Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined his colleagues Representatives Troy Downing (MT-02), Janelle Bynum (OR-02), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) in introducing the Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act. This bill reduces administrative barrier for ecosystem restoration projects in regulated floodplains, speeding up developm… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com

December Law of the Month: Winter vehicle preparation Having a well-maintained vehicle is important year-round, but it’s especially critical when winter weather hits. The recent snowstorm across the state was a reminder for all Wisconsinites that weather can have a significant impact on travel. Snow, sleet and ice can cause

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed motions to intervene in two lawsuits seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps. Seeking again to defend those maps on behalf of a group of Wisconsin voters, WILL argues that these new lawsuits are time-barred, the three-judge panel lacks authority to overrule the Wis… Please log in to access subscriber content.

Much of the 2025-2027 Compensation Plan remains unaddressed by the Joint Committee on Employment Relations MADISON, WI – American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1 is holding a rally at the Wisconsin State Capitol Building, on the State Street side, on December 11, 2025 starting at

$500,000 in grants available to bolster efforts to improve the availability and affordability of telecommunications services in Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced that applications are now open for the latest round of funding available through the Nonprofit Access Grant Program.

Hours after former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes formally launched his campaign for Governor of Wisconsin, the campaign secured an endorsement from UFCW (United Food & Commercial Workers) Local 1473, the largest private-sector union in the state of Wisconsin. Representing more than 12,000 workers across the state, UFCW Local 1473’s endorsement

Monroe resident aims to continue family legacy of service and fight for a stronger, more equal Wisconsin Monroe, WI – Josh Mittness has officially declared his candidacy to represent Wisconsin’s 50th Assembly District. A lifelong Wisconsinite, Josh was raised in Janesville by his grandfather, former State Representative Lew Mittness. Lew

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) reintroduced a bicameral resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day, including the goal of achieving zero new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. The resolution also recognizes the impact of efforts by the United States and international organizations to

MILWAUKEE — Forward Together Wisconsin (FTW) today announced that its founder and president, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, has stepped away from his role, effective immediately. FTW Executive Director Peter Drummond will assume all leadership duties as the organization continues the important work of fighting for a cleaner, more just future for

“Around the country, anti-abortion prosecutors are targeting women who have experienced miscarriages and stillbirths, adding to the mental and physical burden associated with pregnancy loss. In Wisconsin, Republican politicians in the state capitol are circulating legislation to criminalize Wisconsinites for improperly disposing of a miscarriage.  “Today, I am introducing legislation

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued