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Madison, Wisconsin (June 6, 2024) — Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler today announces the creation of the Attorney Retention & Recruitment Committee to address Wisconsin’s attorney shortage, which is particularly acute in rural counties. The committee is comprised of the deans of Wisconsin’s
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee meets in Madison. One thing not on the agenda? Releasing already-approved crisis funding to support health care in western Wisconsin in the wake of hospital closures by HSHS and Prevea Health. For
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Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces her candidacy for reelection to the 8th Assembly District. Ortiz-Velez released the following statement: “It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th Assembly District as their representative
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2024 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… Please log in to
The UW-Whitewater Foundation Board of Directors is proud to announce the incoming four directors for the fiscal year 2025 term. Each elected director holds a wealth of experience, expertise, and a commitment to UW-Whitewater’s mission and values. Incoming directors include:
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and America First Legal (AFL) filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in Parents Protecting Our Children v. Eau Claire Area School
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) will hold several public input sessions to solicit public feedback and input for the Wisconsin 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which guides the distribution of federal and
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced that Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify at a hearing at 2 PM on Tuesday, June 18. “Whistleblower allegations
RULE VIOLATES SECOND AMENDMENT & COULD RESULT IN FINES FOR LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has challenged the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on an administrative rule that
Integrating the fields of genetics and social science is “putting us on the right track” for understanding the world better, a UW-Madison expert says. The university’s La Follette School of Public Affairs yesterday held a panel discussion on its Initiative
Former GOP Gov. Tommy Thompson, who helped launch private school choice in Milwaukee three decades ago as a way to force change in public schools, called for a 90-day study committee to tackle the “emergency” at MPS.
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, last night Tammy Baldwin discussed her fight to defend women’s reproductive rights including the right to access contraceptives, abortion, and IVF on MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell. While Eric Hovde wants politicians and
Understanding Wisconsin’s recent, complicated political history and demographics gives some important context on how it became a key swing state this year.
It’s agreed: A ‘dark day’ and Democrats have ‘weaponized’ the legal system.
We all want to hold leaders to account for their actions. It is extraordinarily difficult for most Americans to see instances in which the scales of justice are tipped, and the image of the blindfolded Lady Justice holding those scales is skewed.
Beyond the predictable party script from Democrats that justice worked and Republicans that it was Third World injustice, here are a couple observations from afar on the jury trial that stamped the word “felon” on Donald Trump last week.
When your goal is to make certain that the chaos continues at the border for the cynical goal of attracting disgruntled voters, no solution to the Trump team is a good one.
A second Trump administration could weaponize existing government agencies to dismantle democracy itself.
Governor should appoint special master, step toward new governance.
Madison, Wisconsin (June 6, 2024) — Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler today announces the creation of the Attorney Retention & Recruitment Committee to address Wisconsin’s attorney shortage, which is particularly acute in rural counties. The committee is comprised of the deans of Wisconsin’s two law schools, representatives of the State Bar of Wisconsin,
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee meets in Madison. One thing not on the agenda? Releasing already-approved crisis funding to support health care in western Wisconsin in the wake of hospital closures by HSHS and Prevea Health. For months, Republicans have claimed it is impossible to release the
… 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.
Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces her candidacy for reelection to the 8th Assembly District. Ortiz-Velez released the following statement: “It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th Assembly District as their representative for the past two terms and I look forward to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2024 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… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please
The UW-Whitewater Foundation Board of Directors is proud to announce the incoming four directors for the fiscal year 2025 term. Each elected director holds a wealth of experience, expertise, and a commitment to UW-Whitewater’s mission and values. Incoming directors include: – Fred Arndt (1970 graduate): Fred Arndt, recognized in 2022
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and America First Legal (AFL) filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in Parents Protecting Our Children v. Eau Claire Area School District. Our case challenges the Eau Claire school district’s policy
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) will hold several public input sessions to solicit public feedback and input for the Wisconsin 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which guides the distribution of federal and state funds for a variety of housing, community, and economic
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced that Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify at a hearing at 2 PM on Tuesday, June 18. “Whistleblower allegations coupled with recent incidents of aircraft malfunctions have raised concerns
RULE VIOLATES SECOND AMENDMENT & COULD RESULT IN FINES FOR LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has challenged the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on an administrative rule that violates the Second Amendment. Wisconsin Admin. Code § NR 20.05(2)
Integrating the fields of genetics and social science is “putting us on the right track” for understanding the world better, a UW-Madison expert says. The university’s La Follette School of Public Affairs yesterday held a panel discussion on its Initiative in Social Genomics, which aims to bring together these disciplines
Former GOP Gov. Tommy Thompson, who helped launch private school choice in Milwaukee three decades ago as a way to force change in public schools, called for a 90-day study committee to tackle the “emergency” at MPS.
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, last night Tammy Baldwin discussed her fight to defend women’s reproductive rights including the right to access contraceptives, abortion, and IVF on MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell. While Eric Hovde wants politicians and judges to decide the rights and freedoms of Wisconsin women,
Understanding Wisconsin’s recent, complicated political history and demographics gives some important context on how it became a key swing state this year.
It’s agreed: A ‘dark day’ and Democrats have ‘weaponized’ the legal system.
We all want to hold leaders to account for their actions. It is extraordinarily difficult for most Americans to see instances in which the scales of justice are tipped, and the image of the blindfolded Lady Justice holding those scales is skewed.
Beyond the predictable party script from Democrats that justice worked and Republicans that it was Third World injustice, here are a couple observations from afar on the jury trial that stamped the word “felon” on Donald Trump last week.
When your goal is to make certain that the chaos continues at the border for the cynical goal of attracting disgruntled voters, no solution to the Trump team is a good one.
A second Trump administration could weaponize existing government agencies to dismantle democracy itself.
Governor should appoint special master, step toward new governance.