Visit WisPolitics-State Affairs for premium content,
keyword notifications, bill tracking and more
May 21, 2025 The Honorable Tony Wied424 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Wied, I am writing to respectfully request a meeting with you that includes the leadership of Green Bay’s Head Start programs, the families who rely
An executive with Dairyland Power Cooperative says wind energy coupled with battery storage will be a “monster workhorse” for the western Wisconsin region where the co-op operates. Kevin Nordt is executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Dairyland, based
MADISON, Wis. – On behalf of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to acknowledge Tommy Burr of Eagle River as the first annual recipient of the Youth Conservation Congress (YCC) Delegate of the Year
MADISON, Wis. — Oh, Wisconsin Democrats, bless your hearts! In a move that screams “we’re out of ideas,” the Dems have scraped the bottom of their loser bracket to trot out Randy Bryce and Rebecca Cooke for the 2026 congressional races in
The C.A. Lawton Co. is renewing its contract with the Green Tier program as a Tier 2 participant. / Photo Credit: The C.A. Lawton Co. MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the renewal of a Green
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding Wisconsin Assembly Democrats spreading misinformation on Assembly Bill 88: “Democrat Representatives Clancy and Hysell released dishonest press releases spreading misinformation regarding Assembly Bill 88, also referred to as the
Six inspiring graduates share experiences in Q&As Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of more than 950 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s most recent ceremony, six College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management students were
Nearly 230,000 Wisconsinites who rely on Medicaid and Affordable Care Act will lose health insurance WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) slammed President Trump and Republicans’ bill that will cut Medicaid and attack the Affordable Care Act after
MILWAUKEE – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, Wisconsin’s top ranking Republican, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Wednesday, May 28 hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Johnson will speak briefly and then take questions from a panel
Releases over 2,400 pages of HHS records WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (“PSI” or “Subcommittee”), will hold a hearing entitled, “The Corruption of Science and Federal Health Agencies: How Health Officials Downplayed and Hid
Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) and Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) began circulating a bill which, if passed, would ensure that a birth certificate remains a reliable and biologically factual legal document in the State of Wisconsin. Specifically, it
MILWAUKEE – Nearly 160 organizations across Wisconsin have formed a coalition and signed a letter urging State legislators to support Milwaukee County’s efforts to re-envision and invest in a modern public safety facility as part of its Courthouse Complex. The full
CALEDONIA, WI. – Randy Bryce came out swinging Tuesday in announcing his return to the First Congressional District race – rattling millionaire incumbent Congressman Bryn Steil. Here’s a wrapup of some of the early accounts of Bryce’s return to grassroots
TOP STORIES Evers is optimistic state budget is on track despite federal funding uncertainty… during a Tuesday appearance on WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers program echoed comments made by key Republican lawmakers, suggesting that deliberations are getting stuck on tax cut proposals. …
Independent analysis shows the Oak Creek gas plant would cause around 700 new cases of asthma, 60 heart attacks, 250 emergency room visits, and 200 premature deaths over its lifetime and $92-144 million in health costs every year.
Can Bryce take down Steil, a prodigious fundraiser who does his best to avoid controversy in a district that has not elected a Democrat since 1993?
Excessive regulation would discourage tourism, reduce accessibility for physically challenged individuals, and lacks scientific justification.
At the end of the day, while all the measures the GOP are seeking are positive, none are transformative. Until we unequivocally strip the bureaucracies of any lawmaking power, the bureaucracies and their progressive allies will find ways to manipulate the system.
The GOP-led House is in a quandary over extending the tax cuts, which are due to expire at the end of the year, while also reducing the deficit.
Our nation and the democracy-loving countries of the world do not have a person in the Oval Office speaking the clarion words and promoting the bedrock values and ideals that have attracted the global community to the true foundation and power of the United States.
May 21, 2025 The Honorable Tony Wied424 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Wied, I am writing to respectfully request a meeting with you that includes the leadership of Green Bay’s Head Start programs, the families who rely on their services, and the dedicated staff who make their
An executive with Dairyland Power Cooperative says wind energy coupled with battery storage will be a “monster workhorse” for the western Wisconsin region where the co-op operates. Kevin Nordt is executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Dairyland, based in La Crosse. He spoke yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology
MADISON, Wis. – On behalf of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to acknowledge Tommy Burr of Eagle River as the first annual recipient of the Youth Conservation Congress (YCC) Delegate of the Year Award. This honor recognizes individuals who have dedicated their time
MADISON, Wis. — Oh, Wisconsin Democrats, bless your hearts! In a move that screams “we’re out of ideas,” the Dems have scraped the bottom of their loser bracket to trot out Randy Bryce and Rebecca Cooke for the 2026 congressional races in the 1st and 3rd Districts. Apparently, Wisconsin Democrats think retrying
The C.A. Lawton Co. is renewing its contract with the Green Tier program as a Tier 2 participant. / Photo Credit: The C.A. Lawton Co. MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the renewal of a Green Tier participation contract with The C.A. Lawton Co. (Lawton) in DePere. The agreement
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding Wisconsin Assembly Democrats spreading misinformation on Assembly Bill 88: “Democrat Representatives Clancy and Hysell released dishonest press releases spreading misinformation regarding Assembly Bill 88, also referred to as the riot bill, claiming that the chair of the Judiciary Committee
Six inspiring graduates share experiences in Q&As Menomonie, Wis. – Among the class of more than 950 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s most recent ceremony, six College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management students were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories
Nearly 230,000 Wisconsinites who rely on Medicaid and Affordable Care Act will lose health insurance WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) slammed President Trump and Republicans’ bill that will cut Medicaid and attack the Affordable Care Act after a new report revealed their plan will terminate health insurance for 228,000
MILWAUKEE – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, Wisconsin’s top ranking Republican, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Wednesday, May 28 hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Johnson will speak briefly and then take questions from a panel of journalists as well as questions from the audience. The luncheon will
Releases over 2,400 pages of HHS records WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (“PSI” or “Subcommittee”), will hold a hearing entitled, “The Corruption of Science and Federal Health Agencies: How Health Officials Downplayed and Hid Myocarditis and Other Adverse Events Associated with the COVID-19 Vaccines.”
Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) and Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) began circulating a bill which, if passed, would ensure that a birth certificate remains a reliable and biologically factual legal document in the State of Wisconsin. Specifically, it prevents the alteration of a birth certificate to reflect a
MILWAUKEE – Nearly 160 organizations across Wisconsin have formed a coalition and signed a letter urging State legislators to support Milwaukee County’s efforts to re-envision and invest in a modern public safety facility as part of its Courthouse Complex. The full letter signed by the comprehensive list of organizations is attached
CALEDONIA, WI. – Randy Bryce came out swinging Tuesday in announcing his return to the First Congressional District race – rattling millionaire incumbent Congressman Bryn Steil. Here’s a wrapup of some of the early accounts of Bryce’s return to grassroots candidacy: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel In an interview, Bryce named healthcare
TOP STORIES Evers is optimistic state budget is on track despite federal funding uncertainty… during a Tuesday appearance on WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers program echoed comments made by key Republican lawmakers, suggesting that deliberations are getting stuck on tax cut proposals. … “People have been working on our side and their side
Independent analysis shows the Oak Creek gas plant would cause around 700 new cases of asthma, 60 heart attacks, 250 emergency room visits, and 200 premature deaths over its lifetime and $92-144 million in health costs every year.
Can Bryce take down Steil, a prodigious fundraiser who does his best to avoid controversy in a district that has not elected a Democrat since 1993?
Excessive regulation would discourage tourism, reduce accessibility for physically challenged individuals, and lacks scientific justification.
At the end of the day, while all the measures the GOP are seeking are positive, none are transformative. Until we unequivocally strip the bureaucracies of any lawmaking power, the bureaucracies and their progressive allies will find ways to manipulate the system.
The GOP-led House is in a quandary over extending the tax cuts, which are due to expire at the end of the year, while also reducing the deficit.
Our nation and the democracy-loving countries of the world do not have a person in the Oval Office speaking the clarion words and promoting the bedrock values and ideals that have attracted the global community to the true foundation and power of the United States.