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Letting AI gut rural areas will accelerate problems for us all like higher food prices, broken communities and political division.
Utilities and tech companies said their plans wouldn’t shift costs to customers. But reviews by CUB experts, PSC staff and others found significant changes were needed.
DPI does an ‘about-face’ on literacy funding.
Why won’t the state reveal its Education Steering Committee members?
Pride Month reminds us that progress has never come from silence. It comes from people brave enough to stand up for one another, often in the face of criticism, fear or hostility.
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In the end, dog racing couldn’t compete with blackjack and slots. All five greyhound tracks fell into financial distress.
Strong contracting practices may not grab headlines, but they are one of the most important tools we have to protect taxpayers, ensure high-quality services, and maintain public trust.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 47,725 birds this season, 8.6% above the 5-year average of 43,953. This spring marks 50 years since
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, EdD, today announced a major step forward in the district’s modernization of student transportation with the rollout of electric school buses. The initiative, in partnership with district transportation providers Wisconsin Central, Lakeside (Student
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, is announcing the support of another labor union, the American Postal Workers Union of Wisconsin. “I’m so proud to have the support of APWU of Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield), chairman of the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, issued the following statement regarding the UW Board of Regents’ vote to increase tuition for a fourth consecutive year: “Wisconsin’s public universities are
Today, Fair Wisconsin PAC announced their endorsement of Jordan Roman in Assembly District 12. Roman is challenging incumbent representative Russell Goodwin. Rep. Goodwin who voted for a k-12 transgender athlete ban on March 20th, 2025 This was a vote in
Barnes on CNN With Dana Bash: Wisconsin Farmers Are Struggling “Because Of Donald Trump’s Poor Decision Making, And Tom Tiffany Has Been With Him Every Step Of The Way.”On MS NOW’s The Weekend: Barnes Says Tiffany Doing Bidding of President
Madison, WI — The affordability crisis isn’t the only thing holding Wisconsin families back; racial inequities are preventing too many children from getting a fair shot. This is according to data supporting the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — 6/8/2026 — More than 680 of Wisconsin’s top high school students are participating in Badger Boys State next week, one of the nation’s premier youth leadership and government education programs. Sponsored by the Wisconsin American Legion, the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2026 Invasive Species Action Awards, presented by the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council during Invasive Species Action Month. The governor-appointed Council advises the DNR and the state legislature on
MUSKEGO, WI — Pete Karas, the Green Party candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, filed a response with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) over the weekend asking it to throw out a challenge that would invalidate thousands of signatures and keep
“I think the number that Derrick (Van Orden) had mentioned to me was probably $50 million will be spent on that race,” Kappus told WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “They’re going to be spending a lot of money to try and oust him.”
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Letting AI gut rural areas will accelerate problems for us all like higher food prices, broken communities and political division.
Utilities and tech companies said their plans wouldn’t shift costs to customers. But reviews by CUB experts, PSC staff and others found significant changes were needed.
DPI does an ‘about-face’ on literacy funding.
Why won’t the state reveal its Education Steering Committee members?
Pride Month reminds us that progress has never come from silence. It comes from people brave enough to stand up for one another, often in the face of criticism, fear or hostility.
… 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. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me Forgot Password
In the end, dog racing couldn’t compete with blackjack and slots. All five greyhound tracks fell into financial distress.
Strong contracting practices may not grab headlines, but they are one of the most important tools we have to protect taxpayers, ensure high-quality services, and maintain public trust.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 47,725 birds this season, 8.6% above the 5-year average of 43,953. This spring marks 50 years since wild turkeys were successfully reintroduced to Wisconsin. The first statewide
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, EdD, today announced a major step forward in the district’s modernization of student transportation with the rollout of electric school buses. The initiative, in partnership with district transportation providers Wisconsin Central, Lakeside (Student Transportation of America), and First Student, is designed to… Please
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, is announcing the support of another labor union, the American Postal Workers Union of Wisconsin. “I’m so proud to have the support of APWU of Wisconsin and their members from across West Central Wisconsin,” said Rebecca Cooke. “Postal
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield), chairman of the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, issued the following statement regarding the UW Board of Regents’ vote to increase tuition for a fourth consecutive year: “Wisconsin’s public universities are one of our state’s most important assets. They educate the
Today, Fair Wisconsin PAC announced their endorsement of Jordan Roman in Assembly District 12. Roman is challenging incumbent representative Russell Goodwin. Rep. Goodwin who voted for a k-12 transgender athlete ban on March 20th, 2025 This was a vote in favor of a bill that would have directly harmed the
Barnes on CNN With Dana Bash: Wisconsin Farmers Are Struggling “Because Of Donald Trump’s Poor Decision Making, And Tom Tiffany Has Been With Him Every Step Of The Way.”On MS NOW’s The Weekend: Barnes Says Tiffany Doing Bidding of President Who Is “Out Of His Mind And Cognitively Not There”Ahead
Madison, WI — The affordability crisis isn’t the only thing holding Wisconsin families back; racial inequities are preventing too many children from getting a fair shot. This is according to data supporting the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of child well-being indicators developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — 6/8/2026 — More than 680 of Wisconsin’s top high school students are participating in Badger Boys State next week, one of the nation’s premier youth leadership and government education programs. Sponsored by the Wisconsin American Legion, the week-long program provides young men entering their senior year of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2026 Invasive Species Action Awards, presented by the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council during Invasive Species Action Month. The governor-appointed Council advises the DNR and the state legislature on invasive species issues. The council awards individuals and groups in
MUSKEGO, WI — Pete Karas, the Green Party candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, filed a response with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) over the weekend asking it to throw out a challenge that would invalidate thousands of signatures and keep his name off the ballot. The Commission will take up
“I think the number that Derrick (Van Orden) had mentioned to me was probably $50 million will be spent on that race,” Kappus told WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “They’re going to be spending a lot of money to try and oust him.”
HOT_Gov_Press_Release_Full_InvestigationDownload… 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.