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On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the latest in the SNAP benefits debate, a redistricting panel being appointed, the Supreme Court accepting a case from an immigrants rights group challenging ICE detainers in five Wisconsin counties, and more.
The Wisconsin State Crime Laborator received fewer cases in 2024 than it did the year before, while taking longer on average to process assignments involving DNA and toxicology, the latest DOJ report says. Meanwhile, the lab took less time on average to process new assignments involving controlled substances, as well as prints and footwear.
In a motion filed with the panel, the Dem attorneys argued the parties in the case have had their motion for summary judgment since Sept. 5 and “time is of the essence” to have a new map in place for next fall if the judges rule the current lines are unconstitutional.
Buc-ee’s is set to soon break ground on its first Wisconsin location in Oak Creek, while officials seek more legislation to fund interchange upgrades for a second potential location in DeForest.
The Public Service Commission has approved a $31.3 million rate increase for Madison Gas & Electric over the next two years, $27.5 million less than what the utility had requested, according to preliminary figures the agency shared with WisPolitics.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court today appointed separate three-judge panels to hear two lawsuits seeking new congressional lines, opening the door to new maps being in place ahead of the 2026 elections.
As GOP lawmakers advance legislation to encourage school districts to merge amid declining birth rates in Wisconsin, education stakeholders say districts considering consolidation could use extra support.
Interim U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel says federal prosecutors have acted “ethically” and “followed the law” ahead of the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of helping an immigrant lacking permanent legal status evade federal agents.
GOP Rep. Joy Goeben says the state is under “rule by king” after the Legislative Reference Bureau told WisPolitics it will publish a rule related to surface water quality without changes sought by Republicans.
New acting U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel told WisPolitics-State Affairs that Attorney General Pam Bondi had no alternative but to appoint someone to the position after the commission established by Wisconsin’s U.S. senators failed to agree on any candidates for the vacant post.
That’s $86.1 million less than what Alliant Energy and Xcel Energy sought for 2026 and 2027, according to preliminary figures the Public Service Commission shared with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
Gov. Tony Evers was a guest on the Nov. 16, 2025, episode of WISN’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August expressed confidence that legislation to allow online bets to be placed in Wisconsin will get at least 50 GOP votes on the floor next week despite pushback in some conservative circles.
The vast majority of Wisconsin’s public school districts that received report cards met, exceeded or significantly exceeded expectations for the 2024-25 school year, according to new Department of Public Instruction data. Meanwhile, 70 public schools failed to meet expectations.
Gov. Tony Evers joined a coalition of states seeking to prevent the Trump administration from requiring states to claw back food stamp benefits.
State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, says the new legislation that would define “grooming” in Wisconsin is receiving bipartisan support and could likely be ready for a floor vote by early next year.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the federal government shutdown, State Superintendent Jill Underly appearing before a Senate committee to address sexual misconduct and grooming in Wisconsin schools, the state Supreme Court taking up a case on race-based scholarships, election-related legislation and more.
Evers said last night full November payments were expected to be available today to the 700,000 Wisconsinites on the program, barring Trump defying the court order, the administration seeking an emergency stay or a vendor processing issue.
Several Dem candidates for governor took digs at the Trump administration during the first public forum of the campaign to succeed outgoing Gov. Tony Evers.
The proposed audit was prompted by a media report finding DPI had investigated more than 200 teachers, aides, substitutes and administrators between 2018 and 2023 following accusations of sexual misconduct or grooming behaviors.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the latest in the SNAP benefits debate, a redistricting panel being appointed, the Supreme Court accepting a case from an immigrants rights group challenging ICE detainers in five Wisconsin counties, and more.
The Wisconsin State Crime Laborator received fewer cases in 2024 than it did the year before, while taking longer on average to process assignments involving DNA and toxicology, the latest DOJ report says. Meanwhile, the lab took less time on average to process new assignments involving controlled substances, as well as prints and footwear.
In a motion filed with the panel, the Dem attorneys argued the parties in the case have had their motion for summary judgment since Sept. 5 and “time is of the essence” to have a new map in place for next fall if the judges rule the current lines are unconstitutional.
Buc-ee’s is set to soon break ground on its first Wisconsin location in Oak Creek, while officials seek more legislation to fund interchange upgrades for a second potential location in DeForest.
The Public Service Commission has approved a $31.3 million rate increase for Madison Gas & Electric over the next two years, $27.5 million less than what the utility had requested, according to preliminary figures the agency shared with WisPolitics.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court today appointed separate three-judge panels to hear two lawsuits seeking new congressional lines, opening the door to new maps being in place ahead of the 2026 elections.
As GOP lawmakers advance legislation to encourage school districts to merge amid declining birth rates in Wisconsin, education stakeholders say districts considering consolidation could use extra support.
Interim U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel says federal prosecutors have acted “ethically” and “followed the law” ahead of the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of helping an immigrant lacking permanent legal status evade federal agents.
GOP Rep. Joy Goeben says the state is under “rule by king” after the Legislative Reference Bureau told WisPolitics it will publish a rule related to surface water quality without changes sought by Republicans.
New acting U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel told WisPolitics-State Affairs that Attorney General Pam Bondi had no alternative but to appoint someone to the position after the commission established by Wisconsin’s U.S. senators failed to agree on any candidates for the vacant post.
That’s $86.1 million less than what Alliant Energy and Xcel Energy sought for 2026 and 2027, according to preliminary figures the Public Service Commission shared with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
Gov. Tony Evers was a guest on the Nov. 16, 2025, episode of WISN’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August expressed confidence that legislation to allow online bets to be placed in Wisconsin will get at least 50 GOP votes on the floor next week despite pushback in some conservative circles.
The vast majority of Wisconsin’s public school districts that received report cards met, exceeded or significantly exceeded expectations for the 2024-25 school year, according to new Department of Public Instruction data. Meanwhile, 70 public schools failed to meet expectations.
Gov. Tony Evers joined a coalition of states seeking to prevent the Trump administration from requiring states to claw back food stamp benefits.
State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, says the new legislation that would define “grooming” in Wisconsin is receiving bipartisan support and could likely be ready for a floor vote by early next year.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the federal government shutdown, State Superintendent Jill Underly appearing before a Senate committee to address sexual misconduct and grooming in Wisconsin schools, the state Supreme Court taking up a case on race-based scholarships, election-related legislation and more.
Evers said last night full November payments were expected to be available today to the 700,000 Wisconsinites on the program, barring Trump defying the court order, the administration seeking an emergency stay or a vendor processing issue.
Several Dem candidates for governor took digs at the Trump administration during the first public forum of the campaign to succeed outgoing Gov. Tony Evers.
The proposed audit was prompted by a media report finding DPI had investigated more than 200 teachers, aides, substitutes and administrators between 2018 and 2023 following accusations of sexual misconduct or grooming behaviors.