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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked the wholesale dealer licenses of the following dealers, located at 101 Skyline Dr. #1, Arlington, for unlicensed motor vehicle sales: Apple Remarketing Services LLC Rydez Rite LLC Sami
“We are unable to do benefit verification letters. (Social Security recipients) would need that letter to keep their housing. If they’re in low-income housing and they don’t have access to the internet, they would have to come into the field
River Falls, WI — Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) and Senator RobStafsholt (R–New Richmond) recognized Hudson Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Dabruzzi as the 2025First Responder of the Year during the October 14th floor session at the State Capitol. The First
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the proposed new total allowable catch numbers for lake whitefish in Lake Michigan and Green Bay for the 2026 fishing
As Republicans continue their health care shutdown, the 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment period begins, and nearly 70 million seniors will be signing up for their plans and benefits. Unfortunately, Trump and Republicans in Congress have guaranteed that millions of seniors
Two Years to the Day After Harrowing Incident, Rep. O’Connor Honors FDL Sheriff’s Deputy Blaine Evans and K9 Iro as the 60th Assembly District’s First Responders of the Year Madison, WI— Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after
MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) introduced the Wisconsin Opportunity Act, a comprehensive package of policies designed to address the root causes of poverty by expanding access to affordable housing, family-supporting jobs, transportation, and other
MADISON – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) was joined at the State Capitol by Mount Horeb Police Officer and current Mount Horeb School District Resource Officer Rosemeyer where he was honored during an Assembly Floor Session as the First Responder Award
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Law Forward Director of Litigation Doug Poland talks about lawsuits in the state related to congressional redistricting and how Law Forward’s lawsuit differs from redistricting efforts in other states.
La Crosse Police Department Officer Josh Rollins Named 95th Assembly District First Responder of the Year MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored first responders across Wisconsin. Representative Billings recognized Officer Josh Rollins on behalf of the 95th Assembly District. Officer
MADISON, WI – The Madison Housing Coalition announces the return of Madison Housing Week, a week-long series of events and discussions focused on housing issues, innovation, and accessibility in our community. From Sunday, Oct. 19 through Saturday, Oct. 25, residents are
Vaccines for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are becoming more available across the state The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to protect themselves against respiratory illnesses this fall. Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-26 respiratory virus
Annual Observance Highlights Safety of All Pedestrians People with vision loss, many of whom use a white cane or guide dog, are among the 31% of Wisconsin residents who do not drive. White Cane Laws requiring drivers to stop for
State’s general fund balance exceeds estimates by over $265 million, record-high ‘rainy day’ fund continues to grow MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Wisconsin’s continued fiscal success and outlook despite continued national economic uncertainty and volatility. The Evers Administration today announced the state ended fiscal year (FY) 2025 with… Please log in to access subscriber content.
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a total of $550,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving Wisconsin veterans and their families. These organizations offer services ranging from financial aid and job training to entrepreneurship programs
This week the Wisconsin Assembly hosted the fourth biennial First Responder of the Year ceremony, and each Assembly District selected a first responder to receive the award. Representative Doyle had the following to say: “I was honored to recognize Farmington
A Wisconsin Examiner piece published Monday highlights the continued costs of the Trump administration’s vendetta against clean energy Madison, WI – As Semafor recently reported, the Trump administration is considering cutting an additional $12 billion worth of clean energy projects, including $130
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of state attorneys general moved to intervene in a court’s review of the $14 billion merger settlement between Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) and Juniper Networks that was approved by the U.S. Department
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Assembly recognized first responders from across the state for contributions to public safety in their communities. Among those recognized was Captain Scott Rasmussen of the Oshkosh Fire Department. Representative Palmeri offered the following statement: “Captain
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published state general school aids that school districts will receive during the current school year. This release of certified financial figures is based on data from the previous school year, including student
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked the wholesale dealer licenses of the following dealers, located at 101 Skyline Dr. #1, Arlington, for unlicensed motor vehicle sales: Apple Remarketing Services LLC Rydez Rite LLC Sami Car-Shop LLC Also at the same Arlington facility, DMV revoked
“We are unable to do benefit verification letters. (Social Security recipients) would need that letter to keep their housing. If they’re in low-income housing and they don’t have access to the internet, they would have to come into the field office and request a letter. We can’t provide those. We
River Falls, WI — Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) and Senator RobStafsholt (R–New Richmond) recognized Hudson Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Dabruzzi as the 2025First Responder of the Year during the October 14th floor session at the State Capitol. The First Responder of the Year ceremony is held once each legislative
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the proposed new total allowable catch numbers for lake whitefish in Lake Michigan and Green Bay for the 2026 fishing season. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29,
As Republicans continue their health care shutdown, the 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment period begins, and nearly 70 million seniors will be signing up for their plans and benefits. Unfortunately, Trump and Republicans in Congress have guaranteed that millions of seniors on Medicare will pay more for premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and
Two Years to the Day After Harrowing Incident, Rep. O’Connor Honors FDL Sheriff’s Deputy Blaine Evans and K9 Iro as the 60th Assembly District’s First Responders of the Year Madison, WI— Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after honoring Fond du Lac Sheriff’s Deputy Blaine Evans and K9
MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) introduced the Wisconsin Opportunity Act, a comprehensive package of policies designed to address the root causes of poverty by expanding access to affordable housing, family-supporting jobs, transportation, and other essential services across Wisconsin. “Every Wisconsinite deserves the opportunity to
MADISON – Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) was joined at the State Capitol by Mount Horeb Police Officer and current Mount Horeb School District Resource Officer Rosemeyer where he was honored during an Assembly Floor Session as the First Responder Award winner. Officer Rosemeyer was joined by his wife Lindsay, and
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Law Forward Director of Litigation Doug Poland talks about lawsuits in the state related to congressional redistricting and how Law Forward’s lawsuit differs from redistricting efforts in other states.
La Crosse Police Department Officer Josh Rollins Named 95th Assembly District First Responder of the Year MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored first responders across Wisconsin. Representative Billings recognized Officer Josh Rollins on behalf of the 95th Assembly District. Officer Rollins has served with the La Crosse Police Department since
MADISON, WI – The Madison Housing Coalition announces the return of Madison Housing Week, a week-long series of events and discussions focused on housing issues, innovation, and accessibility in our community. From Sunday, Oct. 19 through Saturday, Oct. 25, residents are invited to participate in daily in-person sessions across the city
Vaccines for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are becoming more available across the state The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to protect themselves against respiratory illnesses this fall. Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season are becoming widely available statewide to protect against the
Annual Observance Highlights Safety of All Pedestrians People with vision loss, many of whom use a white cane or guide dog, are among the 31% of Wisconsin residents who do not drive. White Cane Laws requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians with vision loss have been around since the 1930s.
State’s general fund balance exceeds estimates by over $265 million, record-high ‘rainy day’ fund continues to grow MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Wisconsin’s continued fiscal success and outlook despite continued national economic uncertainty and volatility. The Evers Administration today announced the state ended fiscal year (FY) 2025 with… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a total of $550,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving Wisconsin veterans and their families. These organizations offer services ranging from financial aid and job training to entrepreneurship programs and mental health support. “I’m grateful that WDVA can partner
This week the Wisconsin Assembly hosted the fourth biennial First Responder of the Year ceremony, and each Assembly District selected a first responder to receive the award. Representative Doyle had the following to say: “I was honored to recognize Farmington Emergency Medical Team, Inc.’s President Mike Hesse as the First
A Wisconsin Examiner piece published Monday highlights the continued costs of the Trump administration’s vendetta against clean energy Madison, WI – As Semafor recently reported, the Trump administration is considering cutting an additional $12 billion worth of clean energy projects, including $130 million worth of projects based in Wisconsin. A piece published Monday in
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of state attorneys general moved to intervene in a court’s review of the $14 billion merger settlement between Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) and Juniper Networks that was approved by the U.S. Department of Justice (US DOJ). In light of the significant concerns
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Assembly recognized first responders from across the state for contributions to public safety in their communities. Among those recognized was Captain Scott Rasmussen of the Oshkosh Fire Department. Representative Palmeri offered the following statement: “Captain Rasmussen has demonstrated humility and selflessness by building a peer
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published state general school aids that school districts will receive during the current school year. This release of certified financial figures is based on data from the previous school year, including student counts and year-end financial data. The information published today includes certified general school