No need for legislators to short circuit competitive bidding & cost savings Madison – Two major transmission projects for Wisconsin have received multiple competitive bids as part of MISO’s Tranche 2.1 portfolio Request for Proposal (RFP). The two projects include three 765-kV lines, for an estimated total of $1.78 billion. Several

Media Contact:Max Docksey(715) 226-0515info@alfonsoforwisconsin.com Wausau, WI — Today, Pro-Trump conservative Michael Alfonso officially announced his candidacy for Congress in Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District, pledging to fight for the people of Wisconsin, restore hope for all Americans, and strengthen the country we love. “I was born and raised with the traditional Wisconsin

District’s Portion of the Tax Levy Is Estimated to Go up by $8 per $100,000 of Assessed Value (MILWAUKEE) — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors today unanimously approved Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’s proposed final budget for 2025-26.  Milwaukee property taxpayers are estimated to see an increase of about $8 in taxes per

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has secured a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Education from cutting funding for school mental health grants. The order reinstates grants that the Trump administration unlawfully discontinued earlier this year. In June, AG Kaul and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit against the U.S.

Madison, WI – Today, during a meeting of the State Building Commission, Governor Tony Evers promised to include all relevant stakeholders in future discussions regarding the realignment of the Department of Corrections (DOC). DOC is plagued with problems, including overcrowding, misalignment between inmate security needs and beds available, and recent deaths

MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville), Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit), and Representative Brienne Brown (D-Whitewater) introduced legislation toend child marriages in Wisconsin in collaboration with the Zonta Club of Janesville and other Wisconsin Zonta clubs. Senator Mark Spreitzer: “I am proud to once again introduce

Madison – State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) spoke today at the Wisconsin Technology Council’s event, “AI at the Crossroads: Safety, Trust and Wisconsin’s Future Examined.” The Technology Council, an independent, non-profit and non-partisan board with members from tech companies, venture capital firms, higher education research institutions, government and law, is the

Madison – Today the Senate Committee on Health passed the Perimenopause Menopause Education Bill (Senate Bill 356) unanimously. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “I applaud the State Senate Committee on Health for coming together to pass the bipartisan Perimenopause Menopause Education bill unanimously. I am a proud co-author of

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Diederich College of Communication and ICT, formerly Indian Country Today and the flagship news organization of IndiJ Public Media, have announced an agreement to house an ICT regional bureau within the college’s Johnston Hall beginning in January 2026. The agreement establishes dedicated office space, student

Madison, WI—Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement regarding the State Building Commission’s release of $15 million for the future planning of Wisconsin’s prisons: “The closure of GBCI has been a top priority of mine since taking office. Today, with the release of state funds to plan

Eau Claire, WI — Last week, we learned that Wisconsin will run out of SNAP benefits starting in November, leaving over 700,000 of our neighbors without food assistance and it should not be this way. Rep. Derrick Van Orden has spoken often about his own childhood reliance on food stamps

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College invites the community to a panel discussion where healthcare leaders will address the most pressing issues facing the industry and pinpoint educators’ role in equipping students to thrive in the healthcare workforce. This free luncheon, hosted by the Carthage Business and Professional Coalition, will take place

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved approximately $743 million for construction projects and released approximately $110 million secured through the bipartisan 2025-27 state budget for planning and design for important projects statewide, including $95 million for dozens of projects across multiple state agencies. The Commission

MADISON, WI — Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) testified today before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs in support of Senate Bill 558 and its companion fiscal measure Senate Bill 557, known as the Wisconsin State Emergency Relief Act, or the WISER Act. There is currently no program at the

MADISON, Wis. – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) on Tuesday circulated legislation for co-sponsorship that strengthens early math education in Wisconsin by requiring schools to implement consistent math assessments and intervention plans for students who fall behind. LRB-4840 and LRB-5288, co-authored with Rep. Karen Hurd (R-Withee), builds upon the bipartisan Right

ASHLAND — Conservative businessman and attorney Paul Wassgren launched his campaign to represent Northern Wisconsin in the Seventh Congressional District.  A proud supporter of President Donald Trump, Paul is recognized as one of the country’s leading advocates for economic development utilizing the opportunity zone program created as part of President Trump’s

The News: The Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled in favor of WILL’s client, Scarlett Johnson, a Wisconsin Moms for Liberty activist sued for defamation for criticizing her school district. The Court agreed with WILL’s argument that Scarlett’s posts were statements of opinion that are not provably false and therefore cannot be

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general and three governors today filed a lawsuit seeking to compel the Trump Administration to use emergency funds to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which the Administration will be unlawfully suspending amid the ongoing federal government

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers yesterday announced Wisconsin is joining a lawsuit fighting against the Trump Administration’s decision not to use available federal funding to extend food assistance into November, which will force nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare to lose access to basic food necessities in just three days. In

Milwaukee, WI — Brittany Kinser, Founder and CEO of Kids Win Wisconsin, has been appointed by Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to serve on Wisconsin’s Early Literacy Curriculum Council established under Act 20 in 2023.The Early Literacy Curriculum Council was created to ensure Wisconsin’s schools use evidence-based reading programs that align with