MADISON, Wis. — It has been just over one week since Wisconsin’s Republican Congressional delegation voted to pass the Big Ugly Bill, which cuts over $1 trillion for health care and takes a sledgehammer to funding for food assistance programs. In response to these funding cuts, which Republicans like Derrick Van Orden shoved through

WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network is pleased to introduce Anya van Wagtendonkas the new host of Rewind: Your Week in Review, the network’s weekly State Capitol and current events program. Her role with WisconsinEye is in addition to her full-time position as Wisconsin State Capitol Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio. She brings extensive experience

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report was released projecting that hospitals in Wisconsin will lose $264.6 million a year because of the Republicans’ budget bill. Senator Baldwin voted against the bill, which will terminate health care for over 270,000 Wisconsinites, increase costs for working families, and jeopardize the ability of hospitals and clinics to remain open. “At a time

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Gordon Leech to the Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge James K. Muehlbauer’s resignation, effective Aug. 8, 2025. Leech will complete a term ending July 31, 2026. “Gordon Leech is a

WISCONSIN – The bipartisan Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin (DDP) Board Members – former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, former Attorney General JB Van Hollen, former U.S. Representative Scott Klug and former Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate – applaud a new Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) report covering missing absentee ballots in Madison.

Contact: info@joshschoemann.com WEST BEND — The Josh Schoemann for Governor campaign today announced raising more than $420,000 in the first two months of his campaign. Schoemann, a veteran and the county executive of Washington County, ended the first half of the year with nearly $340,000 cash on hand. “I could not be more

CONTACT: PRESS@CHRISFORJUSTICE.COM Taylor’s campaign demonstrates statewide grassroots support with contributions from all 72 counties MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court today announced raising $583,933 since launching her candidacy in May. Taylor will report receiving nearly 4,800 contributions, including donors from each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. 

[Madison, WI] – Today, Reclaim Wisconsin proudly announced the formation of an independent expenditure committee dedicated to supporting Josh Schoemann’s bid for Governor of Wisconsin. This critical milestone reflects strong momentum behind Josh’s proven leadership and bold vision for our state. The committee was formally created on June 24th. “Wisconsin

WEST BEND — The Josh Schoemann for Governor campaign today announced raising more than $420,000 in the first two months of his campaign. Schoemann, a veteran and the county executive of Washington County, ended the first half of the year with nearly $340,000 cash on hand. “I could not be more grateful

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is seeking Wisconsin employers who go above and beyond for veterans for the Vets Ready Employer Awards. This designation honors organizations across the state that hire and retain veterans, build veteran support systems, and connect with veterans in the community. It also

Wisconsin (July 10, 2025) — Wisconsin’s wetlands are set to receive restoration funding in the biennial Wisconsin state budget—a bipartisan achievement for the birds and people that depend on wetlands.    “Protecting and restoring Wisconsin’s wetlands is an investment in a healthy future for birds and our communities,” said Brian Vigue, Policy

MADISON — Dr. Jill Underly, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, issued a statement today honoring the service of Dr. Jon Bales, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA). The statement follows today’s announcement by the Association’s Board of Directors that Dr. Bales will be retiring

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Chairman Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), Congressman Russell Fry (R-SC), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), and a bipartisan coalition of members led

ELM GROVE, Wis. – Today, the LoCoco for Judge campaign announced that it has raised over $120,000 since entering the race two months ago–the most of any District II Court of Appeals campaign in state history over the May-June timespan. With nine months left in the race, Anthony LoCoco is

Madison, WI – After receiving $1.13 billion for their capital budget and $316 million for their operational budget in the 2025-27 Wisconsin State Budget, the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted today to raise tuition by 5%. Senate President Mary Felzkowski issued the following statement: The Universities of Wisconsin just

Hi, this is Senator Howard Marklein. I am the co-chair of the legislature’s budget-writing, Joint Committee on Finance. Last week the Governor signed the bipartisan budget bill passed by the State Legislature. This budget was the product of months of negotiation. It was shaped by compromise between houses, between parties,

MADISON – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) and Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) circulated the following legislation to limit taxpayer dollars going to pay judges that have been suspended: “The suspension of a judge is a very serious and rare action. This bill is written to prevent a judge that is suspended

Bradley, Wichgers Slam Evers’ Flood Grant Veto as “Petty Political Retribution” Madison, WI — Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin) and Representative Chuck Wichgers (R–Muskego) today blasted Governor Tony Evers for vetoing critical funding for flood mitigation in the Racine County Town of Norway, taking the Governor to task for politicizing the

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — In case you missed it, former Navy SEAL and manufacturing leader Bill Berrien hit the ground running after launching his campaign for governor with a video on Wednesday.   In a wide array of interviews, Bill sat down to have honest, meaningful conversations about his background, his stances on the