The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report called “Regulatory Reform in Wisconsin: An Opportunity for Greater Economic Growth.” The report makes the case for much-needed regulatory reform in the state while also highlighting several solutions that were introduced in the Wisconsin legislature today. WILL partnered

Madison, Wisconsin (April 30, 2025) — In late June of 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court suffered a breach of trust the court had not experienced in its history. The court was shocked to learn on June 26, 2024, that a confidential draft document had been leaked to the press. All seven

Madison, WI — In just 100 days in office, President Trump’s tariffs, executive orders, and all-out assault on clean energy have put Wisconsin’s clean energy boom at risk. New data released today from Climate Power shows that 95 clean energy projects have been threatened, delayed, or canceled nationally since Trump

MADISON — Today, Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) held a press conference in the State Capitol to discuss the feedback they have received throughout the state on Gov. Evers’ proposed 2025-27 biennial budget. The official JFC hearings took place throughout April in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), celebrated “National Apprenticeship Day” and 2025 the Year of the Kid by announcing that for the fourth year in a row, Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship program set a new record high of 11,344 youth apprentices enrolled during the 2024-2025 school

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Semafor revealed that even some of Donald Trump’s biggest allies aren’t buying the House GOP’s desperate spin cycle, blasting GOP efforts to cut Medicaid funding after House Republicans approved a budget that would cut as much as $880 billion from Medicaid. That budget earned the votes of every Wisconsin House

MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) reacted to the latest developments surrounding Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s case and the reactions of several prominent Democrats. Judge Dugan was arrested on federal charges of obstructing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Murphy criticized prominent Democrats, including U.S. Senator

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) notes that over 64% of Wisconsinites already have a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card. On May 7, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin enforcing the requirement to show a REAL ID before boarding a domestic aircraft

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MADISON, Wis. – Following a national recruitment, the Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to welcome Julie Parkinson as the new site director for Circus World in Baraboo. Parkinson previously served as the company manager for the Big Apple Circus in New York as well as in artistic and production capacities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today took to the Senate floor calling out Trump’s broken promises and what she’s been hearing from Wisconsin farmers, small businesses, veterans, seniors, and families throughout his first 100 days. Baldwin’s remarks, as prepared for delivery are below and can be watched here.

MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) issued a statement on Congress’s proposed federal cuts to Medicaid. “Everyone should have access to decent, affordable healthcare, whether public or private. Three out of five nursing home residents, two out of five Wisconsin children, and two out of five Wisconsin births

MADISON, Wis. — With Wisconsinites having endured 100 days of Donald Trump’s reckless chaos, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “The first 100 days of Donald Trump 2.0 have been the opposite of a masterclass: a disasterclass. Donald Trump has plagiarized whole chapters from the playbooks of dictators worldwide,

MADISON –  Today, Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that Wisconsin plans to join a multi-state lawsuit suing the Trump Administration over their cuts to the AmeriCorps program. These cuts affect critical services in all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. The Trump administration’s termination of funds affects all

MADISON – Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) joined her legislative colleagues today in introducing “Gail’s Law,” a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding access to life-saving breast cancer screenings for Wisconsin women and reducing long-term health care costs: “Whether it is yourself, a mother or grandmother, a daughter, a neighbor, friend

MADISON, WI – Today, the Assembly Committee on Corrections held its first meeting of the 2025-2026 legislative session with invited speakers from the Department of Corrections. Ranking Democratic Member Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Today the Assembly Committee on Corrections held its first informational meeting of the

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MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to eliminate AmeriCorps programming and staff, a move that will significantly impact Wisconsin’s students, educators, schools, and communities.  “The decision to dismantle AmeriCorps is reckless and will … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

MADISON, Wis. – Today Gov. Tony Evers honored 11 individuals and eight organizations as recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The recipients were honored for their efforts in helping Wisconsinites build their financial literacy and capability skills. “Financial education gives people the

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s dismantling of AmeriCorps, including release of members and volunteers, placing 85% of its workforce on leave, and suddenly terminating grants and contracts, effectively ending the agency’s ability to continue administering