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BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. – Surrounded by friends, neighbors, and local leaders at his family’s farm, Dylan Helmenstine announced his campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer. A rural school board member, Black Earth village trustee, and president of the local EMS district, Helmenstine
(Milwaukee, November 14th, 2025)—Voces de la Frontera celebrates today’s decision by the Palmyra Village Board and Police Department to withdraw their application for the 287(g) “task force” agreement with ICE. This reversal comes after sustained community organizing and principled opposition from residents
MADISON, WI — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has recognized Elizabeth Streubel as its 2026 Wisconsin Elementary Associate Principal of the Year. Streubel serves as assistant principal of Wilson Elementary in the Mequon-Thiensville School District. She is known for her
MADISON, WI (November 14, 2025) — Arguably, few things have shaped the “America First” policy agenda more than the growing U.S.-China rivalry. Concerns about boundaries in the South China Sea, threats to Taiwan’s independence, and the AI arms race are all fueling tensions.
Yesterday, Republican gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, Tom Tiffany, suggested that young Wisconsinites get “barebones” health insurance. Tiffany’s comments come on the heels of his vote for a government funding bill that does not extend critical ACA health care credits that over 270,000 Wisconsinites rely on. Thanks
WISCONSIN – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up another week on the road with stops in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay to highlight how the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits will devastate Wisconsin families and small businesses. The 275,000 Wisconsinites who
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a Beltline Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) study to identify potential long‑term solutions to address safety, accessibility, operational, and infrastructure concerns on approximately 20 miles of US 12/14/18/151 (Beltline) extending from US 14 in
Today, Representative Paul Melotik and Representative Dan Knodl visited Grafton High School to present Nic Fullington with a legislative citation in recognition of his recent honor as a 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence winner. Fullington,
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee area small business owners Lori McDonald and Kara Pitt-D’Andrea joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss the ongoing Trump-GOP health care crisis as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the end of the federal government shutdown and a ban on THC-containing hemp products included in the deal, President Trump’s pardon of lawyers involved in Wisconsin’s GOP false electors scheme, school report cards and more.
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Nov. 19-20, via written releases. Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law Poll, will also present results of the
MADISON, Wis. — Since announcing his run for governor, Tom Tiffany has been desperately avoiding questions on his plans for Wisconsin and new reporting from CBS58 shows why—Tiffany doesn’t have one. Recently, Tiffany used a flimsy excuse to duck the first candidate
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, November 20th at Northcentral Technical College to hear testimony on the rulemaking authority wielded by state bureaucrats. As the Chair of this Task Force,
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent bipartisan Legislative Audit Committee vote to audit the Department of Public Instruction following a series of issues involving the department. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is proud to announce a transformative $1 million scholarship gift from alumnus Dr. Paul J. Schilling ’82, aimed at expanding access to STEM degrees for high-achieving students with financial need. The
MADISON — Last week, Sen. Howard Marklein and Rep. Jessie Rodriguez circulated legislation attempting to paper over their anti-choice, anti-IVF record. They also underscored that Republicans have no idea how to solve problems — their answer to everything is just
MADISON, WI — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has recognized Amanda Jamerson as its 2026 Wisconsin High School Associate Principal of the Year. As associate principal at Shorewood High School, Jamerson has served as a strong leader in cultivating a
Over the course of our 100 years, through patenting, licensing and investing, WARF has provided more than $4.5 billion in support to the university. That funding has advanced scientific research in every field you can imagine—from life-saving medical treatments to groundbreaking work in energy, engineering, and beyond.
While undergraduate enrollment in most University of Wisconsin System schools trends downward, there has been a dramatic increase in students choosing the state’s technical colleges since the pandemic.
The Journal Sentinel took DPI’s bait and left its readers with a completely misleading impression of choice school results.
BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. – Surrounded by friends, neighbors, and local leaders at his family’s farm, Dylan Helmenstine announced his campaign for Wisconsin State Treasurer. A rural school board member, Black Earth village trustee, and president of the local EMS district, Helmenstine says he will bring hands-on local-government experience and a public-affairs
(Milwaukee, November 14th, 2025)—Voces de la Frontera celebrates today’s decision by the Palmyra Village Board and Police Department to withdraw their application for the 287(g) “task force” agreement with ICE. This reversal comes after sustained community organizing and principled opposition from residents who refused to allow their town to become an extension
MADISON, WI — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has recognized Elizabeth Streubel as its 2026 Wisconsin Elementary Associate Principal of the Year. Streubel serves as assistant principal of Wilson Elementary in the Mequon-Thiensville School District. She is known for her compassionate leadership, student-centered decision-making, and dedication to fostering a safe,
MADISON, WI (November 14, 2025) — Arguably, few things have shaped the “America First” policy agenda more than the growing U.S.-China rivalry. Concerns about boundaries in the South China Sea, threats to Taiwan’s independence, and the AI arms race are all fueling tensions. Following a recent meeting between President Trump and President Xi,
Yesterday, Republican gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, Tom Tiffany, suggested that young Wisconsinites get “barebones” health insurance. Tiffany’s comments come on the heels of his vote for a government funding bill that does not extend critical ACA health care credits that over 270,000 Wisconsinites rely on. Thanks to Donald Trump and his Republican allies on Ca… Please
WISCONSIN – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up another week on the road with stops in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay to highlight how the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits will devastate Wisconsin families and small businesses. The 275,000 Wisconsinites who rely on enhanced premium tax credits to afford their ACA
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a Beltline Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) study to identify potential long‑term solutions to address safety, accessibility, operational, and infrastructure concerns on approximately 20 miles of US 12/14/18/151 (Beltline) extending from US 14 in Middleton to County N in the town of Cottage Grove,
Today, Representative Paul Melotik and Representative Dan Knodl visited Grafton High School to present Nic Fullington with a legislative citation in recognition of his recent honor as a 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence winner. Fullington, the school’s automotive technology teacher, received $15,000 for himself and
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee area small business owners Lori McDonald and Kara Pitt-D’Andrea joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss the ongoing Trump-GOP health care crisis as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period is underway. After a 40 day standoff, Donald
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the end of the federal government shutdown and a ban on THC-containing hemp products included in the deal, President Trump’s pardon of lawyers involved in Wisconsin’s GOP false electors scheme, school report cards and more.
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Nov. 19-20, via written releases. Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law Poll, will also present results of the poll live in Washington, D.C., at a breakfast event hosted
MADISON, Wis. — Since announcing his run for governor, Tom Tiffany has been desperately avoiding questions on his plans for Wisconsin and new reporting from CBS58 shows why—Tiffany doesn’t have one. Recently, Tiffany used a flimsy excuse to duck the first candidate forum on the economy as Wisconsinites struggle under unpopular Tiffany-backed
MADISON, WI – The Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, November 20th at Northcentral Technical College to hear testimony on the rulemaking authority wielded by state bureaucrats. As the Chair of this Task Force, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement:
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent bipartisan Legislative Audit Committee vote to audit the Department of Public Instruction following a series of issues involving the department. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is proud to announce a transformative $1 million scholarship gift from alumnus Dr. Paul J. Schilling ’82, aimed at expanding access to STEM degrees for high-achieving students with financial need. The newly established “Dr. Charles Ihrke Scholarship Fund” will support incoming undergraduate
MADISON — Last week, Sen. Howard Marklein and Rep. Jessie Rodriguez circulated legislation attempting to paper over their anti-choice, anti-IVF record. They also underscored that Republicans have no idea how to solve problems — their answer to everything is just more tax credits. Sen. Kelda Roys, who introduced the Building
MADISON, WI — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has recognized Amanda Jamerson as its 2026 Wisconsin High School Associate Principal of the Year. As associate principal at Shorewood High School, Jamerson has served as a strong leader in cultivating a restorative, equitable, and innovative school culture that prioritizes the wellbeing
Over the course of our 100 years, through patenting, licensing and investing, WARF has provided more than $4.5 billion in support to the university. That funding has advanced scientific research in every field you can imagine—from life-saving medical treatments to groundbreaking work in energy, engineering, and beyond.
While undergraduate enrollment in most University of Wisconsin System schools trends downward, there has been a dramatic increase in students choosing the state’s technical colleges since the pandemic.
The Journal Sentinel took DPI’s bait and left its readers with a completely misleading impression of choice school results.