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MADISON, Wis. — In response to Bill Berrien announcing his bid for governor, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Bill Berrien’s rich enough to buy himself some attention and clueless enough to think that’s going to work — just like Elon
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From WisPolitics … — GOP businessman Bill Berrien formally launched his bid for governor today, accusing “bureaucrats and politicians like Tony Evers” of failing Wisconsin. Along with his statement, Berrien released a rollout video on which he touted his service
Fond du Lac, WI— Member of the Colleges and Universities Committee, Rep. Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced the sunset of its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement (DDEEA): “Meritocracy should
Along with his statement, Berrien released a rollout video in which he touted his service as a Navy SEAL. He also called himself an “outsider and a businessman just like Donald Trump,” vowing to “shake up Madison like he’s shaking up DC.”
CONTACT: Preya Samsundarpress@billforwisconsin.com WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin manufacturer, and political outsider Bill Berrien announced his campaign for governor on Wednesday. On his decision to run for Wisconsin’s highest office, Berrien said in a statement, “Bureaucrats and politicians like Tony
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman is seeking to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by at least 5% for the 2025-26 school year following the enactment of the state budget.
From WisPolitics … — Republican lawmakers today slammed a state Supreme Court ruling overturning their ability to suspend administrative rules, accusing the liberal majority of concentrating power in the hands of the governor. Dem Gov. Tony Evers, though, hailed the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Jodi Kummet as Barron County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald’s retirement. Kummet will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. Her appointment is
MADISON, Wis. — Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1), are currently on their way to Texas to assist with search efforts following devastating flooding in portions of the state. “Wisconsin
MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement about the UW System proposal to raise tuition by up to 5%, which will be voted on by the Board of Regents at their July 10 meeting: “A major concern
Madison, WI… Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), member of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), released the following statement on today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that strips the Legislature’s administrative rules oversight powers: “The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling
System Refuses Reform, Sticks Taxpayers with the Bill MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the UW System announced plans to raise tuition by up to 5 percent at each of its universities: “The UW System is thanking
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is now accepting applications for Price County District Attorney on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled after he previously began seeking applicants on June 3, 2025. The appointment will fill a vacancy
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Bill Berrien announcing his bid for governor, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Bill Berrien’s rich enough to buy himself some attention and clueless enough to think that’s going to work — just like Elon Musk did this past April only to see his political
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From WisPolitics … — GOP businessman Bill Berrien formally launched his bid for governor today, accusing “bureaucrats and politicians like Tony Evers” of failing Wisconsin. Along with his statement, Berrien released a rollout video on which he touted his service as a Navy SEAL. He also called himself an “outsider
Fond du Lac, WI— Member of the Colleges and Universities Committee, Rep. Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced the sunset of its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement (DDEEA): “Meritocracy should be at the forefront of our institutions, especially at our
Along with his statement, Berrien released a rollout video in which he touted his service as a Navy SEAL. He also called himself an “outsider and a businessman just like Donald Trump,” vowing to “shake up Madison like he’s shaking up DC.”
CONTACT: Preya Samsundarpress@billforwisconsin.com WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin manufacturer, and political outsider Bill Berrien announced his campaign for governor on Wednesday. On his decision to run for Wisconsin’s highest office, Berrien said in a statement, “Bureaucrats and politicians like Tony Evers have failed Wi… Please log in to access subscriber
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman is seeking to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by at least 5% for the 2025-26 school year following the enactment of the state budget.
From WisPolitics … — Republican lawmakers today slammed a state Supreme Court ruling overturning their ability to suspend administrative rules, accusing the liberal majority of concentrating power in the hands of the governor. Dem Gov. Tony Evers, though, hailed the ruling undercutting the powers of the Joint Committee for Review
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Jodi Kummet as Barron County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald’s retirement. Kummet will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. Her appointment is effective on July 28, 2025. “With decades of experience in
MADISON, Wis. — Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1), are currently on their way to Texas to assist with search efforts following devastating flooding in portions of the state. “Wisconsin Task Force 1 brings together individuals from across the state
MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement about the UW System proposal to raise tuition by up to 5%, which will be voted on by the Board of Regents at their July 10 meeting: “A major concern for prospective students is the cost of a college education.
Madison, WI… Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), member of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), released the following statement on today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that strips the Legislature’s administrative rules oversight powers: “The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling stripping the Legislature’s ability to oversee administrative rules is a
System Refuses Reform, Sticks Taxpayers with the Bill MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the UW System announced plans to raise tuition by up to 5 percent at each of its universities: “The UW System is thanking taxpayers for a $256 million funding increase in our new
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is now accepting applications for Price County District Attorney on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled after he previously began seeking applicants on June 3, 2025. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by District Attorney Matthew McElroy’s resignation, effective July 7,