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Sen. Bradley and Rep. Steffen honored for taking bold action to address energy challenges Milwaukee – Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) are the 2025 winners of the Emerging Energy Champion Award for the bold actions they
Contact: Kelly Mella, Public Information Officer, (608) 440-0294, kelly.mella@wisconsin.gov Editor’s Note: High-resolution photo MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced Sarah Hagenow of Poynette as Wisconsin’s 78th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Hagenow will
Republican Party of Wisconsin conventioneers voting in a WisPolitics straw poll narrowly favored Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann over U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany to be the party’s nominee for governor in 2026. They also overwhelmingly backed JD Vance for the GOP presidential nomination in 2028.
Contact: WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross, 608-669-8418 ROTHSCHILD — Republican Party of Wisconsin conventioneers voting in a WisPolitics straw poll narrowly favored Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann over U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany to be the party’s nominee for governor in 2026.
State Treasurer John Leiber tells WisPolitics money will be a key piece of the final report a panel of party activists he’s leading puts together in the hopes of turning around GOP fortunes in off year races.
Republican activists today voted against calling for the state party to implement a conflict of interest policy that would ban members of the executive committee from advocating for or representing “the interests of any competing organization.” The nonbinding resolution proposed a series of restrictions for executive committee members, including bans on sharing sensitive party information with a competing organization or unlawfully coordinating with another group.
“We won the country last November and saved America; next year we can save Wisconsin,” Schimming told the state GOP convention. “Let’s go do it, people.”
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson slammed Dems as “lost” in a fiery speech to Republican activists while proclaiming the GOP as the party of the working class.
GOP U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany says he’s considering several questions as he weighs a run for guv in 2026, including where he can do the best for the state of Wisconsin and if he’s the best Republican to run.
South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace praised Wisconsin Republicans for standing with President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. She told attendees of the GOP state convention today that “Wisconsin carried him.”
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, today praised President Donald Trump’s executive orders to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion, claiming some of the wealthiest groups come from outside Europe and that shows the United States isn’t a “racist country.”
Joint Finance Co-chair Mark Born and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, participated in a panel discussion at the state convention, touching on a range of topics related to the Capitol, including the state budget.
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, at the state GOP convention today called for unity among Republicans, and “put aside our petty squabbles, or we will lose.”
GOP U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who has been considering a run for guv, took a series of shots at Dem Gov. Tony Evers today in a speech to Republican activists, telling them 2026 will tell the story of whether Wisconsin will be one of the “winners.”
U.S. Rep. Tony Wied, R-De Pere, at the GOP convention today said Republicans “cannot wait until next year” to start the fight to take over the governor’s office in Wisconsin.
The Oshkosh Republican often delivers a dose of reality to party activists when he addresses the state convention, and he did again today as he went over what he called a “crushing” defeat in the state Supreme Court race this spring.
As Chancellor James Schmidt prepares to leave the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the next chapter of his career, he will take with him a parting gift from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association. Schmidt was surprised to learn that the
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(Madison) – Voters in the First Assembly District will have a chance to make their voices heard. On Friday, Representative Joel Kitchens announced four listening sessions throughout the area. Representative Kitchens says these listening sessions are crucial when working on
AG Kaul joins bipartisan letter to Congress opposing budget amendment prohibiting states from enforcing artificial intelligence regulations May 16, 2025 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging Congress
Sen. Bradley and Rep. Steffen honored for taking bold action to address energy challenges Milwaukee – Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) are the 2025 winners of the Emerging Energy Champion Award for the bold actions they have taken to protect Wisconsin’s energy and economic future. The
Contact: Kelly Mella, Public Information Officer, (608) 440-0294, kelly.mella@wisconsin.gov Editor’s Note: High-resolution photo MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced Sarah Hagenow of Poynette as Wisconsin’s 78th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Hagenow will work for the contract year as a full-time communi… Please
Republican Party of Wisconsin conventioneers voting in a WisPolitics straw poll narrowly favored Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann over U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany to be the party’s nominee for governor in 2026. They also overwhelmingly backed JD Vance for the GOP presidential nomination in 2028.
Contact: WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross, 608-669-8418 ROTHSCHILD — Republican Party of Wisconsin conventioneers voting in a WisPolitics straw poll narrowly favored Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann over U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany to be the party’s nominee for governor in 2026. They also overwhelmingly backed JD Vance for the GOP presidential
State Treasurer John Leiber tells WisPolitics money will be a key piece of the final report a panel of party activists he’s leading puts together in the hopes of turning around GOP fortunes in off year races.
Republican activists today voted against calling for the state party to implement a conflict of interest policy that would ban members of the executive committee from advocating for or representing “the interests of any competing organization.” The nonbinding resolution proposed a series of restrictions for executive committee members, including bans on sharing sensitive party information with a competing organization or unlawfully coordinating with another group.
“We won the country last November and saved America; next year we can save Wisconsin,” Schimming told the state GOP convention. “Let’s go do it, people.”
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson slammed Dems as “lost” in a fiery speech to Republican activists while proclaiming the GOP as the party of the working class.
GOP U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany says he’s considering several questions as he weighs a run for guv in 2026, including where he can do the best for the state of Wisconsin and if he’s the best Republican to run.
South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace praised Wisconsin Republicans for standing with President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. She told attendees of the GOP state convention today that “Wisconsin carried him.”
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, today praised President Donald Trump’s executive orders to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion, claiming some of the wealthiest groups come from outside Europe and that shows the United States isn’t a “racist country.”
Joint Finance Co-chair Mark Born and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, participated in a panel discussion at the state convention, touching on a range of topics related to the Capitol, including the state budget.
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, at the state GOP convention today called for unity among Republicans, and “put aside our petty squabbles, or we will lose.”
GOP U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who has been considering a run for guv, took a series of shots at Dem Gov. Tony Evers today in a speech to Republican activists, telling them 2026 will tell the story of whether Wisconsin will be one of the “winners.”
U.S. Rep. Tony Wied, R-De Pere, at the GOP convention today said Republicans “cannot wait until next year” to start the fight to take over the governor’s office in Wisconsin.
The Oshkosh Republican often delivers a dose of reality to party activists when he addresses the state convention, and he did again today as he went over what he called a “crushing” defeat in the state Supreme Court race this spring.
As Chancellor James Schmidt prepares to leave the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the next chapter of his career, he will take with him a parting gift from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association. Schmidt was surprised to learn that the final alumni award given during a May 16 ceremony —
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(Madison) – Voters in the First Assembly District will have a chance to make their voices heard. On Friday, Representative Joel Kitchens announced four listening sessions throughout the area. Representative Kitchens says these listening sessions are crucial when working on the state budget. “Every budget cycle, I try to hear
AG Kaul joins bipartisan letter to Congress opposing budget amendment prohibiting states from enforcing artificial intelligence regulations May 16, 2025 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging Congress to reject a sweeping U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee