New, certified student data available on DPI’s WISEdash Public Portal  MADISON — New data published today show Wisconsin’s high school graduation rates increased again in 2024-25, building on the previous year’s historic high, while student attendance rates also continue to improve.  The data, now available on the Wisconsin Department of … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

MADISON, Wis. – With temperatures warming, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to keep safety top of mind when heading outside.  The lake ice that supported vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles and fishing shelters becomes more unreliable and dangerous as temperatures fluctuate between above and below freezing. “Ice thickness

Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after the Milwaukee Common Council passed resolutions that essentially amount to the self-declaration of Milwaukee as a “sanctuary city.” These resolutions and the council’s potential legislation seek to restrict federal law enforcement’s ability to enforce immigration law. Rep. Donovan said:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Agriculture advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, sending the legislation to the House floor for consideration. Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement regarding the advancement of the bill: “Agriculture is the cornerstone of Wisconsin and the backbone of

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed pavement improvements on WIS 19 from the Maunesha River in Marshall to Palmer Street in Waterloo, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Marshall

Visit comes as governor announced his administration’s new dynamic research partnership with UW-Madison’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week toured the University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor (UWNR) at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison, where he celebrated a new dynamic research partnersh… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

The Justice Department announced today that David Jones and D Jones Properties LLC have agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that Jones sexually harassed a female tenant in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The Justice Department’s lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern

Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced today that Ronnell Bowman of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Houston, Texas, and Lawrence Turner, of Milwaukee, were convicted yesterday after a week-long jury trial. Both Bowman and Turner were convicted of murder for hire resulting in death, conspiracy

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley pledged to sign the proposal to lower the eligibility threshold to expand property tax relief for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses as governor. “Our disabled veterans have earned this relief and shouldn’t have to fight for it. Lowering this threshold is common sense and I

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to stop President Donald Trump’s illegal war with Iran that has already led to the death of six U.S. servicemembers and is costing taxpayers billions. The War Powers Resolution, which would prevent further military action in Iran unless it is explicitly

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced the “Save Medicare Act.” This bill renames so-called “Medicare Advantage” plans, prohibits private insurers from using “Medicare” in plan titles or advertisements, and imposes significant fines for any insurer that engages in this deceptive practice. &nb… Please