(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the 2025-2027 budget enactment and the claims by Rep. Donovan to have “secured” funding for the sound barriers on I-894 and I-41. Senator Carpenter along with Representative Kirsch, requested funding for this project in the Governor’s 2025-2026 budget

MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees who are eligible to be elected to three seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Starting July 10, 2025, Cranberry growers will have until August 15 to vote on the following candidates: Amber Bristow, Warrens Jon

MADISON, WI – Marking the next chapter in The Welch Group’s distinguished history in Wisconsin government affairs and association management, founder Bob Welch will become Senior Advisor after a 40-year career in Wisconsin politics; Peter Welch and Jim Steineke to lead the firm forward. Bob Welch founded the firm in

MADISON, Wis. – Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, the director of one of UW-Madison’s fastest-growing programs, will join industry experts to discuss trends in computing and data science Tuesday, July 29, during a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison. Join us at One City Schools, 1707 West Broadway in Madison. This is a new

MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy released the following statement from CEO Annette Olson regarding the state Supreme Court’s ruling in the Evers v. Marklein case: The liberal Supreme Court’s ruling today guts important legislative oversight over the unelected bureaucrats that already wield too much power in Madison. More

Baldwin: “Judge Chris Taylor is exactly the kind of justice Wisconsin needs on our Supreme Court – fair, impartial, and committed to making sure the law protects the rights and freedoms of everyone” MADISON, Wis. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced her endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin

MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled today that the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Review of Administrative Rules unconstitutionally interfered with agency rule-making. In response to Tuesday’s decision, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison), a member of the Joint Committee on Review of Administrative Rules, issued the following statement:  “Wisconsinites rightly expect

Experts discuss the conflict between Israel, Iran, and the U.S. MADISON, WI (July 8, 2025) — The United States is once again involved in a conflict in the Middle East, this time with Israel and Iran. U.S. involvement has centered on Iran’s nuclear capabilities, with the president approving the unprecedented

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued its ruling in Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein, overturning the State Legislature’s power to suspend administrative rules and ensuring that Wisconsin’s ban on the harmful and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy” will no longer be subject to legislative interference. After that ruling,

Madison, WI – The National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter (NASW-WI) applauds the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s decision today in Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein. The court’s final decision reaffirms the ability of professions in Wisconsin to set their own conduct code as well as stop the extremely harmful practice of conversion therapy. “After

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court delivered it’s ruling in the lawsuit Evers v. Marklein, related to legislative oversight powers of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR). In response to the ruling which stripped JCRAR of its ability to provide oversight of administrative rules coming from

MADISON – Governor Evers’ partial veto to lower the cost to house juvenile offenders by $2,000 a day has created a $34 million hole in the Department of Corrections budget. As a result of the veto, the state must now pay 75% of the costs to incarcerate juvenile felons, as

MADISON, WI – MADISON – This morning, the liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court once again overstepped their constitutional authority. Under the Constitution, unelected bureaucrats cannot and should not be making policy decisions reserved for the people of Wisconsin. While the liberal majority takes this case, Evers v. Marklein, as an opportunity to consolidate power for

MADISON –Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned fundamental powers bestowed on the Wisconsin Legislature to conduct oversight over unelected bureaucrats. While WMC offers no comment or opinion on the specifics of the case that prompted the overturning, we are deeply concerned about the implications and precedent the Supreme Court set today.

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s disappointing decision to strip power away from the people of Wisconsin and shift it to the executive branch: “For decades, case law has upheld the constitutionality of the legislative rules committee to serve as a

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by up to 5 percent for the 2025-26 academic year. Rothman’s proposal would increase tuition by 4 percent at all universities, with an optional 1 percent additional for a maximum of 5 percent.

July 8, 2025 – The Tourism Federation of Wisconsin (TFW) applauds Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, Leader LeMahieu, and the Wisconsin State Legislature for investing $30 million in one-time funding and $1 million each year in ongoing funding for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s marketing efforts in the recently approved statebiennial

Today, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued a decision in the Evers v. Marklein case, finding that the legislative committee that blocked rules and regulations from going into effect acted unconstitutionally. The case directly spoke to the rule that classifies conversion therapy as unprofessional conduct for a licensed therapist, counselor,