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The Assembly unanimously approved legislation to create a $10 million trust fund to ensure WisconsinEye remains on the air following a blackout period due to a lack of funding.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Judge Chris Taylor launched her first ad for her Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign, and new reporting shows how her campaign’s massive fundraising edge is allowing her to communicate directly with voters. In contrast, far-right extremist Maria Lazar has
Applications Open for Fourth Round of Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Funds Madison, Wis. – This week, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that applications are now being accepted for the Transit Capital Assistance Grant Program to fund the replacement
Gov. Tony Evers offered GOP leaders a $1.3 billion package that would pump additional money into public schools while boosting a property tax credit and covering a GOP call to exempt cash tips from state taxes, according to an email shared with WisPolitics.
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 2026 State of the Tribes address in the Wisconsin State Assembly. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released
MADISON —Senators Diane Hesselbein (D-Middleton), Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee), along with Representatives Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) and Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) have introduced LRB-0463/LRB-6339 to strengthen oversight of student loan servicers and protect Wisconsin borrowers from predatory and deceptive
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MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature convened for the 22nd consecutive State of the Tribes, with Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivering the annual address. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following
2026 State of the Tribes creates clear mandate to fix past harms while building a just future MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin celebrated its 22nd consecutive State of the Tribes, featuring an address from Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red
MADISON – A bill authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) passed the State Assembly today. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) administers the Transitional Jobs and Transform Milwaukee Jobs programs to individuals looking to transition into the workforce.
WISCONSIN – The right to vote absentee has been protected by a judge in Dane County, WIsconsin. The former city clerk of Madison Maribeth Witzel-Behl argued to the court that the negligence lawsuit lodged against her for failing to count 193 ballots in
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) announced today that he will begin accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. “My top priority as Congressman for Wisconsin’s 8th District is to make life
“It is good to see that Joel Brennan, a late starter in the race, has a sound [plan] for defending democracy at a point when Donald Trump’s authoritarian overreach demands smart and effective responses.” “The prospect that Trump will target
“This agenda and what we are seeing from the Trump administration is every bit as much Trump’s as Tom Tiffany’s, and we need to do what we can here in Wisconsin to deliver a resounding rejection of it this year.”
MADISON – Today, Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 22nd Annual State of the Tribes address before a joint convention of the State Legislature. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement. “Every year,
Madison, Wis. – Today, Chairwoman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Nicole Boyd delivered the 22nd annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Following the conclusion of the ceremony, Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released
The chairwoman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians during the State of the Tribes address said the federal government is “testing the fundamentals of a healthy democracy.”
Certificate courses in areas such as manufacturing, cybersecurity will train hundreds of workers over the next four years Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 10, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout will work closely with Wisconsin businesses to ensure a
Mayor Cavalier Johnson has named Karin Tyler to lead the Department of Community Wellness and Safety where she will oversee the work to build public safety and advance violence prevention in Milwaukee. The Mayor submitted Tyler’s name for Common Council
GREEN BAY, Wis. —Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk, appreciates the United States’ signing of recent trade agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala and Argentina. The reciprocal trade agreements with El
The Assembly unanimously approved legislation to create a $10 million trust fund to ensure WisconsinEye remains on the air following a blackout period due to a lack of funding.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Judge Chris Taylor launched her first ad for her Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign, and new reporting shows how her campaign’s massive fundraising edge is allowing her to communicate directly with voters. In contrast, far-right extremist Maria Lazar has posted abysmal fundraising numbers, raising just $190,000 in the last
Applications Open for Fourth Round of Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Funds Madison, Wis. – This week, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that applications are now being accepted for the Transit Capital Assistance Grant Program to fund the replacement of eligible public transit buses under the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation
Gov. Tony Evers offered GOP leaders a $1.3 billion package that would pump additional money into public schools while boosting a property tax credit and covering a GOP call to exempt cash tips from state taxes, according to an email shared with WisPolitics.
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 2026 State of the Tribes address in the Wisconsin State Assembly. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “It was a privilege to hear about
MADISON —Senators Diane Hesselbein (D-Middleton), Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee), along with Representatives Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) and Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) have introduced LRB-0463/LRB-6339 to strengthen oversight of student loan servicers and protect Wisconsin borrowers from predatory and deceptive practices. The legislation follows recommendations from the Governor… Please log
260210LazarDownload… 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 – Today, the Wisconsin State Legislature convened for the 22nd consecutive State of the Tribes, with Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivering the annual address. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was a privilege to be able to attend
2026 State of the Tribes creates clear mandate to fix past harms while building a just future MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin celebrated its 22nd consecutive State of the Tribes, featuring an address from Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The State of the
MADISON – A bill authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) passed the State Assembly today. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) administers the Transitional Jobs and Transform Milwaukee Jobs programs to individuals looking to transition into the workforce. “This program helps thousands of Wisconsinites get to w… Please
WISCONSIN – The right to vote absentee has been protected by a judge in Dane County, WIsconsin. The former city clerk of Madison Maribeth Witzel-Behl argued to the court that the negligence lawsuit lodged against her for failing to count 193 ballots in the 2024 election should be discarded due to antiquated language
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) announced today that he will begin accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. “My top priority as Congressman for Wisconsin’s 8th District is to make life better for the great people of Northeast Wisconsin, and that
“It is good to see that Joel Brennan, a late starter in the race, has a sound [plan] for defending democracy at a point when Donald Trump’s authoritarian overreach demands smart and effective responses.” “The prospect that Trump will target Wisconsin with his election “nationalization” scheme has to be treated
“This agenda and what we are seeing from the Trump administration is every bit as much Trump’s as Tom Tiffany’s, and we need to do what we can here in Wisconsin to deliver a resounding rejection of it this year.” — WisDems Chair Devin Remiker MADISON, Wis. — Last week, WisDems Chair
MADISON – Today, Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 22nd Annual State of the Tribes address before a joint convention of the State Legislature. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement. “Every year, I am grateful to hear from our tribal leaders in
Madison, Wis. – Today, Chairwoman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Nicole Boyd delivered the 22nd annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Following the conclusion of the ceremony, Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “The State of the Tribes Address is
The chairwoman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians during the State of the Tribes address said the federal government is “testing the fundamentals of a healthy democracy.”
Certificate courses in areas such as manufacturing, cybersecurity will train hundreds of workers over the next four years Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 10, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout will work closely with Wisconsin businesses to ensure a recently announced $2 million federal grant will provide hundreds of
Mayor Cavalier Johnson has named Karin Tyler to lead the Department of Community Wellness and Safety where she will oversee the work to build public safety and advance violence prevention in Milwaukee. The Mayor submitted Tyler’s name for Common Council approval earlier today. “For the better part of a decade,
GREEN BAY, Wis. —Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk, appreciates the United States’ signing of recent trade agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala and Argentina. The reciprocal trade agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala build on the Dominican Republic-Central America Free