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MADISON – On Friday, Senate Bill (SB) 413, authored by Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers as 2025 Wisconsin Act 90. This new law strengthens protections for victims of sexual assault
Madison, WI, February 5, 2026 – Madison native and West High School graduate Zoe Sullivan will be kicking off her campaign for the open assembly seat in the 76th district on Monday, March 9th at Mickey’s Tavern from 5-6:30pm. Sullivan
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting from the Heartland Signal details how Derrick Van Orden turned his back on Wisconsinites by betraying his commitment to keep American troops out of senseless wars by now supporting the Trump administration’s reckless and illegal war with Iran.
TOWN OF LINN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure discharge to an unnamed tributary in Walworth County that is impacting Geneva Lake. On March 6, in response to rain in the area of
MADISON, WI…Senate Bill 413, legislation to grant additional rights to sexual assault victims, was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers today as 2025 Act 90. The new law includes a provision which extends the statute of limitations for second degree
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) celebrates two bipartisan bills being signed into law. These bills focus on protecting our youth through preventative measures and early intervention. Assembly Bill 677, now Act 88, establishes the definition of ‘grooming’ and makes
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced a series of budget proposals designed to address the district’s $46 million structural budget gap while continuing to protect and strengthen classroom instruction. The plan includes reducing about 260 non‑classroom positions and shifting resources from Cen… Please log in
MADISON, WI…Senate Bill 887/Assembly Bill 918, legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to expand statewide instruction about adoption passed the Senate Committee on Education today on a bipartisan 4-1 vote, and now moves to the full Senate for
MADISON, Wis. — In Congress, GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany co-sponsored a national abortion ban that would outlaw the procedure before most women even know they are pregnant—and now he’s “proud to endorse” extremist candidate Maria Lazar who would be a rubber stamp for
Washington, D.C. – For this 40th Women’s History Month, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report unearthing the fallout of Trump and congressional Republicans’ health care war on women. From gutting $1 trillion from Medicaid to enrich billionaires and
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss Gov. Tony Evers calling a special session to ban partisan gerrymandering, a key GOP lawmaker calling a Department of Public Instruction conference at a water park “routine,” the Wisconsin congressional delegation’s response to the war in Iran and more.
MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie)issued the following statement after two significant pieces of legislation that she authored with Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) were signed into law this morning. “After nearly two years of
Contact: Michael Donatello Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Bryan Steil (WI-01), and Tony Wied (WI-08) endorsed Michael Alfonso in his race for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. After endorsing, the group released the following statement: “Michael Alfonso is an America First fighter
MADISON — This morning, Governor Tony Evers signed legislation strengthening Wisconsin’s Missing Child Alert system by expanding the age eligibility for alerts. In response, Senator LaTonya Johnson released the following statement: “Since its creation in 2024, we have seen what a difference
MADISON, Wis. — It’s been three days since Dan O’Donnell, the host of the radio show that GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany chose to announce his campaign, went off the air after calling for the assassination of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. And while
MADISON, WI – Today, Representatives Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Tony Wied (WI-08) announced their endorsement of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar. “This April, Wisconsin has the opportunity
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 79th Alice in Dairyland. The top candidates are Faith Baerwolf, Kelly Herness, Gabrielle Huitema, Jessica Moor, Anastasia Poull,
Firm’s Capitol Expertise in Madison Now Paired with Deep Milwaukee Market Presence MADISON/MILWAUKEE (March 6, 2026) — HBS today announced it has established a full-time Milwaukee-based lobbying team to complement its longstanding presence at the Capitol in Madison – giving
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act. This bipartisan legislation would prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from purchasing or deploying light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technologies from malign foreign actors,
LA CROSSE, WI— To support the Cooperative’s focus on sustainability and reliability for its members while transitioning to a lower carbon future, Dairyland Power Cooperative is announcing the purchase of existing natural gas-fired assets in Illinois. This month, Dairyland purchased
MADISON – On Friday, Senate Bill (SB) 413, authored by Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers as 2025 Wisconsin Act 90. This new law strengthens protections for victims of sexual assault victims by expanding legal protections and support for survivors. “With
Madison, WI, February 5, 2026 – Madison native and West High School graduate Zoe Sullivan will be kicking off her campaign for the open assembly seat in the 76th district on Monday, March 9th at Mickey’s Tavern from 5-6:30pm. Sullivan has been a long-time volunteer at WORT where she has
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting from the Heartland Signal details how Derrick Van Orden turned his back on Wisconsinites by betraying his commitment to keep American troops out of senseless wars by now supporting the Trump administration’s reckless and illegal war with Iran. Trump’s actions in Iran have already taken the lives of
TOWN OF LINN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure discharge to an unnamed tributary in Walworth County that is impacting Geneva Lake. On March 6, in response to rain in the area of a recent manure application by Merry-Water Farms, DNR staff conducted
MADISON, WI…Senate Bill 413, legislation to grant additional rights to sexual assault victims, was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers today as 2025 Act 90. The new law includes a provision which extends the statute of limitations for second degree sexual assault crimes from 10 to 20 years. As a
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) celebrates two bipartisan bills being signed into law. These bills focus on protecting our youth through preventative measures and early intervention. Assembly Bill 677, now Act 88, establishes the definition of ‘grooming’ and makes it a crime. Senator James states “Time and again, we
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced a series of budget proposals designed to address the district’s $46 million structural budget gap while continuing to protect and strengthen classroom instruction. The plan includes reducing about 260 non‑classroom positions and shifting resources from Cen… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,
MADISON, WI…Senate Bill 887/Assembly Bill 918, legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to expand statewide instruction about adoption passed the Senate Committee on Education today on a bipartisan 4-1 vote, and now moves to the full Senate for consideration. School districts in Wisconsin are not required to provide
MADISON, Wis. — In Congress, GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany co-sponsored a national abortion ban that would outlaw the procedure before most women even know they are pregnant—and now he’s “proud to endorse” extremist candidate Maria Lazar who would be a rubber stamp for anti-abortion legislation in Wisconsin. “Tom Tiffany is proud to endorse
Washington, D.C. – For this 40th Women’s History Month, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report unearthing the fallout of Trump and congressional Republicans’ health care war on women. From gutting $1 trillion from Medicaid to enrich billionaires and big corporations to ripping away health tax credits from over
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss Gov. Tony Evers calling a special session to ban partisan gerrymandering, a key GOP lawmaker calling a Department of Public Instruction conference at a water park “routine,” the Wisconsin congressional delegation’s response to the war in Iran and more.
MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie)issued the following statement after two significant pieces of legislation that she authored with Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) were signed into law this morning. “After nearly two years of working to strengthen protections for children in Wisconsin, I’m grateful
Contact: Michael Donatello Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Bryan Steil (WI-01), and Tony Wied (WI-08) endorsed Michael Alfonso in his race for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. After endorsing, the group released the following statement: “Michael Alfonso is an America First fighter who will deliver for the people of Wisconsin’s 7th Con…
MADISON — This morning, Governor Tony Evers signed legislation strengthening Wisconsin’s Missing Child Alert system by expanding the age eligibility for alerts. In response, Senator LaTonya Johnson released the following statement: “Since its creation in 2024, we have seen what a difference the Missing Child Alert can make for kids whose situation
MADISON, Wis. — It’s been three days since Dan O’Donnell, the host of the radio show that GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany chose to announce his campaign, went off the air after calling for the assassination of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. And while numerous Wisconsin media personalities have said an apology “is truly
MADISON, WI – Today, Representatives Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Tony Wied (WI-08) announced their endorsement of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar. “This April, Wisconsin has the opportunity to stand up for our freedoms, defend voter ID, and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the six top candidates to become the 79th Alice in Dairyland. The top candidates are Faith Baerwolf, Kelly Herness, Gabrielle Huitema, Jessica Moor, Anastasia Poull, and Michelle Stangler. Prior to being selected, the top candidates
Firm’s Capitol Expertise in Madison Now Paired with Deep Milwaukee Market Presence MADISON/MILWAUKEE (March 6, 2026) — HBS today announced it has established a full-time Milwaukee-based lobbying team to complement its longstanding presence at the Capitol in Madison – giving Wisconsin clients a dual-city advantage that covers the full range
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act. This bipartisan legislation would prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from purchasing or deploying light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technologies from malign foreign actors, including China, that could be used for military or indust…
LA CROSSE, WI— To support the Cooperative’s focus on sustainability and reliability for its members while transitioning to a lower carbon future, Dairyland Power Cooperative is announcing the purchase of existing natural gas-fired assets in Illinois. This month, Dairyland purchased three combustion turbines (450 MW) at the Elwood Energy LLC