MILWAUKEE – Last night, two Milwaukee police officers were shot while responding to a call near 25th and Garfield. Both were taken to the hospital, where one remains in critical condition. Gun violence has made it harder for officers to do their
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senators Dianne Hesselbein and LaTonya Johnson were joined by Childcare Providers from across Wisconsin to speak on the current budget negotiations and the overwhelming need for the state’s Child Care Counts payments to be extended. The Child
$160.5 million Wisconsin History Center slated to open in Madison in late 2027 MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Wisconsin Historical Society, has announced that the $66.5 million campaign for a new Wisconsin History
While we are disappointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision, which found that UW Health nurses are not covered under the Wisconsin Employment Peace Act, we are not deterred. Working people across Wisconsin have been fighting to rewrite the rules that
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the last-minute budget push, the state Supreme Court’s decisions regarding the governor’s veto powers and congressional redistricting, results of the latest Marquette University Law School Poll and more.
TOP STORIES Businessmen Michels, Hovde considering return to politics with runs for WI governor… [RPW Chair Schimming] doubted Michels would get in the race: “I haven’t gotten any indication that he is (running).” … wouldn’t be surprised if Hovde runs
As Joint Finance begins its final push on the Wisconsin state budget with the fiscal year ending Monday, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss when–and if–it will cross the finish line and whether Republicans can win any Dem votes. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
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Evers’ third term question, Trump’s economic policies, what Wisconsin voters agree on, and more.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany led 10 of his House colleagues in reintroducing the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act. This legislation ensures that no future president can unilaterally commit the United States to a World Health
Progressives object because proposed Wisconsin relief goes to people they envy.
Senator Johnson has long supported transparency and accountability in government. Now he has the chance to prove it by backing Most Favored Nation pricing and protecting Medicare negotiation.
As conservatives, we believe in common-sense policies that protect the individual and family.
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin launched its dual language poll worker initiative last night at Milwaukee GOP Headquarters. This initiative was created due to a continued need for more bilingual poll workers in
CNBC: “Of the total estimated 16 million who could lose health coverage, that includes 7.8 million individuals on Medicaid and 8.2 million covered through the Affordable Care Act” MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, CNBC highlights a new
In Wisconsin, home to such environmental giants as John Muir, Aldo Leopold, Gaylord Nelson and Sigurd Olson, we are rightfully pound of our conservation heritage.
Mamdani’s overthrow of the uninspiring establishment candidate and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo should trigger some serious thinking about how Democrats win in the Donald Trump era, and who they represent.
All the caterwauling over Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s surprising win in New York’s mayoral primary this week reminded me of the reaction when Paul Soglin pulled off his stunning upset of incumbent Madison Mayor Bill Dyke back in 1973.
Community, business and education leaders from across the region will gather to honor Mark Mone, the ninth chancellor of UW-Milwaukee, for his 11 years of visionary leadership and service. The event will recognize his profound impact on UWM’s students, research
MADISON, Wis. (June 27, 2025) – In recognition of exceptional achievement, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation announced seven individuals and organizations as the first recipients of the newly created Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards for their
MILWAUKEE – Last night, two Milwaukee police officers were shot while responding to a call near 25th and Garfield. Both were taken to the hospital, where one remains in critical condition. Gun violence has made it harder for officers to do their jobs. When firearms are widespread, every call becomes more dangerous,
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senators Dianne Hesselbein and LaTonya Johnson were joined by Childcare Providers from across Wisconsin to speak on the current budget negotiations and the overwhelming need for the state’s Child Care Counts payments to be extended. The Child Care Counts program is set to expire at the end
$160.5 million Wisconsin History Center slated to open in Madison in late 2027 MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Wisconsin Historical Society, has announced that the $66.5 million campaign for a new Wisconsin History Center is now complete following a $12 million gift from
While we are disappointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision, which found that UW Health nurses are not covered under the Wisconsin Employment Peace Act, we are not deterred. Working people across Wisconsin have been fighting to rewrite the rules that have prioritized corporations and billionaires over working people for decades,
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the last-minute budget push, the state Supreme Court’s decisions regarding the governor’s veto powers and congressional redistricting, results of the latest Marquette University Law School Poll and more.
TOP STORIES Businessmen Michels, Hovde considering return to politics with runs for WI governor… [RPW Chair Schimming] doubted Michels would get in the race: “I haven’t gotten any indication that he is (running).” … wouldn’t be surprised if Hovde runs … “He’s got the benefit of time because now he
As Joint Finance begins its final push on the Wisconsin state budget with the fiscal year ending Monday, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss when–and if–it will cross the finish line and whether Republicans can win any Dem votes. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
WDAA Awards Press ReleaseDownload … 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.
Evers’ third term question, Trump’s economic policies, what Wisconsin voters agree on, and more.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Tiffany led 10 of his House colleagues in reintroducing the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act. This legislation ensures that no future president can unilaterally commit the United States to a World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic treaty without the advice and consent of
Progressives object because proposed Wisconsin relief goes to people they envy.
Senator Johnson has long supported transparency and accountability in government. Now he has the chance to prove it by backing Most Favored Nation pricing and protecting Medicare negotiation.
As conservatives, we believe in common-sense policies that protect the individual and family.
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Republican Party of Wisconsin launched its dual language poll worker initiative last night at Milwaukee GOP Headquarters. This initiative was created due to a continued need for more bilingual poll workers in Milwaukee County and across the state. To kick off the
CNBC: “Of the total estimated 16 million who could lose health coverage, that includes 7.8 million individuals on Medicaid and 8.2 million covered through the Affordable Care Act” MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, CNBC highlights a new report that reveals how the Republican Tax Scam could force
In Wisconsin, home to such environmental giants as John Muir, Aldo Leopold, Gaylord Nelson and Sigurd Olson, we are rightfully pound of our conservation heritage.
Mamdani’s overthrow of the uninspiring establishment candidate and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo should trigger some serious thinking about how Democrats win in the Donald Trump era, and who they represent.
All the caterwauling over Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s surprising win in New York’s mayoral primary this week reminded me of the reaction when Paul Soglin pulled off his stunning upset of incumbent Madison Mayor Bill Dyke back in 1973.
Community, business and education leaders from across the region will gather to honor Mark Mone, the ninth chancellor of UW-Milwaukee, for his 11 years of visionary leadership and service. The event will recognize his profound impact on UWM’s students, research enterprise and community partnerships, which have solidified the university’s role
MADISON, Wis. (June 27, 2025) – In recognition of exceptional achievement, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation announced seven individuals and organizations as the first recipients of the newly created Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards for their outstanding contributions to Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry. “I was glad