Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives voted to passH.R. 3095,a bill co-led by Congressman Steil, which updates and modernizes ZIP codes to reflect current municipal boundaries and address USPS mail delays. Communities in Wisconsin and across the country currently face challenges
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop its unlawful attempt to impose new restrictions that threaten Wisconsinites’ access to essential health, education, and social
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Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) began circulating a family-first bill which would ensure that schools make parents fully aware of their rights and leading role in making decisions about the health of
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Sunday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin Manufacturer, and candidate for governor, joined UpFront to discuss his campaign with WISN’s Matt Smith. WATCH HERE OR BELOW: In an extensive interview, Bill discussed a wide array
VERONA, Wis. ― The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) donated $1,500 worth of Ground Beef to food banks within Feeding Wisconsin’s network from a fundraiser aimed at purchasing beef for families in need. “Meat is one of the most sought-after items
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – On July 18th, Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members from across the state convened at Kamp Kenwood for the organization’s 2025 Summer Conference, an annual tradition celebrating grassroots leadership, rural advocacy, and community connection. This year’s event featured
MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining re-introduced the Universal Changing Stations bill today with her Democratic colleagues Sen. Dora Drake, Rep. Tara Johnson, Rep. Shelia Stubbs, and Sen. Jeff Smith. LRB-2107 requires the installation of adult-sized changing stations in certain high-capacity public buildings
MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining reintroduced a veteran’s mental health bill today–part of her “Mental Healthcare Is Healthcare” bill package–alongside her colleagues Sen. Dianne Hesselbein, Sen. Jeff Smith, Rep. Christine Sinicki, Rep. Angelito Tenorio, Rep. Brienne Brown, Rep. Maureen McCarville, Rep. Ann
MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining, Sen. Kelda Roys, and Sen. Dora Drake reintroduced the Pregnancy Protection Act today, a bill that would put into state law that maternity and newborn care are essential health benefits and insurance plans must cover them. Rep.
Fox Cities, Wis. (July 21, 2025) – Governor Tony Evers has reappointed Fox Cities Chamber President/CEO Becky Bartoszek to the Council on Workforce Investment (CWI). This council is the federally-mandated entity under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that assists the
The head of MMAC says President Donald Trump is “just wrong” on tariffs as trade with key partners takes a hit amid uncertainty about U.S. policy. Dale Kooyenga, president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, weighed in Friday on
People already know who Evers is and threatening he is not. He comes off like the school principal he once was.
Participate In Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Madison Division of Extension invite the public to participate in Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day and help search for invasives across the state on Saturday, Aug. 9,
Fair maps advocates and pro-democracy activists are looking to bring a new redistricting process to the state of Wisconsin, where the process is no longer in the hands of the very politicians who’d be running for office on those maps.
While not perfect, the Big Beautiful Bill delivers strong wins for dairy, grain, livestock, conservation and trade—core components of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy.
We are morally obligated to be there for our veterans, especially those who are struggling to find and keep a roof over their heads. We must rise above the politics and do what’s right, right now.
New Funding Restrictions Threaten Critical Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth, and Unhoused Communities Rhode Island – A nationwide coalition of domestic violence, sexual assault, housing, youth, and homelessness organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump-Vance administration’s sweeping
Van Orden has pivoted from denouncing Biden’s “endless war” to endorsing Trump’s policy reversal.
The latest Pew poll found that 59% of Canadians now view the United States as the “greatest threat” to their country. American bourbon and California wines are nowhere to be found, and Canadians are canceling trips south in droves.
Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives voted to passH.R. 3095,a bill co-led by Congressman Steil, which updates and modernizes ZIP codes to reflect current municipal boundaries and address USPS mail delays. Communities in Wisconsin and across the country currently face challenges due to outdated ZIP codes. These challenges include misdirected mail,
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop its unlawful attempt to impose new restrictions that threaten Wisconsinites’ access to essential health, education, and social service programs. Earlier this month, in a reversal of long-standing
WI-Crop-Progress-07-21-25Download … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) began circulating a family-first bill which would ensure that schools make parents fully aware of their rights and leading role in making decisions about the health of their children. Representative Brill provided the following explanation: “Currently, parents
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Sunday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin Manufacturer, and candidate for governor, joined UpFront to discuss his campaign with WISN’s Matt Smith. WATCH HERE OR BELOW: In an extensive interview, Bill discussed a wide array of topics from why he chose to jump into the
VERONA, Wis. ― The Wisconsin Beef Council (WBC) donated $1,500 worth of Ground Beef to food banks within Feeding Wisconsin’s network from a fundraiser aimed at purchasing beef for families in need. “Meat is one of the most sought-after items at food pantries, so any beef donations that we receive
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – On July 18th, Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members from across the state convened at Kamp Kenwood for the organization’s 2025 Summer Conference, an annual tradition celebrating grassroots leadership, rural advocacy, and community connection. This year’s event featured a full day of engaging programming, from policy updates and
MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining re-introduced the Universal Changing Stations bill today with her Democratic colleagues Sen. Dora Drake, Rep. Tara Johnson, Rep. Shelia Stubbs, and Sen. Jeff Smith. LRB-2107 requires the installation of adult-sized changing stations in certain high-capacity public buildings and creates a tax credit for small businesses to install
MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining reintroduced a veteran’s mental health bill today–part of her “Mental Healthcare Is Healthcare” bill package–alongside her colleagues Sen. Dianne Hesselbein, Sen. Jeff Smith, Rep. Christine Sinicki, Rep. Angelito Tenorio, Rep. Brienne Brown, Rep. Maureen McCarville, Rep. Ann Roe, and Rep. Karen DeSanto. LRB-1676 provides additional funding and
MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining, Sen. Kelda Roys, and Sen. Dora Drake reintroduced the Pregnancy Protection Act today, a bill that would put into state law that maternity and newborn care are essential health benefits and insurance plans must cover them. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement. “Every woman in
Fox Cities, Wis. (July 21, 2025) – Governor Tony Evers has reappointed Fox Cities Chamber President/CEO Becky Bartoszek to the Council on Workforce Investment (CWI). This council is the federally-mandated entity under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that assists the governor in developing innovative and dynamic approaches to develop Wisconsin’s
The head of MMAC says President Donald Trump is “just wrong” on tariffs as trade with key partners takes a hit amid uncertainty about U.S. policy. Dale Kooyenga, president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, weighed in Friday on the latest global trade policy developments during a webinar hosted
People already know who Evers is and threatening he is not. He comes off like the school principal he once was.
Participate In Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Madison Division of Extension invite the public to participate in Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day and help search for invasives across the state on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Snapshot Day is a statewide effort to protect Wisconsin’s
Fair maps advocates and pro-democracy activists are looking to bring a new redistricting process to the state of Wisconsin, where the process is no longer in the hands of the very politicians who’d be running for office on those maps.
While not perfect, the Big Beautiful Bill delivers strong wins for dairy, grain, livestock, conservation and trade—core components of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy.
We are morally obligated to be there for our veterans, especially those who are struggling to find and keep a roof over their heads. We must rise above the politics and do what’s right, right now.
New Funding Restrictions Threaten Critical Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth, and Unhoused Communities Rhode Island – A nationwide coalition of domestic violence, sexual assault, housing, youth, and homelessness organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump-Vance administration’s sweeping and unlawful conditions placed on federal grant fundi… Please log
Van Orden has pivoted from denouncing Biden’s “endless war” to endorsing Trump’s policy reversal.
The latest Pew poll found that 59% of Canadians now view the United States as the “greatest threat” to their country. American bourbon and California wines are nowhere to be found, and Canadians are canceling trips south in droves.