Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 27

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.

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Sen. Johnson: Statement on shooting of Milwaukee police officers

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,

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State Senate Democratic Committee: Senate leaders join childcare providers to address the importance of Child Care Counts payments, and Republican inaction

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

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Wisconsin History Center fundraising campaign successfully closes with landmark $12 million gift from Jerome Frautschi

$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

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 27

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.

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Reintroduces legislation to protect American sovereignty, reject World Health Organization pandemic control

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

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WisGOP: Launched dual language poll worker initiative

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

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Dept. of Tourism: Inaugural Wisconsin governor’s outdoor industry awards honor outdoor recreation leaders, organizations

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

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