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State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fifth State of Education address said the federal government is “the biggest schoolyard bully.”
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State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fifth State of Education address said the federal government is “the biggest schoolyard bully.”

In this week’s DC Wrap: 7th Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Rebecca Taibleson touts her conservative credentials at a U.S. Senate hearing.

The Dem voters involved in one lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s congressional map are urging a Dane County judge to get the case moving. Meanwhile, the attorney representing the state’s GOP House members wants Judge Julie Genovese to take

State Rep. Francesca Hong today joined the growing Dem gubernatorial field, saying she is running to fix a “rigged system.”

Economic experts say the Trump administration’s tariffs have led to unpredictability, uncertainty and will likely lead to increased costs in Wisconsin. A panel during yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon said Wisconsin’s manufacturing, construction and agriculture industries so

Among other things, the guv’s order directs the Wisconsin DHS to “ensure vaccine access for Wisconsinites to the fullest extent of the law and available funding.”

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, now president of Young America’s Foundation, says security will be tightened at future YAF events following the murder of Charlie Kirk. “We constantly look at this,” Walker said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced

State Sen. Kelda Roys launched her campaign for governor today, saying the state needs someone who’s “been training for this moment her whole career and knows how to deliver.” Roys, 46, released a rollout video this morning in which she

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss reaction to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley joining the Dem gubernatorial field, dueling education packages from Republicans and Democrats and more.

WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, who has been weighing a run for guv, is leaving the Evers administration next week.

So far, the president’s disaster declaration applies to Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties, but not Door, Grant or Ozaukee, according to Gov. Tony Evers’ office.

The Assembly has signed off 51-44 along party lines on a bill to bar the use of public money to pay for health care services for those in the country illegally.

In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden attend a White House Rose Garden dinner and lawmakers react to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

An education package from Assembly Republicans would set new state standards for student discipline in local districts, seek to boost math scores and encourage districts to consolidate to save costs amid declining enrollment.

Crowley, 39, signaled he planned to get into the race shortly after Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced in late July that he wouldn’t seek a third term.

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius says the district could have a $100 million “structural imbalance” as soon as next year and is already raising the issue with state lawmakers.

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the continuing dispute over legislative oversight of administrative rules, Dem state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez leaving the Dem caucus, the Legislature’s fall agenda and more.

A spokesperson for Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says an alleged threat that Dem state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez made was found to “not be credible” and her Capitol access was inappropriately revoked.

State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez said she has been banned from the state Capitol because of a threat she was accused of making and has left the Assembly Dem caucus after months of conflict with other members.

In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, declines to say if he backs sending the National Guard to Milwaukee, and Gov. Tony Evers urges Wisconsin Congress members to oppose proposed cuts in the federal budget.

State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fifth State of Education address said the federal government is “the biggest schoolyard bully.”

In this week’s DC Wrap: 7th Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Rebecca Taibleson touts her conservative credentials at a U.S. Senate hearing.

The Dem voters involved in one lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s congressional map are urging a Dane County judge to get the case moving. Meanwhile, the attorney representing the state’s GOP House members wants Judge Julie Genovese to take no action while the state Supreme Court considers their request

State Rep. Francesca Hong today joined the growing Dem gubernatorial field, saying she is running to fix a “rigged system.”

Economic experts say the Trump administration’s tariffs have led to unpredictability, uncertainty and will likely lead to increased costs in Wisconsin. A panel during yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon said Wisconsin’s manufacturing, construction and agriculture industries so far have largely weathered the storm of tariffs. Businesses have

Among other things, the guv’s order directs the Wisconsin DHS to “ensure vaccine access for Wisconsinites to the fullest extent of the law and available funding.”

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, now president of Young America’s Foundation, says security will be tightened at future YAF events following the murder of Charlie Kirk. “We constantly look at this,” Walker said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “We will reexamine all that we

State Sen. Kelda Roys launched her campaign for governor today, saying the state needs someone who’s “been training for this moment her whole career and knows how to deliver.” Roys, 46, released a rollout video this morning in which she said Wisconsin is in the “fight of our lives, for

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss reaction to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley joining the Dem gubernatorial field, dueling education packages from Republicans and Democrats and more.

WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, who has been weighing a run for guv, is leaving the Evers administration next week.

So far, the president’s disaster declaration applies to Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties, but not Door, Grant or Ozaukee, according to Gov. Tony Evers’ office.

The Assembly has signed off 51-44 along party lines on a bill to bar the use of public money to pay for health care services for those in the country illegally.

In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden attend a White House Rose Garden dinner and lawmakers react to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

An education package from Assembly Republicans would set new state standards for student discipline in local districts, seek to boost math scores and encourage districts to consolidate to save costs amid declining enrollment.

Crowley, 39, signaled he planned to get into the race shortly after Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced in late July that he wouldn’t seek a third term.

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius says the district could have a $100 million “structural imbalance” as soon as next year and is already raising the issue with state lawmakers.

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the continuing dispute over legislative oversight of administrative rules, Dem state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez leaving the Dem caucus, the Legislature’s fall agenda and more.

A spokesperson for Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says an alleged threat that Dem state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez made was found to “not be credible” and her Capitol access was inappropriately revoked.

State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez said she has been banned from the state Capitol because of a threat she was accused of making and has left the Assembly Dem caucus after months of conflict with other members.

In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, declines to say if he backs sending the National Guard to Milwaukee, and Gov. Tony Evers urges Wisconsin Congress members to oppose proposed cuts in the federal budget.