A ruling issued last week by the Wisconsin District III Court of Appeals reaffirmed a core right for Wisconsin Medicaid recipients: a fair hearing to ensure services are not denied inappropriately. The decision upheld a prior order from the circuit court in Lincoln County in Schott v. Wisconsin Department of

Wednesday night the state Senate voted not to pass the special session bill (MY 6 AB 1) that would have spent down state savings and reduced the amount of income the state uses to pay its bills. Disability advocates were concerned approving this proposal now would put many critical state programs and

MADISON ­– The Assembly held a special session to vote on the surplus spending bill (May 2026 Special Session Assembly Bill 1) proposed by Governor Evers and Republican legislative leadership. Following the floor session and vote, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) issued the following statement: “Throughout my 33 years

Madison- Senate Democrats are going out of their way to oppose measures that would provide relief to Wisconsin taxpayers. Assembly Republicans voted to return $1.8 billion to Wisconsin taxpayers. Assembly Republicans are delivering for Wisconsinites. In a show of complete insanity, Senate Democrats refused to work with Legislative Republicans and their

The Wisconsin Association of School Boards expresses deep disappointment in last night’s state Senate vote to defeat 2026 May Special Session Assembly Bill 1 — a bipartisan agreement that would have directed state surplus funds toward our public schools and delivered property tax relief to Wisconsin families. Our members —

GREEN BAY, Wis. – In two ceremonies this Saturday, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will award 1,331 eligible graduates with their associates, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees. These newly minted Phoenix alumni enter the regional workforce, where they bring curiosity, problem-solving and will define the future of Northeast Wisconsin. Included

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger has reached Critical levels across Northern and Western Wisconsin Thursday, May 14 through the evening of Saturday, May 16. In conjunction with the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning

The State Assembly met in special session on May 13 to vote on returning a large portion of the estimated $2.4 billion state surplus to the state’s taxpayers.  State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined members from both sides of the aisle to approve this historic measure.  However, the State

Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her disappointment in last night’s missed opportunity by both Democrats and outgoing Republican Senators: “I am distressed to see legislators from both sides of the aisle let perfect be the enemy of good. I have been hearing from people back home during my entire

This Hepatitis Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is announcing a plan to eliminate viral hepatitis and a public dashboard to track progress of the plan’s goals. The plan aims to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030 and was based off the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

MADISON – Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Senate rejected legislation that would have spent down any potential state surplus and created a projected $2.9 billion deficit: “This proposal was reckless, fiscally unsound, and irresponsible. Wisconsin families deserve meaningful property tax relief, but

MADISON, Wis. — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner voted against the Legislature’s surplus spending proposal, citing concerns about fairness, property taxes, school funding, local governments, and long term affordability. Rivera-Wagner said the proposal was publicly described as a “$600 tax rebate,” despite many families receiving significantly less, in some cases as

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2026 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 57,054 lbs. of unwanted medications this spring. This is the tenth consecutive Drug Take Back collection

MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer released the following statement regarding the rejection of a rushed deal that failed in the Legislature last night: “Last night, Senate Democrats and Republicans rejected an election-year gimmick from lame duck officials who tried to force a bad bill through the legislature in record

Madison, WI- Yesterday, Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) approved of sending $1.8 billion of surplus dollars back to Wisconsin tax payers. “In general, taxes are out of control,” said Tittl. “This proposal is progress for providing relief to Wisconsin tax payers and lifting up school districts.” Key provisions of the proposal include- Surplus Pay… Please log in to access subscriber

Madison – On Wednesday night, the Senate voted down legislation to spend the projected budget surplus, legislation which could put our state in a nearly $3 billion deficit. Following the vote, Senator Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “Republicans are so out of touch with Wisconsin families that they

LUXEMBERG, Wis. – Annie Annoye, a senior at Luxemburg-Casco High School, was presented with The Brian LaViolette Scholarship of Excellence on May 13, 2026. The $10,000 scholarship is designed to offer a student the inspiration to succeed and the financial backing to help make higher education possible.   Members of the LaVi… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

MADISON, WI – After months of negotiation between Governor Evers and Legislative Republicans, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted bipartisanly to pass an agreement to return the state surplus to taxpayers, provide property tax relief, and increase funding for special education. However, this agreement failed to pass after Senate Democrats voted unanimously

Madison… Yesterday, Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Weston) voted in favor of a bipartisan bill supported by Governor Tony Evers to fund special education, and return $1.8 billion in surplus to taxpayers. After passing the State Assembly in a bipartisan vote, the bill ultimately failed to pass the State Senate. Rep. Snyder said:

MADISON, WI — Late Wednesday Night the Wisconsin State Senate failed to pass a bipartisan agreement negotiated with Governor Tony Evers to return nearly $1.8 billion of Wisconsin’s budget surplus directly to taxpayers through rebate checks, permanent tax relief on tips and overtime wages, and property tax relief tied to