to sign fair maps into law, which was a historic day for our state. Before I signed fair maps into law, Wisconsinites spent a decade living under some of
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced today that Kinex Medical Company, LLC, agreed to pay $6,925,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to Medicare, TRICARE,
LIBERTY GROVE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Rowley’s Bay boat launch in the town of Liberty Grove near Newport State Park in Door County will temporarily close from ice off until approximately 4
Appleton, Wis. – Registration is open for the 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit, taking place April 7-8, 2026, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. Attendees will be able to hear directly from state leadership, military and emergency management
MILWAUKEE – A new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum highlights that the City of Milwaukee has the fastest median time for reviewing major development projects through the local development review and permitting process among the area municipalities analyzed for
MADISON…In response to the introduction of Assembly Bill 991/Senate Bill 883, legislation authored by Representative Rob Kreibich (New Richmond) and Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to allow 16- and 17-year-old minors to operate pizza dough-roller machines, the Department of Workforce Development
Sustained growth from 64% for the Class of 2021 to 72% for the Class of 2025 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced the district has recorded its highest graduation rate since the state began calculating the current four-year graduation rate in 2009-10.
Manufacturing Outreach Center receives federal designation as statewide leader to support small and medium-sized manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, has been awarded $19 million in federal funds as it takes a leadership role as manager of
YouGov survey of rural voters across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin finds broad, bipartisan support for year-round E15 and political consequences for candidates who oppose it Rural Voices USA updates billboard campaign across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin
New, certified student data available on DPI’s WISEdash Public Portal MADISON — New data published today show Wisconsin’s high school graduation rates increased again in 2024-25, building on the previous year’s historic high, while student attendance rates also continue to improve. The data, now available on the Wisconsin Department of
MADISON, Wis. – With temperatures warming, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to keep safety top of mind when heading outside. The lake ice that supported vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles and fishing shelters becomes more unreliable and dangerous
Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after the Milwaukee Common Council passed resolutions that essentially amount to the self-declaration of Milwaukee as a “sanctuary city.” These resolutions and the council’s potential legislation seek to restrict federal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Agriculture advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, sending the legislation to the House floor for consideration. Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement regarding the advancement of the bill:
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed pavement improvements on WIS 19 from the Maunesha River in Marshall to Palmer Street in Waterloo, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March
Visit comes as governor announced his administration’s new dynamic research partnership with UW-Madison’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week toured the University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor (UWNR) at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison, where he celebrated a new dynamic research partnersh… Please log in to access subscriber content.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Derrick Van Orden started his morning off on a Twitter rampage by spreading false claims about the closure of Klein Hall, a housing facility for homeless veterans, in his district. While Van Orden skirts accountability and blames Governor Evers, the truth of the matter is that Governor Evers included
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today is joining a coalition in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump’s most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional approval. “At a time when
March Law of the Month: e-bike and e-scooter safety As electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) grow in popularity, it is important to understand the rules that apply to riding them. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s March Law of the Month reminds riders and motorists alike to stay alert and
260305ForumDownload… 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 is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
MADISON, WI – This week, State Senators Sarah Keyeski (SD-14) and Brad Pfaff (SD-32) announced their new “Stop The Stadium Squeeze” legislation. Aimed at putting an end to the dramatic price markups we all face when buying concessions, this bill would affect state-funded stadiums with a capacity of over 3,000 people
Hi there. Governor Tony Evers here. Two years ago, I delivered on my promise to sign fair maps into law, which was a historic day for our state. Before I signed fair maps into law, Wisconsinites spent a decade living under some of the most gerrymandered legislative maps in the country. For too
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced today that Kinex Medical Company, LLC, agreed to pay $6,925,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to Medicare, TRICARE, and other federal programs. Based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Kinex sells
LIBERTY GROVE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Rowley’s Bay boat launch in the town of Liberty Grove near Newport State Park in Door County will temporarily close from ice off until approximately 4 p.m. on May 31, 2026, while necessary improvements are made
Appleton, Wis. – Registration is open for the 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit, taking place April 7-8, 2026, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. Attendees will be able to hear directly from state leadership, military and emergency management partners, chief information officers (CIOs), chief information security officers (CISOs),
MILWAUKEE – A new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum highlights that the City of Milwaukee has the fastest median time for reviewing major development projects through the local development review and permitting process among the area municipalities analyzed for the report. The report, “Cleared for Construction” published March 5,
MADISON…In response to the introduction of Assembly Bill 991/Senate Bill 883, legislation authored by Representative Rob Kreibich (New Richmond) and Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to allow 16- and 17-year-old minors to operate pizza dough-roller machines, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) incorporated their proposal into rule changes submitted to the
Sustained growth from 64% for the Class of 2021 to 72% for the Class of 2025 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced the district has recorded its highest graduation rate since the state began calculating the current four-year graduation rate in 2009-10. “Every student deserves the opportunity to… Please log in to
Manufacturing Outreach Center receives federal designation as statewide leader to support small and medium-sized manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, has been awarded $19 million in federal funds as it takes a leadership role as manager of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program in Wisconsin. The funds,… Please log in
YouGov survey of rural voters across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin finds broad, bipartisan support for year-round E15 and political consequences for candidates who oppose it Rural Voices USA updates billboard campaign across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin to highlight poll findings as part of ongoing “Stop the
New, certified student data available on DPI’s WISEdash Public Portal MADISON — New data published today show Wisconsin’s high school graduation rates increased again in 2024-25, building on the previous year’s historic high, while student attendance rates also continue to improve. The data, now available on the Wisconsin Department of … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
MADISON, Wis. – With temperatures warming, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to keep safety top of mind when heading outside. The lake ice that supported vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles and fishing shelters becomes more unreliable and dangerous as temperatures fluctuate between above and below freezing. “Ice thickness
Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after the Milwaukee Common Council passed resolutions that essentially amount to the self-declaration of Milwaukee as a “sanctuary city.” These resolutions and the council’s potential legislation seek to restrict federal law enforcement’s ability to enforce immigration law. Rep. Donovan said:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Agriculture advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, sending the legislation to the House floor for consideration. Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement regarding the advancement of the bill: “Agriculture is the cornerstone of Wisconsin and the backbone of
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed pavement improvements on WIS 19 from the Maunesha River in Marshall to Palmer Street in Waterloo, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Marshall
Visit comes as governor announced his administration’s new dynamic research partnership with UW-Madison’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week toured the University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor (UWNR) at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison, where he celebrated a new dynamic research partnersh… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription