Last week the Joint Committee on Finance passed a motion on funding for public schools that included a special education reimbursement rate of 35% in 2025-26 and 37.5% 2026-27: far lower than the 60% recommended by education advocates and in
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined local leaders and community partners to cut the ribbon on the first newly completed home in the King Park neighborhood, as part of the County’s $6 million investment of State American Rescue Plan
MADISON, WIS. – Nearly 2,500 families are calling on the Wisconsin State Legislature to make a significant investment in the state’s child care sector in the 2025-27 budget. The 2,485 people signed a petition calling for an investment of state
In the wake of the horrific assassination of the former Minnesota Speaker of the House, Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden has again proven he does not have the decorum or temperament to serve as the 3rd CD’s Representative to Congress.
The Joint Committee on Finance voted on Tuesday to continue the Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant by allocating $2 million in the 2025-27 budget. With this investment, flood prone communities in Wisconsin will continue to have access to an innovative program
MADISON—Today, Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance fell even further behind their deadline to pass a budget on time that makes investments to ensure Wisconsinites can build a better life in every community around the state. In response, the
Ribbon cutting and grand opening set for Friday, June 20 MILWAUKEE_ The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is pleased to join Waukesha County Technical College in expanding access to higher education at the baccalaureate level with the opening of the UWM University
Environmentally friendly effort uses byproducts to create strong, sustainable concrete Menomonie, Wis. – An unassuming slab of grey concrete recently poured on the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus is much more than a sidewalk in front of a pair of bus
Partnerships and Local Attractions Drive $1.55 Billion in Direct Visitor Spending MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today celebrated a record-breaking year for tourism in Dane County, as new data released by Tourism Economics shows that direct visitor spending
Milwaukee, WI – The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) is the largest and oldest minority-owned construction industry trade association in the United States, established in 1969 to address the needs and concerns of minority contractors, and currently has over
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement following this morning’s unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in Kaul v. Legislature regarding the separation of powers in Wisconsin: “This unanimous ruling finally puts an end to the legislature’s unconstitutional involvement
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(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) joins Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in introducing the CREATE JOBS Act, a bicameral bill which will restore key pro-manufacturing provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), incentivizing domestic production and creating over one million
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the return of Invasive Species Awareness Weekend on June 21-22, 2025. More than 30 Invasive Species Awareness Weekend events will be held around the state to raise awareness of
WEST SALEM & STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Over the weekend, Opportunity Wisconsin sent a mobile billboard to dairy breakfasts in West Salem and Stevens Point to thank Wisconsin farmers while calling out Congressman Derrick Van Orden for his recent votes
Milwaukee, WI – Reproductive Justice Action-Milwaukee will be hosting a march and panel on Sunday, June 22nd at 11am, at North Point Water Tower, 2288 N Lake Dr followed by tabling and panel discussions hosted at Zao Church at 1pm,
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement regarding the Joint Committee on Finance’s (JFC) decision to grant her budget motion to increase funding to recovery high schools by 50% over the biennium: “No one in the State
Madison, WI – Today, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie), Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin), and Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) introduced legislation to ensure that Wisconsin students receive comprehensive education on pregnancy, prenatal development, and childbirth as
MADISON – On June 12th, the Joint Committee on Finance passed Omnibus Motion #48 relating to public instruction. Included in that motion was an estimated proportional rate of special education cost reimbursement to school districts of 35% in 2025-26 and 37.5% 2026-27.
In light of recent national events and in continued efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of all legislators, staff, and visitors, the Wisconsin State Senate Sergeant at Arms has announced a series of enhanced security protocols at the State
Last week the Joint Committee on Finance passed a motion on funding for public schools that included a special education reimbursement rate of 35% in 2025-26 and 37.5% 2026-27: far lower than the 60% recommended by education advocates and in the Governor’s proposed budget. The motion also provides no additional
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined local leaders and community partners to cut the ribbon on the first newly completed home in the King Park neighborhood, as part of the County’s $6 million investment of State American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support the development of 120 affordable
MADISON, WIS. – Nearly 2,500 families are calling on the Wisconsin State Legislature to make a significant investment in the state’s child care sector in the 2025-27 budget. The 2,485 people signed a petition calling for an investment of state revenue to help keep child care programs open and rates
In the wake of the horrific assassination of the former Minnesota Speaker of the House, Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden has again proven he does not have the decorum or temperament to serve as the 3rd CD’s Representative to Congress. Van Orden took to Twitter in the aftermath of the
The Joint Committee on Finance voted on Tuesday to continue the Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant by allocating $2 million in the 2025-27 budget. With this investment, flood prone communities in Wisconsin will continue to have access to an innovative program focused on reducing flood hazards by restoring wetlands, streams, and
MADISON—Today, Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance fell even further behind their deadline to pass a budget on time that makes investments to ensure Wisconsinites can build a better life in every community around the state. In response, the four Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance released
Ribbon cutting and grand opening set for Friday, June 20 MILWAUKEE_ The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is pleased to join Waukesha County Technical College in expanding access to higher education at the baccalaureate level with the opening of the UWM University Center at WCTC. The center will focus on helping students
Environmentally friendly effort uses byproducts to create strong, sustainable concrete Menomonie, Wis. – An unassuming slab of grey concrete recently poured on the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus is much more than a sidewalk in front of a pair of bus shelters – it’s an example of how engineering can lead
Partnerships and Local Attractions Drive $1.55 Billion in Direct Visitor Spending MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today celebrated a record-breaking year for tourism in Dane County, as new data released by Tourism Economics shows that direct visitor spending reached $1.55 billion in 2024—a 3.8% increase over the prior
Milwaukee, WI – The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) is the largest and oldest minority-owned construction industry trade association in the United States, established in 1969 to address the needs and concerns of minority contractors, and currently has over 22 statewide chapters across the nation, including the Wisconsin chapter.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement following this morning’s unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in Kaul v. Legislature regarding the separation of powers in Wisconsin: “This unanimous ruling finally puts an end to the legislature’s unconstitutional involvement in the resolution of key categories of cases. “As a
May FY25 CollectionsDownload … 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.
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) joins Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in introducing the CREATE JOBS Act, a bicameral bill which will restore key pro-manufacturing provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), incentivizing domestic production and creating over one million full-time jobs for hardworking Americans. The CREATE JOBS Act would
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the return of Invasive Species Awareness Weekend on June 21-22, 2025. More than 30 Invasive Species Awareness Weekend events will be held around the state to raise awareness of the many invasive species that threaten our natural habitats and
WEST SALEM & STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Over the weekend, Opportunity Wisconsin sent a mobile billboard to dairy breakfasts in West Salem and Stevens Point to thank Wisconsin farmers while calling out Congressman Derrick Van Orden for his recent votes that hurt Wisconsin farmers and working families and raise grocery
Milwaukee, WI – Reproductive Justice Action-Milwaukee will be hosting a march and panel on Sunday, June 22nd at 11am, at North Point Water Tower, 2288 N Lake Dr followed by tabling and panel discussions hosted at Zao Church at 1pm, 2319 E Kenwood Blvd. In a continued response to the
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement regarding the Joint Committee on Finance’s (JFC) decision to grant her budget motion to increase funding to recovery high schools by 50% over the biennium: “No one in the State Capitol seems to disagree that our youth are in need
Madison, WI – Today, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie), Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin), and Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) introduced legislation to ensure that Wisconsin students receive comprehensive education on pregnancy, prenatal development, and childbirth as part of standard human growth and development in… Please log
MADISON – On June 12th, the Joint Committee on Finance passed Omnibus Motion #48 relating to public instruction. Included in that motion was an estimated proportional rate of special education cost reimbursement to school districts of 35% in 2025-26 and 37.5% 2026-27. Representative Sheehan (D-Sheboygan) released the following statement: “The state must
In light of recent national events and in continued efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of all legislators, staff, and visitors, the Wisconsin State Senate Sergeant at Arms has announced a series of enhanced security protocols at the State Capitol. Effective immediately, the Office of the Senate Sergeant at