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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge James K. Muehlbauer’s retirement, effective Aug. 8, 2025. The
(MILWAUKEE, Wis) – State Representative Margaret Arney issued the following statement in response to the May 11th fire at the apartment building on Highland and 27th St in the Concordia neighborhood: I am heartbroken by the tragic fire that took the
MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding the University of Wisconsin System (UW System): “Taxpayers in Wisconsin should know the truth about our UW System,” said Rep. Dallman. “President Rothman and many others have boasted about
Washington, D.C. – As GOP leadership tries to salvage their devastating budget bill, reporting indicates Republicans are likely to make their Medicaid cuts more extreme in an effort to appease GOP hardliners. Instead of standing up and rejecting any more
Wisconsin – As Wisconsin celebrates Defense Week to highlight the state’s defense industry and improve on the current 29th ranking in total defense contracting nationally, Bill Berrien was on WISEYE to talk about his goal to make Wisconsin the manufacturing powerhouse of the
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 23 states and the District of Columbia secured a court order on Friday that prevents the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Sec. Robert Kennedy, Jr. from
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin, State Representative Lisa Subeck, and advocates for Wisconsin children and families joined a virtual press call marking the 60th anniversary of Head Start and recognizing the impact the program has had on generations of
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss new state revenue projections and tax cut negotiations, Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s not guilty plea to charges she obstructed immigration officials, the latest action in the state Legislature, this weekend’s GOP state convention and more.
Medicaid is the largest payer for mental health and addiction treatment services in Wisconsin and across the nation. Medicaid helps Wisconsinites get vital services—like counseling and medication—to stay healthy. But this week the U.S. House of Representatives took its first
Nearly 800 signers, including more than 500 business groups or officials, support increased investment in the Universities of Wisconsin GREEN BAY, Wis.—Wisconsin is now 44th out of 50 states in public funding of four-year universities – a drop of one spot
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the Spring 2025 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 56,818 lbs. of unwanted medications this
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called for the immediate reversal of layoffs and illegal funding cuts that have debilitated the AmeriCorps’ core functions and run counter to its longstanding, bipartisan support in Congress. In Wisconsin, 8,400 AmeriCorps members
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the budget-making process in Wisconsin as legislators remake Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. If you speak to local business owners about the challenges they face, you will hear the same story over and over
We’ve got a congressional map that reflects our state’s divided but competitive nature. It’s not perfect, but it’s fair. And until Democrats learn to compete in more places with stronger candidates, no amount of legal trickery is going to deliver the results they want.
House Republicans need to look at their counterparts at the state level and get federal expenditures under control with permanent spending reductions.
If you’re going to take over a party, you’ve got to make the case that you can deliver something better. Has Turning Point delivered?
On Wednesday night, Van Orden voted yes as the House Agriculture Committee passed an unprecedented cut in federal funding for SNAP on a 29-25 vote.
So obsessed with defeating Trump were most of the news media that they were willing to deny the reality in front of their own eyes. The irony is Tapper, Scarborough, and their co-conspirators in the news media elected Donald Trump. They deserve what they are getting.
Dale Schultz, the former Republican state senator, and Dave Mahoney, the former Democratic Dane County sheriff, have formed a third party they call United Wisconsin.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge James K. Muehlbauer’s retirement, effective Aug. 8, 2025. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2026.
(MILWAUKEE, Wis) – State Representative Margaret Arney issued the following statement in response to the May 11th fire at the apartment building on Highland and 27th St in the Concordia neighborhood: I am heartbroken by the tragic fire that took the lives of five of our neighbors, displaced many residents, and
MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement regarding the University of Wisconsin System (UW System): “Taxpayers in Wisconsin should know the truth about our UW System,” said Rep. Dallman. “President Rothman and many others have boasted about how the 13 universities across Wisconsin are the best in
Washington, D.C. – As GOP leadership tries to salvage their devastating budget bill, reporting indicates Republicans are likely to make their Medicaid cuts more extreme in an effort to appease GOP hardliners. Instead of standing up and rejecting any more cuts to Americans’ health care, so-called Republican moderates seem prepared
Wisconsin – As Wisconsin celebrates Defense Week to highlight the state’s defense industry and improve on the current 29th ranking in total defense contracting nationally, Bill Berrien was on WISEYE to talk about his goal to make Wisconsin the manufacturing powerhouse of the world again. As owner and CEO of Pindel Global Precision,
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 23 states and the District of Columbia secured a court order on Friday that prevents the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Sec. Robert Kennedy, Jr. from abruptly terminating critical public health grants, including more than $200
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin, State Representative Lisa Subeck, and advocates for Wisconsin children and families joined a virtual press call marking the 60th anniversary of Head Start and recognizing the impact the program has had on generations of Wisconsin kids. Senator Baldwin and participants on the call shared
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss new state revenue projections and tax cut negotiations, Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s not guilty plea to charges she obstructed immigration officials, the latest action in the state Legislature, this weekend’s GOP state convention and more.
Medicaid is the largest payer for mental health and addiction treatment services in Wisconsin and across the nation. Medicaid helps Wisconsinites get vital services—like counseling and medication—to stay healthy. But this week the U.S. House of Representatives took its first step on proposed efforts to cut more than $715 billion
Nearly 800 signers, including more than 500 business groups or officials, support increased investment in the Universities of Wisconsin GREEN BAY, Wis.—Wisconsin is now 44th out of 50 states in public funding of four-year universities – a drop of one spot – according to the latest national study of higher education
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the Spring 2025 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 56,818 lbs. of unwanted medications this spring. “Drug Take Back continues to be a major success
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called for the immediate reversal of layoffs and illegal funding cuts that have debilitated the AmeriCorps’ core functions and run counter to its longstanding, bipartisan support in Congress. In Wisconsin, 8,400 AmeriCorps members support local communities through teaching in schools, tutoring students, providing
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the budget-making process in Wisconsin as legislators remake Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. If you speak to local business owners about the challenges they face, you will hear the same story over and over – finding workers is a challenge. From manufacturing and construction,
We’ve got a congressional map that reflects our state’s divided but competitive nature. It’s not perfect, but it’s fair. And until Democrats learn to compete in more places with stronger candidates, no amount of legal trickery is going to deliver the results they want.
House Republicans need to look at their counterparts at the state level and get federal expenditures under control with permanent spending reductions.
If you’re going to take over a party, you’ve got to make the case that you can deliver something better. Has Turning Point delivered?
On Wednesday night, Van Orden voted yes as the House Agriculture Committee passed an unprecedented cut in federal funding for SNAP on a 29-25 vote.
So obsessed with defeating Trump were most of the news media that they were willing to deny the reality in front of their own eyes. The irony is Tapper, Scarborough, and their co-conspirators in the news media elected Donald Trump. They deserve what they are getting.
Dale Schultz, the former Republican state senator, and Dave Mahoney, the former Democratic Dane County sheriff, have formed a third party they call United Wisconsin.