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MADISON—Today, Republican members of the Joint Committee on Finance once again failed to meet the needs of Wisconsin families, rejecting targeted proposals to address rising living costs and potential serious federal funding gaps. While Governor Evers’ budget prioritized food safety,
Trump administration is cutting lifesaving research right now while proposing a budget that would rip away $18 billion – a 40% cut – in NIH funding for lifesaving breakthroughs next year WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today insisted “I didn’t lie” when he said Republican legislative leaders refused his demand to make a significant investment in education during budget negotiations. Evers also disclosed the two sides were far apart
Gov. Tony Evers had backed the state Supreme Court’s call for an Office of Marshals to add 8.4 full-time equivalent staff in addition to the 1.6 positions now working for the court. His budget included nearly $2.3 million to cover the costs.
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after seeing the Wisconsin Department of Tourism have another record-breaking year in 2024: “As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Tourism, I am ecstatic to see this industry continue to
Madison… Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) and Representative Clint Moses (R Menomonie) recently testified on their bills that would restore needed access to mental health treatment in the Chippewa Falls area. The bills would allocate $1 million in the state budget
“We remain deeply committed to the safety and security of every person who walks into a courthouse in Wisconsin. This includes victims, litigants, attorneys, and the dedicated public employees who work to ensure justice prevails. While today’s budget action did
“Milwaukee leads the state in tourism. Numbers just out from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism show our county is, far and away, the leader in tourism spending, number of visitors, and jobs for local residents in hospitality. “This achievement is
Madison… Yesterday, Governor Evers signed a letter expressing support for the ICE rioters in Los Angeles. Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding the Governor’s actions: “What’s happening in Los Angeles isn’t a protest. It’s a riot. It’s destruction.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin has joined a bipartisan coalition of 28 states in filing a lawsuit on behalf of consumers that objects to the proposed sale of personal genetic information collected by 23andMe. The complaint and
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following in response to constituents upset about the Oconomowoc Rotary’s elimination of State and Federal elected officials from Oconomowoc’s annual 4th of July parade: “My Beloved Oconomowoc, I am writing to you because
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2025 Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2025, the following dairy producers will begin a three-year term
The Joint Committee on Finance (budget writing committee of the state legislature) is scheduled to meet Thursday (6/12) to take up public school funding. The committee is poised to make decisions on the critical investments and priorities that have been
Wisconsin Historical Society announces summer 2025 tours where tales of the State Capitol, Black history, LGBTQ+ history and the mysteries of Madison come alive MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Maker Space in downtown Madison is launching its summer
MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features Kalpa Vithalani, executive director for technology transfer at Milwaukee’s Marquette University. She discusses how campus innovation leads to better products and other breakthroughs across many business and health sectors. The Show
(Milwaukee, June 10th, 2025)- Today, an immigration judge set a bond of $7,500 for Ramón Morales Reyes, affirming that he is neither a flight risk nor a danger to the community. This critical ruling marks a significant first step in Ramón’s
Leaders of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub say three of the effort’s main initiatives are “advancing swiftly” as partners leverage state and federal dollars to boost the sector. Lead partner BioForward yesterday announced projects are underway to drive workforce development
Madison, WI—In a bipartisan effort, Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) sent a letter to President Trump on Monday asking him to roll back stricter federal ozone pollution standards that are affecting southeastern Wisconsin. In 2015,
MAUSTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy will recognize the achievements of over 100 cadets from 48 counties during a commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at noon at Mauston High School. The ceremony marks the culmination
TOP STORIES Trump administration urges court not to dismiss case against Judge Dugan… [US DOJ filing argued that dismissing charges against Dugan for judicial immunity] would be unprecedented and would ignore “well-established law that has long permitted judges to be
MADISON—Today, Republican members of the Joint Committee on Finance once again failed to meet the needs of Wisconsin families, rejecting targeted proposals to address rising living costs and potential serious federal funding gaps. While Governor Evers’ budget prioritized food safety, affordable prescriptions, and workforce development, Republicans tore it all up
Trump administration is cutting lifesaving research right now while proposing a budget that would rip away $18 billion – a 40% cut – in NIH funding for lifesaving breakthroughs next year WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today insisted “I didn’t lie” when he said Republican legislative leaders refused his demand to make a significant investment in education during budget negotiations. Evers also disclosed the two sides were far apart on a boost to special education funding. Speaking with reporters
Gov. Tony Evers had backed the state Supreme Court’s call for an Office of Marshals to add 8.4 full-time equivalent staff in addition to the 1.6 positions now working for the court. His budget included nearly $2.3 million to cover the costs.
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after seeing the Wisconsin Department of Tourism have another record-breaking year in 2024: “As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Tourism, I am ecstatic to see this industry continue to thrive. Not only does it benefit Northern Wisconsin, but it
Madison… Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) and Representative Clint Moses (R Menomonie) recently testified on their bills that would restore needed access to mental health treatment in the Chippewa Falls area. The bills would allocate $1 million in the state budget to purchase and renovate the Libertas Treatment Center in Chippewa
“We remain deeply committed to the safety and security of every person who walks into a courthouse in Wisconsin. This includes victims, litigants, attorneys, and the dedicated public employees who work to ensure justice prevails. While today’s budget action did not include any additional security for the court system, we
“Milwaukee leads the state in tourism. Numbers just out from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism show our county is, far and away, the leader in tourism spending, number of visitors, and jobs for local residents in hospitality. “This achievement is possible because of the hard work of businesses, attractions, sports
Madison… Yesterday, Governor Evers signed a letter expressing support for the ICE rioters in Los Angeles. Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released the following statement regarding the Governor’s actions: “What’s happening in Los Angeles isn’t a protest. It’s a riot. It’s destruction. And it’s a direct challenge to law enforcement, public safety,
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin has joined a bipartisan coalition of 28 states in filing a lawsuit on behalf of consumers that objects to the proposed sale of personal genetic information collected by 23andMe. The complaint and a separate objection to the bankruptcy sale, each filed in
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following in response to constituents upset about the Oconomowoc Rotary’s elimination of State and Federal elected officials from Oconomowoc’s annual 4th of July parade: “My Beloved Oconomowoc, I am writing to you because I have had several upset constituents as well as numerous media reach
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) 2025 Board of Directors election results. On July 1, 2025, the following dairy producers will begin a three-year term as elected members of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin: District
The Joint Committee on Finance (budget writing committee of the state legislature) is scheduled to meet Thursday (6/12) to take up public school funding. The committee is poised to make decisions on the critical investments and priorities that have been made crystal clear by the combined voices of school leaders,
Wisconsin Historical Society announces summer 2025 tours where tales of the State Capitol, Black history, LGBTQ+ history and the mysteries of Madison come alive MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Maker Space in downtown Madison is launching its summer 2025 walking tours, offering a fresh way to explore Wisconsin’s
MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features Kalpa Vithalani, executive director for technology transfer at Milwaukee’s Marquette University. She discusses how campus innovation leads to better products and other breakthroughs across many business and health sectors. The Show also reviews recent and upcoming Tech Council events. Click here for
(Milwaukee, June 10th, 2025)- Today, an immigration judge set a bond of $7,500 for Ramón Morales Reyes, affirming that he is neither a flight risk nor a danger to the community. This critical ruling marks a significant first step in Ramón’s ongoing fight to remain in the United States and seek
Leaders of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub say three of the effort’s main initiatives are “advancing swiftly” as partners leverage state and federal dollars to boost the sector. Lead partner BioForward yesterday announced projects are underway to drive workforce development in Madison and Milwaukee, bolster statewide networks for biotech startups,
Madison, WI—In a bipartisan effort, Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin) sent a letter to President Trump on Monday asking him to roll back stricter federal ozone pollution standards that are affecting southeastern Wisconsin. In 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lowered the federal ozone
MAUSTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy will recognize the achievements of over 100 cadets from 48 counties during a commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at noon at Mauston High School. The ceremony marks the culmination of a rigorous 22-week residential program designed to help at-risk
TOP STORIES Trump administration urges court not to dismiss case against Judge Dugan… [US DOJ filing argued that dismissing charges against Dugan for judicial immunity] would be unprecedented and would ignore “well-established law that has long permitted judges to be prosecuted for crimes they commit. Such a ruling would give