Rep. Gustafson: Responds to the 2025 State of the State

“Don’t California my Wisconsin.” … 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.

Read More »

Rep. Donovan: Invites Governor Evers for neighborhood walks

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after inviting Governor Tony Evers to join him on a neighborhood walk of some of Milwaukee’s most challenged areas. The invitation follows Governor Evers’s State of the State Address and the

Read More »

Rep. Dittrich: Reacts to the State of the State address

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ State of the State Address last night: “While I would like to tell my constituents that things have changed in Madison, the Governor’s State of the State

Read More »

Rep. Callahan: Responds to State of the State

[Madison, WI] – Last night, Governor Evers delivered his seventh State of the State address. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement in response: “The governor’s address comes after a legislative session in which he vetoed multiple Republican efforts

Read More »

Rep Allen: Releases bills addressing school safety

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released two bills that would address school safety concerns. “Schools are soft targets for those looking to do harm,” stated Rep. Allen. “These bills will give school boards more options to better protect their

Read More »

Rep. Dittrich: Reacts to the State of the State address

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ State of the State Address last night: “While I would like to tell my constituents that things have changed in Madison, the Governor’s State of the State

Read More »

U.S. Sen. Johnson: Johnson, pro-life lawmakers encourage Trump to reinstate life-affirming policies

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and more than 140 members of Congress in issuing a letter that encourages President Trump to reinstate and broaden the life-affirming pro-life policies in the early days of his new administration. The letter sent to President Trump&nb… Please log

Read More »

Dept. of Natural Resources: Be careful when riding ATV/UTVs, snowmobiles in winter conditions

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to be mindful of potentially dangerous winter conditions when operating recreational vehicles, especially on frozen waterbodies. There have already been two fatal UTV crashes and one fatal snowmobile crash in the state this year, with two of those accidents occurring on frozen

Read More »

Rep. Gustafson: Responds to the 2025 State of the State

“Don’t California my Wisconsin.” … 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.

Read More »

Rep. Donovan: Invites Governor Evers for neighborhood walks

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after inviting Governor Tony Evers to join him on a neighborhood walk of some of Milwaukee’s most challenged areas. The invitation follows Governor Evers’s State of the State Address and the notable absence of any mention of Milwaukee or Milwaukee County.

Read More »

Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS Data: Wisconsin employment breaks eighth consecutive monthly record

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced new record- high employment during December 2024, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This total, 3,076,500 employed, is the eighth consecutive monthly record for state employment. Preliminary employment estimates for December 2024 showed Wisconsin’s

Read More »

Rep. Dittrich: Reacts to the State of the State address

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ State of the State Address last night: “While I would like to tell my constituents that things have changed in Madison, the Governor’s State of the State speech on Wednesday night clearly demonstrated that things remain the

Read More »

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty”: Judge orders Milwaukee Public Schools to follow the law and hire safety resource officers

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) won a significant legal victory against the Milwaukee Public School District (MPS) as a judge denied MPS’ motion to dismiss and granted WILL’s application for an alternative writ, ordering MPS to comply with Wisconsin law and provide the legally required number of School Resource Officer (SROs)

Read More »

Sens. Johnson, Grassley: Launch congressional investigation into deadly New Year’s Day attacks

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) called for answers in the aftermath of the tragic New Year’s Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Sens. Johnson and Grassley are demanding the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Read More »

Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers shares excerpts from 2025 State of the State, highlights plan to lower everyday, out-of-pocket costs for working families

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared excerpts from his 2025 State of the State address in his weekly radio address. The governor delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Wed., Jan. 22, at the Wisconsin State Capitol, where he highlighted the Evers Administration’s successes over the past year to bolster the

Read More »

Rep. Callahan: Responds to State of the State

[Madison, WI] – Last night, Governor Evers delivered his seventh State of the State address. State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) released the following statement in response: “The governor’s address comes after a legislative session in which he vetoed multiple Republican efforts to provide tax relief for Wisconsinites. Republicans passed a budget

Read More »

U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces first bill of the 119th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced his first bill of the 119th Congress – the Strengthening Servicemembers with Milk Act – alongside Chief Deputy Whip Reschenthaler (PA-14). This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining

Read More »

Rep. O’Connor: Responds to State of the State address

MADISON – Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers’s State of the State address: “I once again express my disappointment in the Governor’s State of the State message last night and his huge spending proposals to return Wisconsin to budget deficits.

Read More »

Rep Allen: Releases bills addressing school safety

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released two bills that would address school safety concerns. “Schools are soft targets for those looking to do harm,” stated Rep. Allen. “These bills will give school boards more options to better protect their students.” With State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), he released LRB-1351,

Read More »

Rep. Dittrich: Reacts to the State of the State address

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ State of the State Address last night: “While I would like to tell my constituents that things have changed in Madison, the Governor’s State of the State speech on Wednesday night clearly demonstrated that things remain the

Read More »

Rep. Taylor: Reacts to Gov. Evers’ State of the State address

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers delivered his State of the State Address in the Wisconsin State Capitol, where he highlighted his vision for the next year. Representative Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “I applaud Governor Tony Evers for his unwavering commitments for those who need it most.

Read More »