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Former UW President Jay Rothman accused Regents President Amy Bogost of misleading a state Senate committee when she said a 2% tuition increase for the 2026-27 school year wasn’t “written in stone,” according to an email obtained by WisPolitics.
The state Elections Commission is directing Madison to redo its canvass of the spring election after finding it improperly included 23 absentee ballots that arrived at polling sites after the deadline due to clerk error.
Kimberly, WI — 5/1/2026 — Yesterday afternoon Kell Bales officially announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate District 1, pledging to bring principled leadership, practical solutions, and a strong voice for the people of Northeast Wisconsin. “I am running for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #290 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 3, 2026, as a mark of respect for the state’s firefighters
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is concerned by the decision to lift federal protections in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. At issue is not simply mining, but the role of government in managing public lands and granting access
UW-Milwaukee’s Student Affairs department announced its plan to consolidate all multicultural and student advocacy centers into one centralized “hub” by Fall, 2026. Students advocating to preserve the centers raise concerns regarding the potential for institutional suppression of cultural and racial
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: “Today, the House of Representatives took an important step forward
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from the County Highway P Bluff Creek bridge removal project in Walworth County. Incidental take refers
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. “This legislation delivers the certainty Wisconsin farmers have been asking for. For too long, our producers have been
MADISON – WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network brings you exclusive live coverage of the 2026 Civics Games, airing at 9 a.m. on May 1, in partnership with event organizers: Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the Universities of Wisconsin. On-demand video will be available following the conclusion
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, applauds the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the U.S. House today. The bill
Wauwatosa, WI – The American Public Policy Special Emphasis (APPSE) class at Wauwatosa West High School placed fourth in the country out of 48 teams at the national We the People competition. The result stands as one of the program’s
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) voted to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, better known as the Farm Bill. “For years, our farmers have asked Congress to pass a new Farm Bill,
WEST BEND, WI – The 2026 Washington County Law Enforcement Officer Memorial ceremony, hosted this year by the Jackson Police Department, will take place on Friday, May 15 at the Jackson Municipal Complex at noon. The public is invited to attend.
MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Sarah Keyeski (SD-14) called upon Republicans in Madison to get back to work improving the lives of people throughout Wisconsin. Senator Keyeski highlighted that over the past 15 months, Senate Republicans have only allowed 11
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), alongside the Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) filed a federal lawsuit against the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), Ocean County and Evesham Township on behalf of Earle Asphalt Company, a transportation contractor. The lawsuit challenges unconstitutional mandates that force
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin has launched a new digital ad campaign backing GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany, vowing he will make a “more affordable Wisconsin.”
Bill comes as avian flu has killed 11 million birds in Wisconsin since 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to prevent transmission of wildlife diseases like avian flu and chronic wasting disease between wildlife, livestock,
RACINE, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Racine veteran Sister Linda “Sister Sarge” McClenahan as the recipient of the First Congressional District’s 2025 Veteran of the Year Award. First Congressional District 2026 Veteran of the Year Award Winner: Linda McClenahan Sgt. McClenahan, nicknamed “Sister
The liberal A Better Wisconsin Together Inc. is up with two new digital ads knocking GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Tom Tiffany on rising prices and as an “extreme MAGA politician.”
Former UW President Jay Rothman accused Regents President Amy Bogost of misleading a state Senate committee when she said a 2% tuition increase for the 2026-27 school year wasn’t “written in stone,” according to an email obtained by WisPolitics.
The state Elections Commission is directing Madison to redo its canvass of the spring election after finding it improperly included 23 absentee ballots that arrived at polling sites after the deadline due to clerk error.
Kimberly, WI — 5/1/2026 — Yesterday afternoon Kell Bales officially announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate District 1, pledging to bring principled leadership, practical solutions, and a strong voice for the people of Northeast Wisconsin. “I am running for State Senate because our communities deserve leadership that listens, works
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #290 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 3, 2026, as a mark of respect for the state’s firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is concerned by the decision to lift federal protections in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. At issue is not simply mining, but the role of government in managing public lands and granting access to politically connected corporations. When government controls vast amounts of
UW-Milwaukee’s Student Affairs department announced its plan to consolidate all multicultural and student advocacy centers into one centralized “hub” by Fall, 2026. Students advocating to preserve the centers raise concerns regarding the potential for institutional suppression of cultural and racial identities – and a complete disregard for the UW-System’s own
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: “Today, the House of Representatives took an important step forward in passing a long overdue Farm Bill. Wisconsin farmers appreciate
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from the County Highway P Bluff Creek bridge removal project in Walworth County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. “This legislation delivers the certainty Wisconsin farmers have been asking for. For too long, our producers have been expected to feed America while operating under outdated, short-term program
MADISON – WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network brings you exclusive live coverage of the 2026 Civics Games, airing at 9 a.m. on May 1, in partnership with event organizers: Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the Universities of Wisconsin. On-demand video will be available following the conclusion of the event on wiseye.org. WisconsinEye is an essential public service
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, applauds the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the U.S. House today. The bill passed on a bipartisan vote of 224 to 200. “We’re
Wauwatosa, WI – The American Public Policy Special Emphasis (APPSE) class at Wauwatosa West High School placed fourth in the country out of 48 teams at the national We the People competition. The result stands as one of the program’s finest achievements in its 19-year history. The competition, held at
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) voted to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, better known as the Farm Bill. “For years, our farmers have asked Congress to pass a new Farm Bill, and I was proud to join my colleagues in the
WEST BEND, WI – The 2026 Washington County Law Enforcement Officer Memorial ceremony, hosted this year by the Jackson Police Department, will take place on Friday, May 15 at the Jackson Municipal Complex at noon. The public is invited to attend. The event honors Washington County law enforcement officers killed in
MADISON, WI – Today, State Senator Sarah Keyeski (SD-14) called upon Republicans in Madison to get back to work improving the lives of people throughout Wisconsin. Senator Keyeski highlighted that over the past 15 months, Senate Republicans have only allowed 11 days of session, during which they refused to address any
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), alongside the Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) filed a federal lawsuit against the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), Ocean County and Evesham Township on behalf of Earle Asphalt Company, a transportation contractor. The lawsuit challenges unconstitutional mandates that force contractors to mee… Please log in to access subscriber content.
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin has launched a new digital ad campaign backing GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany, vowing he will make a “more affordable Wisconsin.”
Bill comes as avian flu has killed 11 million birds in Wisconsin since 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to prevent transmission of wildlife diseases like avian flu and chronic wasting disease between wildlife, livestock, and humans. The Wildlife Health Coordination and Zoonotic Disease Prevention Act increases
RACINE, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Racine veteran Sister Linda “Sister Sarge” McClenahan as the recipient of the First Congressional District’s 2025 Veteran of the Year Award. First Congressional District 2026 Veteran of the Year Award Winner: Linda McClenahan Sgt. McClenahan, nicknamed “Sister Sarge,” grew up in California, and planned to … Please
The liberal A Better Wisconsin Together Inc. is up with two new digital ads knocking GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Tom Tiffany on rising prices and as an “extreme MAGA politician.”