Visit WisPolitics-State Affairs for premium content,
keyword notifications, bill tracking and more
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” a UW-Madison economist and expert on Russia provides insight into the evolving conflict with Ukraine. Paul Castaneda Dower is an assistant professor of agricultural and applied economics at the university and is involved
… 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.
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision on redistricting, choosing to adopt Governor Evers’ proposed maps for Wisconsin’s State Senate, State Assembly, and Congressional districts. The redistricting process occurs every ten years, following the completion of the U.S. Census, to
Charles Franklin, professor of law and public policy and director of the Marquette Law School Poll, was the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon Thursday hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com.
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported strong financial performance through year-end 2021, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At year-end 2021, there were 132 state-chartered banks serving Wisconsin residents. “Throughout 2021, Wisconsin’s state-chartered
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Rep. Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay), Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point), Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee), State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and State Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason) introduced the “Hazard Pay for Frontline
Menomonie, Wis. — DJ Walker has a big-picture outlook on life. He is in the Army ROTC program at University of Wisconsin-Stout and will serve as an officer after graduating. He is interested in politics and someday possibly studying constitutional
While the legislature sat idle for over 300 days during the pandemic, Gov. Evers got to work — and delivered.
… 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.
Gov. Tony Evers’ standing with Wisconsin voters has improved since October, President Biden’s stayed the same and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s has dipped, according to the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. The poll also took a first look at
A Dane County judge on Wednesday ruled Robin Vos inappropriately declined to turn over records related to Michael Gableman’s review of the 2020 election and issued financial sanctions against the speaker, the former Supreme Court justice and the Assembly. Judge
Fresh off his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden today held up an aging bridge he visited ahead of a speech on the UW–Superior campus as an example of projects that will be funded through the bipartisan infrastructure
In reaction to President Biden’s State of the Union speech last night, Co-Executive Director of Main Street Alliance Chanda Causer had this to say: “Last night, President Biden spoke directly to the American people about the progress of the last year in
… 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.
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on President Biden’s 2022 State of the Union Address: President Biden understands that strong unions are the economic engine that fuel the strength of our American middle class. By leaving
… 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.
Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman urged the state Legislature to “take a hard look” at decertifying the state’s electoral votes for Joe Biden despite opinions from the Legislature’s non-partisan attorneys that it’s not possible. Still, the report Gableman presented
[Madison, WI] – Amid historic violence in Milwaukee and across the state, Tony Evers is dismissing victims of crime and refusing to answer questions on cash bail. Yesterday, Evers referenced his “busy schedule” when telling WKOW’s Capital City Sunday that he can’t recall meeting with
Black Americans have been taken for granted by the Democrat Party for far too long and it’s time for change.
… 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.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” a UW-Madison economist and expert on Russia provides insight into the evolving conflict with Ukraine. Paul Castaneda Dower is an assistant professor of agricultural and applied economics at the university and is involved with UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Russia Project. He offers his perspective on
… 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.
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision on redistricting, choosing to adopt Governor Evers’ proposed maps for Wisconsin’s State Senate, State Assembly, and Congressional districts. The redistricting process occurs every ten years, following the completion of the U.S. Census, to establish the legislative and congressional district maps for the subsequent
Charles Franklin, professor of law and public policy and director of the Marquette Law School Poll, was the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon Thursday hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com.
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported strong financial performance through year-end 2021, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At year-end 2021, there were 132 state-chartered banks serving Wisconsin residents. “Throughout 2021, Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks demonstrated sound financial practices while helping their … Please
MADISON – Today, Wisconsin State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Rep. Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay), Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point), Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee), State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and State Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason) introduced the “Hazard Pay for Frontline Workers” act, legislation which would create a new grant program
Menomonie, Wis. — DJ Walker has a big-picture outlook on life. He is in the Army ROTC program at University of Wisconsin-Stout and will serve as an officer after graduating. He is interested in politics and someday possibly studying constitutional law. When the applied social science major considered a topic
While the legislature sat idle for over 300 days during the pandemic, Gov. Evers got to work — and delivered.
… 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.
Gov. Tony Evers’ standing with Wisconsin voters has improved since October, President Biden’s stayed the same and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s has dipped, according to the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. The poll also took a first look at the Dem primary for the U.S. Senate and GOP race
A Dane County judge on Wednesday ruled Robin Vos inappropriately declined to turn over records related to Michael Gableman’s review of the 2020 election and issued financial sanctions against the speaker, the former Supreme Court justice and the Assembly. Judge Frank Remington ordered the release of the records sought by
Fresh off his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden today held up an aging bridge he visited ahead of a speech on the UW–Superior campus as an example of projects that will be funded through the bipartisan infrastructure law. Biden said the John A. Blatnik Memorial Bridge in
In reaction to President Biden’s State of the Union speech last night, Co-Executive Director of Main Street Alliance Chanda Causer had this to say: “Last night, President Biden spoke directly to the American people about the progress of the last year in the face of deep challenges, as well as his optimism
… 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.
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement on President Biden’s 2022 State of the Union Address: President Biden understands that strong unions are the economic engine that fuel the strength of our American middle class. By leaving behind the failed, outdated trickle-down policies of yesteryear, President Biden
… 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.
Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman urged the state Legislature to “take a hard look” at decertifying the state’s electoral votes for Joe Biden despite opinions from the Legislature’s non-partisan attorneys that it’s not possible. Still, the report Gableman presented to the Assembly Campaigns and Elections Committee Tuesday noted that
[Madison, WI] – Amid historic violence in Milwaukee and across the state, Tony Evers is dismissing victims of crime and refusing to answer questions on cash bail. Yesterday, Evers referenced his “busy schedule” when telling WKOW’s Capital City Sunday that he can’t recall meeting with crime victims – and in the same breath dodged questions
Black Americans have been taken for granted by the Democrat Party for far too long and it’s time for change.
… 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.