Visit WisPolitics-State Affairs for premium content,
keyword notifications, bill tracking and more
Following a distinguished career leading the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s government and corporate relations, communications and marketing efforts, Vice Chancellor for University Relations Charles Hoslet will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Hoslet was appointed to the role
… 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. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me
Madison, WI – In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey about 41,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. “This information helps producers make timely, informed business decisions
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin public employees filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law which eliminated the freedom to engage in collective bargaining for most public sector workers. Wisconsin statute unconstitutionally discriminates against most public sector
… 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.
“Lead is a neurotoxin that causes irreversible harm to children’s development. Thousands of children in Milwaukee test positive for elevated lead blood levels every year. The lead epidemic creates inequities for our children before they even have a chance to
November 30, 2023, Madison, Wis. – More than $280,000 in cash awards and solar panel donations were awarded to 18 Wisconsin nonprofits as part of the 13th round of grant funding for Solar for Good. These awards will lead to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice. Frigid overnight temperatures often leave a thin layer of ice across
MADISON, Wis. — Donald Trump’s repeated threats to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act are making headlines. See below for excerpts from coverage of Trump’s attacks on the health care coverage hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites and their families depend on: HEARTLAND SIGNAL:“Millions
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Senate GOP colleagues, and members of the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) in a joint press conference calling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in introducing the Billionaires Income Tax Act, legislation to close loopholes in the tax code that let the wealthiest Americans avoid paying their fair share in taxes. “Plain
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Madison resident Jim Trumpy as the 2023 State Natural Areas Volunteer Steward of the Year for his contributions to Mazomanie Oak Barrens State Natural Area. Driven to help, Trumpy has volunteered
Rhinelander, WI – A new lawsuit by the Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance (GLWA) is asking a Dane County Circuit Court judge to block implementation of Wisconsin’s new gray wolf management plan. The group’s lawsuit alleges that the Wisconsin Department of
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting today highlights the headache and impending “Civil War” primary that Republicans face in Wisconsin. Scott Mayer took shots at the NRSC and their chosen candidate Eric Hovde, telling the Washington Examiner that he has hired consultants, conducted polling, and
Madison, WI – Today Representative Clinton Anderson along with a broad coalition of legislators introduced the “Our Communities, Our Values – Restoring Local Control” bill package. This package contains 15 bills aimed at giving more autonomy to local communities. This
BAYFIELD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the opening of Lake Superior’s lake trout season is Dec. 1. The season runs until Sept. 30, 2024 or until the harvest cap is met. To harvest a lake trout,
MCTS opens applications to its annual Rosa Parks Scholarship for high school seniors MILWAUKEE (November 30, 2023) — For the eighth consecutive year, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will keep a seat open on every bus in the fleet from December
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and 21 of their Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden reiterating concerns over the White House’s refusal to respond to the senators’
MADISON, Wis., – Although widely considered a disastrous period in American history, the prohibition movement of the early 20th century may have led to increased longevity for those born in places where alcohol was banned, according to a study co-authored by Jason Fletcher of the La
Milwaukee. WI – President Joe Biden mandated a goal along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a 10-year deadline for most water utilities to fully replace lead service lines. Milwaukee should adhere to that goal. We call on
Following a distinguished career leading the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s government and corporate relations, communications and marketing efforts, Vice Chancellor for University Relations Charles Hoslet will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Hoslet was appointed to the role of vice chancellor in 2016 by then-Chancellor Rebecca Blank and
… 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. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me Forgot Password
Madison, WI – In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey about 41,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. “This information helps producers make timely, informed business decisions and plan for herd expansion or reduction. It also helps
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin public employees filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law which eliminated the freedom to engage in collective bargaining for most public sector workers. Wisconsin statute unconstitutionally discriminates against most public sector workers, denying their freedom to negotiate with employers on subjects
… 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.
“Lead is a neurotoxin that causes irreversible harm to children’s development. Thousands of children in Milwaukee test positive for elevated lead blood levels every year. The lead epidemic creates inequities for our children before they even have a chance to grow, which is why ending this crisis continues to be
November 30, 2023, Madison, Wis. – More than $280,000 in cash awards and solar panel donations were awarded to 18 Wisconsin nonprofits as part of the 13th round of grant funding for Solar for Good. These awards will lead to the development of 1,600 kilowatts (kW) of solar electricity added
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice. Frigid overnight temperatures often leave a thin layer of ice across smaller bodies of water, but that ice is not strong
MADISON, Wis. — Donald Trump’s repeated threats to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act are making headlines. See below for excerpts from coverage of Trump’s attacks on the health care coverage hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites and their families depend on: HEARTLAND SIGNAL:“Millions of Midwesterners could lose health care coverage if Trump repeals
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Senate GOP colleagues, and members of the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) in a joint press conference calling for Ukraine funding to be contingent on actually securing the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in introducing the Billionaires Income Tax Act, legislation to close loopholes in the tax code that let the wealthiest Americans avoid paying their fair share in taxes. “Plain and simple, the system is rigged to benefit the ultra-rich
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Madison resident Jim Trumpy as the 2023 State Natural Areas Volunteer Steward of the Year for his contributions to Mazomanie Oak Barrens State Natural Area. Driven to help, Trumpy has volunteered at Mazomanie Oak Barrens State Natural Area for the past
Rhinelander, WI – A new lawsuit by the Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance (GLWA) is asking a Dane County Circuit Court judge to block implementation of Wisconsin’s new gray wolf management plan. The group’s lawsuit alleges that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and the Natural Resources Board violated the
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting today highlights the headache and impending “Civil War” primary that Republicans face in Wisconsin. Scott Mayer took shots at the NRSC and their chosen candidate Eric Hovde, telling the Washington Examiner that he has hired consultants, conducted polling, and in his own words has “become educated enough to be
Madison, WI – Today Representative Clinton Anderson along with a broad coalition of legislators introduced the “Our Communities, Our Values – Restoring Local Control” bill package. This package contains 15 bills aimed at giving more autonomy to local communities. This includes items such as allowing 3 year extensions to TIFs
BAYFIELD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the opening of Lake Superior’s lake trout season is Dec. 1. The season runs until Sept. 30, 2024 or until the harvest cap is met. To harvest a lake trout, anglers must purchase a 2023-2024 general fishing license and a
MCTS opens applications to its annual Rosa Parks Scholarship for high school seniors MILWAUKEE (November 30, 2023) — For the eighth consecutive year, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will keep a seat open on every bus in the fleet from December 1 through December 3, to honor the life of Rosa
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and 21 of their Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden reiterating concerns over the White House’s refusal to respond to the senators’ previous demands for transparency regarding Biden’s Executive Order 14019—which instructs federal agencies
MADISON, Wis., – Although widely considered a disastrous period in American history, the prohibition movement of the early 20th century may have led to increased longevity for those born in places where alcohol was banned, according to a study co-authored by Jason Fletcher of the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison. As the first
Milwaukee. WI – President Joe Biden mandated a goal along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a 10-year deadline for most water utilities to fully replace lead service lines. Milwaukee should adhere to that goal. We call on Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and the Milwaukee Common Council to