MADISON, WI — On Friday evening, the Trump administration made yet another stealth move—quietly eliminating $645,000 in federal education funding for Wisconsin in a last-minute rule change that took effect three minutes before it was even announced. At 5:03 p.m. EST on March
MADISON, Wis. — Catchers aren’t the only ones strapping on the knee pads this Opening Day. Here in Wisconsin, Knee Pad Brad Schimel has already been putting in extra innings to glove campaign cash from Elon Musk. That’s why today, ahead of
At a joyful event in the State Capitol, Democratic legislators and members of the Transgender, Nonbinary, LGBTQIA+ communities, allies and friends gathered to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility. As part of the celebration, a package of three bills, the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in coordination with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), is kicking off a trade and investment mission to Europe to promote exports and international investments in Wisconsin, highlight the state’s growing biohealth sector, and kick off the 50th anniversary of Wisconsin’s sister-stat… Please log in to access subscriber content.
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MADISON, Wis. — With closing pitches around the corner, here’s a recap of the two Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates. Judge Brad Schimel is the clear Wisconsin choice from law enforcement to our farmers. He’s fought for Wisconsin families and our most vulnerable for nearly 35
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement after Senate Bill 68, the bill she authored with Senator Pat Testin, was signed into law: “I thank Senator Pat Testin for working with me to get this done. We
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that 2024-2025 fishing licenses expire on March 31. On April 1, 2025 all residents and nonresidents over 16 must possess a valid 2025-2026 general fishing license to fish in Wisconsin’s inland
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Honor Farmer Contracts Act, legislation to release illegally withheld funding for all contracts and agreements previously entered into by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). President Trump’s USDA has
LA CROSSE, WI – State Representative Jill Billings and State Senator Brad Pfaff will host a budget listening session in Sparta on April 4 to hear from their constituents about their thoughts on the 2025-27 state budget. “We look forward
Ahead of the upcoming April 1 election, the DNC is laying out the stakes of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. In the DNC’s first paid ad campaign calling out Elon Musk, the DNC blanketed seven Wisconsin newspapers, exposing Musk for
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Thomas Gibson, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He is its 10th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today unanimously approved Gibson’s appointment, following
MADISON, Wis. — There’s officially less than 24 hours until polls open here in Wisconsin, so here are twenty reasons Wisconsin voters will reject dangerously liberal Susan Crawford. 1) Susan Crawford is a Dangerously Liberal Democrat who lies and twists Wisconsin’s former
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced volunteer opportunities to help monitor rare and endangered species and manage their habitats in 2025. While many Wisconsinites appreciate the beauty of our plants, animals and natural landscapes, a
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) has formally introduced bipartisan legislation that aims to uphold Wisconsin’s status as a national leader in potato production. More specifically, Senate Bill 164 helps protect the viability of Wisconsin’s commercial potato industry
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore Wisconsin with a Natural Resources Foundation (NRF) Field Trip. The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is a nonprofit that protects our state’s lands, waters and wildlife and connects all people
Tomorrow is April 1st which has long been celebrated as “April Fool’s Day” throughout much of the nation. But on this April 1st in Wisconsin the real fools are those who are eligible to vote and don’t bother to do
MADISON – The Chairs of the Joint Audit Committee, Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia), issued the following statement after the release of a new audit of Wisconsin’s handling of federal funds, Report 25-04, the annual State of Wisconsin
Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 1, which would restore the educational standards that State Superintendent Jill Underly rigged for her own political gain: “Ensuring high standards for our
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing the following reminders for voters participating in the 2025 Spring Election on April 1: If you’re planning to go to the polls on Tuesday, you can check the WEC’s MyVote.wi.gov website to verify your
MADISON, WI — On Friday evening, the Trump administration made yet another stealth move—quietly eliminating $645,000 in federal education funding for Wisconsin in a last-minute rule change that took effect three minutes before it was even announced. At 5:03 p.m. EST on March 28, Trump’s Education Department retroactively changed the liquidation deadline for
MADISON, Wis. — Catchers aren’t the only ones strapping on the knee pads this Opening Day. Here in Wisconsin, Knee Pad Brad Schimel has already been putting in extra innings to glove campaign cash from Elon Musk. That’s why today, ahead of the Brewers home opener, fans were greeted by new mobile
At a joyful event in the State Capitol, Democratic legislators and members of the Transgender, Nonbinary, LGBTQIA+ communities, allies and friends gathered to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility. As part of the celebration, a package of three bills, the Visibility, Equality, and Privacy Package, was introduced. Bills in that
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in coordination with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), is kicking off a trade and investment mission to Europe to promote exports and international investments in Wisconsin, highlight the state’s growing biohealth sector, and kick off the 50th anniversary of Wisconsin’s sister-stat… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription
WI-Prospective-Plantings-03-25Download … 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, Wis. — With closing pitches around the corner, here’s a recap of the two Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates. Judge Brad Schimel is the clear Wisconsin choice from law enforcement to our farmers. He’s fought for Wisconsin families and our most vulnerable for nearly 35 years; for much of the time, Schimel worked as a
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) released the following statement after Senate Bill 68, the bill she authored with Senator Pat Testin, was signed into law: “I thank Senator Pat Testin for working with me to get this done. We know that too often, prescription drug addiction and abuse can
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that 2024-2025 fishing licenses expire on March 31. On April 1, 2025 all residents and nonresidents over 16 must possess a valid 2025-2026 general fishing license to fish in Wisconsin’s inland waters. Along with the new licenses, the new fishing regulations are now
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Honor Farmer Contracts Act, legislation to release illegally withheld funding for all contracts and agreements previously entered into by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). President Trump’s USDA has refused to make reimbursement payments to fulfill signed contracts, without
LA CROSSE, WI – State Representative Jill Billings and State Senator Brad Pfaff will host a budget listening session in Sparta on April 4 to hear from their constituents about their thoughts on the 2025-27 state budget. “We look forward to listening to our constituents about how our state budget
Ahead of the upcoming April 1 election, the DNC is laying out the stakes of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. In the DNC’s first paid ad campaign calling out Elon Musk, the DNC blanketed seven Wisconsin newspapers, exposing Musk for spending millions in the race to further his own corporate
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Thomas Gibson, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He is its 10th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today unanimously approved Gibson’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Gibson will assume
MADISON, Wis. — There’s officially less than 24 hours until polls open here in Wisconsin, so here are twenty reasons Wisconsin voters will reject dangerously liberal Susan Crawford. 1) Susan Crawford is a Dangerously Liberal Democrat who lies and twists Wisconsin’s former ‘Top Cop,’ Brad Schimel’s record. 2) Susan Crawford would increase taxes
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced volunteer opportunities to help monitor rare and endangered species and manage their habitats in 2025. While many Wisconsinites appreciate the beauty of our plants, animals and natural landscapes, a special few volunteer their time to survey for rare and
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) has formally introduced bipartisan legislation that aims to uphold Wisconsin’s status as a national leader in potato production. More specifically, Senate Bill 164 helps protect the viability of Wisconsin’s commercial potato industry and the availability of clean, pathogen-free seed in the state.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore Wisconsin with a Natural Resources Foundation (NRF) Field Trip. The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is a nonprofit that protects our state’s lands, waters and wildlife and connects all people with nature. This year is the 32nd season of Natural
Tomorrow is April 1st which has long been celebrated as “April Fool’s Day” throughout much of the nation. But on this April 1st in Wisconsin the real fools are those who are eligible to vote and don’t bother to do so in what has shaped up to be the most
MADISON – The Chairs of the Joint Audit Committee, Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia), issued the following statement after the release of a new audit of Wisconsin’s handling of federal funds, Report 25-04, the annual State of Wisconsin Single Audit. The report analyzed more than $12 billion of
Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 1, which would restore the educational standards that State Superintendent Jill Underly rigged for her own political gain: “Ensuring high standards for our schools should not be a partisan issue. Scholastic standards should
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is providing the following reminders for voters participating in the 2025 Spring Election on April 1: If you’re planning to go to the polls on Tuesday, you can check the WEC’s MyVote.wi.gov website to verify your registration status, find your polling place, see what’s on your