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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV and UTV riders to review recent law changes that take effect June 1. Numerous law changes and updates pertaining to ATV and UTV operation are detailed in the 2026 ATV/UTV
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed May 29, 2026, as 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation coincides with National 529 Day and encourages students and families to explore how saving with a 529 college
WHAT: Wisconsin has the chance to secure fair maps with an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) and protect our multi-racial democracy. In light of the Callais decision which destroyed the Voting Rights Act, the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition is firing up our demand for
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from HuffPost exposes Bryan Steil’s attempt to claim credit for a lead-pipe reduction program funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—which Steil voted against. Fortunately, this Democratic-led effort to make drinking water safer by finding and replacing lead
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 14th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 6-7, 2026. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District primary, where big money is backing competing GOP hopefuls. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Iron County Sheriff Paul Samardich today officially endorsed Angie Sapik for the 25th State Senate district. Sheriff Samardich’s endorsement comes on the heels of multiple Sapik law enforcement endorsements including Washburn County Sheriff Dennis Stuart, City of Ashland Police Chief
MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a formal reply to the City of Green Bay Clerk, urging the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to investigate the City of Green Bay Clerk’s handling of 152 illegally mailed duplicate absentee ballots. “The
The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it’s a minority party.
GOP attorney general candidate Eric Toney said strong fundraising and party unity offer a pathway for him to defeat Dem AG Josh Kaul in their rematch in November’s elections.
School funding in Wisconsin was broken by former Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s historic budget cuts. The damage has compounded each year for more than a decade and a half as school budgets haven’t kept pace with inflation.
There’s some problems with this poll. … The poll doesn’t so much measure ‘support’ as it does knowledge. The proposed deal was complex, so just because it’s popular doesn’t mean its supporters understand it, or even that implementing it would make for good policy.
No upside to letting credit-spurred donations here flow elsewhere, says Kooyenga.
There are numerous flaws in the CMS analysis, but the most serious flaw is use of national and state death certificate data to determine OPO donor potential.
A coalition of 10 states, including Wisconsin, is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for unlawfully failing to implement updated national air pollution limits meant to reduce dangerous soot exposure.
By restricting how banks recover costs associated with data access, open banking rule risks overlooking real and ongoing investments required for security, infrastructure, compliance and liability.
Twenty-five college students will travel to France next week to honor the patriots buried at the Normandy American Cemetery.
It’s inside baseball, but Thune is likely offended by Trump’s posts attacking the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, and demanding that Thune get rid of her.
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV and UTV riders to review recent law changes that take effect June 1. Numerous law changes and updates pertaining to ATV and UTV operation are detailed in the 2026 ATV/UTV regulations. Updates include: Operators and passengers are all required to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed May 29, 2026, as 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation coincides with National 529 Day and encourages students and families to explore how saving with a 529 college savings plan can support a wide range of higher education
WHAT: Wisconsin has the chance to secure fair maps with an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) and protect our multi-racial democracy. In light of the Callais decision which destroyed the Voting Rights Act, the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition is firing up our demand for an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) that empowers citizens, not political
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from HuffPost exposes Bryan Steil’s attempt to claim credit for a lead-pipe reduction program funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—which Steil voted against. Fortunately, this Democratic-led effort to make drinking water safer by finding and replacing lead pipes will benefit Wisconsinites, regardless if Steil tries to sneakily
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 14th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 6-7, 2026. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails,
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District primary, where big money is backing competing GOP hopefuls. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Iron County Sheriff Paul Samardich today officially endorsed Angie Sapik for the 25th State Senate district. Sheriff Samardich’s endorsement comes on the heels of multiple Sapik law enforcement endorsements including Washburn County Sheriff Dennis Stuart, City of Ashland Police Chief Bill Hagstrom, and former Attorney General JB Van Hollen who
MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin filed a formal reply to the City of Green Bay Clerk, urging the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to investigate the City of Green Bay Clerk’s handling of 152 illegally mailed duplicate absentee ballots. “The City of Green Bay clerk is attempting to absolve herself
The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it’s a minority party.
GOP attorney general candidate Eric Toney said strong fundraising and party unity offer a pathway for him to defeat Dem AG Josh Kaul in their rematch in November’s elections.
School funding in Wisconsin was broken by former Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s historic budget cuts. The damage has compounded each year for more than a decade and a half as school budgets haven’t kept pace with inflation.
There’s some problems with this poll. … The poll doesn’t so much measure ‘support’ as it does knowledge. The proposed deal was complex, so just because it’s popular doesn’t mean its supporters understand it, or even that implementing it would make for good policy.
No upside to letting credit-spurred donations here flow elsewhere, says Kooyenga.
There are numerous flaws in the CMS analysis, but the most serious flaw is use of national and state death certificate data to determine OPO donor potential.
A coalition of 10 states, including Wisconsin, is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for unlawfully failing to implement updated national air pollution limits meant to reduce dangerous soot exposure.
By restricting how banks recover costs associated with data access, open banking rule risks overlooking real and ongoing investments required for security, infrastructure, compliance and liability.
Twenty-five college students will travel to France next week to honor the patriots buried at the Normandy American Cemetery.
It’s inside baseball, but Thune is likely offended by Trump’s posts attacking the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, and demanding that Thune get rid of her.
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