Madison – On Wednesday night, the Senate voted down legislation to spend the projected budget surplus, legislation which could put our state in a nearly $3 billion deficit. Following the vote, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “Republicans are so out of touch with Wisconsin families that they

LUXEMBERG, Wis. – Annie Annoye, a senior at Luxemburg-Casco High School, was presented with The Brian LaViolette Scholarship of Excellence on May 13, 2026. The $10,000 scholarship is designed to offer a student the inspiration to succeed and the financial backing to help make higher education possible.   Members of the LaVi… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

MADISON, WI – After months of negotiation between Governor Evers and Legislative Republicans, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted bipartisanly to pass an agreement to return the state surplus to taxpayers, provide property tax relief, and increase funding for special education. However, this agreement failed to pass after Senate Democrats voted unanimously

Madison… Yesterday, Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Weston) voted in favor of a bipartisan bill supported by Governor Tony Evers to fund special education, and return $1.8 billion in surplus to taxpayers. After passing the State Assembly in a bipartisan vote, the bill ultimately failed to pass the State Senate. Rep. Snyder said:

MADISON, WI — Late Wednesday Night the Wisconsin State Senate failed to pass a bipartisan agreement negotiated with Governor Tony Evers to return nearly $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s budget surplus directly to taxpayers through rebate checks, permanent tax relief on tips and overtime wages, and property tax relief tied to

Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s game design programs continue to climb in the rankings among their peers around the nation, rising to No. 6 in the Midwest and No. 17 among all public universities in the United States, according to the latest figures published by Animation Career Review. UW-Stout

Madison… Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding the May 2026 Special Session Senate Bill 1: “Since the first time the caucus discussed what to do, if anything, with the state’s surplus, my stance has been that it should go BACK to the people that were overcharged –

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to develop their outdoor recreation skills and build confidence in nature at the Explore the Outdoors Expo. The open house-style event will showcase some of the state’s most popular outdoor activities.The Explore the Outdoors Expo will be held

MILWAUKEE — Chairman of the Committee on Finance Steve F. Taylor convened Milwaukee County department leaders on Tuesday for an expectation-setting meeting focused on improving efficiency, strengthening preparation, and preparing for the significant fiscal challenges facing Milwaukee County in the years ahead.  The meeting brought together department heads and staff to discuss ways the Committee o… Please log in to access

Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Assembly met in special session on Wednesday to vote on Governor Evers’ and Republican majority leaders’ surplus spending bill. Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) issued the following statement: “A surplus only exists if someone or an organization has paid all of its bills. Wisconsin has not

MADISON, Wis. — Olivia Wegner’s love for cats and helping them travel comfortably won the Madison College 2026 Challenge competition with her portable kitty litter box, KittyGo. Wegner, a Madison College Business and Economics graduate, took home the $5,000 prize during the April 30 competition at the Truax campus. This year’s eight

Madison, WI – Last night, a bill to utilize $1.8 billion of projected surplus revenue failed to pass the State Senate.  Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following statement upon the conclusion of the Senate’s floor session: “I am extremely disappointed that politics got in the way of good policy,” said

Madison—The Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association (WHPA), a support and advocacy group for education freedom in the state, has received the 2026 Ed Thompson Award from the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. The award, named for the 2002 Libertarian Party governor candidate and former Party chair, Ed Thompson, goes annually to a

MADISON — Last night, Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) voted against the budget-busting May 2026 Special Session Senate Bill 1, citing its fiscal irresponsibility and short-term political gimmicks that shortchange our ability to prioritize our kids in the future.  Wisconsinites are suffering from high property taxes and underfunded public schools as a

MADISON – Yesterday, during a Special Session of the Legislature, Representative Dallman (R-Markesan) voted in favor of a bipartisan tax relief deal negotiated with Governor Evers, returning well over one billion dollars from Wisconsin’s surplus back to the taxpayers. The bipartisan deal passed the Wisconsin State Assembly with vote of 61-32,

Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly convened for a special session to vote on a bill introduced by retiring leadership- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Governor Tony Evers- to address the State’s budget surplus. The bill provides short-term school funding and potential rebate checks to property

MENOMONIE, Wis. — Throughout May, the Dunn County Zero Suicide Team — made up of community members and Human Services and Public Health staff — is marking National Mental Health Month by encouraging residents to wear and display green ribbons to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma of dealing with mental health issues. The campaign includes hanging …

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (May 14, 2026) — Xcel Energy is bringing artificial intelligence-driven wildfire detection cameras to Wisconsin, providing quick notifications to first responders of grass and forest fires and helping protect communities, natural resources and power infrastructure. Pano AI wildfire detection cameras have been installed in nine locations in northwestern Wisconsin,

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) and Pilotsmith are inviting young aviation enthusiasts to explore the world of flight through the upcoming GRB Aviation Camp, a hands-on educational experience designed to introduce students to careers in aviation, aerospace and STEM-related industries. The camp will provide participants with immersive avia…

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the May meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison,