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MENOMONIE, Wis. — The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has given tentative approval for the sale of the former transfer station the county used until it ended trash and recycling operations on Dec. 31, 2020. The board, at its Jan. 15 meeting, also approved exploring the sale of a piece of
Madison, WI – Today, Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), Sen. Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin), and Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) introduced a joint resolution to right-size the power of the governor’s veto in Wisconsin. They released the following statement: “For too long, governors in
Dr. Jill Underly, who is seeking re-election as the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Education, will meet with voters at a campaign stop in Nelson, Wisconsin on February 1. Organized by the Driftless Area Voters for Wisconsin, the event will take place
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting ‘no’ to confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of the Department of Defense: “I’ve said from day one that I would give all of President Trump’s nominees
Madison, WI – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined Ben Dryden on DrydenWire on Thursday to discuss how AFP-WI leverages its state-of-the-art grassroots operations to advance good policies and support leaders, like Brad Schimel for
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Brad Schimel gave a plea deal to a man caught with thousands of files of child pornography—but only after the man’s lawyer donated thousands of dollars to Schimel’s campaign. In an independent fact check,
“If Democrats won’t cooperate, allow these individuals who are going to be confirmed in a timely fashion, President Trump needs to get his team in place, and if that means recess appointments, that’s the route we should take,” U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics.
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says he’s pushing his GOP colleagues to pursue recess appointments to quickly confirm President Trump’s cabinet nominees. “Democrats are going to keep running out the clock here and denying President Trump the
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Jerry Tate, 52, Beloit, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 5 ½ years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and for possessing 50 grams
Quotes of the Week Lowering everyday, out-of-pocket costs for Wisconsinites and working families must be a priority for us this session. Making child care and everyday prescriptions more affordable are two easy ways we can help Wisconsinites afford basic needs.-
MADISON — The individual income tax filing season begins on Monday, January 27, 2025, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is ready to help taxpayers with their tax preparation and filing needs. Here’s How You File Wisconsin taxpayers have
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is reminding state residents who received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits last year that they must report UI benefits as taxable income on their 2024 tax returns, and that their 1099-G income tax
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is now accepting applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants to help address the state’s demand for skilled workers. Employers of all types and sizes across Wisconsin are eligible to apply for
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary Cheryll Olson-Collins will be retiring, effective Feb. 3, 2025. Before being appointed DFI secretary, Secretary Olson-Collins previously served as DFI deputy secretary and has held several leadership positions at the agency s… Please log in to access subscriber
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State address; GOP bills targeting immigration, student achievement standards and other issues; and UW–Madison removing the leader of its Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) voted in favor of two bills that keep our communities safe and preserve life: S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, and H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Congressman Fitzgerald issued the following statement: “This week,
Today, Derrick Van Orden and House Republicans are doubling down on their anti-women agenda and voting to jail doctors and nurses who provide reproductive health care. Today’s vote proves that Van Orden and House Republicans – despite attempting to mislead voters –
Today, Bryan Steil and House Republicans are doubling down on their anti-women agenda and voting to jail doctors and nurses who provide reproductive health care. Today’s vote proves that Steil and House Republicans – despite attempting to mislead voters – will stop at
Madison – Last night, Governor Tony Evers delivered his annual State of the State Address in the State Assembly Chamber. Rep. Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) attended the speech for the first time as a state legislator. The representative made the
MENOMONIE, Wis. — The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has given tentative approval for the sale of the former transfer station the county used until it ended trash and recycling operations on Dec. 31, 2020. The board, at its Jan. 15 meeting, also approved exploring the sale of a piece of land along Highway 29 in Menomonie tha… Please log in to access
Madison, WI – Today, Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), Sen. Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin), and Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) introduced a joint resolution to right-size the power of the governor’s veto in Wisconsin. They released the following statement: “For too long, governors in Wisconsin have abused the partial veto power to twist legislation
Dr. Jill Underly, who is seeking re-election as the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Education, will meet with voters at a campaign stop in Nelson, Wisconsin on February 1. Organized by the Driftless Area Voters for Wisconsin, the event will take place at the Nelson Community Center and begin at 10am. Since
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting ‘no’ to confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of the Department of Defense: “I’ve said from day one that I would give all of President Trump’s nominees a fair shake and carefully consider if they will help
Madison, WI – In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak joined Ben Dryden on DrydenWire on Thursday to discuss how AFP-WI leverages its state-of-the-art grassroots operations to advance good policies and support leaders, like Brad Schimel for Supreme Court. AFP-WI announced its endorsement of Brad Schimel on November 13.
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Brad Schimel gave a plea deal to a man caught with thousands of files of child pornography—but only after the man’s lawyer donated thousands of dollars to Schimel’s campaign. In an independent fact check, Wisconsin Watch found that while serving as Waukesha County District
“If Democrats won’t cooperate, allow these individuals who are going to be confirmed in a timely fashion, President Trump needs to get his team in place, and if that means recess appointments, that’s the route we should take,” U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics.
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says he’s pushing his GOP colleagues to pursue recess appointments to quickly confirm President Trump’s cabinet nominees. “Democrats are going to keep running out the clock here and denying President Trump the confirmed secretaries for his departments. I mean, it’s pretty grotesque
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Jerry Tate, 52, Beloit, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 5 ½ years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and for possessing 50 grams or more of fentanyl and methamphetamine intended for distribu… Please
Quotes of the Week Lowering everyday, out-of-pocket costs for Wisconsinites and working families must be a priority for us this session. Making child care and everyday prescriptions more affordable are two easy ways we can help Wisconsinites afford basic needs.- Gov. Tony Evers addressing lawmakers on Wednesday during his seventh
MADISON — The individual income tax filing season begins on Monday, January 27, 2025, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is ready to help taxpayers with their tax preparation and filing needs. Here’s How You File Wisconsin taxpayers have several options for filing their taxes: Direct File. This new, free
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is reminding state residents who received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits last year that they must report UI benefits as taxable income on their 2024 tax returns, and that their 1099-G income tax statements for the year are easily accessible through UI’s secure
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is now accepting applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants to help address the state’s demand for skilled workers. Employers of all types and sizes across Wisconsin are eligible to apply for funding to train skilled workers. The WFF program supports innovative
… 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 — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary Cheryll Olson-Collins will be retiring, effective Feb. 3, 2025. Before being appointed DFI secretary, Secretary Olson-Collins previously served as DFI deputy secretary and has held several leadership positions at the agency s… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State address; GOP bills targeting immigration, student achievement standards and other issues; and UW–Madison removing the leader of its Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) voted in favor of two bills that keep our communities safe and preserve life: S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, and H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Congressman Fitzgerald issued the following statement: “This week, Republicans delivered on our promise to the American people to
Today, Derrick Van Orden and House Republicans are doubling down on their anti-women agenda and voting to jail doctors and nurses who provide reproductive health care. Today’s vote proves that Van Orden and House Republicans – despite attempting to mislead voters – will stop at nothing to deny pregnant women lifesaving care
Today, Bryan Steil and House Republicans are doubling down on their anti-women agenda and voting to jail doctors and nurses who provide reproductive health care. Today’s vote proves that Steil and House Republicans – despite attempting to mislead voters – will stop at nothing to deny pregnant women lifesaving care and restrict their
Madison – Last night, Governor Tony Evers delivered his annual State of the State Address in the State Assembly Chamber. Rep. Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) attended the speech for the first time as a state legislator. The representative made the following comments in response to the speech: “As I sat